Sport

FG, Ogun Sign MoU on 2024 NSF Hosting

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By Bolanle Adesida

A Memorandum of Understanding on hosting a world – class National Sports Festival, NSF in 2024 has been signed in Abeokuta by the federal government and Ogun State.

Speaking after signing the MoU, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare said the choice of Ogun State as the next host was hinged on the commitment to sports development, availability of sporting infrastructure and potential to host a befitting festival.

The Minister who charged the State government to commence the necessary preparations in earnest expressed the confidence that corporate bodies were ready to sponsor the competition.

In a remark, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who pointed out that the National Sports Festival was developed to promote unity and cohesion among the youths, said his administration had taken necessary steps to gainfully engage youths through sports and other relevant activities.

The Governor appreciated the Minister and other stakeholders in the Ministry for supporting the state at the bidding stage and assured them that no stone would be left unturned in the efforts to ensure a successful sports festival next year.

Sport

Delta 2022: Shun anti-social behaviours – President Buhari

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President Muhamadu Buhari has called on all athletes to compete fairly and shun all forms of anti-social behaviour.

He stated this at the opening ceremony of the 21st National Sports Festival, NSF, Delta 2022 held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

Represented by the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, President Buhari admonished the sportsmen to stay away from the use of performance-enhancing substances.

Meanwhile, the host, Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa welcomed dignitaries, state contingents and visitors to Asaba for the festival.

Tagged the “African Olympics”, the 21st Sports Festival announced itself with much celebration and excitement.

The National Sports Festival, NSF is a sporting event where Nigerian athletes from all the states of the federation get to showcase their talents.

Lara Ayoade

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Politics

We will flag-off Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road in 10 days – Makinde

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised that his administration would flag-off the Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road in the next ten days.

The governor was speaking at the final burial ceremony of the 20th Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi held at the Aafin Ogbomoso, Oja-Igbo, Ogbomoso.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quotes Governor Makinde as praying for the repose of the soul of the late monarch as well as that of former Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala.

He said: “I greet everyone here. I have actually said many things when Baba joined his ancestors. Today, it is simply to identify with Ogbomosoland for them to know that I love them. Some maybe saying I did not come here as early as expected but, today, I am here and will be sleeping over.” 

“In about ten days, I will still come back here to flag-off Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road. Let me also use this opportunity to also appreciate you, my people, in Ogbomoso, and condole you on the death of our former governor, Chief Alao Akala.”

The final burial ceremony of the late Soun, had in attendance, the Minister for Youths and Sport, Mr Sunday Dare, former Military Administrator of Oyo State, Major General Oladayo Popoola, Secretary to the State Government, SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, Chief of Staff, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi, Head of Service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr AbdulMajeed Mogbonjubola, Commissioners, Special Advisers, Local Government Chairmen and host of others.

Iyabo Adebisi

News

Ooni, Minister, Others Celebrate Olubadan On 5th Year Coronation Anniversary

By Web News 840

It was a show of love at Ilaji Hotel and Resorts Center where various tribes in Ibadan, traditional rulers across the Southwest of Nigeria as well as notable sons and daughters of Ibadanland gathered to celebrate the fifth year coronation anniversary of Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The event was organized by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi who also graced the occasion.

Other dignitaries at the event aprt from the Ooni of Ife, are Eze Ndigbo in Ibadan, Dr. Alex Anozie, Minister of Youth and Sports Mr. Sunday Dare and members of the Olubadan in Council.

The event featured several display of Yoruba culture, cutting of the anniversary cake, and presentation of gifts.

Many of those who spoke with Radio Nigeria including the Chief Executive Officer, Ilaji Hotel and Resorts Center, Chief Dotun Sanusi described the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji as a man of peace who worked to ensure unity among various tribes in the city.

At the ceremony, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who could not hide his joy over the coronation anniversary ceremony prayed for the Olubadan and continued peace in the Ibadanland.

Speaking on behalf of Olubadan, the Chief Media officer to the monarch, Mr Adeola Oloko who expressed gratitude to the Ooni of Ife for organising the ceremony, said the event was organized to thank God for the peace that reigns in Ibadanland.

Mr. Oloko therefore advised Nigerians to tolerate each other for the progress and development of the country.

Sunday Ogunyemi