The forthcoming Premium Trust Bank Abuja International Marathon race will make a statement of greatness in the organisation of a world class marathon event and also with the prize money, says Oluseyi Johnson, the Project Manager of Nilayo Sports Management Limited. According to Totorinews, Johnson represented the Managing Director of the Sports agency, Bukola Olopade, disclosed this during the press conference on Wednesday to herald the Half marathon proudly brought by Premium Trust Bank, which has been stated to take place on Saturday 20th April, 2024 in the beautiful capital city of Nigeria. “Nilayo Sports Management Limited intend to showcase…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
As part of activities to mark Chief Phillip Asiodu’ 90th birthday, The chairman of Ikoyi Club 1938 and other members organized a golf tournament at the club to celebrate the former permanent Secretary and Secretary of Petroleum, Chief Phillip Asiodu( CON,CFR) The Golf Kitty which held recently was truly a celebration of excellence at the Ikoyi Club. Members, Captains of Indiustries were present at the event Chief Phillip Asiodu is a retired Federal Permanent Secretary, Former Secretary of Petroleum of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Also Chief Economic Adviser to former President Obasanjo. The Izoma of Asaba’s landmark birthday was…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated elder statesman and former Chairman Transition Committee, Okpe Local Government Council, Chief Joseph Asini as he clocks 86 years on Friday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori lauded the renowned Okpe leader for his contributions to the development and growth of Delta State. He recalled that Asini has continued to play significant roles in the development of the state as a pioneer Deputy State Chairman and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Okpe Local Government Area. The governor specifically lauded Chief Asini…
Following Crisis , difference in opinion between Edo state governor and his deputy Phillip Shaibu, political members of the Edo State House of Assembly insist on the impeachment of the deputy governor, Philip Shuaibu, Edo State-born cleric and public affairs commentator, Bishop Dr Joseph Ighalo Edoro, has urged notable people of the state to intervene to save the state from crisis. It would be recalled that the state’s lawmakers a few days ago, moved to impeach the deputy governor following what observers consider as irreconcilable differences with his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, over the September 21, 2024 governorship election, which…
Chief Philip Asiodu, former Chief Economic Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo is 90. The Chairman of the famous Ikoyi Club 1938 Alhaji Tafa Zibiri-Aliu, is set to lead other dignitaries to a golf tournament at the Club to celebrate the former Permanent Secretary and Secretary of Petroleum Chief Philip Asiodu (CON, CFR), who turned 90 years recently. The Golf Kitty which is an invitational, comes up on Thursday 14th March 2024, at the Golf Section of the Club, will have in attendance the Captain Mr. Tade Adekunle and other distinguished members playing, according to Dr. Austin Irabor a member of…
Track Queen, Tobiloba Amusan, Ese Brume, Consider Ekanem top list of athletes to represent Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Games in Accra Ghana. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) technical department has officially released the final list of athletes to represent Nigeria in Ghana. They include : World 100mh champion and record holder (12:12) Tobiloba Amusan, Consider Ekanem, long jump prodigy Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro and 46 others. They would compete in 25 events, namely 100/200m, Relays, Shot put, others. The list also contains 12 officials which comprised of coaches led by the federation’s President Chief Tonobok Okowa. It was…
Nigeria’s swimming quartet of Colins Ebingha, Clinton Opute, Abduljabar Adama, and Tobi Sijuade won Bronze medal in the men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay at the African Games in Accra With a time of 3:26.01, breaking 31 year- old 03:39:59 record. They had particated in Cairo NNR . The Nigeria’s swimming quartet broke the new record of 03:26:01 at the ongoing Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. The swimmers showcased their talent and dedication. It’s a significant achievement for Nigeria in swimming, and a testament to the country’s progress in various sports.
Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) will on Friday (today) release Nigerian entries for the ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana. SportsDay gathered that the release would afford stakeholders of the sport the chance to examine the chances of Team Nigeria at the Games as regards athletics. However, the coach of Consider Enakem may not be in AFN technical Team as the Technical Director of the AFN said it’s not compulsory for him to be on the list. It will be recalled that Minister of Sports Development, John Enoch, had charged Team Nigeria athletes and their officials to be at the…
Nigerian Table Tennis Athlete Aruna Quadri , won silver for male singles Effiong Edem, Bronze medalist for female singles.
The 13th edition of Africa Games will be officially declared open today , March 8, in Accra Ghana. Official Opening Ceremony Of African Games holds at 8pm. Ghana is hosting the 2024 African Games from March 8 to March 23. Some games are ongoing , medals are beginning to trickle in different indoor games Over 5,000 athletes and officials will compete in 29 sports in the competition. Eight of them will qualify for the 2024 Olympics. The University of Ghana Sports Stadium and and Rugby Field was commissioned ahead of the competition. The opening ceremony which will be graced…