Justice Lambo Akanbi (Rtd) has vowed to support the growth of golf in Kwara State and beyond. Justice Akanbi (Rtd) stated this while teeing-off the Emirate Global Hotel Amateur Open Tournament 2024 today, Saturday May 11, 2024, at the Ilorin Golf Club. Justice Akanbi, who doubles as the sponsor of the golf tournament said the […]
Zannah of Ilorin hails organization’s of Emirate Amateur Open Golf tournament
The Zannah of Ilorin and Veteran golf player, Engr Tajudeen Lanre Sagaya has hailed the organizers of Emirate Hotels Amateur Open Golf tournament for providing solid arrangements for a hitch free championship. Engr Lanre Sagaya who was elated to be part of the open golf competition at Ilorin Golf Club after a stalemate said the […]
Golf is a game of Cardiovascular Exercise -AbdulRaheem Maliq
Golf has been described as a game of good cardiovascular exercise which enhances physical fitness of golfers. The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Dr AbdulRaheem Maliq stated this on Saturday while participating at the Emirate Hotels Open Golf tournament at Ilorin Golf Club. Dr Maliq who stressed that playing a complete game of […]
Sports Minister meets President Tinubu in Aso Rock, gives account on Sports Industry
Sports Minister Senator John Owan Enoh met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa to provide a comprehensive account of his stewardship within the sports sector. The meeting highlighted the significant achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at fostering the growth and development of sports in Nigeria. During the briefing, Minister Enoh outlined […]
Minister congratulates Nigeria’s Men, Women’s 4x100m on Olympic qualification, lauds 4×400 for setting New African Record
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended warm congratulations to Nigeria’s men’s and women’s 4x100m relay teams for securing tickets to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the 2024 World Relays Championship in the Bahamas. Nigeria’s sprinting prowess was on full display as the quartet of Udodi Onwuzuruike, Consider Ekanem, […]
Golfers storm Ilorin for Emirate Global Hotel Amateur Open tournament 2024
Over 180 golfers from Golf Clubs across the country are expected to converge at Ilorin Golf Club for this year’s annual The Emirate Global Hotel Amateur Open Tournament 2024, which will tee-off on Saturday May 11th, 2024. The Chairman of Emirate Global Hotels and Suite, Hon. Justice Lambo Akanbi (rtd) will tee-off the tournament. Jointly […]
Pa G. B. Ladipo laid to rest amidst encomiums, as KWSG lauds his contributions
The funeral rites of late Pa Gabriel Babatunde Ladipo was observed in the last four days as the government and the sports fraternity paid the Sports Icon his last respect. Speaking at the Lying in State and Wake-Keep of the Icon in the Kwara State Stadium Complex on Friday, Professor Timothy Opoola, who represented the […]
U23 Star Promise gets award plaque, cash reward for Player of the Month feat
Talented Nigeria U23 star currently shining for Kalju FC in the Estonian league, Promise David has been honoured with the Player of the Month award for his stellar performance in April. The award, sponsored by Gold Time, the company responsible for promoting the Estonia league presented the plaque and gift to David during Saturdays’ game […]
2024 World Relays Championship: Minister congratulates Team Nigeria on 2024 Olympics qualification
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends heartfelt congratulations to Team Nigeria athletes for their impressive performances so far at the World Relays Championship in the Bahamas. The team secured qualification for the 4×400 mixed relays and 4×400 men’s relay event at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris. Speaking on the […]
Federation Cup: Ogbole scores hat-trick, as Kwara United wins Round of 32 ticket
Emmanuel Ogbole scored hat-trick in 36 minutes as Kwara United defeated Rovers FC of Calabar 4-1 in the Round of 64 encounter decided at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu today, May 1, 2024. The young and highly mobile striker scored the first goal in the 16th minute, after rounding up the goalkeeper, before adding […]