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2024 Polls: Edo Central stakeholders condemn Shaibu over attempt to blackmail Obaseki to abandon zoning arrangement
Unveiling rebranded Bendel Insurance FC.
Edo Deputy Governor trains with team, as goal keeper gets National
Team call up…
From Omoregie Elvis, Benin
Ahead of the unveiling of the rebranded Bendel Insurance FC, EDO State
Deputy Governor,RtHon,Comrade Philip Shaibu, joined the team on Monday
evening training session in Iriri,Aruogba, Benin City.
The energetic Deputy Governor engaged in several work out session with
assistant Coach Greg Ikhenogba before joining the players to train
where he displayed soccer artistry to the admiration of fans who came
to watch the team.
Speaking after the training,  Com Philip Shaibu reassured the players
of Government commitment to support the team, “Governor Godwin Obaseki
has said that the State Will support Insurance in whatever they need
to achieve success in the League and bring back the Glory of the
team”.
On his part, the technical manager of Bende Insurance FC, Monday
Odigie said that the the visit of the Deputy Governor is a motivation
to the team.”Your visit to the team is a motivation to the players,and
we hope to meet the expectation of the Government and Edo People.
Thank you for joining us today in spite of your busy schedule”.
Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Amas Obasogie  has been handed
a call up letter by the handler’s of the National U-20 Men team and he
is expected to arrive the National
Camp on Wednesday 28th of February.
Edo State Government will unveil the rebranded Bendel Insurance
Football Club on Tuesday 27th February at the festival Hall in
Government House, Benin City by 4pm.The team will feature in the 2018
bet9ja Nigeria National league season, which is scheduled to commence
in April.

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Ogun Set to Host Most Ambitious National Sports Festival Yet – NSC Chairman

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Ogun Set to Host Most Ambitious National Sports Festival Yet – NSC Chairman*

_as NSC Affirms State’s Readiness Ahead of Gateway Games 2024_

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially confirmed that Ogun State is fully prepared to host the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, following a comprehensive inspection tour of competition venues, logistics hubs, and athlete accommodations across the state.

Led by NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, the Commission’s delegation visited key facilities including the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Alake Sports Centre, Remo Stars Sports Complex, and Babcock University, which will serve as the athletes’ village for the Festival.

The Gateway Games 2024, scheduled to run from May 16 to 30, will bring together thousands of athletes and officials from across Nigeria, competing in more than 32 disciplines, making it one of the largest and most inclusive editions in the Festival’s history.

Speaking after the tour, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko expressed deep confidence in Ogun’s capacity to deliver a landmark event. According to him, “What I have seen here in Ogun is more than infrastructure. It is intent readiness, and ambition. Ogun is set to deliver a brilliant National Sports Festival that will raise the bar and define the standard for future games across Nigeria.”

Reaffirming the state’s commitment, Governor Dapo Abiodun assured the Commission and the Nigerian people of Ogun’s readiness to deliver a historic Games. “We consider it an honour and a responsibility to host this historic Festival. Every facility, every logistic, every detail has been prepared to showcase the best of Ogun and the promise of Nigeria. The Gateway Games will be a model of what’s possible when states align with national vision,” the Governor said.

As the lead agency for sports governance in Nigeria, the National Sports Commission continues to play a central role in coordinating nationwide sports development delivery, enforcing standards, and deepening synergy across all tiers of government. The success of the Gateway Games will serve as a blueprint for future sports development initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.

Ogun Set to Host Most Ambitious National Sports Festival Yet – NSC Chairman*

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Media Personality, J J Jabulani and siblings to celebrate mummy at 90

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Media Personality, J J Jabulani and siblings to celebrate mummy at 90

 

Media guru and highly respected on air personality, Jọlaoluwa Afọlabi famously known as J.J Jabulani is holding an elaborate 90th years birthday bash for his mummy, Mama Maria Ibipeju Afọlabi.

The birthday bash is holding on Friday, 25th April, 2025 at No 1 Ebute Road, Unity hall, opposite Indomie house, Lau junction, Ibafo, Ogun state. Many eminent personalities and media guys are expected to grace the epoch-making event.

Mama Ibipeju is a big business woman that trades on kolanut and gold in the 80s, she’s married to the popular pastor of the C&S church world wide Most Senior Apostle Samson Ọlayiwola Afọlabi of the revered Odofin compound in IREE town,Boripe local government of Osun state .

Mama is blessed with so many children among them is the ace broadcaster and media owner , Afolabi Jolaoluwa jabulani who is the last born of the nonagenarian.

Mama has great love and passion for gospel music spurred her interest in the usage of ‘SHEKERE’ in praising God till this moment and this singular act earned her the nick name (Iya Sekere)

Media Personality, J J Jabulani and siblings to celebrate mummy at 90

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Nanakeme Precious Poweidou Begins European Journey with Bosnia’s Zvijezda Gradacac

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Nanakeme Precious Poweidou Begins European Journey with Bosnia’s Zvijezda Gradacac

 

Rising Nigerian football talent Nanakeme Precious Poweidou has officially signed with Zvijezda Gradacac, a professional football club in Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking a significant step in what he calls “a journey, not a hundred-meter race.”

 

The promising player expressed his excitement and gratitude following the signing, saying, “It is not a hundred-meter race, but a journey… I’m looking forward to a great career by God’s grace.”

 

The move to Zvijezda Gradacac marks Poweidou’s first professional contract in Europe, a milestone that signals both the beginning of his international career and the realization of years of dedication, discipline, and hard work on the pitch.

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