Tag: sports

  • Gov. Obiano budgets N1bn for sports in 2021

    Gov. Obiano budgets N1bn for sports in 2021

    Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has earmarked N995 million for capital projects and recurrent expenditure in the sports sector during the 2021 fiscal year as against the 2020 which was N1.165 billion but was later reviewed to N485 million. A breakdown of the budget shows that Awka Township Stadium will gulp N400 million, while the…

  • FG postpones Edo 2020, as coronavirus claims another sports casualty

    FG postpones Edo 2020, as coronavirus claims another sports casualty

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020’’ as a precautionary move against the spread of COVID-19. The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, announced this on Tuesday via his Twitter handle. ALSO READ:Road Crashes: FRSC sensitises worshipers on safety tips in Taraba “President…

  • Kwara Govt tasks sports stars to be role models

    Kwara Govt tasks sports stars to be role models

    The Kwara Government has urged sports stars in the country to serve as positive role models and mentors to youths. The Kwara Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, gave the charge during a courtesy visit by Ruth Ogbeifo Balofin Community Project Foundation (ROBCOP’s) in Ilorin on Wednesday. Alabi said the country’s youth need positive inspiration from…