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LAGOS, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, for his extraordinary use of chess as a transformative tool to uplift underserved communities. Describing Onakoya’s work as “a reflection of the resilience and brilliance of Nigeria’s youth”, the President celebrated his achievements …

…Described A Symbol of Unity and Excellence ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Team Delta emerged as the overall winner of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State, topping the medal table with an impressive haul. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Team Delta secured 122 gold, 96 silver, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has described as regrettable the protest staged by some athletes representing the state at the ongoing National Sports Festival over delayed allowances. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a thrilling showdown at the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, the atmosphere was electric as Taiwo Ogunbanwo of Team Ogun delivered a stunning performance to clinch gold in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle event at the National Sports Festival. Ogunbanwo …

For the record: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State, the host of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (Gateway Games 2024), has asserted its dominance with impressive performances as Team Ogun’s swimming sensation, Kolade Otunla, etched his name into the record books by breaking the national …

For the records: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – It is no longer a news that the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, took place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, but the Vice President Kashim Shettima …

ILISHAN-REMO, IKENNE LG., OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised a reward of N2.5 million for each gold medal won by the state’s athletes at the National Sports Festival kicking off on Sunday in the state. The governor also promised the sum of N1.5 million …

Opinion: BY MICHAEL-AZEEZ OGUNSIJI  The much-talked about National Sports Festival – Nigeria’s finest Athletes set to shine in Abeokuta. The National Sports Festival is a premier multi-sport event in Nigeria that brings together athletes from across the country to compete in various disciplines. This year’s edition, hosted by Ogun State, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – All eyes are on the upcoming competition, with a single question on everyone’s lips: Who will rise? Who will reign? Expect  high stakes, electric energy, and moments that will shape the future of Nigerian sports. From May 16 to 30, 2025, the …

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 …