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Ogun Governor promises to rebrand sports in the state

Daily Dispatch November 2, 2019

By ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described sports as a veritable tool for unity in which his administration would use to rebrand the state. Governor Abiodun hereby promised that his administration would support all sporting endeavours in the state, and

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Buhari celebrates Golden Eaglets’ victory

Daily Dispatch October 27, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria for a fantastic beginning in the group opening match of FIFA World Cup Brazil 2019. Nigeria Under-17 football team opened Brazil 2019 with a 4-2 win over Hungary, signaling their readiness to win the FIFA Championship for an unprecedented sixth time. In a message to […]

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Sir Alex Ferguson has visited Carrington ahead of Manchester United v Liverpool

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2019

Sir Alex Ferguson has been spotted at Manchester United‘s Carrington training ground in the build up to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side’s crucial Liverpool clash. The legendary United boss was seen in conversation with Solskjaer and first-team coach Michael Carrick – two long-serving players in the Ferguson era – during United’s U18’s

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Obaseki unveils mascot, ambassadors, theme song for 2020 Nat’l Sports Festival

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2019

By ABIODUN JIMOH Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has unveiled the Mascot, five ambassadors and theme song for the 2020 National Sports Festival to be hosted by Edo State. The governor said the state government would organise a world-class event that will be a reference point for future hosts, noting, “It is about hosting with […]

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FG applauds Obaseki on refurbished Ogbemudia Stadium

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2019

By ABIODUN JIMOH The Federal Government has applauded the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on his administration’s commitment to deepening sports development by investing in the revamp of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and other sporting facilities in the state. The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, made the submission during an […]

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Governor Obaseki, Pinnick, others pay last respect to Oyuki Obaseki

Daily Dispatch October 17, 2019

By ABIODUN JIMOH Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has paid last respects to his uncle and one-time Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) late Chief Oyuki Obaseki. The governor, who led members of the State Executive council alongside other dignitaries to late Chief Oyuki Obaseki’s funeral service at the United Baptist Church, […]