6 d. ago Ogun: Celebrities Turn Heads In Stunning Attires At 2025 Ojude Oba Celebration

The 2025 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode was a magnificent display of culture, royalty, and fashion, attended by numerous public figures. Among the attendees were Farooq Oreagba, Femi Branch, and Lateef Adedimeji. Ojude Oba, meaning “the king’s forecourt,” is a renowned annual festival celebrated by the Ijebu community in Ogun State. The festival is […] The post Ogun: Celebrities Turn Heads In Stunning Attires At 2025 Ojude Oba Celebration appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ‘King of Steeze’ Farooq Oreagba makes grand style return at Ojude Oba 2025

By Seyi Babalola The 2025 edition of the legendary Ojude Oba Festival has begun in grand style in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, bringing together thousands of people from all walks of life to celebrate tradition, royalty, and cultural pride. The Ojude Oba Festival, a time-honoured event dating back to the nineteenth century, is a celebrated […] The post ‘King of Steeze’ Farooq Oreagba makes grand style return at Ojude Oba 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oyetola commiserates with Kano govt over death of 21 athletes

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has extended his sympathy to the government of Kano State, the Sports Ministry and the family of the 19 Kano State athletes that died in a car accident on their way back to Kano after the 22nd National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. According to […] The post Oyetola commiserates with Kano govt over death of 21 athletes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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 Akpabio Condoles Gov Yusuf, Families Of Kano Gateway Games Contingent

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commiserated with the governor of Kano State, Mallam Abba Yusuf and families of 22 members of the state contingent to the just concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State who lost their lives on Saturday. Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the closing ceremony of the […]

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2 w. ago Akpabio mourns 22 Kano athletes killed in crash after Gateway Games

From Adesuwa Tsan President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Kano State, Mallam Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the families of the 22 members of the Kano State contingent who lost their lives following the just-concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The tragic incident, which claimed the […] The post Akpabio mourns 22 Kano athletes killed in crash after Gateway Games appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ogun State Sets New Standard For National Sports Festivals – Olopade

Director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has given high praise to the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, dubbed the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, stating that Ogun State has established a new benchmark for future events. Olopade, who also serves as the chairman of the main organising committee, made the remark during […]

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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 Day Tinubu, Obasanjo, Osoba, Ishola serenaded Abiodun’s with words of wisdom

Tribune Online Day Tinubu, Obasanjo, Osoba, Ishola serenaded Abiodun’s with words of wisdom IN an atmosphere charged with gratitude, celebration, and hope, dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond gathered at the historic Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta, to mark a triple-fold occasion—Governor Dapo Abiodun’s 65th birthday, six impactful years of governance, and the grand finale of the National Sports Festival hosted by Ogun State. Gracing the […] Day Tinubu, Obasanjo, Osoba, Ishola serenaded Abiodun’s with words of wisdom Tribune Online

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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 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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