Ogun State
Anthony Joshua to Light Cauldron at National Sports Festival
British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua will light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, today at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex. Joshua will lead a six-man team in performing the ceremonial rites, joined by over 15,000 athletes, officials, and top government dignitaries. The festival, which kicked […]
NSF: Ogun Governor Unveils Cash Rewards for Athletes
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced cash rewards to honor athletes representing the state at the Gateway Games 2024, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to fostering excellence in sports. In a statement released today, Governor Abiodun revealed that all accredited athletes currently in camp will receive ₦50,000 each within 24 hours as a token […]
Nigerian Coaches to Convene on Abeokuta for Key Congress
The Sports Coaches Association of Nigeria (SCAN) will hold a significant national congress on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Abeokuta, coinciding with the 22nd National Sports Festival. The meeting, scheduled for 11 a.m. at Babcock University Games Village, aims to address critical issues such as coaches’ welfare and professional development. In an exclusive interview with […]
Group Calls For Fair Play at National Sports Festival
The Sport Integrity Foundation has called on the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) and Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the National Sports Festival to prioritize integrity, fair play, and athlete safety. In a statement issued today, the Foundation emphasized the need for best practices in competition organization, clean sport, and clear strategies to enhance the event’s […]
Ogun State Partners with NFF
Ogun Ogun State has entered a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to host football matches, events, and programs aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s football economy and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Hope agenda for a vibrant sports sector. The agreement was formalized on Sunday during a courtesy visit by NFF President Alhaji […]
Runsewe Commends Governor Abiodun for Honouring Odegbami
The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State for appointing Segun Odegbami, a Nigerian football legend, as the Grand Ambassador of the state. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Nigerian sports history, as Odegbami becomes the first-ever ‘Grand Sports Ambassador’ in the country. Celebrating […]
Babcock Threatens Legal Action Over Allegedly Missing Student
Babcock University, a leading private tertiary institution in Nigeria, has strongly refuted claims that a student went missing on its campus, stating that the student in question, Oladipupo Siwajuola, left school premises unlawfully without following due clearance procedures. The institution described the widely circulated reports as false and damaging to its reputation, warning that it […]
Human Trafficking: NAPTIP Enlightens Students
The program educated students about trafficking for sexual exploitation, both domestically and internationally, as well as related crimes such as child labor, migrant smuggling, and illegal adoption schemes. The students showed enthusiasm and appreciation for the training. Over 500 students from Ifedapo Community Comprehensive High School in Abalabi, Ogun State, recently participated in a sensitization […]
Agemo Deity: Suspected Thief Alive, in Police Custody
DAMAGE TO AGEMO STATUE IN IJEBU ODE – SUSPECT IN POLICE CUSTODY. Agemo, the primary deity worshipped by the Ijebu people and celebrated as a protector of children and a safeguard for the future of the Ijebu people through blessings was damaged by a suspect named, Jeremiah Nwoke. The residents of Ijebu-Ode were said to […]
Olumo Rock Tourist Centre Closes for Renovation April 14
The development was part of a broader commitment to revamp one of the most iconic tourist destinations. The Ogun State Government on Friday disclosed that Olumo Rock Tourist Centre will be closed temporarily from April 14 for renovation and facelift of the centre. Mr Sesan Fagbayi, the state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, in a […]