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 Shittu Olaitan Abede (SOA) fondly called 'Ire A Kari' has dashed out ₦1million to APC Party members in Ogbomoso North Local Government through his foundation, Shittu Olaitan Foundation (SOF) as part of his Christmas and New Year give away. Shittu who hails from Abogunde Ward 01 in Ogbomoso North LG surprised 100 members of APC with a minimum of #10,000 each.  The event which held on Monday in Ogbomoso at the office of Honourable Minister of Youth and sports development, Chief Sunday Dare was witnessed by thousands of APC party Leaders and members across Ogbomosho zone. Towards supporting the indigent Constituents in Ogbomoso north LGA, Speaking during the disbursement exercise, Hon Shittu Olaitan Abdulfatai (SOA), emphasized the need to come on board to help the less privileged in the society, regardless of how minute the cash succor may be.  A minimum of N5,000 was donated to each of the hundreds of beneficiaries. He noted that despite the challenging economic situation...

  After a week interval of receiving New Telegraph Award, the Minister bagged another award from National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The reward of hardwork is what the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development is reaping.  Sunday Dare is an outstanding Minister with remarkable achievements, after two years of service to youth and sports Development.   The high point of his remarkable achievements are Digital Training Program, NYIF (first ever National Youth Conference), increased Allowance of NYSC, Infrastructure (National Stadium), Welfare of Athletes, Adopt an Athletes.

Former coach of Enyimba Football Club Aba, who won the CAF Champions League in 2003 with the People's Elephant and became Coach of the Year in Africa, has drawn support for coach Emmanuel Amuneke to be the head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.  According to coach Kadiri Ikhana who spoke on a platform, He said:  "For now, Amuneke stands the best suitable coach for our team, that is just my submission. He can do the job. Let us rally round him, support him, give him the necessary tools he needs to succeed. He will definitely triumph in the job. He has done it before, it's not going to be a new challenge for him. He has coached in the Super Eagles, he has coached at the youth level. That is the kind of coach we need at this critical time”. “We need a coach who knows the team, who knows the players and Amuneke is  quite suitable for this job, irrespective of anyone that the NFF has been thinking of", coach Kadiri Ikhana concluded.

The former Nassarawa United and joint top highest goal scorer of the NPFL has won his first major trophy in Major League Soccer (MLS) with CF Montreal.  His side defeated Toronto by a lone goal in the Canadian Championship Finals.  “I thank God, finally i can smile because it took a lot of hard work to have gotten to this level, more importantly it is the winning that matters, he concluded”. When asked by www.ckdmedia.ng, who is he dedicating the trophy to and when will he be getting married, He replied "I'm so much happy winning trophy in my first year in MLS and I am dedicating the trophy to my mum, and I will be getting married 16th December, as i will be coming back next month", Sunusi concluded.  Ibrahim Sunusi is in his first season for the MLS based side, having joined CF Montreal from Lagos based football academy 36 Lion.  He was in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria during the international friendly match against Mexico.

The Institute of Corporate Administration (ICA) has conferred an Awards for Distinguished Professional Contribution to Public Service/Fellowship on Mr Kọla Daniel.  The approval for the conferment of Fellowship Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Administration on the Media Aide to the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, was conveyed in a letter dated November 1 2021 and signed by the Director/Chief Learning Officer of ICA, Dr. Godswill C. Onyekwere. Sequel to this award, the CEO of CKD Media is now qualified as a senior member of the institute and is now entitled to append FCAI after his name. The award winning sports journalist will be receiving the award certificate and executive wall plague  at the 2021 Corporate Executive Recognition Conference on Saturday December 11 2021, by 11:30am. Congratulations to CKD!!!

The Vice President elect of the Pan-African Youth Union (PYU), Oladele John Nihi had showered alot of appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare.  In his appreciation note, he said "Honourable Minister and Father General of Nigerian Youth Sir, on behalf of myself, family and Youths of Nigeria, I wish to sincerely appreciate you and the entire Federal Ministry of Youth & Sport Development, for nominating and supporting me to contest on Nigeria's ticket at the just concluded 4th Extraordinary Congress of Pan-African Youth Union (PYU) which took place 15-16 November, 2021." "May I use this opportunity to inform you Honourable Minister Sir, that your fatherly support and the Ministry's nomination was not a waste. With the tireless efforts of the Head of our Delegation, Director NSM, the Desk Officer, Sir Duntoye who is a former PYU President and NYCN President, we were able contest and defeat Senegal to emerge Vice Pr...

An astute football licensed agent, stressed the need why  the Super Eagles needs to be in the World Cup. “World Cup is a global event that comes once every four years. Nigeria cannot afford not to participate in Qatar 2022. That's the reason why the boys needs to go an extra mile and get the job done, from the first half. We should avoid anxiety, we should avoid to put ourselves under undue pressure at the second half. We must get the job done in the first half”. Prince Fred Akhigbe concluded by saying, "I strongly believe Super Eagles will triumph in the match against Cape Verde today".

RIVERS HOOPERS 85 - 76 NIGERIA CUSTOMS The reigning champions of Nigeria Men's Premier Basketball League, Rivers Hoopers are on the quest of making a second straight appearance at the next edition of Basketball Africa League with a hard-fought victory 85-76  against Nigeria Customs at the semifinals of the Nigeria Basketball Federation Final Eight in Abuja. Owen Oriakhi led the way for Hoopers in the decider with 24 points while also pulling down three rebounds. Customs Usman Alhaji  scored a game high of 25 points, 9 rebounds, followed by Osigbodi -14pts & Aikhuetie (10) for Scott Nnaji's men who edged the second quarter 36-33 as they looked to upset the odds  and reach the finals. However, they fell apart under the weight of  29-point from the Hoopers that left the scoreline at 62-54 at the end of the third quarter. Hooper's quartet of Anaiye, Balogun, Onyebuchi and Ezra mustered 12, 11, 10 & 10 points respectively for Ogoh Odaudu side to reach double figur...

The Chairman of Mark Mentors Basketball team of Benue showered alot of encomium on the sports Minister. According to the Mark Mentors Chairman, "Sports Minister have brought a sigh of relief to Basketball players, coaches and lovers of the game, we are grateful to him. Ours is to ensure Basketball is being played, the crisis should not affect Basketball league and he has demonstrated high profile of enthusiasm in terms of leadership."  "You can see how everyone is happy, fans are happier, the stadium is busy and the players are expectant of call up to the National team and to play in the Basketball league. I want to thank him so much not to relent in ensuring Basketball has stability in the country in terms of free flow and avoidance of hindrances."  The Mark Mentors Chairman concluded.

PRESS RELEASE DARE RECEIVES COMMITTEE REPORT ON NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has received the report of the Ministerial Committee on Restructuring of the National Youth Games (NYG) set up at the end of the 6th edition of the tournament which held at Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital. Receiving the report today in his office in Abuja, the Minister said that the Committee was set up to review the flaws and re-strategize for a more dynamic and result oriented competition in the future. According to him, it became necessary to discreetly set up the Committee in view of the age cheat and other challenges which were prevalent at the Games to forestall future occurrences that will affect the development of grassroot sports in the country. “NYG speaks to grassroots sports development as the bulk of those who go for sports festival are discovered from there. If three of the hundreds of talents seen at Ilorin are picked up, they can bring a lot...

 Get the facts ! * It is not true that the Minister removed the former DG of NIS. The former DG died on the job in January 2021 facts have revealed. And CKD can confirm.   Dr. John Dadi-Mamud, Director-General, National Institute for Sports (NIS) died in January after a brief illness.  Dadi-Mamud, who hails from Kogi State, was confirmed dead on Sunday, Jan 24, 2021, in Lagos.He was not removed rather a replacement had to be done. The Ministry did the needful.  The Minister followed laid down procedures, reviewed potential candidates and made his recommendation to Mr. President for approval. In September the new DG Professor Morounkola formerly of the University of Ibadan assumed duties as the new DG.  Recall that a a senate budget presentation the chairman accused the Minister of removing the NIS DG. Now we know it is not true.  For any one to claim the Minister removed the former DG is simply a lie aimed at painting the Minister as an ethnic jingoist...

…as group stage matches end today Sunshine Stars of Akure continued to show the form that helped them scale through the relegation hurdles towards the latter stage of the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League season with their performance at the ongoing Ottasolo Pre-season tournament in Lagos. The Akure Arsenal remain the only team without blemish as they have won their two matches, scoring two goals in the process without conceding any to scale through the semifinal stage of the competition. In their first match of the pre-season, Sunshine defeated Smart City 1-0 before dishing out same scoreline against Remo Stars on Thursday. They will however wrap up their Group B games with a top of the bill encounter against another NPFL side, MFM of Lagos by 3pm on Friday. Lagos-based Yobo FC also secured their place in the final four after securing four points in three matches while host team, Ottasolo Int. FC was dumped out of the competition as they could only secured three points from...

Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Abuja Following the expiration of the acting Tenure of Oluremi-Shola Phillips on Wednesday November 3rd, 2021, a new Director General(DG) has been appointed for the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre(CLTC). The new DG who received his appointment letter last week after Mr. President officially appointed him in June 25th 2021 is now Mr. Adesoji Eniade.  Mr. Eniade officially assumed duty on Monday November 1st and will henceforth run the affairs of the agency. He will be expected to lead the budget presentation of the CLTC at the NASS when next invited.  Signed.  Permanent Secretary MYSD.  November 4th 2021.

Ottasolo Pre-season: Oluwaseyi eager for players' rejig after Ottasolo FC early exit 'Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament has helped us to know where our mistakes lie,' Says Oluwaseyi Ottasolo FC coach, Olufemi Olawaseyi has stated that the Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament has helped his team to see the level of their preparedness for the start of the Nigeria National League season which has been tentatively fixed for December 3rd. Before the start of the ongoing tournament in Lagos, Ottasolo FC had taken part in two pre-season tournaments including the NLO Super 8 which was used to determine the placement of the teams ahead of last season. But Oluwaseyi noted that the team needs to be beefed up before the commencement of the NNL season judging by how they have performed in the three tournaments. The coach lamented his players' wastefulness in front of goal despite the ample time he devoted to coaching them on how to improve their predatory instinct in the goal area, before th...

MFM, Remo, Sunshine in Group of Death It will be a battle between the host team of the maiden edition of the Ottasolo Pre-season tournament,  Ottasolo Int. FC and Lagos-based Football Club, 36 Lion, as the championship kickoff on Monday at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium,  Surulere, Lagos. In a draw conducted at the Havannah Hotel, Egbeda on Sunday, Ottasolo Int. FC seeded in Group A was joined by 36 Lion, Lobi Stars and Yobo FC. The opening game is scheduled to take place by 9am as the teams prepare to be the maiden winner of the championship.  Group B is arguably the Group of Death with Lagos-based Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, MFM FC seeded in the group alongside newly promoted side, Remo Stars, Sunshine Stars and Smart City. Coming from winning the first recognised Pre-season tournament in the country, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, Remo Stars already showed that they are ready for the season and they will be the team to beat in the group. Two games wil...

It is two days to the much anticipated National Youth Conference (NYC) organised by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD), billed to commence on 1st November till Wednesday, 3rd November, 2021.  Unlike other conferences of its ilk, what sets this apart from others is that it is largely private sector driven, with Nigeria's development partners playing a crucial role. The conference with the theme: Energising The Youth For Development: Inclusiveness, Governance, Security & Employment, was conceptualised to harness the thoughts and views of a cross-section of the Nigerian Youth as a means of assessing the current situation with development issues concerning them, and forging strategies to address these issues.  With thematic areas such as Politics & Governance; Education and Youth Development; Peace, Unity and Security; Innovation & Technology; Soft power of Sports, Entertainment & Creatives, the 3-day conference will have in attendance 10 ...

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ABUJA PRESS RELEASE The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in collaboration with private sector partners have concluded plans to host the first ever National Youth Conference in Nigeria from November 1, 2021 to November 3, 2021 at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The Conference is premised on the realization that Nigeria needs her youth, not only to be supported and developed but also to understand the dimension of political developments, grasp national issues and consciously position themselves as co-builders in  the socio-economic growth of the country. The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare said that the Conference will discuss diverse and urgent issues confronting the youth and tugging at the very heart of the nation in line with the policy thrust of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration. According to him, the objective of the Conference will ...

Hosts Kwara will battle Osun State in the final of the men's football event of the National Youth Games in Ilorin. Kwara had earlier won gold in rugby and table tennis and will be seeking to add the men football gold to their collections. Zamfara, Yobe, Kebbi and Enugu States are yet to register a single medal at the ongoing Games. The Federal Capital Territory(FCT) have moved up to 4th position on the medals table with 7 gold medals already in their kitty. Team Delta still sit comfortably on the top of the log with a total number of 70 medals followed by Team Edo with 22 medals .

Delta State is leaving no stone unturned, as they increase their medal haul. The heartbeat, as they are fondly called, as amassed total number of 48 medals, at the ongoing National Youth Games in Ilorin. Edo State is sitting comfortably at the second position on the log, as far as the log table is concerned. Athletes that began today, are states of Delta, Edo, FCT, proved the reasons why they are in Ilorin with rush of medals in different categories in Athletics. Team Edo are on the verge of gathering enough medals to sustain their position on the medals table. Qualified for the semi final of the female 100M Athletics, while the Male Volleyball team also booked their place in the semi finals. Relief came the way of Team Kano, when Dorcas Dauda, on Sunday evening clinched gold in women's 42kg in wrestling event, at the ongoing 6th edition of the National Youth Games. Dorcas, at the University of Ilorin indoor sports hall, beat her opponent from Bayelsa, to mine the first gold to be ...

Hogan Effiong, has expressed his gratitude to G12 Academy, for helping him build his stamina and skills, also for providing him the stage to stardom. The offensive player is the rave of the moment in Latvia league. He took a retrospective look at his early playing days with G12 academy, who gave him the platform to excel as a footballer.  “Today, I am in top team in Latvia league. I played European Conference League on the account of our qualification through our league last season. “G12 helped build my stamina and skills In football. I will forever be grateful to G12 Academy”. Hogan Effiong had an exceptional performance in the league. He scored a goal and gave 2 assists.  He has got 6 goals and 4 assists, this season.  Though his team has been knocked out on penalties against CSK Sofia of Bulgaria, as their home game ended in a draw, followed by extra time and penalties. Hogan is another player making Nigeria proud in the Latvia league with his outstanding performance i...

I am at Home at Latvia and I Hope to Progress from Here. Hogan Effiong, has expressed his gratitude to G12 Academy, for providing him the stage to stardom. The offensive player is the rave of the moment in Latvia league. He took a retrospective look at his early playing days with G12 academy, who gave him the platform to excel as a footballer.  “Today, I am in top team in Latvia league. I played European Conference League on the account of our qualification through our league last season. “G12 helped build my stamina and skills In football. I will forever be grateful to G12 Academy”. Hogan Effiong had an exceptional performance in the league. He scored a goal and gave 2 assists.  He has got 6 goals and 4 assists, this season.  Though his team has been knocked out on penalties against CSK Sofia of Bulgaria, as their home game ended in a draw, followed by extra time and penalties. Hogan is another player making Nigeria proud in the Latvia league with his outstanding perform...

Olympiakos of Greece forward, Henry Onyekuru who got a late call-up on Saturday has revealed the reason behind his unavailability for the World Cup qualifier against the Central Africa Republic. According to Onyekuru who spoke with www.ckdmedia.ng said "Yes, I was actually got a late invitation via a text message on Saturday for the double header game against CAR but I sustained injury in the last match when representing my club, Olympiakos, that's the key reason why I couldn't make it. "It is so disheartening because I always love to put on the Green-White-Green shirt. If not for the injury I would have landed in Lagos to come and represent my father land. The former Galatasaray energetic winger wish his teammates best of luck as they are set to trade tackles against CAR "I wish my teammates the very best of luck in the double header game. I know and sure the the Super Eagles will make Nigeria proud against the Central Africa Republic. Onyekuru concluded.

ABUJA PRESS STATEMENT FMYSD RELEASES 2021 NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS ELECTIONS RESULT  The election into 23 National Sports Federations was successfully conducted on September 30, 2021 at the Sports Hall, Package B of the National Stadium Abuja.  Thus, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development wishes to inform that only 22 Federations Elections was conducted as Badminton Federation Election was cancelled due to court injunction. Members of other various Federations went to the poll to elect their Presidents and Vice Presidents that will stir the affairs of the Federations in the next four years.  Elections of other institutions at the six-geopolitical zones had long been concluded as stated by Mr Peter Nelson Chairman of the Electoral Committee. However, the Petition and Appeal Committees are on ground to attend to issues relating to the elections. The list of successful elected Presidents and Vice Presidents of Federations is herewith attached for your inform...

The Nigerian born striker, who is actually playing in the second tier league of the MLS spoke exclusively to www.ckdmedia.ng "I have been focused on my game and it has been awesome ever since I signed a professional contract, we are actually trying to push further, to ensure my team get promotion to the MLS. I feel cool to be here, knowing fully that there are other Nigerians in my Team, the likes of former captain of Lobi Stars, Solomon Kwanbi, and host of others.  But, to be sincere with you, wearing the green-white-green jersey will be a dream come true. It is the dream for every footballer to play for his country, and mine is not an exemption. It's my childhood dream and I'm still working hard to make it a reality".  Promise Oluwatobi concluded, by saying "I give gratitude to God and my parents, most especially my father who has supported me this far, to ensure my carrier has a metoric rise".

  The pacy winger who is presently doing well as far as Croatian league is concerned, remain optimistic when he spoke with www.ckdmedia.ng. “We will compound the woe of the team, they are in relegation water. It’s not going to be an easy match because they are actually trying to fight out of relegation but we’ll give it our best. We will ensure that we worsen their situation. Although, we are not too safe too because we are on the 6th position on the log. We hope to consolidate on our position. We hope to push harder and end the season high. The rave of the moment in Croatian league concluded by saying, “ I look forward to the match come 2nd of October”.

The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare on Wednesday officially declared open events to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Executive Board at the ANOCA headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The Minister who is playing host to Youth and Sports Ministers from Algeria, Ghana and Egypt acknowledged the presence of his counterparts and said it's time to take African sports development to the next level. Dare said, "This celebration gladdens my heart, as I see a true reflection of generosity, understanding, international cooperation, sports and cultural exchange amongst 54 countries with a unified vision. "The presence of the Ministers of Youth and Sports of four African countries - Algeria, Egypt, Ghana and indeed Nigeria is unprecedented and signals a new horizon for greater cooperation and coordination of sports development in Africa." The Minister would also commend his colleagues for...

Today, the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare presented a 2021 Model of an all-in-one Industrial Sewing Machine to Delight Chukwu, at Abuja, for being the best among the participants, in the Tailoring Training held in February 2021. Present at the occasion, were the Director EDP, representing the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development and Director of Procurement, representing the Permanent Secretary, Mr Nebolisa Anako. Earlier this year, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development held a training on Tailoring for Nigerian youths, across the nation, at Ode Omu Osun State. Other initiatives that have been organised by the Hon Minister and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development this year 2021 includes Digital Skill training; Green Stimulus, Digital Youth, Work Experience Program and the just concluded Business Plan Development Training, which was also held at the National Youth Development Centre Odẹ Omu Osun State, with, Septem...