SportsNews

Ogun 2024: Tinubu Declares National Sports Festival Open

Published

9 months ago

May 18, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday officially declared open the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) holding in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

Tinubu, who was represented at the opening event by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, charged the participating athletes to compete favourable with integrity in the spirit of true sportsmanship.

The president, in his address at the event tagged: “Gateway 2024”, expressed the optimism that the ‘Torch of Unity’ lit at the commencement of the game would serve purposes more than unity.

Tinubu noted that sports has for several decades placed Nigeria on the global map, through which the country has been able to walk taller among comity of nations.

He commended the organisers of the festival, particularly the Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko and his deputy for their renewed hope initiative for Nigeria’s sports economic framework.

Tinubu also commended the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for the hospitality which the participating youths have enjoyed since their arrival in the state for the festival.

He stressed that Ogun State has further consolidated itself as not only the Gateway to knowledge, but one encompassing the desires of the nation.

Earlier in his welcome address, Governor Abiodun said Ogun State was hosting the festival to demonstrate his administration’s commitment to national development.

Abiodun, who disclosed that Ogun State was currently hosting over 10, 000 athletes and coaches, allayed the fear of insecurity, emphasising that in conjunction with the National Sports Commission (NSC), his administration has put in place very effective security arrangements to guaranty the safety of every participant.

Up Next

Turkey: Osimhen makes history, equals Gomis, Icardi’s records after winning title

Don't Miss

UNITY CUP FINAL: IGBOGO CONGRATULATES YOUNG STARS, PRESENTS CUP, CASH PRIZES … Teams, players receive various prizes, promises to do more for his community

Click to comment

SportsNews

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

Published

4 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)