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Enugu Governor Congratulates Lookman, Nnadozie, and Super Falcons on CAF Award
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons following their outstanding achievements at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards.
The event, celebrated as a night of triumph, highlighted the exceptional talent coming from Nigeria and underscored the nation’s continued success on the international football stage.
Lookman was named the CAF Player of the Year, an honor that recognizes his stellar performance and immense contribution to football in Africa.
Chiamaka Nnadozie, on the other hand, was honored as the CAF Female Goalkeeper of the Year.
Meanwhile, the Super Falcons were celebrated as the CAF Female National Team of the Year.
In his statement, Dr. Mbah expressed immense pride in the achievements of these football stars, describing the night as one of pure glory for Nigeria.
He commended Lookman for his excellence and the remarkable performance that earned him the CAF Player of the Year award.
For Nnadozie, he praised her tireless efforts in goal, which have not only earned her the goalkeeper accolade but also solidified her as one of the best in African women’s football.
Furthermore, he extended his admiration to the Super Falcons, acknowledging their remarkable resilience and determination, which led to their recognition as Africa’s top women’s football team.
“You’ve proven yourselves to be stars, shining brightly not only for Nigeria but for Africa as a whole,” he stated.
“This is just the beginning, and I am confident that you will continue to elevate Nigerian football to new heights.”
It has been reported that Niger State and some northern states have come together and agreed to take down 979 forests in order to strengthen national security.
This was revealed by the Niger State Governor, represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, at the passing-out parade in Mutum Daya.
He also shared that the government will support in any way they can in order to achieve this and strengthen security in Nigeria.
“The state will make necessary arrangements to support and empower the Forest Guard families for their service to the nation. We will provide them with adequate healthcare insurance scheme.”
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
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