Sports
Aliyu Charts Path To Peace, Unity
Governor Babangida
Aliyu of Niger has called for the removal of indigene and non-indigene
dichotomy from the Constitution as a way of achieving national unity, cohesion
and peaceful co-existence.
Aliyu made the call when he received members of the Northern
Yoruba Community, led by its President General, Alhaji Jamiu Oguntoyinbo, at
the Government House, Minna.
“The indigene and non-indigene pattern has caused the
country more problem than what it was initially planned to achieve.
“Everybody should be free to live and work in any part of
the country notwithstanding from what part of the country that person has come
from.
“It is only those that have criminal tendencies or work
against the peace and progress of the communities they live that should be
discriminated against.
“Nigeria is meant for Nigerians; it is unfortunate that some
foreigners are recognised more than the original Nigerians just because of the
language they speak and the religion they believe in. We must forget the
settler syndrome if Nigeria is to move forward,’’ the governor said.
Aliyu noted that selfish individuals used the non-indigene
policy to exploit the poor, adding that he had directed council chairmen in the
state to accord indigene status to anyone who lived for six years in any Local
Government Area.
Commenting on the recent petition to the state assembly by
some “Concerned Citizen of Niger State’’, Aliyu said the petitioners were
sponsored by those who believed that it should be a business as usual and
government should do their bidding.
He stressed that his administration would continue to do
things positively, adding that equity, justice and fair play would continue to
be the guiding principles of his administration.
Oguntoyinbo commended the governor for appointing some
Yorubas as special assistants and advisers, urging other governors in the
country to emulate the act to entrench unity.
Ndigene Dichotomy
Port Harcourt the capital city of Rivers State will be at the centre stage in Nigeria as Port Harcourt Arsenal Community will hold her maiden edition of Football Fans Fiesta (FFF).
The Fiesta scheduled to hold on the 13th December, 2025, at Eddiz wine bar GRA, promises to be all football fans carnival in the State , as there will be a lot of fanfares.
The Coordinator of Port Harcourt Arsenal Community (PHAC), Ugochukwu Oputa has said that the forthcoming Football Fans Fiesta was basically to promote peace, unity and love among football fans in irrespective of the cub.
He stated that sports is a catalyst to bring peace, love and Unity in any given society, hence the occasion was initiated.
Oputa said this in an interview with sports journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, saying that arrangements are on top gear for a successful programme.
” This event is for all football fans irrespective of your club. It is basically to promote peace, love and Unity among fans.
“It is like stating the obvious that football is the catalyst of peace and unity in the world. So the Port Harcourt Arsenal Community want to use this avenue to bring people together and foster friendship.
“There is no gate fee, but it is expected to put on jersey of your club as to make the event look unique” Oputa said.
The Coordinator used the forum to advice football fans in the world to love one another, and equally urged fans that will attend the occasion to be of good conduct and behaviour.
Tonye Orabere
Liverpool’s season of abject misery worsened as they were beaten with embarrassing ease by a hugely impressive Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s Premier League champions were looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Manchester City, but instead ran into a Forest side revitalised under new manager Sean Dyche and looking back to their best.
Liverpool head coach Slot gave £125m British record signing Alexander Isak a start, but he was totally anonymous once more and only lasted 67 minutes.
Forest went ahead after 33 minutes when defender Murillo shot powerfully past fit-again Liverpool keeper Alisson to subdue an already anxious Anfield.
Igor Jesus had a second ruled out for handball, but Forest doubled their advantage 39 seconds after the break when former Liverpool defender Neco Williams set up Nicola Savona for a crisp finish in front of The Kop.
Liverpool could barely raise a response in a desperate display, Forest increasing their lead 12 minutes from time when Morgan Gibbs-White scored after Alisson saved from Omari Hutchinson.
It means Liverpool, who lie 11th before Saturday’s late fixture, have now lost six of their past seven Premier League games as Slot’s near £450m summer spending spree comes under further scrutiny.
Forest, meanwhile, are surging away from the relegation zone and are up to 16th.
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