ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Following significant upgrades to the facility in preparation for the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), the Ogun State Government has officially renamed the refurbished MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta to the MKO Abiola Sports Complex. Previously limited to a football pitch and athletics track, the …
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BY TAYO MABEWEJE As the sun rises on Ogun State’s preparations for the Gateway Games 2025, it becomes increasingly clear that the coming festival is more than just a competition – it is a renaissance in motion, a grand convergence of vision, passion, and purpose. Under the steady stewardship of …
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ALAUSA, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Alausa branch of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in the Lagos Mainland region recently embarked on a road walk on Billings way through Oregun road to draw attention to the importance of workplace safety and health According to the Manager, NSITF, Alausa …
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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Sports editors in Nigeria have expressed satisfaction with the state-of-the-art sporting facilities put in place by the Ogun state government ahead of the National Sports Festival. The sports editors under the aegis of Guild of Sports Editors of Nigeria led by their President, Tony Ubani …
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Famed Italian referee Pierluigi Collina once recalled what he described as the most unforgettable moment in his refereeing journey – the final minutes of the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich. “As the match approached its end,” Collina said, “I saw Bayern’s players on the …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has urged all sons and daughters of Yewaland to learn and internalize the Yewa Anthem, describing it as an essential tool for fostering unity and pride across the …
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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a major step towards the 22nd National Sports Festival, Governor Dapo Abiodun has officially unveiled the mascot, logo, and theme song for the much-anticipated sporting event. The unveiling marks a significant milestone as preparations for the festival gather momentum, setting the tone for what …
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Opinion: BY KAYODE AKINMADE In just a matter of days, all roads will lead to the Gateway State for the 26th edition of the iconic National Sports Festival (NSF). The festival, a celebration of Nigeria’s rich sports and cultural heritage, is billed to feature athletes competing in 33 sporting events, and …
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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – As part of preparations for the upcoming National Sports Festival, the Ogun State Government has announced plans to collaborate with renowned arts and culture company, Terra Kulture, to set up a film and entertainment village in the state. According to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the proposed …
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... Says MKO Abiola International Stadium To Host Africa Under-20 Athletics Competition In 2026 ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – All is now set for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State as Governor Dapo Abiodun on Thursday, April 2, 2025, embarked on another tour of …
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