By Pelumi Adele The 3-day wheelchair Basketball Empowerment Camp ends in Lagos. Holding from 28-30 May 2026, at the open basketball courts infront of the National I statute for Sports,, National Stadium Surulerre Lagos under the auspices of United State of America (USA) based Nigerian, DOTUN Bakre, the camp ends on Saturday 30 May 2026. Event co-ordinator, DOTUN BAKRE said the camp is open to all special wheelchair basketball athletes from across the country irrespective of the states where they came from. Adding that the main objective of the camp is to build Skills, Confidence, Capacity and building Champions. The…
Author: Pelumi Adele
Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku, a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur, grassroots politician, and philanthropist, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to Muslim faithful, particularly those in the Ibadan South West/North West Federal Constituency of Oyo State and across Nigeria, on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a goodwill message signed and released on his behalf by Hon. Sulaimon Alade to commemorate the Islamic festival, the Chairman/CEO of Dino Group congratulated Muslims for witnessing another Eid-el-Kabir celebration — a season that symbolizes sacrifice, obedience, love, and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah. Otunba Ajanaku described Eid-el-Kabir as a significant…
As part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, the Aisha Falode Girls Play Forward initiative is once again reinforcing its commitment to empowering young girls through football, mentorship, and personal development. The initiative, founded by respected sports administrator and women’s football advocate Aisha Falode, has continued to grow into a strong platform dedicated to inspiring confidence, leadership, and opportunity among girls using the power of sport. Aisha Falode, who currently serves as a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board, Head of the NFF Women Football Committee, and member of the FIFA Media Committee, has remained one…
Federal Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026 as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. This declaration affirms the Federal Government’s profound respect for the faith and spiritual heritage of millions of Nigerian Muslims who join the global Islamic community in observing this sacred occasion. The Minister conveys the warm felicitations of the Federal Government to all Muslim faithful in Nigeria and throughout the Diaspora. Eid ul Adha is a festival of deep spiritual…
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, have expressed delight at the high level of competition among clubs as the 2025/26 NPFL season heads for what football analysts describe as a dramatic finale on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Speaking in Lagos on Friday, GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, commended the clubs for their fighting spirit, noting that the title race remains undecided until the final matchday of the season. “It’s going to be a massive weekend filled with emotions because the stakes are extremely high and the situation remains…
The World Archery Federation has appointed the President of the Nigeria Archery Federation, Mr. Mohammed Baba Abdullahi as member of the Five man Committee of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Mohammed’s letter of appointment which was signed by the Secretary General of the World Archery Federation, Mr. Paul Calin and directed to the chairman of the Commonwealth Games Committee, Mr Robert Fiddyment reads: “On behalf of World Archery, I am pleased to provide written confirmation on the appointments made by the world Archery Executive Board to serve on the Commonwealth Gam s Committee. We look forward to these individuals contributing to…
Bet9ja Foundation has allocated ₦40 million to support the 2026 edition of the Ex-Internationals Cup. This significant contribution highlights the increasing acknowledgment of the tournament as a distinctive platform that honors Nigeria’s football legacy while motivating future generations. This generous act demonstrates the confidence and trust that the Chairman of Bet9ja, Honorable Kunle Soname, has in the organizers of this historic event. His faith in the vision behind the Ex-Internationals Cup has been crucial in making this partnership a reality. The organizers stated that Bet9ja Foundation was impressed by the impact and organization of the inaugural edition, leading to their…
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has praised the selflessness of some members of its executives for their show of patriotism and magnanimity towards its athletes. The federation extolled the quartet of Major General Ola Oyelade, Mrs. Dorcas Olaosebikan, Iyabode Steven, Barr Emoni Williams, and others for their financial and material contributions to aid the boxers currently camping in Lagos ahead of the commonwealth Games in July. The NBF vice president, Hon. Omonlei Imadu commended the board members for their commitment and altruism towards the welfare of the athletes. “As a federation we would like to appreciate these board members for…
Bet9ja Foundation has allocated ₦40 million to support the 2026 edition of the Ex-Internationals Cup. This significant contribution highlights the increasing acknowledgment of the tournament as a distinctive platform that honors Nigeria’s football legacy while motivating future generations. This generous act demonstrates the confidence and trust that the Chairman of Bet9ja, Honorable Kunle Soname, has in the organizers of this historic event. His faith in the vision behind the Ex-Internationals Cup has been crucial in making this partnership a reality. The organizers stated that Bet9ja Foundation was impressed by the impact and organization of the inaugural edition, leading to their…
BY TAMARAYIEGBABE BIBIE The 2026 Senior African Athletics Championships have turned Accra into more than a sports venue, injecting energy into neighborhoods from Madina to Circle and American House to Achimota. With 1,500 athletes and 500 officials from 50 countries converging on the capital, the event is driving a surge in business for hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, transport, and local vendors. What started as a continental meet is now a commercial boost rippling through the city’s small businesses. That large continental turnout is one of the clearest immediate economic gains for the city, even before the medals are decided. This is…