The 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games Ogun 2024, has elicited a wide range of emotions across the state and among sports enthusiasts. Beyond the impressive performances of athletes, the festival has showcased exceptional organization by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and garnered praise from the entire Ogun State Government under the leadership of…
The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has arrived in Abeokuta to oversee the coverage of the ongoing Gateway Games 2024. During his visit to the Media Centre, he took the opportunity to interact with journalists, listening to their concerns and challenges while covering the prestigious event. The SWAN President Issaiah Benjamin…
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has announced that Enugu State will host the next edition of the National Sports Festival. Speaking at the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 in Abeokuta, Hon. Olopade extended an invitation to other states interested in hosting future editions to submit their bids. Hon. Olopade emphasized the…
The 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, is set to kick off with a bang as two of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, Davido and Asa, will perform live at the opening ceremony. The event will take place today, Sunday, May 18th, at the MKO Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, starting at…
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The 22nd National Sports Festival, aptly tagged “Games Ogun 2024,” has transcended the realm of sports, offering a unique experience for guests and citizens alike. At the refurbished MKO Abiola Stadium in Kuto, Abeokuta, the festival has become a vibrant showcase of culture, commerce, and community spirit. A Welcoming Atmosphere as visitors enter the stadium,…
More than a third of consumers in Germany are increasingly avoiding American products and services due to the policies of US President Donald Trump, according to a survey conducted released on Saturday. In the survey, conducted by the opinion research institute Innofact on behalf of the Verivox comparison portal, 34.3% of respondents said they are…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his government’s new migration policy on Saturday, saying it remains in line with Germany’s responsibilities to its European neighbours. “Please don’t let anyone tell you that this is now, so to speak, against our European neighbours,” Merz said at a state party conference of his Christian Democrats (CDU) in the…
Germany’s Green Party on Saturday strongly criticized Israel’s military action in the Gaza Strip, after the country launched a major new offensive in the sealed-off territory overnight. The ongoing blockade of aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip and the renewed expansion of hostilities are “unacceptable,” Green Party leader Franziska Brantner said. One in five people…
Seven-time champions Nigeria and hosts and four-time champions Egypt will both fight hard for the bronze medals when they clash in the third-place match of the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals in Cairo on Sunday. Both teams were rated by pundits to emerge from their semi-final clashes, but the result went the other…
