The President of Dangote Group of Companies, Aliko Dangote has promised the sum of $1million towards the renovation of the M.K.O Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, DAILY TIMES gathered. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, during the formal commencement of the 24-weeks rehabilitation project. Dangote’s commitment […]
Lagos – One Sodiq Yusuf, 26, of No. 26, Horgan Bassey Street, Surulere, has drowned inside the National Stadium swimming pool, Surulere. The police in Lagos on Sunday said that a 26-year-old man, Sodiq Yusuf, had drowned inside the National Stadium swimming pool, Surulere. Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana, said in […]
Lagos – The Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, says the Federal Government will collaborate with the Lagos State Government to accelerate the process of concessioning the National Stadium, Surulere. Dare said this on Saturday in Lagos, during the inspection of the stadium and Teslim Balogun Stadium, both in Surulere, as well as the Onikan Stadium. […]
A teenage girl reacted horribly and caused a scene after abusing drugs in Abuja. The girl, reportedly aged 17, and another friend, aged 15, went to the National Stadium in Abuja. While there, the older girl consumed an illegal drug and began reacting to it. The younger girl narrated how the incident unfolded. She said […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of National Stadium, Surulere, to Lagos State government for upgrading to host international sporting tournaments, the state government said on Tuesday. Speaking at the ongoing annual Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the third anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration held at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Chairman […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to support the 2018 Commonwealth Games bound athletes with adequate resources for training and participation in Gold Coast, Australia. The President made the remark at the National Stadium Surulere Lagos where he received the Queen’s Baton Relay team. Speaking on the occasion, President Buhari who was represented by the Minister […]
Adegboyega Adeniji-Adele, Technical Director, Lagos State Kickboxing Association (LSKA) on Thursday solicited support from corporate organisations toward its forthcoming build-up trials in April. Adeniji-Adele in Lagos said that the championships, aimed at selecting athletes for major competitions, would hold at the old Boxing Gym, National Stadium, Lagos. “The association is keen on keeping its athletes […]