Nigerian Football

Former NFF Protocol officer, Akpenpuun now Comptroller in Nigeria Immigration Services

Published

1 week ago

September 27, 2024

Robert Terlumun Akpenpuun, (R) with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume

Robert Terlumun Akpenpuun, a former Nigeria Premier League match commissioner as well as a protocol officer in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) who is now on diplomatic assignment at the Nigerian Embassy in Cote d’Ivoire has been elevated to the position of Assistant Comptroller in the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).

His promotion to the senior cadre of the NIS comes from an unwavering commitment and dedication to duties.

According to a source in the diplomatic circle, Akpenpuun has “shown exemplary and uncommon strides in improving lives as well as upliftment of the vulnerable as well as the emotionally abused and the downtrodden in the society.”

It was gathered that he recently spearheaded the rescue of Tiv girls trafficked from Nigeria to Abidjan for prostitution.

“He has continued to be a good ambassador of his country, a beacon of hope, a restorer of norms, destinies, and dignity of his people, thus bringing pride, and honour to Nigeria,” the diplomatic source told Sports Village Square.

“As the Nigerian Immigration Service continues to drive innovations in Passport Issuance, and Corporate relationships, this promotion of Amb. Akpenpuun to Assistant Comptroller of the NIS attests to its dedication to maintaining the highest standards in its operations, at home, and in foreign missions, while achieving sustained excellence, and progress in the ever-evolving travel, and security landscape.

Nigerian Football

Rivers flow to the top!

Published

6 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Rivers United have launched themselves to the top of the log at the end of the match day 5 of the Nigeria Premier League. The Port Harcourt side beat Akwa United 2-1 to go afloat after initial leaders, Remo Stars crumbled to a 1-0 defeat at Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday.

It was Remo Stars’ first defeat in the season. Rivers United are now with 13 points. Stephen Mayo put Rivers United ahead after 31 minutes. But it turned a temporary lead as Akwa United bounced back almost at the blast of the referee’s whistle for the second half.

Friday Apollos levelled up for Akwa United before Ndifreke Effiong Udo scored the winner in the 85^th minute.

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

Nigerian Football

Enyimba’s duel with Katsina United plunges into darkness

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6 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Former Nigerian champions, Enyimba were coasting to a comfortable 3-0 lead before the game got enveloped by darkness.

The game could not be completed after 75 minutes when the floodlights of the arena suddenly went off.

According to a post on Enymba x-handle, the match will resume at 8.00 am on Monday “ as agreed by both teams and the match officials.”

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

Nigerian Football

Amuneke’s Heartland secures first win this season

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7 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Heartland finally got into winning ways on Sunday after the Owerri side secured a 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes.

The club, under former Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke had gone four matches without a win, finding themselves swimming in the murky waters of relegation.

A brace by Michael Ogu has lifted the club which climbed up to the 16^th position. They had begun the season badly losing at home to Enyimba and failing to win any of the subsequent three matches.

Sunday Results