For the fourth time in the history of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations,Nigeria finished in third place as penalty shootout proved another sureroute to glory on Sunday night, with hosts Egypt as victims at the 30June Stadium in Cairo. Triumph from the shootout against Cup holders Senegal in thequarter-finals in Ismailia earned seven-time champions…
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…
The 22nd National Sports Festival, proudly branded as the Gateway Games 2024, is set to begin today in Ogun State. This highly anticipated event brings together athletes from across Nigeria, showcasing their talents and fostering national unity and camaraderie. The festival promises to be an exciting celebration of sports, with competitors engaging in a wide…
Edelman, a global leader in public relations and marketing communications, has announced the appointment of regional advisors across Africa to steer its next chapter of growth and innovation on the continent. These trusted minds bring regional nuance, political savvy, and business foresight to unlock effective communications strategies tailored to Africa’s diverse markets. The appointment has…
The assistant captain of Osun State’s female football team, Suliyat Busari, has expressed her team’s ambition to win the gold medal at the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 National Sports Festival. Speaking after a training session, Suliyat emphasized her team’s determination to excel, building on their previous success at the Southwest Zonal Elimination Games in Oyo…
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 Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has announced increased surveillance following alleged acts of sabotage by Russia’s so-called shadow fleet on cables and pipelines in the Baltic Sea, in comments released on Saturday. “We, as neighbour, NATO and the EU, are countering hybrid threats with all our might, including further patrols,” Wadephul told the Welt am…
