Chairman of AbraySports Football Club, Abdullahi Yusuf has stated that the club is not going to Ibadan centre for NLO qualifiers into the second tier nation football league, Nigeria National League (NNL) to make up the numbers. “Our target is to win and be in the Nigerian National League (NNL),” he explained to newsmen in […]
Hon Shittu pledges support for Kwara SWAN, anticipates massive sports activities
Chairperson, House Committee on Sports in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Rukayat Shittu has pledged support towards robust media coverage of sports activities in the state. Speaking to Executive members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State chapter, in Ilorin today, Tuesday May 14, 2024, the lawmaker said that with […]
Sports Minister rallies support for new Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George
*Describes his appointment as symbolic, momentous Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, today, Monday May 13, 2024, rallied support of critical stakeholders and Nigerians for Finidi George, the newly appointed Coach of the Senior National Team, the Super Eagles. Speaking at the unveiling of Finidi George as the new Head Coach of the […]
Golf described as game of life, as Emirate Global Hotel Amateur Open Tournament ends in Ilorin
Golf has been described as a game of life, as well as a game that transcends boundaries and brings people together in a spirit of competition, camaraderie and sportsmanship. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of Ilorin Golf Club, Hon. Justice Lambo Akanbi (rtd) in his speech during the closing ceremony of the […]
Justice Akabi promises to support the growth of golf in Kwara
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 […]