Daybreak, Politics, Entertainment, Sport

Tag: Mikel Obi

  • Plateau Gov, Mutfwang Appoints M.I Abaga, Mikel Obi As Commissioner-Nominee

    Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I, and former Nigerian Eagles and Chelsea FC player John Mikel Obi, have been appointed as aides to Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State.

    The nominations were announced in a statement on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Gyang Bere.

    Mr Mutfwang bestowed honorary appointments upon M.I Abaga, who will serve as the Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Creativity, while Mikel Obi will hold the position of Adviser on Sports.

    Several other individuals were also approved for various offices. Among them are Hart Bankat, appointed as the general manager of Jos Metropolitan Development Board; Christopher Sabo Yilgwan as CMD of Plateau Specialist Hospital; and Mathew Dawap as the general manager of Plateau Mineral Development Company LTD, among others.

    Furthermore, Mr Mutfwang sent a list of 16 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly in Jos on Thursday.

    The nominees were carefully selected from each local government area of the state and included Peter L Gwom (Barkin Ladi), Sule Musa Haruna (Bassa), Adams Bulus Leshak (Bokkos), Musa Ibrahim Ashoms (Jos East), Peter Nyam Gai (Jos North), Jatau Davou Gyang (Jos South), and Bugama Samson Ishaku (Kanke).

    Others were Ephraim Usman (Kanam), Joshua Lever Ubandoma (Langtang North), Obert Gossele Nanjul (Langtang South), Caroline Pangiang (Mikang), Dongkum Grace Shwarta (Pankshin), Chrysanthus Dawam (Quaanpan), Kachollom Pyam Gang (Riyom), Noel Naanniap Nkup (Shendam), and Nyalun M. Salibu.

  • FG Names Mikel Obi Youth ambassador

    FG Names Mikel Obi Youth ambassador

    Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has been appointed as Youth Ambassador by the Federal Government to inspire young Nigerians towards excellence.

    This was made known at an event held at the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Friday, which was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare.

    According to the Special Adviser to the Minister on Media, John Joshua-Akanji, Mikel was described by the Minister as a “role model whose lasting legacies in football development has continued to have a positive impact on youths in the country.”

    The Stoke City midfielder was assured of Federal Government support whenever he chooses to invest in the country.

    “Time will not permit me to say much about Mikel’s success as a footballer. He is our legend and a role model who has continued to impact the lives of youth positively.

    “It is it my pleasure to appoint you as Nigeria Youth Ambassador. It’s a new portfolio and your role as youth ambassador will be made known to Nigerians,” the Dare said.

    In his response, Mikel expressed delight with his new portfolio and promised to work with the sports ministry to foster youth development in the country.

    “I feel highly honoured to be appointed as Youth Ambassador of this country, it is a great feeling. I am happy with this partnership and I promise to do my best to encourage and inspire the youths towards national development, not just in football but in other sports like Basketball, Boxing among others”, said Mikel.

    After the event, Dare took a tour of the National Stadium which is undergoing rehabilitation. He pointed out that a lot had been put into the rehabilitation as he emphasised on the pitch, scoreboard, tracks and the spectators’ stand.

    “A lot has been put in place to ensure that the stadium returns to what it used to be. The seats are no longer in line with FIFA standard, but we have partnered a private organization to have modern seats in place,” he concluded.

  • Mikel Obi Visits Governor Lalong, Promises Investment In Plateau State, To Establish Football Academy

    Mikel Obi Visits Governor Lalong, Promises Investment In Plateau State, To Establish Football Academy

    Former Super Eagles Captain Mike Obi and Stoke City player says he is planning to increase his investment in Plateau State and also engage in other social development activities as a way of giving back to his place of birth and base where his footballing career began.

    Mikel who visited Governor Lalong at the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, praised him for his efforts at restoring peace in Plateau State which is promoting development and prosperity for the benefit of the people.

    The former Chelsea star said Jos is his home where he was born and raised and also given the support to develop his passion for football which has taken him to the global stage.

    He said he remembers with fond memories his upbringing in Plateau State and the hospitality and love of the people as well as the beautiful and serene atmosphere that remains an attraction to people from within and outside Nigeria.

    Governor Lalong welcomed the international football star, describing him as a pride to Nigeria and in particular Plateau State which is famous for grooming stars in sports, entertainment and music, academia, banking, administration among others. 

    He urged the footballer to continue to connect with Plateau State and show more presence by contributing to the development of not only sports, but other areas of investment. 

    Lalong told Mikel Obi that the Plateau State will host a Glorious Stars event alongside an Investment and Economic Summit which is meant to showcase the potentials of the State and also reunite the array of stars that have emerged out of the State over the years.

    He said Plateau is still a melting pot for all Nigerians and foreigners and continues to groom stars.

    Mikel is due to visit Jos in the coming weeks. 

  • “You two are my world” – Mikel Obi gushes over twin daughters

    “You two are my world” – Mikel Obi gushes over twin daughters

    Popular Nigerian Super Eagles star John Mikel Obi has celebrated his beautiful daughters with alluring words on social media.

    The former Chelsea defence midfielder and currently Stoke City’s player via his Instagram on Tuesday being September 8 shared an adorable photo of his beautiful daughters. According to Mikel, his daughters are his world and he’s super proud to be their father.

    For him, watching them grow brings him so much joy. He also reminded them of his undying love for them.

    In his words… “Am so proud of you two. You two are my world love you my angels so much and am the happiest dad seeing you two grow up so fast with your attitudes so proud, first day of grown up school daddy loves you two so so much.”