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Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo who just signed 3 years contract with Kasimpasa Football Club, expressed excitement over returning to a familiar ground.  Speaking to www.ckdmedia.ng; "Kasimpasa Football Club is a part of me, a team I actually cherish so much, even when I left Kasimpasa for the first time, I kept following their progress. Even when I went back the second time, it was the same experience and now, this is my third time in the club. It’s obvious that my relationship with the team is intact and how much more I want to wear the jersey again.  “There were some clubs vying to sign me, but my agent and I decided to join Kasimpasa, because the offer is good. I'm glad to have signed a 3 year contract with Kasimpasa FC.  Really looking forward to wearing that jersey again, and playing so well”. The 2013 AFCON winner concluded by saying; " I give glory to God for a successful deal”.

With the new administration in Nigeria gradually finding its rhythm both at the state and the federal level, the dusts are just beginning to rise in Benue State, with lopsidedness and unequal representation rocking the Food Basket of the Nation. Stakeholders in Benue state have decried the wanton disregard for equality and inclusiveness in the leadership outlook of the state. What has manifested as unequal spread of leadership is setting the state on a dangerous pedestal of dissatisfaction, mistrust, and lack of sense of belonging to all groups that make up the state. On an outlook of the state’s pyramid, the Governor of the state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia hails from the TIV speaking part of the state, just as the Chief of Staff to the Governor. What has drawn the most irk across board is the fact that the Secretary General of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly and the recently announced ministerial nominee from the state, Joseph Utsev are all T...

The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) of Egbeda Local Government has conferred Patronship on Alhaji Abdulsemiu Kolawole Alebiosu today, 25th July 2023. The decoration of Alhaji Abdulsemiu Alebiosu as the Patron of the Egbeda Chapter of TAMPAN was held at the SDP Secretariat in Egbeda Local Government. The leaders of TAMPAN in Egbeda Local Government lauded the positive contributions of Alhaji Abdulsemiu Alebiosu to  the Chapter, which has qualified him for the decoration as the patron of Association in Nigeria. The plague for the conferment of the position on Alhaji Alebiosu reads, "For his dedication and contribution to the development of TAMPAN Egbeda Local Government", in part. Reacting to the Patronship, Alhaji Abdulsemiu Alebiosu appreciated the Egbeda Chapter of TAMPAN in Egbeda Local Government, to have considered him for such honour and decoration; he stated that this will spur him to do more for the association, not only i...

Tobi Amusan again has set a new record, with a fantastic performance at the Wanda Diamond League in Poland on Sunday. The world record holder in hurdles track beat the United States of America duo, Kendra Harrison and Ali Nia to win the women’s 100m Hurdles at the Silesa Stadiu, Chorzó, in Poland. By this performance, this is also the season’s best of the current world champion, with 12.34 seconds to come first. Some weeks back, Tobi Amusan won the Stockholm Diamond League with an outstanding performance of 12.52 seconds, ahead of Sarah Avalanche of Ireland, who finished second in 12.73 seconds, while Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland claimed the third spot in 12.78 seconds. Tobi Amusan will later this year, defend her title at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, as the Commonwealth Games champion.

After months of being sidelined by a crippling knee ligament injury, Sadiq Umar is back in action with his Spanish La Liga side, Real Sociedad. The 25-year-old Sadiq was officially programmed to play in his first pre-season friendly, and the Super Eagles striker made the most of the opportunity, by applying a clinical finishing to score his first goal, in several months. Like he's always been, Sadiq's inspiring performance on the day, his knack for goals and sense of precision when in front of the opponent's goal, remained undiluted and should never be undermined, as the 2023/24 La Liga season, gets set to roll. The gangling striker suffered the injury during Real Sociedad's fixture against Getafe, he later had to undergo surgery, and was later ruled out of the remainder of the season. Sociedad's doctors had predicted that the former Almeria player will be out for at least six months, but with a lot of hard work done, Sadiq has shown that he could return for the Whi...

In continuation of his services to humanity, and in furtherance of his preoccupation as a community leader,  the immediate past Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, CON FNIS has donated 500 bags of rice and Ten (10) Solar Powered Kiosks to the people of Ogbomosoland. Chief Sunday Dare made the donations, on Saturday July 15th, 2023; in commemoration of the 2023, Daniel Ayoola Dare Foundation Day. The bags of rice and solar powered kiosks were distributed to beneficiaries, from different religious organizations, youth groups and less privileged in societies across Ogbomoso zone; inclusive of all the five Local Government Areas in Ogbomosoland - Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Oriire, Ogo Oluwa and Surulere; regardless of their party affiliation. Speaking to the media, at the event, held at Doxology Villa, Maryland Oke Aanu Area of Ogbomoso; the representative of Chief Sunday Dare on the occasion, Barrister Sulyman Dawud Abẹsẹ said the gesture was a token of C...

F & A Sporting Management has successfully secured Portuguese Clubs for two Nigerian born players, Augustine Njoku and Bolu Shotimade. The Chairman of F & A Sporting Management, Prince Fred Akhigbe, who is on a 3-days working visit,  made this known today, while speaking to www.ckdmedia.ng.  Prince Fred stated that, "We just embarked in a 3 days working visit to Portugal, and we have been able to secure clubs for two Nigerian Internationals, Augustine Njoku and Bolu Shotimade. This has been our primary focus in this agency, bringing players out of the street. In the nearest future, Nigerians will be able to watch Augustine Njoku and Bolu Shotimade", Prince Fred Akhigbe concluded. Recall, that Bolu Shotimade of Akwa United and Augustine Njoku,  both won the WAFU U-20 Cup, under the watchful eyes of coach Ladan Bosso while Njoku was also part of the World Cup team to Argentina. The two players have the potentials to develop and later graduate to play in the Super Ea...

Former Super Eagles player, Benedict Akwuegbu has given two Nigerian players, Arum Stephen Bulus and Hassan Umar, the opportunities to have trials with Grazer AK Austria. Akwuegbu who made this known today, while speaking to www.ckdmedia.ng revealed that "I gave these two players opportunity because they did very well for my club, the players names are Arum Stephen Bulus and Hassan Umar. They are traveling to Austria, I bought their tickets and Visas, I took it upon myself, I got them trials, I spent about five million for these two players, just to encourage them, because they really impressed me in the last NLO Club. I will do my best, I will still help more players, that is why I created this team, I want to give young poor players the opportunity to play in Europe. And as I'm saying, I still have more players that will soon go to Europe, so this is just the beginning, I wish them successful outing in Austria", Akwuegbu concluded.

As Nigeria continues to march towards the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, it’s well known to all and sundry that the president has committed to working with the finest brains, productive hands and enterprising minds in his cabinet. Emmanuel Akpakwu MFR has continually been on the lips of many as one of the potential names to get in to the cabinet of the new president. The call for Akpakwu is hinged on his track record as a thriving foreign envoy, successful entrepreneur, wealth creator, astute administrator and a passionate philanthropist. While working as the Consul of the Republic of Philippines, Akpakwu has leveraged on this vista to facilitate transnational trade that has been mutually beneficial to both Nigeria and Philippines. In his capacity, he has sponsored young Nigerians to gain skills and education at different national and international institutions, while giving them the opportunity to thrive in their respective areas of expertise and training. Wh...

Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, It is with great pleasure and excitement that I extend my warmest congratulations to you on your remarkable achievement of being elected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This prestigious position is a testament to your exceptional leadership skills, dedication, and commitment to regional cooperation and development. Your emergence as the ECOWAS Chairman comes as no surprise to those who have closely followed your illustrious career in politics and public service. Your unwavering commitment to the betterment of Nigeria and the West African region as a whole has been evident throughout the years. This appointment is a clear recognition of your outstanding contributions and the trust that your fellow leaders have placed in you. Under your leadership, ECOWAS is bound to flourish and achieve new heights. Your vision for regional integration, economic growth, and peace will undoubtedly guide the organization towards ...

  Coalition for the Development of Sports in Nigeria, Benue State Chapter has thrown its support behind Emmanuel Akpakwu MFR, calling for his nomination for a ministerial position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Cabinet. In a press statement signed by Leo Aondona, the group stated that Emmanuel Akpakwu’s long standing history of philanthropism, community development, entrepreneurial spirit, sports development, youth advocacy and human capital development warrants for a higher calling.  The statement read “At a time that Nigeria yearns to take its next giant steps, the country needs its best brains to be involved in its transformation and Emmanuel Akpakwu represents one of the best in Benue. At this critical times, we  must pay attention to trajectory, capabilities, administrative astuteness and competence, before bestowing positions on individuals based on demonstrated trajectory, Akpakwu embodies a prefect fit for a ministerial nomination” “Besides rightfully earning hi...

Consul of the Republic of Philippines, Emmanuel Akpakwu MFR is the subject of adulation from both young and senior citizens of Benue state, as well as prosocial organizations in the state. Akpakwu’s adulation is over what has been described as his unbridled passion, severally displayed through his enthusiasm towards philanthropism and human capital development, especially for youths. Young and senior citizens of Benue state trooped out en masse in the penultimate week of June, when Akpakwu and a host of dignitaries led by the Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for one of Akpakwu’s numerous social projects, Ergo SmartCity Homes. During and after the event, Benue citizens lauded Emmanuel Akpakwu MFR transformational achievements, philanthropism and several schemes which he has put up for the good fortunes of the people. A resident, Ocholi Edoh stated “Emmanuel Akpakwu has really displayed how huge his heart is. He never stops suppor...

Foreign envoy and youth ambassador, Emmanuel Akpakwu MFR is joining well meaning Nigerians to felicitate with Och’Idoma, Dr. John Elaigwu Odogbo Obagji, as he marks his first year of reign as Och’Idoma. Akpakwu MFR, said Dr. John Elaigwu has been a centripetal force of unity in Benue, describing his reign thus far as a hope for the future. “As we mark this day, we recount how blissful the last 12 months has been for the people of Idoma land. While a lot of gains have been made in this period, we thank God for the journey thus far, trusting that we shall continually be on the path of peace and development.” “His Royal Highness has shown ingenuity, and empathy in leading his people and we pray that his fountain of wisdom flows in greater capacity for the gain of Benue state and Nigeria as a whole,” Akpakwu added. Akpakwu hailed the paramount ruler of Idoma Kingdom as visionary and prayed that God continually bestows more wisdom upon him, to lead the people rightly, while steering the sta...