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28/10/2026

*Akwa Ibom State has made history as the National Institute for Sports (NIS) graduated its first-ever coaching programme outside Lagos in its 52-year history.*

Akwa Ibom State has made history as the National Institute for Sports (NIS) graduated its first-ever coaching programme outside Lagos in its 52-year history.

27/10/2026

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OFFICIAL VISUAL CONTENT PRODUCTION TEAM

We are pleased to announce that Caretaker Group has been contracted to provide photography and videography services for the NIS Executive Coaching Certificate Programme Graduation Ceremony.

Our team is committed to capturing memorable moments, celebrating achievements, and telling the stories that make this event special.

We look forward to delivering quality visual content that preserves the memories of this important occasion.

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Nsikakabasi Akpan
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27 October 2026

27/10/2026

Coach Victor Osimhen 😁

27/10/2026

Akwa United have expressed confidence in their partnership with award-winning airline Ibom Air as the club intensifies preparations for the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

Akwa United have expressed confidence in their partnership with Ibom Air as the club intensifies preparations for the 2026/2027 NNL season.

26/10/2026

To whom it may concern 😕

26/10/2026

Will Manchester United sack Michael Carrick?

21/10/2026

🚨 Football Madness in South Africa!

A furious fan has allegedly attempted to run over a referee with his car during a South African third-division match.

Football passion should never turn into violence. How can anyone think this is funny? 😳

07/10/2026

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, for the WAFU B U17 Tournament, which begins on Saturday.

The tournament serves as a qualification pathway for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria have failed to qualify for the last two editions.

Can this set end the ugly run?

07/10/2026

How Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Is Saving Nigeria From Embarrassment – Mitchell Obi

Veteran broadcaster and journalist Mitchell Obi has raised concerns over the state of sports infrastructure in Nigeria, saying the country has many stadiums but only one currently capable of hosting international football to FIFA and CAF standards.

Obi, a former President of AIPS Africa, identified the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (GAIS) in Uyo as the only Nigerian stadium currently meeting the required standards for international football.

He said the situation shows that Nigeria’s problem is not a lack of stadiums but the failure to properly maintain and manage them.

“If Lionel Messi were to play in Nigeria tomorrow, there is only one venue in the entire country where the match could be sanctioned,” Obi said.

According to him, the situation should lead to serious discussion about how Nigeria plans, manages and maintains its sports facilities.

Nigeria has invested billions of naira in stadiums over the years, including the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, the National Stadium in Lagos and the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan.

However, Obi noted that many of these facilities are no longer able to host major international football matches, despite the huge resources spent on them.

He also questioned the economic value of stadiums that remain unused for long periods of the year while governments continue to spend money on their maintenance.

Obi argued that Nigeria needs to move away from seeing stadiums simply as monuments and begin treating them as active sports and business facilities.

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, he said, currently stands out as a facility capable of meeting international requirements and helping Nigeria avoid the embarrassment of having to host major matches outside the country.

The stadium has hosted major international football events and has become one of Nigeria’s key venues for high-level football.

05/10/2026

Ibom Air, Etihad Airways Sign Deal To Connect Five Nigerian Cities

Etihad Airways and Ibom Air have signed an interline agreement that will make it easier for international travellers to connect to five Nigerian cities on a single ticket.

The agreement will take effect when Etihad begins its flights to Lagos and Accra in March 2027.

Under the deal, passengers arriving in Lagos or Accra with Etihad can continue their journey on Ibom Air to Abuja, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Enugu.

Passengers will only need one booking for the full journey, while their luggage can be checked through to their final destination.

The agreement will also allow connections between Accra and Abuja, as well as Accra and Uyo.

Etihad will begin daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Lagos on March 23, 2027, while its service to Accra will operate four times a week from March 24, 2027.

Etihad Airways Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Arik De, said the partnership would help the airline expand its presence in Africa.

He said Nigeria was an important part of Etihad’s plans for the continent and praised Ibom Air for building a strong domestic network from Uyo.

Ibom Air Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, George Uriesi, described the agreement as a major step for the airline.

He said it would allow international travellers to reach cities served by Ibom Air through a single booking.

Uriesi added that the partnership would position Ibom Air as an important domestic and regional connection for Etihad’s operations in Nigeria and Ghana.

Tickets combining the two airlines’ networks will be available from November 3, 2026.

The agreement is expected to improve air connectivity between Nigeria, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates while giving travellers more convenient options for reaching different parts of Nigeria.

Source: Caretaker News