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Nentawe condoles Chief of Air Staff over death of Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigari

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3 years ago

April 5, 2023

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The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda has commiserated with the Chief of Air Staff over the death of Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigari.

Dr. Yilwatda, in a press statement signed by the Spokesman for Generation Next Campaign Council, Shittu Bamaiyi, described the deceased as a humble, mature, and discipline officer who exhibited all the attributes and qualities of a good soldier.

He stated that apart from soldiering, the deceased was a trained public relations professional, who was appointed the spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force at a point.

Dr. Yilwatda said as one time Commander of the Nigerian Air Force Station in Jos, the late Commodore Maigari contributed in no small way to providing lasting peace in the state.

According to him, it was sad and painful that the deceased died when he was about to reach the peak of his career in the Air Force.

He used the opportunity to commensurate with Governor Simon Lalong for losing not only an illustrious son of Plateau State but a relation.

He expressed his sympathy to members of the immediate family of the deceased, the Air Force and the entire people of Plateau state for the irreparable loss.

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Football: ‘The World Still Expects Nigeria’ — Gbenga Okunowo Laments Super Eagles’ Painful World Cup Absence

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30 minutes ago

June 24, 2026

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Former Nigeria international Gbenga Okunowo has admitted that the Super Eagles’ absence from the FIFA World Cup continues to leave a huge void, insisting football fans around the world still expect Nigeria to be part of the global showpiece.

The former Barcelona defender described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for back-to-back World Cups as a major setback for the country’s football.

“The world still expects to see Nigeria at the World Cup,” Okunowo said.

The ex-Super Eagles star believes missing consecutive editions of football’s biggest tournament has done more than damage Nigeria’s reputation.

According to him, it has also affected the development of young players and reduced opportunities for Nigerian footballers to attract international attention.

“When Nigeria is not at the World Cup, our young players lose a massive platform to showcase themselves,” he added.

Okunowo stressed that the World Cup remains the biggest shop window in world football, with clubs and scouts closely monitoring emerging talents throughout the competition.

He warned that Nigeria’s continued absence could also affect the market value of players hoping to secure moves to Europe’s top leagues.

“It also weakens the country’s standing in world football,” he stated.

The former Barcelona full-back urged Nigerian football stakeholders to ensure the mistakes that led to consecutive World Cup qualification failures are not repeated.

Nigeria, three-time African champions, will now shift their focus towards qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and beginning preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with many hoping the Super Eagles can return to football’s biggest stage after missing the last two editions.

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