Tag: SPORTS

Nigeria’s dismal Olympic performance, opportunity to spur sports revival – Ex Commissioner

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
John Enoh, Nigerian Sports Minister

Charles Akpuenika, a former Ebonyi Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, said that Nigeria’s dismal performance at the Paris Olympics could be a tonic to revive the nation’s sports fortunes. The country’s team to the just-concluded 2024 Olympics failed to win any medal. Akpuenika who said this in an interview on Monday in Abakaliki, added that there were positives to take away from the event. “I support those calling for a state of emergency on Nigeria’s sports but we should stop the blame game but look for solutions to return…

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Buhari salutes renowned goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala at 71

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday felicitated with Emmanuel Okala, the goaltender of the defunct national football squad the Green Eagles on his 71st birthday, which comes up on Tuesday. The Green Eagles metamorphosed into the Super Eagles in 1994. In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the president rejoiced with the sportsman who earned global recognition and awards for his prowess in the field of play. The president joined Okala’s family, team mates, fans and professional colleagues in celebrating the auspicious occasion. He stated that Okala’s anniversary brought…

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Just In: Sports Minister dissolves Boards of Olympics Sports Federations

Aminu Imam

Minister of youth and sports development, Sunday Dare, has announced the dissolution of boards of all national Olympic sports federations (NSF) in Nigeria. The minister pronounced the dissolution in a statement on Friday. The dissolution is coming barely a day after the rift between the ministry and Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) cost the country its spots at the world athletics (WA) relays billed for Poland on May 1-2. Details to follow…

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Sports: Kebbi Beach Soccer Association partners Liberty TV/Radio

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By; Mohammed Idris, Kaduna. Sport is a uniting factor that bond people irrespective of social, religious and political leaning. It is against this backdrop that ATAR communication owners of Liberty TV and Radio sign a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) With Kebbi State Beach Soccer Association as part of measures aimed at motivating and discovering youth talent in the state. The General Manager Liberty Tv and Radio, Abuja, Shafiu Suleiman signed on behalf the media outfit while Mahmud Hadejia signed on behalf of Kebbi State Beach Soccer Association. After the signing…

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