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 Otunba Nurudeen Aina Alowonle, a prominent sports enthusiast and community leader, has lauded Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for delivering what has been described as the most exceptional National Sports Festival in Nigeria’s history—the Gateway Games 2024. The event, which brought together athletes from across the nation, has been widely celebrated for its flawless organization, world-class facilities, and the spirit of unity it fostered among participants and spectators alike.   In a statement released on Tuesday, Otunba Alowonle commended Governor Abiodun’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to sports development. He noted that the Gateway Games 2024 not only showcased Nigeria’s finest athletic talents but also reinforced Ogun State’s reputation as a hub for sporting excellence. “This year’s festival was a testament to what can be achieved with proper planning, investment, and passion for sports,” Alowonle stated. “Governor Abiodun h...

In a delightful celebration, the Abeokuta Golf Club, in collaboration with the appointees of Governor Dapo Abiodun, hosted a special golf kitty in honour of the governor's 64th birthday. The event, held earlier today, brought together friends and associates for a memorable outing on the greens. Expressing sincere gratitude, Governor Abiodun acknowledged the efforts of those who organised the event, noting the privilege of being celebrated in such a special manner. The outing was marked by camaraderie and joy, reflecting the spirit of the occasion. This unique celebration highlights the strong community ties and appreciation for Governor Abiodun's contributions and milestones.

The Federal Government has approved January, 2025, as the official date for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged, “Gateway Games, Ogun 2024”. In a communique released after the first National Council on Sports, at the Old Government Lodge, Abakaliki Road, Enugu State, the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, commended Ogun State Government for its commitment to the successful hosting of the festival. Sen. Enoh noted that the National Sports Festival plays a vital role in national unity, while also increasing socio-economic growth for the sustainable development of the state and the country in general, calling on the Federal and state governments to bid and host national and international sports competitions, to fast-track the development of sports in the country. While urging all key stakeholders to play active roles towards the successful hosting of the Gateway Games, the Sports Minister informed that the Council of Sports was in support of t...

  A female students’ football team from African Church Grammar School, Ita-Eko, Abeokuta in Ogun State has won the just concluded Nigeria Secondary Schools Flag Football Season II, tagged: “Aketi 2023”, with scholarships worth N100 million for the pursuance of their academic to the university level.   Speaking in Abeokuta during the presentation of a trophy by the State representatives, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, appreciated the school for making the State proud always at most of the major competitions, especially in JETS and School Sports.   Prof. Arigbabu disclosed that since the inception of the current government in the State, not less than 200 students were sponsored to participate in competitions, both at the Local, National and International levels, to aid competitiveness and enhance better performance, promising that government would continue to celebrate outstanding stu...

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has disclosed that her biggest dream was to be a professional lawyer and not a footballer. Oshoala, who netted a goal in Super Falcons’ 3-2 win over Australia in the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup, made this known in a chat with Karen Carney’s Leaders Of The Pack podcast. The five-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year said that it has always been her dream to become a lawyer. “I never wanted to play football professionally. It was never in my plan.” “So I wanted to be a lawyer, for real. That was my dream. I wanted to be a lawyer. You know, I love to make research. I love to question people. I love to make excuses for people. And all of that, you know. “So even though when you are wrong, I still, kind of like, back my friends up. I kind of like give excuses.

Barely 24 hours after Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun inaugurated an initial 16-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the National Sports Festival that his state will host next year, some youths in the state have been motivated into action. A group of five who go by the name “Men of the Table” has made an initial donation of N5 million as they remarked that they were moved by the words offered by the governor on Monday at the LOC inauguration. The ‘Men of the Table’ is led by Dr. Kayode Akinsola, a lawyer and Partner at Queens Attorney. The other members are Kayode Adamolekun, an engineer and CEO at Hardams Concept Nigeria Ltd, Honourable Solomon Enkolobo who is the managing director of Oluwalogbon Electronics, Hon. Tunde Delu, the Managing Director of Tunde Delu Concepts and Tobi Joseph, the CEO of Black Phoenix. Governor Abiodun while inaugurating the LOC, had noted that the sports festival should bring together the energy, and creativity of youths in the count...