Abeokuta – Patience Okon-George and Samson Nathaniel have emerged as the favourites to claim the women’s and men’s 400m titles respectively at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF). Okon-George, representing Cross River State, has shown impressive form this season, recently clocking a personal best of 52.67 seconds at the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays in Lagos.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged the state’s athletes to push for more podium finishes as the 2024 National Sports Festival continues in Abeokuta and other designated venues across the state. Governor Abiodun gave the charge on Saturday during his visit to several competition centres, where he interacted with athletes and showed support for
Spanish football legend Xabi Alonso has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Real Madrid, with the former midfielder set to take over from Carlo Ancelotti on June 1, 2025. The appointment, which runs until June 30, 2028, marks a significant return to the club where Alonso enjoyed a trophy-laden playing career. The
Abeokuta, the vibrant capital of Ogun State, came alive last week as the long-awaited 22nd National Sports Festival finally kicked off in spectacular fashion at the MKO Abiola International Stadium. After months of postponement, the festival, branded the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, was officially opened with a colourful display celebrating Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, sporting talent,
Malaria specialists have welcomed the Senate’s recent move to establish a dedicated National Agency for Malaria Eradication but warn that without genuine political will, adequate funding, and close collaboration with researchers and stakeholders, the new body risks becoming another ineffective institution. The proposed agency, which sailed through its second reading in the Senate last week
Paris Saint-Germain are now just one win away from etching their name in football history after claiming the French Cup with a commanding win over Reims, edging closer to a rare continental treble. Already crowned Ligue 1 champions in April, PSG added the French Cup to their trophy haul with a clinical performance, marking a
Arsenal pulled off a stunning upset in Lisbon to defeat Barcelona and secure their first UEFA Women’s Champions League title in 18 years, in a night that will be remembered as one of the greatest in the club’s history. Stina Blackstenius delivered the decisive moment, scoring the only goal of the match to sink the
Ogun State has continued its impressive showing at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, topping the medal table in the golf event after securing yet another gold medal. The state’s golf contingent, driven by a blend of talent and determination, delivered a remarkable performance at the Abeokuta Golf Club, cementing their dominance
The National Sports Festival witnessed a major upset in Abeokuta as Ogun State’s Taiwo Ogunbanwo delivered a spectacular performance to snatch the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event, toppling longtime national champion Okposo Esugo of Delta State. The final, held at the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto,
The National Sports Festival witnessed a major upset in Abeokuta as Ogun State’s Taiwo Ogunbanwo delivered a spectacular performance to snatch the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event, toppling longtime national champion Okposo Esugo of Delta State. The final, held at the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto,
