3 d. ago WAFU B Tourneys: Bayelsa House Committee Chairman on Sports backs Prosperity Girls To Lift Trophy

Chairman of Bayelsa State House of Assembly Committee on Sports and Youth Development, Hon. Barr. Tare Porri has thrown his weight behind Bayelsa Queens winning the sub- regional title for a second time after first lifting it in 2022. The Prosperity girls have been having a good run in the tournament that serves as qualifiers […] The post WAFU B Tourneys: Bayelsa House Committee Chairman on Sports backs Prosperity Girls To Lift Trophy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s Government Will Transform Nigerian Sports Sector – Dare

A former minister of Youth and Sports Development and now special adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to grassroots sports development and the future of the Nigerian sports industry. Dare made this declaration at the opening of the ongoing 9th National Youth Games […]

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6 d. ago Wike flags off construction of sports centre at Kafe district

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially flagged off the construction of a multi-event sports centre at Kafe District, Abuja. The event which took place yesterday, marked a pivotal step towards boosting youth sports development and economic empowerment in the capital territory. The project, seen as part […] The post Wike flags off construction of sports centre at Kafe district appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Katsina Imam Calls For Establishment Of ‘Ministry Of Family Affairs’

Sheikh Nura Gwanda, Imam at Kofar Marusa Juma’at Mosque in Katsina, has called on both federal and state governments in Nigeria to establish Ministries of Family Affairs as a strategy to combat crime and moral decline. Making the plea during his Friday sermon themed “Parenting as a Sacred Trust”, the cleric while highlighting the social […] The post Katsina Imam Calls For Establishment Of ‘Ministry Of Family Affairs’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago No cracks in Sports House, we are one family – NSC boss clears air

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has debunked reports of an alleged rift between him, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, and the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau. Olopade made the clarification yesterday at a press conference during the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta […] The post No cracks in Sports House, we are one family – NSC boss clears air appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago APC, PDP ignoring insecurity, hunger, public anger in favour of power

Tribune Online APC, PDP ignoring insecurity, hunger, public anger in favour of power-sharing games ahead of 2027 —Dalung Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, is one of the national coordinators of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In this interview by ISAAC SHOBAYO, Dalung discusses the current political climate in Nigeria, the state of the ADC ahead of 2027, the zoning of the presidency to the South by the APC and […] APC, PDP ignoring insecurity, hunger, public anger in favour of power-sharing games ahead of 2027 —Dalung Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu declares 9th National Youth Games open in Asaba, Nasarawa wins two medals on day one

From Abel Leonard, Lafia President Bola Tinubu on Friday declared open the 9th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with a rallying call for sports development and unity. The President, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Information and Public Communication, Hon. Sunday Dare, described the Games as a factory […] The post Tinubu declares 9th National Youth Games open in Asaba, Nasarawa wins two medals on day one appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago SWAN president confident National Youth Games will unearth future stars

From Abel Leonard, Asaba As the 9th edition of the National Youth Games gets underway in Asaba, Delta State, President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Mr Isaiah Benjamin has expressed optimism that the competition will serve as a platform to discover Nigeria’s next generation of sporting talents. Benjamin made the remarks yesterday […] The post SWAN president confident National Youth Games will unearth future stars appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos Labour Party leadership disowns Pastor Dayo Ekong, reaffirms suspension

The caretaker committee of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has categorically stated that Pastor Mrs. Dayo Ekong, the party’s state chairperson remains suspended and has no authority to speak on behalf of the party, following her public statement against Peter Obi. On Tuesday, Ekong took to her X account to argue that Obi’s […] The post Lagos Labour Party leadership disowns Pastor Dayo Ekong, reaffirms suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nasarawa storms Ilorin with 154 athletes for Youth Games zonal elimination battle

From Abel Leonard, Lafia It’s no retreat, no surrender for Team Nasarawa as a 154-man contingent has landed in Ilorin, Kwara State, for the North Central Zonal Eliminations of the 9th National Youth Games. The delegation, made up of athletes, coaches, sports secretaries, medical and media crew, security operatives, and top officials, left Lafia on […] The post Nasarawa storms Ilorin with 154 athletes for Youth Games zonal elimination battle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Obi hasn’t told us he has dumped ADC for PDP —Bolaji Abdullahi

Tribune Online Obi hasn’t told us he has dumped ADC for PDP —Bolaji Abdullahi  Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, is the incumbent National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress. In this interview by TAIWO AMODU, he says his party is not bothered by the sudden romance between former presidential candidate of the Labour […] Obi hasn’t told us he has dumped ADC for PDP —Bolaji Abdullahi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago We need to urgently conduct an inventory of houses we have —Ayinde

Tribune Online We need to urgently conduct an inventory of houses we have —Ayinde TPL Olutoyin Ayinde, a former President of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, is the second Vice President, Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN). In this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, the astute professional spoke on best ways to engage people living in flood-prone locations for immediate action; the need for full implementation of Ibeju-Lekki […] We need to urgently conduct an inventory of houses we have —Ayinde Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Sports And Youth Engagement: A Vital Strategy Against Crime In Nigeria – Dayo Israel

Dayo Israel, the APC youth leader, has emphasised the importance of sports as a powerful tool in addressing crime and unrest among Nigeria’s youth. His remarks come as part of efforts to unite the nation’s vibrant youth and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking to the media at the Nest Resource Centre […]

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