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Meet Nigeria’s Nationalist, Obafemi Awolowo

Rufus Okoro Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909 – 1987) was a Nigerian nationalist, lawyer, statesman, and one of the country’s most influential political leaders. Born Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo on March 6, 1909, in Ikenné, present-day Ogun State, Nigeria. He studied law at the University of London and qualified as a barrister. Awolowo founded the Action Group (AG) political party in 1951. He served as the Premier of the Western Region from 1954 to 1960, later emerged the Leader of the Opposition in Nigeria’s federal parliament. ALSO READ >>> Meet Nigeria’s First President, Nnamdi Azikiwe He served as the Vice-Chairman of the Federal Executive Council and Minister of Finance, during the Nigerian Civil War, 1967–1971. Awolowo introduced free primary education and free healthcare for children in the Western Region, which became a model in Nigeria. He advocated federalism as the best system for Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups. He was widely know...

Coach Chelle Names Troost-Ekong as Super Eagles Captain

In a move targeted to reshape the Super Eagles' formation, the Head Coach, Eric Chelle has made some significant changes to the team's captaincy structure, thereby naming William Troost-Ekong as the Captain of the Nigeria's national team.

The changes to the leadership structure were necessitated by the absence of Ahmed Musa and Kenneth Omeruo, who are not expected to be involved in the remaining World Cup Qualifiers games.

Musa, who had been the substantive captain of the team, is yet to announce his retirement, but it is clear he would not be playing a major role in the team's quest to qualify for the World Cup.

In Musa's absence, Troost-Ekong will lead the team, with Wilfred Ndidi serving as his first assistant. Moses Simon will be the second assistant, while Victor Osimhen will complete the leadership group.

The Super Eagles are expected to make a strong start to their World Cup Qualifiers campaign when they take on Rwanda on 21st March 2025, at Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda.