Under the auspices of the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), we wish to inform you that the Commonwealth Games, Nigeria (CGN), will organise a programme on the negative effects of drug abuse on Secondary students.

The event will be held at the Olympafrica Centre in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State, on Monday, March 10, 2025.

A statement released by Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of the NOC, explained that the objective of this programme is to uphold the fundamental values of the Commonwealth by promoting unity, equity, and youth empowerment. 

It also aims to raise awareness of key global issues affecting our communities while serving as a strategic platform to address social vices and drive positive societal change.

The Secretary-General of the NOC. Tunde Popoola emphasises that the programme on drug abuse would be used to address one of the social vices plaguing our society. 

It will also promote social interaction among the students, allowing them to meet other school students and learn more about the activities carried out by CGN.

The programme is open to students aged 14 to 17 in both public and private schools. 

Not less than 15 schools have been invited to participate in the seminar.

Youths from Amuwo Odofin using the Olympafrica will also participate in the programme.

A renowned Medical Doctor, Dr Adebukola Bojuwoye, will facilitate the programme and will educate the students and other participants on the negative effects of drug use in communities and how sports can be used as a corrective measure to address these issues that are prevalent in society.

The students participating in the programme will receive branded T-shirts, a certificate of participation, and one volleyball, basketball, or football each for the 15 schools and football for the youth using the Olympafrica Centre. 

Refreshments would be served to the participants during the event. 

The programme is expected to begin at 10 am and to terminate at 5 pm.

The President of the NOC, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel will declare the event.

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

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”