Sports

Insight Talent Heights Academy Dominate Maiden Lagos Secondary Schools Ludo Championship

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7 months ago

July 18, 2024

The maiden Lagos State Secondary Schools Ludo championship came to a successful end during the week at the Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere Lagos with Insight Talent Heights Academy winning the 1st and second positions.

The championship with the theme, ‘Empowering Tomorrow Leaders’ and put together by TRS Sports Academy in partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission, saw the students test themselves in the knowledge of the game of the dice , at the end of proceedings, Okunyemi Irenitemi and her compatriot Ogunade Timilehin of Insight Talent Heights Academy, Lagos Island took the first and second positions while Israel Osahor from Inter Guide Academy, Ikeja came third.

Director, School Sports Directorate, Lagos State Sports Commission,

Oluyomi Oluwasanmi, thanked the organisers for bringing the game of Ludo back in an organised way noting that the game is part of the way of making children have healthy competitions among themselves even as she stated that the Lagos State Government is always willing to develop all sports in the state

She commended all the participating schools for their discipline throughout the duration of the championship and admonished them to be obedient and good ambassadors of their schools.

In his goodwill message to the students, member of Board of Directors TRS Sports Academy, Tunde Oloyede Sobowale, charged the students to compete fairly and in friendship, urging both the winners and the losers to see it as a competition where one person must emerge the champion.

He appealed for government and more corporate support for the noble initiative.

General Manager TRS Sports Academy, Babatunde Amosun explained that they wanted to do something unique that will attract the interest of students.

According to him, experience has shown that other Indoor games have been given much attention and so they looked for a sports that both parents and children can play together at home which made them come up with the idea of playing ludo in a conducive environment.

Amosun noted that apart from the organisers planning to make it an annual event they are also looking at the possibility of a national competition that will bring together schools from various states of the Federation.

“In organising this competition, we took cognisance of the fact that all other indoor sports have been played one way or the other in our homes and this prompted us to have a unique game which is judo

” As you can see, we are using the tournament to empower the children educationally because all the prize monies will be used to pay for their school fees”, he stressed.

Commercial Manager of Razzle Drinks, Kingsley Udolisa, one of the co- sponsors of the championship explained that they partnered with the organisers because of the immense benefit children will get playing Ludo in a competitive environment.

In their separate remarks, winners of the tournament gave kudos to the organisers and their school management for giving them the opportunity to be part of the competition.

Winner of the championship got N 1 million scholarship award, while the 1st and 2nd runners-up got N750,000 and N500,000 scholarship award alongside trophies, gift items and certificates.

Other students that took part in the competition also got certificate and various gift items and exercise books

Sports

Nigerian Cyclist Samuel Fasema Completes Epic Lagos to Maiduguri Ride

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2 days ago

February 10, 2025

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The Nigeria cycling federation has praised the exploits of ex nigerian cyclist Samuel fasema who rode from Lagos to Maiduguri and back for not only promoting peace but also promoting the enormous benefits of the sport

Samuel Fasema rode for peace and unity, against drug abuse and for renewed hope this year the ride to Maiduguri is his 2nd having embarked on such journey in 2024 to Benue state

Fasema who arrived Lagos on Saturday February 7 was joined by team mates led by chairman of ft cycle care cycling Club femi Thomas at Berger where they rode through ojota, Anthony, palm groove, stadium , CMS, third mainland bridge and terminated at the clubs office in fadeyi to the warm embrace of families, friends and well wishers

Samuel fasema who has passion for cycling speaks on how the journey went and his next project

“I thank God I was able to achieve this, it was easy some never believed I would be able to ride to Maiduguri and back but I did. Am looking at going a step forward by registering for the Guiness book of word record soon ” He said

Board member nigeria cycling federation femi thomas who doubles as chairman of ft cycle care cycling Club comemded Samuel feseme while highlighting the need for corporate bodies to join forces with the federation in discovering more talents in cycling

“What Samuel did is very ramarlable no one has done it in the history in this country . We will continue to encourage him and hope that the private sector can come in and support the federation discover more Samuels ” He said

Captain ft cycle care cycling Club, Francis Agbo, a team mate of Samuel fasema expressed delight for successful mission while also calling on the corporate world support the cyclist with ambassadorial award to serve as a beacon of hope to athletes who go the extra mile in showcasing nigeria in a good light

The 19 days ride on bicycle covered a distance of 3,776.03 kilometers

Sports

Magic Boyz raid in marina

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2 weeks ago

January 29, 2025

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It was pandemonium as 10 young Boyz dressed in dreaded outfit struck fear into the hearts of
residents and business community of Marina , Lagos island, Marina is one of the major
business hub in Lagos and Africa

The Boyz who alighted from an unregistered white ford bus and walked to the front of one of the banks in Marina, 5 were outside while 5 entered and came out after 20mins withs black bags on their backs When they came out they immediately took to their bicycles and rode around the the marina
road

The Boyz were dreadful and scary looking, nobody could even confront them , no police in sight,the nscdc team available ran for their lives

They rode on bicycles all around the marina road and stopping batches until there were only 4
riding

3 of the Boyz raised their hands and were shouting the Magic is Coming

The area Boyz in the environment had to clear the road for them to leave when they were ready
to leave

People and onlookers couldn’t believe what they just witnessed
Some people ran for fear while others observed from afar
One who wonder what they mean by the Magic is Coming

The Magic Boyz also shared some items from their bags to the agbero Boyz and onlookers
Some people where excited to see such things while others where worried on what this could
mean.

One eye witness said

“If you see as the boyz be ehn, you go fear them

No shaking as them they waka and ride their bicycles up and down”

Another eye witness said that

“this is a strange occurrence in broad day light and that the
government should look in it”

Sports

Golden Triumph: Eniola Bolaji Shines at Egypt Para Badminton International 2025.

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2 weeks ago

January 26, 2025

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By Ijeoma Chigbu

Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji has etched her name in history once again by clinching gold at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2025.

In a commanding performance, Bolaji defeated Sweden’s Hillevi Salomonsson 2-0 (21-1, 21-2) in the women’s SL3 final on Sunday, underscoring her dominance in the event. The African champion also showcased her prowess throughout the tournament, overcoming Shahinda Mohamed (21-7, 21-2), Basma Nabil-Fawzy (21-6, 21-4), and Elizabeth Puma (21-2, 21-4) with straight-set victories in earlier rounds.

According to the Badminton World Federation, Bolaji has competed in 10 international championships over the past two years, emerging victorious in all—a remarkable feat that cements her as a force to be reckoned with in Para Badminton.

Reacting to her triumph, Francis Orbih, President , Badminton Federation of Nigeria, celebrated Bolaji’s achievement, highlighting its significance for Nigerian sports.

“Eniola Bolaji’s gold medal at the Egypt International 2025 is a testament to her unparalleled talent and dedication. As the first and only African medalist in Para Badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, she has once again brought immense pride to Nigeria. Winning 10 consecutive international tournaments is no small feat; she is a national treasure and a global icon,” Orbih stated.

He added that Bolaji’s success is a beacon of hope for both Para Badminton and Badminton in Nigeria, inspiring athletes to strive for excellence in 2025.

Looking ahead, Orbih reaffirmed the Federation’s commitment to hosting world-class events, including the Para Badminton International Championship and the All Africa para badminton championship in Abia State this October.

“The Badminton Federation of Nigeria, in collaboration with Abia State, is determined to deliver a successful Para Badminton International Championship and the All-African Para Badminton Championship. We are fully committed to meeting and exceeding international standards,” Orbih concluded.

Bolaji’s victory not only marks a golden start to the year but also solidifies her status as a trailblazer in Nigerian and African Badminton/Para badminton.