Browsing: Tafawa Balewa Square

Pic 1: Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar with National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus and Vice Presidential candidate of the PDP and former Anambra State governor,

Ridwan “Scorpion” Oyekola, best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 15, has declared that he will send Nurudeen “Prince” Fatai, former national lightweight champion, into retirement. The two boxers are billed to clash in a national lightweight challenge bout at GOtv Boxing Night 17 holding on 28 December at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

Speaking after performing the laying of wreath and release of pigeons in commemoration of the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at Remembrance Arcade, Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, Governor Ambode noted that one of the best ways to appreciate and acknowledge the supreme price paid by gallant members of the armed forces who lost their lives in the defence of the sovereignty of the country is to ensure that conflicts are always resolved amicably.

In a statement issued by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, the State Government said the upgrade demonstrates its commitment to use sports as a potent tool for development and job creation, adding that the stadium, which is the oldest in Nigeria, was originally built in 1930 but was last renovated in the 1980s.