YSFON's Boss Gawuna announces 2025 President Tinubu national Peace Cup

The President of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has officially announced the commencement of preparations for the 2nd Edition of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu National Peace Cup, a national U-18 Boys Peace Cup Soccer Tournament scheduled to take place in Katsina, Katsina State, from October 24th to November 1st, 2025.

According to a circular issued by the YSFON National Headquarters and signed by the National Secretary, Mr. Patrick Okpavuerhe, entries are now open for all State YSFON teams across the federation. Each participating team is expected to consist of 20 players strictly under the age of 18 and three officials, one of whom must be a YSFON official.

Teams are expected to arrive in Katsina on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, with screening of players scheduled to commence by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 24th, 2025, at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Accommodation will be provided at designated school hostels for all participating teams, while states are strongly advised to make adequate arrangements for feeding and transportation of their contingents.

The statement further urged all state chapters to submit their team entries to the National Headquarters of YSFON on or before Friday, October 17th, 2025, and to confirm participation before departure.

The tournament, themed around peace and unity, aims to promote national integration, youth development, and grassroots sports through football.

For further inquiries, participants and state officials are encouraged to contact the National Headquarters of YSFON or reach out through the provided phone lines: 08037828932, 08033573933, or 09035680398.

𝐍𝐖𝐃𝐂, 𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡-𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

Earlier today, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja.

Professor Ma’aji reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to driving strategic partnerships with key federal institutions in advancing the development objectives of the North-West region. He emphasized that as a newly established regional development agency, the NWDC is poised to collaborate closely with NEMA to strengthen disaster risk reduction, enhance emergency response, and promote sustainable development across the North-West geopolitical zone.

He highlighted that the region continues to face challenges such as flooding, drought, insecurity, and displacement, noting that these issues require a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach. He shared the Commission’s vision to work closely with NEMA in developing joint frameworks for data collection, humanitarian intervention, and community-based disaster preparedness. Prof. Ma’aji also expressed optimism that this partnership would eliminate duplication of efforts and ensure more efficient and impactful outcomes for vulnerable communities.

Mrs. Zubaida Umar commended the NWDC for its proactive approach and reaffirmed NEMA’s readiness to collaborate with the Commission. She briefed the delegation on NEMA’s zonal operational offices in Kaduna, Kano, and Sokoto, which coordinate disaster preparedness and response efforts across the region. She also underscored the Agency’s extensive partnerships with State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) and Local Emergency Management Committees all geared toward bringing emergency response closer to the grassroots.

The Director General thereafter conducted the NWDC delegation on a guided tour of NEMA’s Operations Centre, where she provided insights into the Agency’s coordination framework with sister organizations. She explained that the Centre leverages real-time monitoring systems to oversee emergency activities nationwide, ensuring data-driven decision-making and timely response operations.

Both leaders reaffirmed their joint commitment to coordinated interventions, capacity building, and post-disaster recovery efforts ensuring that communities across the North-West are better prepared, supported, and empowered to thrive in the face of adversity.

AHMSP Tayi Martani Ga Rahoton Da Ba A Tabbatar Ba Kan Shugaban NAHCON, Ta Bukaci Jaridu Su Daina Wallafa Labaran Karya

Kungiyar Ƙwararrun ‘Yan Jarida Masu Tallafawa Aikin Haji (AHMSP) ta yi watsi da rahoton da wata kafar labarai, News Point Nigeria, ta wallafa a ranar 14 ga Oktoba, 2025, karkashin jagorancin edita Mista Farouq Abbas, wanda ya shafi ofishin Shugaban Hukumar Kula da Haji ta Kasa (NAHCON), Farfesa Abdullahi Saleh Usman.

AHMSP ta bayyana cewa rahoton cike yake da bayanan da ba a tabbatar da su ba, tare da nuna son zuciya da rashin bin ka’idojin aikin jarida, wanda hakan ke iya gurbata sahihancin aikin labarai musamman a fagen da ya shafi Hajj da Umrah.

A cewar kungiyar, Farfesa Abdullahi Saleh Usman yana gudanar da ayyukansa cikin gaskiya, doka, da tsari, ba tare da wani laifi ko take haddi ba. Dukkan ayyukan hukumar daga rabon ma’aikata, gyaran farashin Hajj, har zuwa gudanar da ayyuka suna tafiya ne bisa tsarin NAHCON da doka ta tanada.

Kungiyar ta bayyana cewa “ikrarorin rashin gaskiya” da rahoton ya bayar ba su da hujjar da za ta tabbatar da su. Haka kuma, ta ce bai dace kafar labarai ta rika yada bayanan da ba a tabbatar da su ba daga shafukan sada zumunta domin son kai ko siyasa.

AHMSP ta jaddada cewa shugaban NAHCON bai taba bayar da umarni ko goyon bayan wata magana da za ta kai hari ga jami’an gwamnati ko wata hukuma ba. 

“Rahotannin da ke nuni da hakan su ne karairayi tsantsa,” in ji kungiyar.

Ta kuma tabbatar cewa duk wani bincike daga hukumomin tsaro ko yaki da cin hanci ke yi, Farfesa Pakistan na bayar da hadin kai dari bisa dari, kuma har yanzu babu wata tuhuma da aka tabbatar a kansa.

A karshe, AHMSP ta yi kira ga ‘yan jarida da kafafen yada labarai da su koma ga abin da aka tabbatar kafin wallafa labarai, tare da gujewa rahotanni marasa tushe da ke iya lalata martabar shugabanni da hukumomin gwamnati.

Kungiyar ta nanata goyon bayanta ga aikin jarida mai gaskiya, daidaito, da bin ka’ida tana mai cewa: “Lokaci ne da jaridu su dawo kan turbar gaskiya, ba turbar son rai ba.”

SWAN Disowns Illegal Lagos Election, Petitions IGP, DSS Over Misuse of Security Personnel

...Suspended Members Engaging Thugs, Creating Confusion

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has strongly disowned and condemned the purported election set to be organised in Lagos by suspended members of the association, describing it as illegal, null and void, and a deliberate act of sabotage against the integrity of the body.

The NEC said the only intention of the suspended members of the association is to create confusion, wondering why they leverage the use of thugs to create confusion while colluding with illegal security operatives.

In a firm resolution reached by the NEC and endorsed by the National Secretariat, SWAN reaffirmed that Ms. Olatutu Oladunni and Mr. Bello Omotunde, former Chairperson and Secretary of the Lagos Chapter respectively, remain indefinitely suspended from all activities and structures of the association.

The association has consequently petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), drawing attention to what it described as a dangerous pattern of intimidation, impersonation, and misuse of security operatives by the suspended duo to disrupt peace within the Lagos sporting and journalistic community.

In the petition signed by SWAN National President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, and Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, the association said the suspended officials are attempting to stage an unauthorised election in Lagos on Thursday, October 9, 2025, despite prior notification of their suspension to both the Lagos State Police Command and the DSS Directorate.

SWAN recalled that during the Lagos SWAN Congress held on September 17, 2025, Ms. Oladunni mobilised more than eleven (11) police vehicles and armed operatives to a peaceful gathering of sports journalists — describing the act as “a brazen show of force, abuse of privilege, and a deliberate attempt to intimidate members.

“The so-called Lagos election is not only illegal but also an affront to the authority of the National Executive Council,” the NEC resolution stated. “The individuals behind this plot have no mandate or legitimacy to act in the name of SWAN. Their continued defiance constitutes gross misconduct and will attract further disciplinary measures.”

The association warned that any security officer or agency that lends support to the illegitimate exercise would be aiding an unlawful activity and undermining the association’s recognised constitutional order.

SWAN therefore, urged the IGP and DG DSS to restrain the suspended officials, maintain neutrality, and prevent any misuse of security institutions in matters internal to professional associations.

Reaffirming its authority, the NEC through the National Secretariat, reserves the power to supervise or approve elections in state chapters, stressing that any activity outside that structure “is null, void, and of no effect whatsoever.”

"The NEC of SWAN stands firm in defending the unity, credibility, and sanctity of the association,” the statement added. “We will not permit any act of indiscipline, impersonation, or external interference that threatens our stability and professional integrity.”

The association further assured all members nationwide of its commitment to due process, accountability, and the protection of journalists’ rights, urging them to disregard the actions of the suspended individuals and remain guided by the decisions of the National Executive Council.

BUK set to excel at NUGA games

Bayero University Kano BUK has concluded all necessary measures aimed at excelling in the forthcoming Nigerian University Games Association NUGA preliminary stages scheduled to commence on October 27th to 31st in wudil, Kano state.

The BUK's Director of sports, Professor Rabiu Muhammad popularly known as Chanhu dropped this hints during the University Alumni basketball game and presentations organized by Faraj Charity foundation held at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar mata.

Professor Muhammad explained that the university's athletes have been taking vigorous training with a view to achieve their set goal.

The director added that the institution is expected to compete in 14 games, assuring that with the players commitment coupled with management support, the sky will be their limit.

While commending the BUK vice chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa for his moral and support to the athletes, he urged them to reciprocate this gesture by excelling during the preliminary and NUGA proper in Jos, the plateau state capital billed for November 16th to 30th, 2025..

Speaking, the chairman technical committee of NUGA who doubles as chairman sports committee of BUK, Professor Musa Garba Yakasai A.A. charged other members of the Alumni to complement the management of BUK efforts towards the overall development of various sporting activities in the university.

Professor Musa Garba Yakasai who described sports nowadays as a lucrative ventures, charging the students to utilize their potential for greener pastures.

In his remarks, the sponsor of the competition and founder of Faraj charity foundation, Faruk Raji said that he decided to partner with the university as part of his contributions to the development of the game.

Highlights of the event include presentations of set of jeysey for both male and female teams of the university as well as presentation of an award to Malam Tijjani, a veteran basketball star in the 80s at the occasion.

Gombe motivates Team Nigeria Tennis players in Tunisia

Chairman, Chief Executive officer of Green White Green (GWG) Sports Center Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has displayed kind gesture to Team Nigeria at the ongoing ITTF-Africa Championships in Tunisia.

Gombe, who visited the Rades Multi-Sports Complex, treated the Nigerian contingent to a sumptuous meal as part of his effort to motivate the team to give their best at the prestigious continental event.

“As a proud Nigerian, I’m deeply moved in the success of our teams across all sports. 

This table tennis team holds a special place in my heart. Seeing these young men and women represent our country inspires me to support and encourage them".

The immediate past Gombe Athletics Association boss said, “I’ve visited the venue twice to cheer them on, and I felt they needed an extra boost of motivation. That’s why I decided to host them to a meal and lift their spirits, help the team give their best for Nigeria. I’m truly impressed by their discipline and the way they’ve conducted themselves under the guidance of our legend, Segun Toriola. This is my humble token of support,and I wish them success in all their matches,” he added.

President of ITTF Africa, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, expressed gratitude for Gara-Gombe’s thoughtful gesture, describing it as a morale booster for the team.

“We sincerely thank Mr. Gara-Gombe for taking the time to visit the team over the past two days, cheering them on and encouraging them. His generous act of hosting the team to a delightful meal in Tunis is both inspiring and uplifting. 

He has proven himself to be a true friend of table tennis and a passionate supporter of sports in general,” Oshodi said

Jita-Jitar Satar Naira Biliyan 50 a NAHCON: Babu Shaida, Babu Gaskiya - Ganiyu Lamidi

Daga Ganiyu Lamidi

A Najeriya, jita-jita kan zama kamar gaskiya idan aka yi ta maimaitawa. Labaran karya kan shafe na gaskiya, saboda mutane suna son jin labaran Al'ajabi, shakku ko mamaki. Mun taba jin labarin Madam Koi-Koi da Iliya dan Mai-Karfi, duk da ba gaskiya ba ne, amma mutane sun dade suna yada wannan labaran.

Yanzu haka, Hukumar Alhazan Najeriya, NAHCON, da Shugabanta Farfesa Abdullahi Saleh Usman, sun fada cikin irin wannan jita-jitar. Zargin wai an sace Naira biliyan 50 a hajjin da ya gabata. Labarin ya yadu Kamar wutar daji a kafafen sada zumunta da jaridu, amma babu wata hujja ko gaskiya cikin lamarin. Zargi ne kawai da 'Yan siyasa ke kara rura wutarsa.

Idan muka duba lamarin a hankali, za mu ga cewa wannan magana bata da tushe. A 2025, alhazai daga kudanci sun biya kusan Naira miliyan 8.78, yayin da na arewa suka biya Naira miliyan 8.46. Idan aka raba Naira biliyan 50 da wannan farashi, zai bamu adadin alhazai kusan 5,700. Wato sai mutum ya karbi kudin alhazai fiye da dubu biyar da ba su tafi Hajji ba, ko kuma ya karkatar da kaso 12 na kudin dukkan alhazai suka Biya a kasar sannan hakan za ta iya kasancewa.

Irin wannan satar ba abu ne mai sauki ba. Domin sai NAHCON da masu jiragen sama da masu masauki da masu abinci, da hukumomin jihohi su hada baki lokaci guda, kafin a iya cin wadannan kudade.

Sai kuma a ce irin wannan kudi sun bata amma majalisar wakilai da fadar shugaban kasa su yi shiru gaba daya. Wannan kusan ba zai taba yiwuwa ba.

A yau, babu wata Shaida da ta nuna an saci irin wannan kudi. Babu wanda ya fito da takarda ko shaidar batan kudin. Babu kasafin kudi wato (budget) da ya nuna wani gibi na wannan kudade Amma kawai sai labari keta yaduwa, domin mutane na son jin irin wadannan jita-jita.

Abin da nake gani a Najeriya ce kawai hakan ke faruwa. Idan sabon shugaba mai son ayi gyara ya hau, sai ya fara gyare gyare. Wadanda suka saba da tsohon tsarin sukan ji haushi, su fara yada jita-jita don su bata sunan sabon shugaban. Sai a shaci labarin teburin Mai Shanyi a fitar da adadin kudi mai yawa kamar “biliyan 50” don ta tada hankali da kawo CeCe-kuce a tsakanin jama'a 

Gaskiya, Farfesa Abdullahi Saleh Usman yana kokarin tsaftace aikin Hajji. Ya rage almundahana, ya kara tsari. Wadannan canje-canje suna bawa wasu ciwon kai, musamman wadanda suka saba cin moriyar tsohon tsarin.

Amma fa, wannan ba yana nufin kada ayi a bincike ba. Idan akwai laifi, a bincika a fito fili dashi. Mutane na da hakkin sanin gaskiya. Amma su ma Yan NAHCON suna da hakkin kada a zalunce su da jita-jita marar hujja.

Har yanxu Hukumar EFCC ma bata fitar da wata shaida ba. Babu rahoton da ya tabbatar da wannan zargi. Abin da ke yawo kawai shi ne maganar “an sace biliyan 50,”

NAHCON tana da lissafi. Ana iya duba adadin alhazai, kwangiloli, da kudade. Idan akwai rashin gaskiya, sai a gani a rubuce. Wannan shi ne ainihin hanyar bincike, ba hira a Facebook ko WhatsApp ba.

Madam Koi-Koi bata taba wanzuwa ba, amma har yanzu mutane na jin labarinta. Haka ma wannan labari na biliyan 50, ya yadu ne saboda mutane sun riga sun yarda cewa gwamnati tana cike da rashawa. Amma imani ba hujja ba ne. Kuma gwamnati ba za ta yi aiki a bisa zato cewa kowa barawo ba ne.

A bari masu bincike su gama aikinsu. A bari gaskiya ta fito fili. Jama’a su nemi gaskiya da adalci, domin duka biyun suna aiki tare.

Gaskiya tana da daraja fiye da jita-jita. Kada mu bar karya ta maye gurbin gaskiya.

Ganiyu Lamidi

Masani ne kan manufofin gwamnati da gyaran gudanarwa a Najeriya.

NIGERIA @65: Afrobeats hitting the right notes in Nigeria - Puffy Tee

...Needs more corporate backing to improve 

 

 One of Africa's leading music producers, songwriter, singer and entrepreneur, Temidayo Joseph Babatope, affectionately called Puffy Tee says Afrobeat music is hitting the right notes in Nigeria and the world.

Temidayo Joseph Babatope gave this verdict in his Nigeria @65 Independence Day message.

He explained that Nigerian artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other individuals in the entertainment industry are pulling the right strings and are singing from a similar hymm sheet.

“We are halfway there, the journey to stardom for Afrobeats is still far. Afrobeats is recognized globally, but only a few big time artists have made it to the top. But that's not the desired height for Nigeria, the country is filled with talent, once these talents are harnessed properly we will be top 20s, 30s afrobeats artist in the world.

"We are doing it right, when you look at the top 5 big artists or musicians on the continent we are there but we need to take control of the airwaves, that's, having the top 20 or more,” Puffy Tee stated in his Independence Day message.

He lamented that Nigerian artists are doing so much for the industry but financial returns leave much to be desired. "In the area of revenue, funds earned from Spotify, iTunes, Apple, etc, entertainment isn't receiving the due funds. The payback to artists for releasing songs is not at the right level, we are far behind in Nigeria, it doesn't equate the hard work, put in by the artists, and the entire production team to release the songs.”

Temidayo Joseph Babatope, the man behind numerous hit songs including Yahooze, further explained that when the entertainment and showbiz world in Nigeria is more rewarding, more talented and gifted young ones will embrace its whole soul.

“From the early 5Os down to our days, Nigeria - the Royal white and energetic Green has produced world class entertainers and we will continue to produce more as long as the environment and policies are right.”

Puffy Tee, therefore calls on all the three tiers of government in Nigeria to open up the entertainment industry space with well cut out policies programs, up to date infrastructural development and the much needed funding for the industry to thrive and compete favourably with Europe and America the hub of showbiz.

“The private sector is doing their part, however, a lot more needs to come from them as well as from well meaning individuals with deep and fat pockets. Tokenism form of support will only do more harm to us who toil night and day to make Nigerians sing and smile,” Puffy Tee, a judge in the Next Afrobeat Stars Initiative said.

The entertainer and entrepreneur who has spent the last three decades in the industry, stressed that the government should keep a close mark on all digital music platforms and regulate them so that musicians and record label owners are not ripped off.

"The idea is for it to be more rewarding, and until then we are not there yet. The real money is only flowing in a little circle, it's not where it should be.”

The Ekiti state-born, music producer had some pleasant words for the initiators of Next Afrobeat Stars (NAS), “That is why platforms like NAS are there to do a little part of the work by discovering and grooming talents and sponsors like MTN back it up financially.”

Puffy Tee, also suggested that Nigeria should have multiple national and international annual Afrobeat Festivals, this he believes will enhance the art and culture industry.

"We need more corporate bodies and individuals to help transform the music industry with events that host the continent and the globe at large. We should be having afrobeats festivals across the country and on the continent, that brings together artists across Africa.”

“I pray that we find our path and do not deviate from it, reggae was once a global sensation to the extent that a song was produced entitled 'Nobody can stop reggae', but now no one is after reggae again. Now the story is different, it's afrobeat and we need to sustain the momentum.”

NSC DG, Olopade Displays Lack of Management Capacity, Incompetence, Owes Athletes, Runs Private Business

Indications are rife that the National Sports Commission (NSC) Director General Bukola Olopade has displayed lack of Sports management capacity and gross incompetence in the administration of the Sports Commission (NSC) in Nigeria  

Making this Known in recent statement made available to journalists in Abuja, is Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Athletes and other Sports Development Initiative a registered NGO that advocates Accountability, Transperency and Good Governance in sports.

The former Chairman of Gombe Athletics Association stressed that Bukola Olopade have failed woefully in resigning his position as Managing Director of his Marketing Company (Nilayo) after he was appointed as DG National Sports Commission, an abbaratioion to the established civil service rules

Gombe pointed out that "It is now nearly a month since Bukola Olopade, the current Director General and fraudulent Chief Executive of the National Sports Commission, threatened to sue me and Channels Television if Channels did not withdraw the interview I had with them, in which I mentioned that Bukola Olopade was under investigation by the EFCC". 

"He has consistently declined to honour previous invitations by the EFCC, and no action is being taken". Gombe challenged the NSC DG to initiate legal proceedings, stating "I informed Channels that if they withdrew the interview, I would challenge them on account of the threat against me". "It has been over a month, and Olopade lacks the courage to proceed to court; I reiterate, Olopade is under investigation". Moreover, Olopade has already commenced a defamation lawsuit against me in Lagos. "Whatever that implies, we are waiting, and I have instructed my lawyers to respond". Olopade alleges that I defamed him and Nilayo Sports Marketing Company.

Gombe pointed out that "It is now nearly a month since Bukola Olopade, the current Director General and fraudulent Chief Executive of the National Sports Commission, threatened to sue me and Channels Television if Channels did not withdraw the interview I had with them, in which I mentioned that Bukola Olopade was under investigation by the EFCC". 

"He has consistently declined to honour previous invitations by the EFCC, and no action is being taken". Gombe challenged the NSC DG to initiate legal proceedings, stating "I informed Channels that if they withdrew the interview, I would challenge them on account of the threat against me". "It has been over a month, and Olopade lacks the courage to proceed to court; I reiterate, Olopade is under investigation". 

Moreover, Olopade has already commenced a defamation lawsuit against me in Lagos. "Whatever that implies, we are waiting, and I have instructed my lawyers to respond". Olopade alleges that I defamed him and Nilayo Sports Marketing Company.

Secondly, Olopade is supposed to be in jail as I write, because He abused his office and still abusing his office as DG NSC promoting Nilayo company for which he is the Managing Director and Shareholder, imperial evidence by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) shows that Olopade did not re-sign his position as MD of Nilayo Sports Marketing Company. He only named his wife as replacement but has not physically and practically allowed her to run the company.

He is still carrying Nilayo Sports about marketing and using the company to get contracts"

"We are taking him to court to answer to the Crime he committed.

Olopade was seen with Enugu State Governor and officials in a group photograph where Enugu State handed over the marketing and promotion of the National Sports Festival coming to the State to Nilayo Sports Marketing Company.

Also, there are other events he has been going round the States promoting his company unguided with bare face"

I ask, is he still the MD of Nilayo or the DG of the National Sports Commission?

Full text of the Statement reads thus.

This is an individual who wanted to go to court claiming he is being defamed and not under investigation"

Bukola Olopade, I want tell you that you are too small to threaten me but for Channels, it's there problem not mine.

The media also is our problem that's why we can't fix anything in sports.

As much as the media continue to behave the way it is, nothing will be fixed in sports.

If you want to go to the media to say something about the happening in sports you must pay. 

This is the aftermath of compromise by some of them in the image of Olopade who are destroying this country and our sports.

Nilayo Sports Marketing Company had defrauded many athletes who participated in Marathon he organised.

Nilayo has not paid these athletes running to two, three to five years and we have the records and for this reason, we are going to court immediately.

I had initially given Nilayo and other Marathon race organizers two weeks and extended it to another two weeks and now its already three Months.

When I issued the ultimatum Nilayo Sports Marketing Company rushed to pay athletes part of the Cash prices owed them.

They claimed that Cash prices for locals and international athletes are different.

And we said just pay the locals (national) yet nothing had happened.

Nigeria officials were cajoled and called derogatory names in France during international meet as frudlent. Nigeria 419.

The Kenyans, Ethiopians were calling Nigeria frudlent for organizing races and owing athletes.

We are going to court and number one defendant is Nilayo Sports Marketing Company and the sponsors will not be left out"

If they have not paid the organizers they should tell us.

If the organizers have collected money and could not pay, Why?

I heard they're delaying paying athletes as they are waiting for doping results.

Doping results for three, four years?

Athletes do win Olympic games gold medal but when test results prove positive, the gold medal is withdrawn.

Which new rules is Nilayo Sports Marketing Company teaching Nigerians?

They are keeping athletes cash prices for two to four years saying they are waiting for dope results.

That's why I asked the reason Mr. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu should keep the likes of Bukola Olopade in charge of our Sports.

Evidence are all there.

Nilayo Sports Marketing Company does not have the credibility to get close to sports in Nigeria. 

Also, the President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Chief Tonobok Okowa will be joined in the suit.

The AFN should show Nigerians prove of the money they collected while supervising road races (Marathons in Nigeria.

AFN is entitled to royalties by World Athletics Standards.

Where are the royalties, which account was it lodged ?

The committee that manages road races in Nigeria must account for the royalties."

The likes of Gabriel Okon and Tafida Gadzama are members of the committee, they have to answer us.

They have to prove their innocence or negligence.

Now that the courts have resumed the fireworks in court will commence to enhance and entrench accountability and transperency in Nigerian Sports.

The greatest service Mr President can do to this country is to remove Bukola Olopade as DG of NSC. He is under Investigation and doesn't have the capacity, his only hobby is traveling, threatening and shouting at people way older than him, behaving like an emperor. 

He has rendered NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko useless. We shall see in the coming days". Gombe Concludes

Dr. Osetoba Commends Governor for reviving sports in the state as Nigeria hits 65

The Technical Advisor to the Governor of Ekiti State on Sports Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has praised the Governor Oyebanji on Nigeria's 65th Independence Day for his giant strides towards sports in the state.

Dr. Olusola Osetoba described Governor Biodun Oyebanji as a beckon of hope and restoration for sports in the State. She gave her verdict on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen.

Dr. Olusola Osetoba said sports was on the verge of collapsing in the state before Governor Oyebanji's assumption into office, emphasizing that the revival taking place in Ekiti State could not have been possible without his resolut support.

She further emphasized that prior to his assumption the was mocked and looked down upon by other states of the Federation due to its poor sporting facilities and events coupled with untrained athletes representing the state at national sporting events.

Dr. Osetoba who led historic Team Ekiti to the recently concluded 9th National Youth Games, was very elated by the quality of support the team received from the Governor, from transportation, to feeding and accommodation.

Ekiti State which was widely known for parading jalopies and poorly kitted athletes, competed in Asaba, the Delta State capital with brand new busses, kits and well trained, home-based athletes.

These Dr. Osetoba said was the reason behind Ekiti's outstanding performance in basketball at the Games, as they defeated slamming and drinking giants - Lagos in the final. 

Dr. Osetoba the founder of Osetoba Marathon, further stressed that with concentrated effort, Ekiti State will become a force to reckon with across Nigeria.

The ‎ recently concluded ‎Osetoba Marathon brought together 80 athletes across Emure-ekiti LGA, nurturing the love for the sport in Ekiti.

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‎The two-day event began with orientation, a route tour and athlete screening. The main 10-kilometer race took place on Day 2, starting and finishing at the Elemure’s palace.

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‎Before the race, His Royal Majesty, the Elemure of Emure-Ekiti, joined chiefs and dignitaries in a novelty run. He praised the initiative and urged more attention to the town's sports development.

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‎Ozigi Isaac, wearing number 20, finished first, followed by Emmanuel Ojo and John Monday. Abegunde Abiola was the first female finisher.

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‎The winner received ₦250,000, with ₦150,000 for second place and ₦100,000 for third. 

The first female finisher also received ₦100,000. 

Competitors placed fourth through 16th shared prizes ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦20,000. 

Oluwaseyifunmi Phones provided power banks to podium finishers and the women’s winner.

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‎Isaac, who previously focused on football, said the race opened a new path for him. 

“This race has redirected my path. If I channel the same zeal I have for football into athletics, the horizon is bright,” he said, commending organizers.

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‎Dr. Olusola Osetoba, who sponsored the marathon, said it was her way of giving back to her hometown while supporting Gov. Biodun Oyebanji’s grassroots sports agenda.

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‎“This is not a one-off event,” Osetoba said. “It is a seed that will strengthen the future of sports in Ekiti.”

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She called on corporate bodies and well meaning individuals to throw their weight behind the Sports in Ekiti State.