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Media Game showcases return of peace in Yobe – Comrade Rajab

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Media Game showcases return of peace in Yobe – Comrade Rajab

Media Game showcases return of peace in Yobe – Comrade Rajab

By: Yahaya Wakili, Damaturu

The Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Yobe council, Comrade Rajab Mohammed has said that the media games held in the state has showcased to the world that peace has returned to Yobe state.

Rajab stated this at the closing ceremony of the 2021 media games organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Yobe council at its Secretariat Gashu’a road, Damaturu.

He acknowledge the effort of President Muhammadu Buhari, Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni, Security operatives, traditional rulers and citizens who contributed to the success of the game and in the spirit of peace.

The union also acknowledge the support of Yobe state government, security agencies, sister unions and other too numerous to mention for facilitating the exercise.

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“This media games has enhanced unity among the chapels, members and community as well as improved body fitness.” Rajab Mohammed said.

“It is our delight to particularly welcome all the dignitaries who despite their numerous engagement but squeezed time to be here with us and also we are indeed grateful for honoring our invitation. I believe the entire working journalists are  happy to see you.” He added

Comrade Rajab Mohammed also thank members of the organizing for a job well-done and by bringing journalists together to catch vibes through sports despite their tedious engagement.

He said grand finale of the peace media games is one of the best social engagements he participated in since he started his career as a journalist in 2013

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Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates AJ for Defeating Ngannou

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Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates AJ for Defeating Ngannou

By: Michael Mike

Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa has congratulated Anthony Joshua, a British-Nigerian boxer for defeating Francis Ngannou on Friday night in Saudi Arabia.

The NiDCOM boss gave the commendation on Saturday in a statement issued by the Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocol, Abdur- Rahman Balogun.

Dabiri-Erewa said that the victory has brought more glory to Nigeria and has shown what can be achieved by being resilient.

She said: “We are proud of you and urge you to continue to use your professional prowess to extol the virtues of Nigerian heritage.

Anthony Joshua secured his unflinching victory against Ngannou with a destructive second-round knockout at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This knockout has delivered the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division as he has done what his compatriot Tyson Fury could not do to Francis Ngannou.

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Musa to Build School in Kano, other parts of Nigeria

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Musa to Build School in Kano, other parts of Nigeria

By: Michael Mike

The Captain of Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa has revealed his plan to build school in his hometown Kano and other parts of the country.

Musa, who had already built sports academy in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos and Plateau, said his new plan is to build school in Kano, his hometown first and later other parts of Nigeria.

The Team Captain of the silver winning Super Eagles at the just concluded African Nations Cup in Cote D’voire, speaking during a reception by the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
thanked the NiDCOM Chairman for the kind gesture and for all her support to the Diaspora, especially during the crisis in Sudan.

Musa, in an emotional laden voice, recalled his humble beginning which prompted his generousity to assist the less privileged in the society across the country.

Musa said he wanted to inspire others with his story, especially those that looked down on footballers in the past,

He assured Nigerians that in addition to other executed projects, he plans to establish a school in his hometown, Kano and subsequently expand to other states in Nigeria in the future.

Dabiri-Erewa on her part commended the Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa for being an exemplary Nigerian Diaspora and a great mentor of Nigerians youths.

She noted that the player has heeded to the mandate of being a good ambassador, remembering the country and excelling in the art of football.

She said Ahmed Musa earned the Commission’s maiden National Diaspora Merit Award in the sports category due to his philanthropic gesture and mentoring of the youths.

Dabiri-Erewa said: “We are very proud of you as a Great Soccer Ambassador, Philanthropist and mentor of our younger ones with the building of sports academy in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos and Plateau

“I have always been saying it that success is about how many lives you have touched and Ahmed Musa here have done so much for humanity.”

She re- echoed her congratulatory message to the entire Super Eagles team for coming second in the just concluded AFCON 2023 in Cote Divoire.

Also, the FCT State Diaspora Focal Point Officer, Mrs Sarah Areo, lauded the Nigerian player for his achievement and assured him that the FCT is ready to support his future philanthropic projects especially in Abuja.

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Dabiri- Erewa Congratulates Anthony Joshua on Victory, Describes it Long Awaited

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Dabiri- Erewa Congratulates Anthony Joshua on Victory, Describes it Long Awaited

By: Michael Mike

Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated British-Nigerian former World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (AJ) for getting his mojo back by defeating American Jermaine Franklin on Saturday.after successive lost.

Dabiri-Erewa, in a signed statement on Sunday by one of the officials of the Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of NIDCOM, Gabriel Odu, expressed joy over the boxing exploits of the two-time World heavyweight champion as he made a victorious comeback to the global boxing books by defeating the American.

Dabiri-Erewa, while describing AJ’s win as a “never- say-never, the I-can-do-spirit of Nigerians anywhere in the world,” added that AJ is a true ambassador at large, making Nigeria super proud and projecting the good image of Nigerians globally.

This is Joshua’s first victory since 2020 after he successively suffered defeats from Oleksandr Usyk.

The 33-year old former World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, on saturday, returned to the boxing stage with a unanimous points-decision over Jermaine Franklin with the three judges giving the fight to on 118-111, 117-111, 117-111, at London 02 Arena, Saturday.

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