8 h. ago National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  Ahead of National Sports Festival billed to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Kebbi State Commissioner for Sports and Youths Development, Comrade Nura Bala Fingila has disclosed that athletes from the state would slugs it out with their counterparts from other states in over 90 percentage of the activities at the […] The post National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

The Ogun State Government has unveiled the official mascot, logo, and theme song for the upcoming 2024 National Sports Festival, read more Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

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6 d. ago INEC chair urges African youths to promote peaceful elections

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has urged African youths to play an active role in ensuring peaceful and credible elections across the continent. Yakubu made this call on Tuesday during a lecture at the Civil Service University in The Gambia, according to a statement by the commission on Wednesday. Read More

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6 d. ago Abiodun unveils national sports festival mascot, logo, theme song 

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday unveiled the mascot, the logo and the theme song for the 2024 National Sports Festival billed to be held in the state from May 16 to 30, 2025. Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, equally pledged that the state will deliver “the most memorable, most Read More

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7 d. ago Bauchi confident of victory as sports festival holds April 22

The Bauchi State Government has insisted that it would emerge victorious in the forthcoming year 2025, 22nd National Sports Festival to be held in Ogun State. The State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, gave the assurance on Saturday while disclosing that Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the participation of the state during the event. While receiving Read More

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1 week ago Constituency delineation: Protesters storm INEC, insists process transparent, free, fair

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Scores of Ijaw elders and youths, yesterday, grounded activities at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Abuja, in support of the delineation of wards in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State. The protesters commended and urged the electoral umpire to implement the judgment of the Supreme Court. […] The post Constituency delineation: Protesters storm INEC, insists process transparent, free, fair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Protesters ground INEC over Ijaw, Urhobo constituency delineation

By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Hundreds of protesters, mostly Ijaws, halted activities at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. They rallied in solidarity with the delineation of wards in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State. The group, carrying placards with various messages, aimed to commend INEC and urge it to implement a […] The post Protesters ground INEC over Ijaw, Urhobo constituency delineation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger Delta: Coalition tasks FG on review of NDDC, PAP activities 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   A Niger Delta based group, the South South Revolutionary Coalition (SOSORC) has charged the Federal Government to review the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP), as well as other interventionist programs in the region, to ensure that there are in line with […] The post Niger Delta: Coalition tasks FG on review of NDDC, PAP activities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 1,000 pupils for Lagos International Day for Sports – Commission

The Lagos State Sports Commission  has announced that over 1,000 students from selected primary and secondary schools across the state will participate in a three-day event to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Sports for Development and Peace. According to the Commission, the activities will include a debate, a competition, and an award ceremony, scheduled Read More

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2 w. ago Ogun 2025: Benue Governor Receives Torch Of Unity For Participation

In a symbolic ceremony held at Government House Makurdi yesterday, the Benue State governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, represented by the deputy governor, Barrister Sam Ode, received the Torch of Unity for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival scheduled for Ogun State from May 16 to May 30, 2025. He received the symbolic torch […]

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2 w. ago Sports Festival: Ogun disburses N16.5m to 33 sports associations

In preparation for a successful hosting and solid preparation for the National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games 2024, the Ogun State government distributed cheques of N500,000 subvention to 33 sports associations in the state on Wednesday. The 22nd National Sports Festival is scheduled for May 16 to 30 in the state. The state athletes for Read More

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2 w. ago Okorie thanks Gov Mba for inclusion in LOC for Enugu 2026 NSF

Former Nigeria 400m hurdler, United States-based Victor Okorie has promised not to disappoint Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mba for his inclusion in the 12-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) for next year’s 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged Enugu 2026. Okorie, a Performance Director on the current board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) assured […] The post Okorie thanks Gov Mba for inclusion in LOC for Enugu 2026 NSF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Enugu govt constitutes LOC for 2026 National Sports Festival

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially approved the composition of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Enugu 2026”. Daniel Onwuegbulam, Director of Information, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Enugu State disclosed this on Monday in a statement in Enugu. According to the statement, the Commissioner for […] The post Enugu govt constitutes LOC for 2026 National Sports Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Tinubu launches unity torch for 22nd National Sports Festival

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday officially flagged off the Torch of Unity movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival, set to take place in Ogun State from May 16 to May 30, 2025. At a ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President described sports as a unifying force […] The post Tinubu launches unity torch for 22nd National Sports Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago VeryDarkMan Accuses EFCC Of Extorting Celebrities, Challenges Commission To Invite Him

Popular social media activist VeryDarkMan has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of extorting celebrities under the guise of investigations. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, he claimed that the EFCC allegedly forced DJ Tunes, Wizkid’s official DJ, along with singer Terry Apala and DJ Osas, to pay thousands […] The post VeryDarkMan Accuses EFCC Of Extorting Celebrities, Challenges Commission To Invite Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago EFCC Busts Ponzi Scheme Academy In Abuja, Arrests 133 Suspects

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a significant move in combating fraudulent activities in Nigeria. On Monday, March 24, 2025, the EFCC raided a Ponzi scheme academy in Abuja, arresting 133 suspects in the process. The raid targeted Q University, also known as Q-Net, located at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada, Federal […] The post EFCC Busts Ponzi Scheme Academy In Abuja, Arrests 133 Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago 2026 National Sports Festival: Gov Mbah to upgrade Enugu stadium, Agwu Games Village to world

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, says the state is ready to welcome Nigerians and athletes from across the nation to the 2026 National Sports Festival to be hosted by the state. Mbah said  his administration was already working to upgrade sporting facilities in the state such as the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Games Village in […] The post 2026 National Sports Festival: Gov Mbah to upgrade Enugu stadium, Agwu Games Village to world-class appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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