July 2011

Govt to Negotiate With Boko Haram

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 July, 2011 - 17:47

Nigeria's government will open talks with an Islamist sect blamed for scores of deadly bomb blasts and shootings in the northeast, a federal government statement said Saturday.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107310016.html

U-20 World Cup - Any Dividend of Youth Championships for Nigeria?

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 July, 2011 - 11:04

When Flying Eagles files out in its first match against Guatemala today, the world's attention will be focused more on the two-time finalist. Questions will be asked, some will be answered, while others may not. In this preview, PIUS ANAKALI delves into those areas touching on the essence of Nigeria's participation in the championship while raising the hopes of Nigerians that the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup will live up to expectations.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107310006.html

Why Flying Eagles Must Rule the World

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 July, 2011 - 10:47

CAN the Flying Eagles shrug off their dismal form in the run-up to the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 which kicked off on Friday and finally dry the tears of millions of Nigerians who wait endlessly for a first victory at this level?

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107310005.html

World Cup 2014 - All the African Draws

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 July, 2011 - 10:45

Nigeria was Saturday, in Brazil drawn in Group F of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers with Malawi and the winners of the preliminaries between Seychelles and Kenya and Djibouti versus Namibia as opponents.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107310004.html

Flying Eagles Swoop On Guatemala

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 July, 2011 - 10:33

THE national U-20 side, the Flying Eagles, will kick-start their campaign to claim the only age grade world title that has so far eluded the country when they take on Guatemala in their curtain-raiser today.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107310003.html

'Flying Eagles Must Be Wary of Guatemala'

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 July, 2011 - 10:27

As the Flying Eagles get set to take on Guatemala in their opening match of the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia, member of the Chile 1987 squad, Lawrence Ukaegbu has warned the players not to undermine the strength of their opponents.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107310002.html

Flying Eagles Take On Guatemala in World Cup

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 July, 2011 - 10:24

THE junior national team, the Flying Eagles, will on Sunday (today) begin their campaign for honours at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Colombia, when they face Guatemala in one of Group D's opening games. Croatia will take on Saudi Arabia in the other encounter.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107310001.html

Nigerian Girl, 15, Victim of Norway Terror Attack

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 July, 2011 - 07:42

A 15-year-old Nigerian girl, Modupe Ellen Awoyemi, has been named in a list of 24 victims of the Friday, July 22, 2011 terror attack in Norway.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107300005.html

Osun Names Commissioner-Nominees

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 29 July, 2011 - 22:52

The much-awaited list of commissioner nominees in Osun State was on Thursday forwarded to the state House of Assembly by Governor Rauf Aregbesola.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107291226.html

I Never Called ACN Party of Criminals - Mimiko

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 29 July, 2011 - 22:49

Wife of Osun State governor, Sherifat Aregbesola, with wife of Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Bimpe Salam, at a reception for wives of the state lawmakers in Osogbo on Thursday.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107291221.html