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29th Olympiad opens
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A former international, Mercy Akide, has criticised the Super Falcons for Wednesday‘s 1-0 defeat to North Korea at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Shenyang....We’re still on course – Siasia
Nigeria coach, Samson Siasia, is confident his team will qualify for the quarterfinals of the Beijing Olympics men‘s football event after their goalless draw with Holland on Thursday....Shittu deal excites Megson
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The way the Nigerian media has continued to erroneously refer to an area that traditionally belongs to Iperu-Remo as Ogere or Ogere Toll Gate, is annoying. I urge them to pay a visit to the area and observe the various signposts welcoming people to Iperu-Akesan land. Please, move with time....Nigeria,Holland settle for draw
Nigeria held Holland to a 0-0 draw in their Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Group B opener on Thursday in Tianjin....Most Commented
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rho
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15 October, 2008 06:48:47
The advice was contained in the communique issued at the end of the conference made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi.
It ...
rho
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15 October, 2008 06:48:24
these roads
rho
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15 October, 2008 06:47:58
continue to empower
Gbenga Obas
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15 October, 2008 06:46:42
up kwara
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