Category: Sports

RG CAC flags off monthly Staff Workout and Sensitization exercise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Registrar General,Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN. has flagged off maiden edition of its monthly workout/sensitization exercise in a colourful fashion. The event, among others, is aimed at keeping the Commission’s workforce fit as well as sensitising the public on its activities and achievements.   Staff of the Commission turned out en masse as early as 6.30 am to be part of the history-making event flagged off by the Registrar-General/CEO of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN.   A light aerobics session was held within the Commission’s headquarters…

Football Tournament: Ex- Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaib to play as “Guest Player’ for NUJ Team

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Former Edo State Deputy Governor, comrade Philip Shuaibu has expressed his readiness to play as ‘Guest player” for the Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) football team (Team Correspondents ) in the 2nd Edition of the NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel Football Tournament.   The 3-Day tournament with the theme: ‘Football for Friendship and Peace ‘ is scheduled to kick off on Thursday July 11th by 10:00am at Area10 football field by Old Parade Ground Abuja. The NUJ team would be facing the Nigerian Bar Association ( NBA )…

NUJ FCT Correspondents’chapel kick starts 3- Day Football Tournament,unveils Tournament Brand Ambassador in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) FCT Correspondents’ Chapel,will in month of July ,2024 record another milestone with the hosting of 2nd Edition of NUJ Football Tournament tagged “ Football for Friendship and Peace “ The 3- Day tournament is aimed at strengthening the relationships between the media and participating organizations. The Chairman NUJ FCT Correspondents’ chapel, Mr. Jide Oyekunle disclosed this at a press conference and unveiling of NUJ Football Tournament Brand Ambassador held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja on Tuesday 18th June,2024. Jide Oyekunle said”We are…

Football Tournament: FCT Correspondents Chapel parleys FCT Sports Director

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A delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents Chapel, today visited the Director of Sports of FCT Sports Council, Mr Luka Istifanus. The visit, led by Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, was part of preparations ahead of the 2nd edition of the football tournament of the NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel. Speaking during the visit, Comrade Oyekunle informed that a pre-tournament press conference and draws had been scheduled to be held on June 18th, 2024. Oyekunle disclosed that the pre-tournament press conference and draws will be…

After promotion to NNL, Deputy Senate President asks Barau Football Club to get ready for Premier League … Gifts car to club; motorcycles, N5m to players

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has applauded Barau Football Club (BFC) over their victory and promotion to the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) from the Nationwide League One (NLO).   Senator Barau made the commendation when he received the club’s management and players at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir. BFC defeated Yoca Crocodiles on Sunday in a penalty shootout that ended 3-2 in favour of the Maliya Boys.   Addressing…

NNPC condoles with Tijjani Babangida over loss of Brother, Son

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Yesterday, the NNPC Ltd paid a condolence visit to Nigeria’s Ex-International, Tijjani Babangida, over the tragic loss of his son, Fadil, and brother, Ibrahim Babangida, as a result of the ghastly road accident which occurred on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, along the Zaria-Kaduna Road. It would be recalled that in the unfortunate incident, Babangida and his wife also sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. During the visit, GCEO NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, represented by the Company’s Chief Corporate Communication’s Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, expressed the Company’s…

Brace up for best organized sporting event, organizers of Premiumtrust Abuja marathon urges residents

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Organizers of the Premium Trust bank Abuja City international half marathon, Nilayo Sports Management company has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to brace up for the best organized sporting event in the country.   Making this declaration recently in Abuja while speaking with a section of the journalist in Abuja, the company project manager, Oluwaseyi Johnson noted that their organization has developed the reputation of organizing some of the best marathon events in the country.   Seyi stated that having deliver first class marathon events in Lagos, Kaduna…

How Obasanjo only gave us a handshake when we won silver in 2000 AFCON- Tijani Babangida ………. hails Tinubu for rewarding Super Eagle

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Former Super Eagles winger, Tijani Babangida has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for honoring this current group of the Super Eagles players who won silver at the just concluded Africa cup of Nations, AFCON with a national honour and gift of houses and lands. Speaking with our corespondent in Abuja, Babangida lamented how the former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo only gave them a handshake when they won the same silver at the 2000 AFCON played in Nigeria. The current President of the Professional Footballer Association of Nigeria , PFAN was…

Tinubu Confers National Honours On Super Eagles, Gifts Them Plots Of Land

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President Bola Tinubu has coffered national honours on all members of the Super Eagles squad that won the silver medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. DDM News reports that the president also granted a plot of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a flat to each of them for their feat at the just concluded competition. Nigeria’s run to claim the country’s fourth AFCON title came to a disappointing end after the Eagles lost 2-1 to Cote d’Ivoire in the final on Sunday.…

Speaker Abbas hails Eagles after AFCON final loss

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Speaker, House of Representatives has hailed the Super Eagles despite losing to Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations.   Nigeria, on Sunday night, lost to the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, by two goals to one in the final of continental male football competition.   Speaker Abbas commended the Nigerian male national team for uniting Nigerians across religious, ethnic and political lines, noting that the country has been more united by their sterling performance at the tournament.   He noted that the Super Eagles gave…