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  LAGOS, NIGERIA – FEBRUARY 18, 2025: Access Bank Plc proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathonlast Saturday, February 15, 2025, highlighting the platform’s ability to foster unity, promote healthy lifestyles, and showcasing African excellence on the global stage. Since its inception in 2016, the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Edwin Koech, a Kenyan athlete, has clinched the victory in the men’s category of the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon competition. Koech completed the 42km race in a record 2 hours and 14 minutes, securing the $50,000 prize – marking his second consecutive …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The much-anticipated Yewa Unity Cup (Youth Championship) 2025 officially commenced with its preliminary matches on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Ado-Odo, Ayetoro, and Ijoun. Match 1 took place between Ado-Odo FC and Gboko FC at Ado-Odo, while Match 2, featuring Imasayi FC …

,,,Calls for Revitalization Of Sporting Activities In Schools BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (FPI), Dr. Mikhail Akinde, has called on the Ogun State Government to renovate and revive sporting activities at the Gateway Stadium, Ilaro in Yewa South Local Government …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The sponsor of the Adele Olu Table Tennis Competition, Chief Biodun Ilo, has extended his congratulations to all participants of the tournament’s 2nd edition. Fondly called “Adele,” Chief Ilo delivered his closing remarks through Elhadj (Otunba) Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, the Otun Baaroyin …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Dr. Mikhail Akinde, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, demonstrated his unparalleled skills in the game of ping pong when he emerged as the overall winner of the coveted cup of the prestigious Adele Olu Ilaro …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – JANUARY 26, 2028 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is proud to be the headline sponsor of the 2025 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament. The highly-anticipated Polo Series will be held at the prestigious Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, from 4th to 23rd February, 2025. A staple …

…From Humble Beginnings To Global Impact African football star Sadio Mané has shared a heartfelt reflection on his values, questioning the pursuit of excessive material wealth. “Why would I want ten Ferraris, twenty diamond watches, and two airplanes? What good are these things for the betterment of the world?” he …

ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Organizers of the highly anticipated Yewa Youth Unity Cup, a football competition aimed at fostering unity and friendship among Yewa’s vibrant youth, have announced that application forms for the tournament are now available. Forms of the competition scheduled to kick off on February 1, 2025.can …

…Ex-Boxing Champion To Light Torch Of National Sports Festival In May ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring as part of his administration’s efforts to promote sports development in the state. The Governor also …