47 h. 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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67 h. 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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4 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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9 d. ago From Uyo to global stage: NDSF sparks hope for future Niger Delta stars

Correspondent PATRICK ODEY writes that the just-concluded NDSF organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission has opened a new chapter in the region’s quest for future champions that will represent the zone and Nigeria in national and international competitions The maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival has come and gone, but memories of Read More

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9 d. ago Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo 

From Isaac Job , Uyo   Akwa Ibom State governor pastor Umo Eno has declared over 3,000 athletes participated in the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) winners and congratulated them at the end of the maiden edition of the sporting event organized by Niger Delta Development Commission held in Uyo Akwa Ibom state capital.   […] The post Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NDSF: Enabulele praises Team Edo for displaying resilience, consistency

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), ongoing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has brought together over 3,400 athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, including Edo State. As the event nears its close on April 8, 2025, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, has lauded Team […] The post NDSF: Enabulele praises Team Edo for displaying resilience, consistency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup

Despite a brief misunderstanding in the Akwa Ibom State camp at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), investigations reveal that the issue stemmed from misinformation and has since been resolved. Athletes, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the situation was quickly addressed, allowing the festival to proceed without further disruption. The incident occurred […] The post Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 Reps commend Tinubu on assent to Investment and Securities bill

Tribune Online Reps commend Tinubu on assent to Investment and Securities bill According to him, the House Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, in collaboration with its Senate counterpart, conducted a robust public hearing on 14 November 2024 at the National Assembly Complex. Reps commend Tinubu on assent to Investment and Securities bill Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival: Team Bayelsa Depart Yenagoa For Uyo

The commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Hon. Daniel Igali, has expressed his support for the state’s contingent ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, which will take place from 1st to 9th April 2025 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Igali commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for organising the event, highlighting its […]

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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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2 w. ago President Tinubu leads dignitaries to NDSF opening ceremony in Uyo

•Phyno, Eben headlined musical performance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to flag off today the much anticipated Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The festival will be concluded on April 8 with about 3000 athletes and over 500 officials competing in 17 sports. In the last one […] The post President Tinubu leads dignitaries to NDSF opening ceremony in Uyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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3 w. ago Delta Committed To Grassroots Sports Devt, Youth Engagement – Oborevwori

The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) Torch made a notable stop in Asaba on Wednesday, where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori affirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to grassroots sports development and youth engagement. In a rallying call, he urged Team Delta to reclaim the state’s revered position in sports during the inaugural games set to take place […]

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3 w. ago Go To Your Parents, Not Boyfriend, NYSC Tells Female Corps Members

Bauchi State coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu has asked the 2024 Batch ‘A’ stream II female corps members to go home to their parents and not to their boyfriends’ houses after passing out. The state coordinator made the call in Bauchi yesterday during the distribution of National Service certificates to […]

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3 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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3 w. ago First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative donates additional N1bn to end tuberculosis

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday pledged N1bn to end Tuberculosis in Nigeria by 2030. This donation follows a similar amount made to the cause in March 2024, when she was named Global and National Stop-TB Champion. “I would like to pledge an additional N1bn from the Renewed Hope Initiative to fight Tuberculosis Read More

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3 w. ago Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Monday, received the Unity Torch for the Niger Delta Sports Festival at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Shortly after, he led an entourage of torchbearers and sportsmen to the Government House, where he handed over […] The post Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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