Category: Sports

NiDCOM Boss,Dabiri-Erewa congratulates middleweight champion,Isreal Adesanya

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Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,has congratulated Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya for retaining his Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight belt after defeating Italian contender, Marvin Vettori, at the Gila River Arena in Arizona on Sunday. Dabiri-Erewa in a statement by the commission’s Head of Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, stated that by the feat, Israel has brought honour and glory not only to Nigeria but to all black Africans. The NIDCOM boss said that with Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya beating his challenger, Marvin Vettori, to retain his UFC undisputed world middleweight champion in…

NiDCOM Boss hosts ‘Nigerian Nightmare’, Kamarudeen Usman … as UFC’s fighter set to build an academy in Nigeria

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The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa receives today in audience the UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamarudeen Usman a.k.a “The Nigerian Nightmare” at her office Abuja Receiving him, an elated Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa said that Kamorudeen’s homecoming, brought a message of hope, to signify Nigeria’s unity in diversity. Dabiri-Erewa described Kamoru as a kind-hearted Champion, who was willing to empower the youths of Nigeria, in the area of sports. She then called on other Nigerian Diaspora to follow Usman’s noble example, in contributing to the country’s…

ITTF WTT Youth Star Contender: Nigerian sensation, Usman Okanlawon emerges first African silver medallist

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Nigerian junior Table Tennis sensation, Usman Ishola Okanlawon, Friday made history in far away Tunis, capital of Tunisia when he became the first African in history to win a silver medal in the ITTF WTT Youth Star contender series. No African player has ever gone beyond the round of 16 in a WTT World Youth Star contender series but Okanlawon broke the jinx thus becoming the first African U15 player to emerge second in the World Youth contender series and first overall in Africa in the U15 category. In a…

Osun suitable for sports development, says NFF President, Amaju Pinnick … as Oyetola discloses govt readiness to begin Governor’s and Principal’s Cup competitions

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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has applauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for providing an enabling environment for sports and sporting activities to thrive in the State. He said the State was suitable for sports development in view of the peaceful atmosphere reigning in the State as well as the government’s youth-friendly and sports development policies. Pinnick, who was accompanied by Football Legend, Mutiu Adepoju, stated these during his courtesy visit to the Governor, Thursday night. The NFF President who attributed the prompt involvement and intervention…

House Chairman on Diaspora congratulates first Nigerian WWB Head Coach,Ganiyat Adeduntan

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The Chairman,Federal House committee on Diaspora Affairs who is also member, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K has congratulated a Diasporan, Dr. Ganiyat Adedutan, who was recently named WWB head coach at Colgate University, New York.This made her the ninth women’s basketball head coach in the history of Division 1. Akande-Sadipe in a statement issued on Thursday by her Special Adviser on Media & Publicity,Olamilekan Olusada revealed her Committee’s excitement as another Nigerian in Diaspora made Nigeria proud. Dr. Ganiyat Adeduntan, is the daughter of Dr. Azeez Popoola…

FCT Correspondents’ Chapel battles FRSC FC in Novelty Football Match

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) Correspondents’ Chapel ,FCT Council will on Saturday April 17th slug it out with the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC ) in a novelty football match to mark the end of the 2021 Press Week of the chapel.   The encounter will take place at Junior Government School ( JSS ) near Nigerian Custom Service Zone 3.Abuja by 9:00am.   Speaking to Emporium Reporters, the Chairman of NUJ, Philip Nyam expressed optimism over the FCT Chapel’s team’s ability to overcome FRSC FC just…

Bello,Okocha dazzle as Ex-Super Eagles Lit Lokoja.

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In what appeared obviously like a repeat of the golden era of the Olympic days when the Nigerian Super Eagles codenamed ‘Dream Team’ dazzled the world during the Atlanta 96 Olympic fiesta, the victorious team in that tournament led by Austin Jay Jay Okocha stormed Lokoja, the capital of kogi state to relive the memories of the golden days with another superlative performance. The novelty matched put together by the Kogi State Government had stars like Jay-Jay Okocha, Finidi Goerge, Peter Rufai, Kanu Nwankwo, Taribo West, Tijani Babangida, Mutiu Adepoju…

AFCON QUALIFICATIONS : Gov Bello congratulates Super Eagles …tip team for glory

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has extended his congratulations to the Super Eagles of Nigeria after they qualified for the 33rd AFCON tournament following their hard-fought 1 – 0 victory over fellow top spot contenders, the Squirrels of Benin Republic.   The Governor’s congratulations on Saturday was contained in a Press Statement issued to pressmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Onogwu.   The Governor who hailed the team spirit and camaraderie of the Eagles also expressed confidence in the combination of talents scouted from foreign and home-based turfs and…

FIFA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: Yahaya Bello congratulates Amaju Pinnick, tasks him on African sport development

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On the heels of his election into the FIFA Executive Council, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has congratulated President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick on his landslide victory while he urged him to remain committed to the growth and development of the sport in Africa. The Governor’s congratulatory message was contained in a Press Release on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu hours after Mr. Pinnick’s emergence. Governor Bello noted that, Mr. Pinnick’s election as one of the six to represent the continent on the…

Youth Development ‘ll grow Nigerian Economy – Dare

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Minister of Youth and sports Development ,Mr Sunday Dare has declared that the Federal Government is totally committed to the development of the Youth as a panacea to national economic growth. Speaking in Lagos during an interactive session with Youth Correspondents, Dare said “Part of the ways we have also responded on youth development is pursuing our guiding document, which is the National Youth Policy with a five-year plan and commitment to providing employment and opportunities for our youths, particularly political participation. “The issue of youth development stands on three…