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BREAKING: NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION APPOINTS HON. LEKAN FATODU AS PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA AQUATICS FEDERATION:

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BREAKING: NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION APPOINTS HON. LEKAN FATODU AS PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA AQUATICS FEDERATION: Nigeria’s drive to strengthen governance and accelerate development across its sporting ecosystem received a monumental boost on Friday as the National Sports Commission (NSC) announced the appointment of Hon. Lekan Fatodu as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation. The announcement was made by the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, who described the appointment as part of ongoing efforts to reposition sports federations through capable leadership, institutional reforms, and a renewed focus on athlete development. Fatodu, who currently serves as Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), assumes the leadership of the federation at a period when stakeholders are increasingly demanding stronger structures, improved athlete pathways, enhanced technical development, and greater international competitiveness for aquatic sp...
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Team Nigeria Eyes Podium Surge as NSC DG Olopade Charges Federations Ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games:

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 PRESS STATEMENT Team Nigeria Eyes Podium Surge as NSC DG Olopade Charges Federations Ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: _Athletes to camp in Aberdeen as Local camping starts June 9_ The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has charged Nigeria’s sports federations to elevate their standards as Team Nigeria enters the final phase of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. At a strategic engagement with federation executives and technical officials in Abuja, Olopade emphasized that athlete welfare, discipline, and performance must drive every decision leading to the Games. The meeting served as a rallying point to align all federations with the Commission’s performance-driven roadmap. In a major update, the DG confirmed that Team Nigeria will hold its overseas training camp in *Aberdeen, Scotland* - a location chosen for its world-class facilities, climate similarity to Glasgow, and minimal travel time to the Games...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Lagos Ready for Historic National Intermediate Games as MOC Concludes Inspection Tour:

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 PRESS STATEMENT Lagos Ready for Historic National Intermediate Games as MOC Concludes Inspection Tour: _Lagos will host Intemediate Games with excellence, Gov. Sanwo-Olu says_ The Main Organizing Committe for the National Intermediate Games has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness by Lagos State to host the maiden edition of the Games following a comprehensive three-day inspection of competition venues, athlete accommodation facilities and support infrastructure across the state. The high-powered delegation led by the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, the MOC concluded the inspection exercise with a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who reaffirmed the State's commitment to delivering a world-class event. The inspection tour covered key facilities earmarked for the Games, including the Teslim Balogun Stadium, National Stadium Complex Surulere, National Institute for Sports (NIS), Rowe Park ...
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Location: Lagos, Nigeria
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Nigeria Makes Mark at Prestigious Elite Scrabble Championship in Bangkok, Records Multiple Podium Finishes:

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 PRESS STATEMENT Nigeria Makes Mark at Prestigious Elite Scrabble Championship in Bangkok, Records Multiple Podium Finishes: Nigeria’s Scrabble team recorded another outstanding international outing following a series of impressive performances at the prestigious Causeway Scrabble Challenge held in Bangkok, Thailand, held from May 29 to June 1, 2026. Competing against some of the world's finest scrabble players in what is widely regarded as the biggest and most competitive scrabble tournament globally, Team Nigeria once again demonstrated why the country remains the leading force in the sport. Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, commended the athletes for their fighting spirit and professionalism. "This performance once again confirms Nigeria's status as the world's leading scrabble nation. Our players have shown tremendous character, resilience, and excellence in one of the toughest scrabble competitions anywhere in the world. We a...
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Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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NSC Steps Up Preparations for Maiden National Intermediate Games, Inspection Tour Holds in Lagos:

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PRESS STATEMENT NSC Steps Up Preparations for Maiden National Intermediate Games, Inspection Tour Holds in Lagos: As preparations intensify for the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games, the National Sports Commission (NSC) will undertake a comprehensive inspection of competition venues and participate in high-level consultative meetings in Lagos State from June 2 to June 4, 2026. The visit, which follows ongoing collaboration between the NSC and the Lagos State Sports Commission, is aimed at assessing the level of readiness for the Games and ensuring that all critical operational requirements are in place ahead of the event. During the three-day exercise, officials of the National Sports Commission and members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) will inspect designated competition venues, ancillary facilities, athlete accommodation centres and other key infrastructure earmarked for the successful hosting of the Games.  The delegation will also engage with officials ...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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AN OPEN LETTER TO CHIEF SUNDAY AKIN DARE, CON, ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY:

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AN OPEN LETTER TO CHIEF SUNDAY AKIN DARE, CON, ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY: Dear Chief Sunday Akin Dare, CON, Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland, As you celebrate your 60th birthday today, I find myself reflecting on a journey that began on a fateful day, September 7, 2019. Little did I know that our meeting would mark the beginning of one of the most defining chapters of my life. From that moment, my path has been blessed in ways I could never have imagined. Through God's grace and your uncommon generosity of spirit, I have experienced growth, opportunities, and invaluable lessons that continue to shape my life and career. When you served as the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, I approached every assignment with dedication, discipline, and a commitment to excellence. What I did not anticipate was the depth of your investment in the people around you. You saw potential where others saw only performance. You nurtured talent, rewarded diligence, and created opportunities for many ...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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PRESIDENT TINUBU'S TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENTIAL AIDE SUNDAY AKIN DARE AT 60:

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STATEHOUSE STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU'S TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENTIAL AIDE SUNDAY AKIN DARE AT 60: Today, I celebrate Chief Sunday Akin Dare, renowned journalist, communications expert, and my Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, on attaining 60 on May 29, 2026. Sunday has come a long way with me as an ally and partner in our long and arduous struggle to establish a progressive democratic order in the country. Since he returned from the United States of America to join us, he has neither relented nor looked back in his resolve to contribute significantly to the entrenchment of democratic good governance in the land.  Together, day and night, from 2013 to 2014, we were in the crucible, planning, strategising, consulting, and engaging with like-minded people in our bid to forge an alliance between progressives in the North and South of Nigeria, until the birth of our governing All Progressives Congress. Through it all, Sunday exhibited no let or hindrance. His dexterity, ten...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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