Osun United Handball Club is ramping up its preparations ahead of the 2025 Ardova Premier Handball League season, scheduled to begin on July 7, 2025, in Benin City, Edo State. The club, recently promoted alongside COAS Shooters from the National Division One League, is set to make its debut in Nigeria’s highest-tier handball competition, which…
MANIFESTO OF ADEYEMI GEORGE ‘OSAWE’ FOR THE POSITION OF SOUTH WEST ZONAL REPRESENTATIVE, HANDBALL FEDERATION OF NIGERIA (HFN) “Bringing Handball Home. Building It Stronger.” Fellow stakeholders, coaches, players, referees, and handball lovers in the South West region, With great humility and a deep sense of purpose, I, Adeyemi George ‘Osawe’, humbly offer myself to serve…
Osun State on Saturday, June 28, 2025, joined over 500 countries across the world to commemorate Olympic Day with a symbolic fitness walk through the streets of Osogbo, reflecting the global Olympic spirit of unity, fitness, and peace. Leading the Osun State contingent was Chief Tunde Popoola, Secretary-General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), alongside…
In a vibrant celebration of global sporting spirit, Osun State joined over 500 countries to mark the 2025 Olympic Day Run, with participants embarking on a symbolic fitness walk across the state capital, Osogbo. The event, which promotes unity, physical activity, and healthy living, witnessed a strong turnout led by prominent sports administrators and government…
With just a few days until June 28, 2025, when Olympic Day will be celebrated across Nigeria, 17 states have confirmed their plans to participate in this special day. The states registered to organise this year’s Olympic Day celebration are: Edo, Plateau, Ondo, Taraba, Enugu, Delta, Kwara, FCT, Anambra, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Kogi, Gombe, Osun, Imo,…
No fewer than 25 coaches are take part in the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) to co-Host a Technical Coaches’ Course in Abuja. The Course has been scheduled to run from Sunday, June 22 to Friday, June 28, 2025 at the Velodrome in the Package ‘A’ of the Sports Complex of…
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially commenced an ambitious project to establish its permanent secretaiat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This initiative, which aims to enhance the infrastructure and operational capabilities of the NOC, comes on the heels of a 5 hectares of land allocated to it by the Federal Government. The…
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Sport For All Commission, will organise the Olympic Day celebration on Saturday, June 28, 2025, across various states in the country. Olympic Day is an annual global event commemorating the birth of the modern Olympic Movement, which was founded by French nobleman Pierre de Coubertin…
At the ongoing National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games in Ogun State, Tobex Media caught up with the Secretary General of the Nigeria International Athletes Association (NIAA), Mr. Luke Abidemi Lawal, who shared valuable insights on the organization’s mission, challenges, and achievements over the past 25 years. Lawal, who has served as the Secretary General…
The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports in Osun State, Hon. Hon. Engr. Abiola Jeremiah Awoyeye , has charged athletes representing the state at the 2025 National Sports Festival in Ogun State to “go and bring us gold.” Hon. Awoyeye, who delivered the message on behalf of the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola…
It was a day of colour, competition, and celebration as Lily of the Valley Schools, Osogbo, hosted its maiden Inter-House Sports Fiesta, marking a significant milestone in the school’s commitment to holistic education. Held on Wednesday, May 14, the Sports Fiesta offered a vibrant platform for students to showcase their athletic talents, teamwork, and sportsmanship…
General Manager Osun State Sports Council, Mr. Rotimi Dumoye, expresses satisfaction with the level of readiness and support received from the Osun State Government . As the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, draws near, Team Osun is ramping up preparations ahead of their departure for Ogun State. The much-anticipated…