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…
Osun Sports Vanguard felicitates Governor Ademola Adeleke as he marks a milestone birthday celebration. In a release jointly signed by the Chairman Board of the Trustees of the group, Chief Tunde Popoola and the State Coordinator, Mr Ademola Daini which was made available to journalists, the Governor was described as a wonderful achiever. The release…
The 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games Ogun 2024, is set to take center stage across multiple venues in Ogun State from May 16 to May 29, 2025, with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta. Organized under the auspices of the Federal…
“This Is Only The Beginning” – Dr. Ladi-Awofeso On NDDC’s Sports Festival Legacy. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has set a new benchmark in grassroots sports development through the just-concluded Niger Delta Sports Festival. The festival, which brought together thousands of young athletes from across the nine NDDC mandate states, has been hailed as…
The 46th African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship is underway at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, from April 1 to April 14, 2025. This prestigious tournament features top women’s volleyball clubs from across the continent, competing for the championship title. Participating Teams: Nigeria Customs Service Volleyball Club (Nigeria) – Host As the host…
The Sporting World is mourning the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed and died during a fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The 40-year-old boxer was competing against Ghanaian fighter John Mbagunu, known as “Power”, in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when the…
Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, the Wife of the Governor of Osun State, has been honored with the prestigious Girl-Child Sports Empowerment Icon Award at the Nigeria Sports Achievers Awards 2025. This distinguished accolade celebrates her relentless advocacy for gender inclusivity in athletics, her unwavering support for grassroots sports development, and her instrumental role in nurturing young…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised Nigerian-born NFL star Morotoluwa Ojomo for his achievements after the Super Bowl champion paid a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Ikeja. Ojomo, a defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, played a key role in his team’s Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The 23-year-old, born…
Ilaji, Oyo State – February 27, 2025 Mr. Adura Olalehin, a board member of the Nigeria Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Coaching Commission, has donated boxing gloves worth over ₦10 million to the six states in the Southwest region. The donation was made during the ongoing Southwest Zonal Elimination Playoffs for team sports at…
As the South-West Zonal Elimination Playoffs for team sports draw closer, Team Osun’s handball, hockey, volleyball, and beach volleyball teams have intensified their training in preparation for the competition, scheduled to take place from February 23-28, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The playoffs serve as qualifiers for the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged the Gateway…
The Osun State Governor, Senator Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke, alongside his deputy and Commissioner for Sports, Prince Kola Adewusi, will officially flag off the remodeling of the Osogbo Township Stadium on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The groundbreaking ceremony, set to take place at the stadium complex, marks the commencement of a transformational…