7 d. ago Flavours Of Nigeria Festival Returns With ‘A Cultural Voyage’ In Canada

The much-anticipated Flavours of Nigeria Festival will return for its second edition on August 9, 2025, promising an even more vibrant celebration of Nigerian culture, food, music, and creativity. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, Festival Curator, Mr. Chukwuebuka Anyaduba, said the festival will take place at Gage Park in Brampton, Ontario, […]

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2 w. ago FG to honour Kano’s fallen heroes, plans relief package for bereaved families

The Federal Government has declared that it will honour Kano’s fallen heroes and families of victims of the tragic road accident involving members of the state’s contingent returning from the 2024 National Sports Festival, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The FG made the disclosure when a high-level delegation from the National Sports Commission (NSC) paid a condolence visit […] The post FG to honour Kano’s fallen heroes, plans relief package for bereaved families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Makinde support group mourns victims of Kano accident, Niger flood disaster

Tribune Online Makinde support group mourns victims of Kano accident, Niger flood disaster The Nigeria Youths Awareness Group Makinde 2027 (NYAG Makinde 2027) has expressed its condolences to the Kano State government following the tragic loss of athletes and officials who were returning home from the recently concluded Gateway 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. The organization also extended its sympathy to the Niger State […] Makinde support group mourns victims of Kano accident, Niger flood disaster Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NOC Condoles With Kano Gov’t, NSC Over Demise Of 22 Athletes, Officials

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr Habu Gumel, alongside members of the Olympic community in Nigeria, has expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of 22 athletes from Kano State. The athletes were returning from the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, known as the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, […]

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2 w. ago Tragic Death Of Kano’s Athletes: NSC To Implement Insurance, Safety Measures In Future Sports Festival

Following the tragic loss of 22 athletes from Kano State in a motor accident while returning from the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, known as the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, held in Ogun State, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced new mandatory safety measures. The NSC has mandated that all participating contingents obtain comprehensive […]

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2 w. ago Gateway Games 2024: SWAN Urges Kano Gov’t To Immortalise 22 Fallen Heroes

The Kogi State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of 22 athletes and officials from Kano State, who lost their lives in a horrific road accident while returning to their base from the recent National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. In a statement […]

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2 w. ago NSF24 Tragedy: Gov Abiodun sends delegation to Kano, supports victims’ families with N1m each

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, sent a delegation to Kano State to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the loss of athletes and officials returning home from the just concluded Gateway 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. The governor also gave NI million each to […] The post NSF24 Tragedy: Gov Abiodun sends delegation to Kano, supports victims’ families with N1m each appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ogun Gov Donates N1m Each To Families Of Deceased Kano Athletes, Officials

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has donated the sum of N1 million each to families of 22 Kano State athletes and officials, who lost their lives in a fatal road accident while returning from the recently-concluded National Sports Festival dubbed ‘Gateway Games 2024′ in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The donation was delivered on Sunday by a […]

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2 w. ago NNPP Chieftain Ambassador Ajadi mourns Kano athletes, sends condolences to Governor Yusuf

In the aftermath of the devastating road crash that claimed the lives of 20 athletes from Kano State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a Southwest chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has joined the growing number of national figures mourning the tragic loss. The athletes, who were returning from the National Sports Festival held […] The post NNPP Chieftain Ambassador Ajadi mourns Kano athletes, sends condolences to Governor Yusuf appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago National Sports Festival: Kano thrown into sorrow as 19 athletes returning home die in auto crash

Tinubu, Abiodun, NSC, others mourn, commiserate with Kano govt From Desmond Mgboh (Kano), Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Romanus Ugwu, (Abuja) and Laide Raheem (Abeokuta)   The ancient city of Kano on Saturday thrown into mourning as no fewer than 20 members of the Kano State contingent in the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun […] The post National Sports Festival: Kano thrown into sorrow as 19 athletes returning home die in auto crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano Government Offers N1m Support To Families of 22 Athletes Killed In Crash

The Kano State Government has announced a financial support of N1 million each for the families of 22 young athletes who tragically lost their lives in a fatal road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The announcement was made on Saturday by the state Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, […] The post Kano Government Offers N1m Support To Families of 22 Athletes Killed In Crash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano govt donates N1m each to families of 22 deceased athletes

Tribune Online Kano govt donates N1m each to families of 22 deceased athletes Kano State Government has announced that it will give N1 million to each of the families of the 22 athletes who died in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Kano govt donates N1m each to families of 22 deceased athletes Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Senator Barau, Shekarau mourn death of Kano athletes in road accident

Tribune Online Senator Barau, Shekarau mourn death of Kano athletes in road accident The President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, and former Kano State Governor Senator Ibrahim Shekarau have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of Kano athletes who died in a road accident on Saturday while returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State. Senator Barau, Shekarau mourn death of Kano athletes in road accident Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 20 Kano contingent members to National Sports Festival die in road crash

Twenty members of the Kano contingent died in an auto crash while returning from the just concluded National Sports Festival read more 20 Kano contingent members to National Sports Festival die in road crash

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2 w. ago Ganduje describes Kano athletes’ tragic deaths as national loss

Calls for thorough investigation From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed deep grief over the tragic deaths of 20 young athletes from Kano State involved in a fatal road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, describing it as […] The post Ganduje describes Kano athletes’ tragic deaths as national loss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano Gov’t Offers ₦1m Support To Each Family Of Deceased Athletes

Kano State Government has announced a ₦1 million donation to each of the families of the 22 athletes and officials who died in a tragic motor accident while returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State.   The announcement was made on Saturday by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu mourns Kano contingent after tragic Gateway Games crash

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over a tragic accident involving members of the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The accident has claimed several lives, casting a pall over the recent sporting event, which celebrates unity and athletic excellence across Nigeria. According to […] The post Tinubu mourns Kano contingent after tragic Gateway Games crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 20 Kano athletes die in auto crash while returning from National Sports Festival

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano   No fewer than 20 members of the Kano State contingent in the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. Ogun State have lost their lives in a fatal weekend crash.   Witnesses said the accident happened in Kura Local Government Area, about 30 minutes drive into the metropols.   […] The post 20 Kano athletes die in auto crash while returning from National Sports Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Accident claims 21 lives of Kano athletes returning from National Sports Festival

Tribune Online Accident claims 21 lives of Kano athletes returning from National Sports Festival Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Umar Bala Fagge, confirmed the incident. Accident claims 21 lives of Kano athletes returning from National Sports Festival Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Accident Claims 19 Lives Of Kano Contingent To 2024 Gateway Games

Tragedy struck on Saturday as members of the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival (NSF), dubbed ‘2024 Gateway Games’ in Ogun State, were involved in a fatal motor accident during their return trip near Kura local government area of Kano State. The vehicle, which was reportedly carrying at least 35 passengers—mainly athletes […]

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