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Kuti, Aiyelabegan Win Daniel Ford Table Tennis Titles

Matthew Kuti and Sukurat Aiyelabegan clinched U-19 titles at the Third Daniel Ford Elite Table Tennis Tournament in Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the event for grassroots talent discovery. Read the full report.

Lagos Revives Local Emergency Committees

LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.

Oyo 2027: Ajadi Meets 33 LG Leaders For PDP Support

PDP governorship hopeful Olufemi Ajadi intensifies grassroots consultations, meeting all 33 LG Vice Chairmen and Chiefs of Staff in Ibadan to seek support for his 2027 ambition. Read his continuity agenda.

Golf Tournament Targets 1,000 Out-of-School Children

The 1808 Charity Junior Golf Tournament uses sports advocacy to tackle Nigeria's education crisis, aiming to send 1,000 children back to school in 2025. Learn how young golfers are driving change.

Table Tennis Tournament Begins with Coaching Clinic

The third Daniel Ford Elite Invitational Table Tennis Tournament starts with a two-day coaching clinic at the NTTF Centre in Lagos. The event aims to sharpen skills and introduces a new U-12 category to nurture future champions.

Lakowe Lakes 2025 Club Golf Championship Begins

The 2025 Lakowe Lakes Golf Championship kicks off today, featuring over 120 players competing for honours in a 36-hole event. The tournament celebrates skill and improvement across Ladies, Gentlemen, and Veterans categories. Read more.

Otu Ends 2025 EXCO, Commits to Grassroots Empowerment

Cross River Governor Bassey Otu concludes the 2025 Executive Council, reaffirming a people-focused governance model. He announced the approval of 150 mini buses for vulnerable groups to boost micro-enterprises. Read more.

Nigeria's Sports Crisis: Hosting vs. Grassroots Development

Experts warn Nigeria's obsession with hosting international sports events is failing its athletes. A strategic shift to grassroots development, policy enforcement, and private sector trust is urgently needed to revive the nation's sporting glory.

iLOTBET's CSR Thrills Ifako-Ijaye Community

iLOTBET hosted a vibrant CSR event in Lagos's Ifako-Ijaye, offering free health screenings & a football match. Over 300 residents celebrated community bonding & support. Read more!

HerSTEM Tournament for Female PWDs in Lagos

FAME Foundation hosts the HerSTEM Inclusive Tournament for Nigerian girls and women with disabilities at Lagos's National Stadium. The event, aligned with International Day of PWDs, promotes empowerment through parasports. Attend and support!

Kaduna Governor Presents N985.9bn 2026 Budget

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani presents a N985.9 billion 2026 budget, focusing on infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. Read details of the plan and its allocations.

Schools Use Football Tournaments for Youth Development

Nigerian schools are embracing grassroots football tournaments to foster discipline, teamwork and talent discovery among students. The Alabi Oyo Tournament in Lagos shows growing interest in holistic education beyond academics.

EFCC to Probe Kogi Local Government Funds

The EFCC vows to investigate alleged diversion of Kogi LG funds following a youth protest. Groups demand transparency and accountability in grassroots governance.

Tinubu: 1,000 Businesses Planned for Every Ward

President Bola Tinubu announces a plan to establish 1,000 active businesses in each of Nigeria's 8,809 wards to stimulate grassroots economic growth, job creation, and skills acquisition.

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