The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, on Thursday explained why he relocated his office to the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
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Sports Minister Sunday Dare said in Lagos, over the weekend, that the number of young people picking up interest in the sports informed this move.
The Lagos State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) Boss, Debo Oshundun disclosed this at a media parley held in Lagos on Thursday while unveiling leading sports betting brand, Bet9ja as its headline sponsor.
11 teams in the Savannah conference and 9 teams in the Atlantic Conference will be competing for four available slots in the Total sponsored National finals.
Femi Solaja, Chairman, Lagos SWAN 2021 Electoral Committee, said in a statement that completed forms were expected to be submitted by March 12 with bank teller and attached attestation letter duly signed and stamped by the candidate’s media organization.
After the Nigerian Civil war ended in 1970, there was the need for major infrastructural development in Lagos because it was both the commercial and administrative capital of Nigeria. The ports were bursting at the seams due to large imports of cement for the numerous construction works going on at the same time.
Dare made the assertion while responding to questions on the sideline of the signing of the N150m worth league sponsorships Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between Total E&P and the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).
The National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos State was on Monday shut down over the Coronavirus pandemic currently ravaging the world.
According to available information, others who have endorsed the programme include prominent Nollywood thespian, Prophetess Esther Idowu Philips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow; renowned female drummer, Ara; and well known actor and presenter, Yemi Sodimu.
The senior men and women’s 3×3 teams and the under 18 boys and girls have commenced camping at the Package B of the National Stadium, Abuja in preparation for the 2019 3×3 FIBA Africa Nations Cup, which comes up in Kampala, Uganda from November 7 to 11, 2019.
There is now a departure from the previous neglect and lack of political will to fix the abandoned National Stadium all over the country, the Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare, said on Saturday, noting that the facilities would now enjoy political will.
According to a family source, a commendation and song service is slated for the Media Centre of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Wednesday at 5pm, while she will be interred on Thursday at 29, Ogunjobi Street, Logunlogun Site, Igboolomu Junction, Agric, Ikorodu, Lagos at 10am.
Ebonyi football fans on Monday remembered the late Nigerian midfield maestro, Samuel Okwaraji, who died on Aug. 30, 2019 at the National Stadium, Lagos during a World Cup qualifier against Angola.
Two-time champions Nigeria and West African rivals Guinea clash at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam on Wednesday afternoon in what is a much-anticipated first semifinal of the ongoing Africa U17 Cup of Nations.
Popular gospel artist, Chioma Jesus, and 10-year old Saxophonist, Anderson Peter, were among gospel musicians that entertained worshippers at the 2019 Praise Storm on Sunday in Abuja.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his commitment to revive sporting activities in the state if elected.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, says he will revisit the failed take over bid of National Stadium, Surulere by the state government, if elected.
Ebonyi State indigenes in Lagos State are to receive additional N200 million empowerment from Ebonyi State Government in 2019 to further enhance their economic activities and social welfare.
A Coach and Assistant Chairman, Surulere Super League, Akeem Shira, on Monday said that some Nigerian footballers fail in their trials abroad because they were not playing in competitive leagues.