In a recent development, Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has urged sports federations to assess their level of preparedness for the 2024 Olympics by utilising the African Games as a testing ground. He emphasised the importance of using the African Games for both qualification and raising awareness for the upcoming Olympics. Read More…
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Reviving the Sports Soul of Lagos: A Path to a Sporting Renaissance
Sports hold a profound significance in the heart of Lagos and Nigeria, uniting communities and instilling a sense of national pride. Among the various sports that captivate the nation, football stands out with an ardent following that transcends generations. However, the fervent passion for sports has faced a growing disconnection between the people and the Read More…
When Sports Hugs Diplomacy
Ace footballer and former captain of Nigeria’s national team, Segun Odegbami, has found his larger purpose in life — aside from making soccer fans go wild with his incredible antics and goals on the field of play. Odegbami was a delight to watch while his magic lasted. He titillated us all with his mesmerising dribbles Read More…
Senator charges MDAs to promote sports
In order to encourage healthy living among its employees, Sen. Obinna Ogba (PDP-Delta) has on Tuesday recommended government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure sports development in their organisations. Ogba, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports and a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, expressed sadness that most MDAs in the Read More…
100 players compete in Lagos Ludo Championship
No fewer than 100 participants are expected to compete for championship honours in the maiden edition of Nigeria 2022 Ludo Championship which kicked off in Lagos on Monday. The competition which began on July 18 will run till July 23 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. The organiser, Mrs Olaide Graham, in her Read More…
A month before 2022 Winter Games, Beijing enacts COVID ‘closed loop’
BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) – With a month to go before the start of the Beijing Winter Olympics organisers have begun a “closed-loop” operation to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak among Games participants from leaking into China’s general public. The 2022 Games, which open on Feb. 4, are set to take place as the world grapples Read More…
We will fuse sports with education in Lagos schools — LSSC
The Lagos State government has announced plans to fuse education and sports in its schools, with a view to revamping School Sports in the state, the Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr Sola Aiyepeku, has said. Aiyepeku, who stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, was quoted by the Director of Public Relations, Read More…
Lagos Sports Commission to reintegrate sports into school curriculum, says Aiyepeku
The Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Sola Aiyepeku, says the commission is planning to reintegrate sports into the school curriculum. Aiyepeku speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos commended the State Government for being proactive to sports development. “Our key areas of focus for 2021 are : Read More…
Lagos unveils sports activities for Year 2021
The Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Sola Aiyepeku, has unveiled sporting activities for the Year 2021 Calendar. Speaking at an interactive session with Sports journalists, on Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, the Chairman stated that in line with COVID-19 protocols, the State Government planned to introduce a Summer Camp where Read More…
National Sports Festival postponed again to Valentine’s Day 2021
The National Council on Sports (NCS) has approved the postponement of the National Sports Festival (NSF) again from Jan. to Feb. 14 – 28, 2021 in Edo State, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Gabriel Aduda, announced in Abuja. The Council, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Youth and Sports Read More…