The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bayelsa sustains the chase with 80 gold, 54 silver, and 54 bronze medals, totalling 188
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The protest reportedly began early Wednesday morning at the Games Village at Babcock University, leaving scores of athletes from other states and officials stranded, particularly those scheduled to compete in morning events.
Okon, who finished with a time of 51.64 seconds, setting a new festival record, has retained her crown she won in Delta State in 2022.
The Golden Eaglets are participating in the sports festival under the Invited Junior Athletes initiative of the National Sports Commission.
Bayelsa garnered 30 gold, 12 silver, and 13 bronze medals five days into the festival in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, to maintain a comfortable lead.
Bayelsa State amassed 19 gold, 10 silver and eight bronze medals four days into the festival.
Otunla’s impressive time of 1:02.41 seconds not only secured the gold medal, but also broke the previous record set by Ebarakumo Dino of Rivers in 2018.
The riverine state currently tops the standings with a total of nine medals, six gold, two silver, and one bronze, reflecting a strong start across various sporting disciplines.
NSC Director General, Bukola Olopade, disclosed to newsmen on Tuesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State that the disqualification is related to doping issues.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the game was played at the training pitch of Remo Stars in Ikenne at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun.
The duo made their positions known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Sunday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Dare had inaugurated a Committee of Experts to review the NSF medals table
The Director of Sports in the state Sports Council, Emmanuel Utobo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the contingent comprised 50 athletes and 25 officials.
The State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, gave this indication when he received the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
A fight between Lagos boxer, Shittu Afolabi, and Ogun boxer, Kasali Abayomi, in the 52kg category ended in 3-2 split decision in favour of the Lagos boxer.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that at the end of of event, a total of 45 medals, comprised of 16 gold, 16 silver and 16 bronze were won.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Gagbe won eight gold, two silver and five bronze medals in the aquatic events.
Nebeolisa Anako, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, gave the assurance at a press conference in Benin on Thursday.
The university halls of residence have been earmarked for the use of contingents coming for the festival holding in Benin between April 2 and April 14.
Iheriobim told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos that DSPPA would use the deferment to adequately prepare its athletes and put them in good shape.