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MTN Champs 2024: Orajimetochukwu Phares Okammor - Nigeria's Fastest Six-Year-Old Athlete

Paris 2024: Nigeria Olympians Association Commends Sports Minister and Solicits for Synergy

... Inducts him as a member of the Nigeria Olympian Association On Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, the Executive Board of the Nigerian Olympians Association visited the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, to commend his vision and achievements in the field of sports development since he assumed office. During the visit, Olumide Ayodeji OLY, the President of the Association, expressed their desire to not only support the Minister's vision but also contribute to the growth of spo

C’RIVER MISS BENEDICTA AGADA CROWNED MISS NIGERIA CAMPUS HERITAGE @ MR & MISS NIGERIAN CAMPUS 2024

C’RIVER MISS BENEDICTA AGADA CROWNED MISS HERITAGE CAMPUS HERITAGE @ MR & MISS NIGERIA CAMPUS 2024

THE ORIGIN & EVOLUTION OF FOOTBALL IN NIG: A LEGACY FROM HOPE WADDELL TRAINING INSTITUTION, CALABAR

Sports Minister Affirms Nigeria's Readiness for Paris 2024 Olympics

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated the Ministry is committed to seeing Team Nigeria achieve remarkable success at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Drawing inspiration from past achievements and a vision for the future, the Minister emphasized Nigeria will be aiming for gold in Paris, in like fashion as the nation's heroics at the 1996 Olympic Games. "Like every area of human endeavor, we expect to build upon what we did at the last Olympics. Afte

Nigeria - Things Will Get better - Minister of Finance

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy Mr. Wale Edun believes President Tinubu has got a handle on things and great improvements are in the horizon. Mr. Wale Edun while speaking at the Funeral Church Service of the late Mother of the Immediate Past Minister of Youth and Sports Chief Sunday Dare assured that prices of Essentials will start to drop. He reassured that President Tinubu and his economic team are working overtime to turn things around for the betterment

ADDRESSING WATERWAYS SAFETY IN NIGERIA: A CALL FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION - ETTAH EMMANUEL O.

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. (NaijaBlaseTv) The recent tragic death of Junior Pop, one of Nigeria's top actors, while on a boat voyage for a movie, has once again highlighted the urgent need for improved safety measures on Nigeria's waterways. This incident underscores the grave consequences of negligence and the lack of safety precautions for individuals traveling via boats and canoes in waterline areas across the country. It is imperative for the federal government to take proactive steps to ensure th

SWAN PRESS RELEASE: African Games: SWAN Thumps Up Minister Enoh For Team Nigeria's Performance

... Hails Sports Journalists For Robust Coverage The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of team Nigeria at the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. President of SWAN, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, who spoke in Abuja during a post African Games World Press Conference, conveyed and addressed by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, attributed the successful participation and exploits of team Nigeria to strategic

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13th African games: The Minister is a man of his words-Favour Agbero (Weight lifter ,Team Nigeria

A pertinent concern Team Nigeria Athletes had at the beginning of the games was payment of their camping allowances and the issues bothering around it. Issues of delay and being shortchanged. The Minister of sports , Senator John Enoh gave his words and appealed to them to trust the process , he did not fail to corroborate the fact that trust was broken due to past experiences. The Sports Minister held a meeting with alll members of Team Nigeria in Ghana for the 13th African Games comprising

African Games 2023: Sports Minister Urges Team Nigeria to Light Up Tracks,As Athletics Begins Monday

As the 2023 African Games enters a new week, anticipation is high for a thrilling display of athleticism, particularly in the track and field events. With a formidable contingent of 54 athletes, Nigeria is poised to make a significant impact in the event taking place in Accra. Leading the charge for Nigeria is none other than Tobiloba Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles event. Amusan's unrivaled dominance on the continent is set to be extended as she seeks to further solidify her

13th African Games:Nigeria Gold rush gathers steam.

The Nigerian team competing in the 13th edition of the All African Games in Ghana achieved great success in the Freestyle Women's Wrestling category, bringing home six gold medals. The winners and their respective categories are: Blessing Genesis (50kg) defeating Emma Nekassa of Kenya, Ogunsanya Christiana (53kg) defeating Mohammad S. Of Egypt, Adekuroye Odunayo (57kg) defeating TBD, Kolowole Esther (62kg) defeating Kruger M of the Republic of South Africa, Oborodudu Blessing (68kg) defeating Ab

Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide, first Female President of the Nigeria Academy of Science

The Nigerian Academy of Science, is one of the most prestigious learned forums in Nigeria. On Thursday, 28th of January, 2021, history was made when the academy inducted Cross River born Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide FAS as President of the Nigerian Academy of Science. Prof Braide, is the 19th President of the Academy, and is the Academy’s first female President in 44 years of existence. Professor Braide, a professor of Parasitology/Epidemiology was a member of the national committee that achiev

Meet The Current Ambassador of Nigeria to Italy Amb.Mfawa Omini Abam an Indigene of Ugep

Ambassador His Excellency, Ambassador Mfawa Omini Abam is Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic with Concurrent Accreditation to the Republic of Albania. Ambassador Abam started his diplomatic career in 1993 as a Third Secretary in the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy, Lagos. He has had a consistent career spanning almost thirty  years. Among the strategic positions he has held are Protocol Officer in the Office of the Chief of General Staff(the Vice President), 1996-1998; Third Secretary

AFRICAN GAMES 2024: NIGERIA ATHLETE OFFIONG EDEM SHINES IN TABLE TENNIS, ADVANCES TO SEMIFINALS

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Offiong Edem has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to secure a spot in the semifinals of the table tennis women's singles at the prestigious 13th African Games being held in Accra, Ghana. Amidst tough competition, she has emerged as a standout player, standing as the sole survivor representing Nigeria in the women's singles category. Edem's journey to the semifinals was undoubtedly challenging, marked by fierce competition and intense matches. Her determination, s

Arrest of Binance executives shakes up Nigeria’s crypto ecosystem, again

Nigeria’s crypto scene has been rocked by another wave of regulatory crackdown, as two senior executives of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, were detained by the authorities on suspicion of currency manipulation and illicit flows. The arrest comes amid a series of measures taken by the Nigerian government to curb the use of cryptocurrencies and stabilize the naira, which has plunged to record lows against the US dollar. Binance, which has a large user base in Nigeria, has been accus

INTER-PARTY ADVISORY COUNCIL NIGERIA ( IPAC) ELECTS CROSS RIVER STATE EXECUTIVES

African Games 2024: Sports Minister Visits Team Nigeria’s Training Camps to Motivate Athletes

Charges athletes to deliver best ever appearance The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to Team Nigeria athletes, urging them to strive for excellence and make the 2024 African Games the nation's best appearance at the Games. Senator Enoh's call comes as Nigeria gears up to compete in the prestigious sporting event to be hosted in Accra, Ghana. In an impassioned address to the athletes during an interactive session on Wednesday, Senator E

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