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Scrabble Federation Boss, Aka, Congratulates Grand Patron, Godswill Obot Akpabio On Election Into IPU Executive Committee

The President of Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), Engineer, Toke Aka, has congratulated the Grand Patron of the Federation, Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, on his election into the Executive Committee of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), at it’s Congress in Luanda, Angola.

Akpabio was unanimously elected into the Executive Committee of IPU on Friday to become the first Nigerian law maker to occupy the exalted office since 1964, that is about 59 years ago.

“Our dear Grand Patron, your unanimously election and elevation to the position of the Executive Committee member of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) did not come surprisingly. It is a true picture of your passion for service, dedication, and pragmatic leadership attributes that you possess.“ Aka said in his congratulatary message.

The NSF President went further to state that; “We in the Scrabble and Sporting fraternity are elated and excited as one of our own with a burning desire for youth development and empowerment has risen to this new exalted office.”

Toke Aka, who has spent over two decades in Sports administration in Nigeria and the continent as well as on the global level, strongly believes that the Senate President of Nigeria will use his wealth of experience and network of law makers across the globe to provide a veritable platform to show Nigerians your uncommon spirit of excellence in leadership, team work and service delivery at the IPU.

Engineer Toke Aka, stressed that the entire Scrabble and Sporting family are behind Akpabio, the Pillar of Scrabble in Africa, who’s passion for sports is uncommon and has done everything within his might to support all aspects of the sporting industry.

“I pray God Almighty continues to guide your steps, Grand Patron of Nigeria Scrabble Federation, distinguished Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio and grant him wisdom, understanding, and courage to make his new responsibility count to Nigeria, Africa and the World. Aka concluded.

The Nigeria Senate President and the delegation to Luanda, has returned to the country after a very fruitful participation at the Inter Parliamentary Union Assembly in Luanda, Angola.

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EFCC Collaborates With NSC On National Sports Development

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Sport Commission, NSC are set to deepen collaboration and partnership towards improved sports development in the country.
The resolution was reached on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 when the Sports Committee of the EFCC, led by its head, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE ll Halilu Dauda paid a courtesy visit to the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, ahead of the One Service, One Medal Games, OSOM, which is a tournament organized to foster peace, unity and sports development among members of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies and para-military organizations in the country.
Dauda appreciated the strides of the NSC under Dikko’s leadership, noting that the OSOM games will further foster unity for national development.
“I have been following every single story from your Commission, and I must confess that you are doing well. I believe that the games will harness talent that will help Nigeria win laurels in international competitions. A lot of Nigerians, living abroad, are doing well in sports. All we need is to train the best locally from the grassroots and we can win any competition,” he said.
In her contribution, EFCC’s Sports Committee Public Relations Officer, ACE ll, Aisha Mohammed observed the need for collaboration and partnership among agencies of government adding that such synergy will go a long way in enhancing robust participation in the games and resources needed to develop local talents.
Dikko, who was delighted with the visit, disclosed that the NSC under his leadership has prioritized talent hunt and development.
“Since my assumption in office, we have focused our attention on the development of athletes. We have a plan to train the younger ones for a period of time. We are focused on going to the grassroots, especially schools, there are so many talents there; we are not waiting for competitions to come before we start preparing because preparation beats talents in sports,” he said.
The games will feature competition in swimming, taekwondo, weightlifting, tug-of-war, beach volleyball, boxing, chess, squash and scrabble. Others are, golf, tennis, shooting, table tennis, football and badminton.

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Olukismet FC Youngster Popoola Abdulrasaq Joins Top Hungarian Side Kisvarda FC

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Highly rated midfielder of Ekiti based NLO 1 side Olukismet FC, Popoola Ridwan Abdulrasaq has joined Hungarian side Kisvarda FC on a five- year deal.

According to a statement from the Ekiti based team which is known for churning out top young talents under the tutelage of renowned youth talents developer, Coach Gabriel Oladeji Atobaje, Popoola has quickly hit the grounds running with some wonderful displays in the games he has played for the promotion seeking side since he started pulling on the red and white of the club.

In his remarks, Coach Atobaje expressed confidence in the abilities of the 18 years old midfielder, who has started turning heads with his performances in the Hungarian league.

“We’re very confident that our boy Popoola would make us proud out there in Hungary.

“This is a very gifted young player with uncanny ability and intelligence and physical strength to dominate the midfield play, even at the highest heights of world football,” the obviously excited Atobaje enthused confidently.

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Joy Unlimited: NBBF Board Members, Stakeholders Hails Musa Kida’s Appointment As Chairman, NNPCL

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Encomiums and felicitations have been pouring for the President of Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the new Chairman of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Since the appointment which many experts in the oil and gas industry described as long overdue, but timely, it has been stopless prayers and heartfelt goodwill messages for Kida by all Nigerians and particularly, from his immediate sports constituency, the basketball community.

In a press statement signed and released by veteran sports journalist Felix Awogu, on behalf of the NBBF  board members, congratulates Kida on his appointment as the chairman of the board of NNPCL.

It noted that Kida has proven his ability, capability and integrity as a globally renowned expert in the energy, oil and gas industry, with over 40 years’ experience bouyed by high levels of efficient and spectacular achievements.

“It is no gain saying that you’re a great achiever with so much experience and sagacity in administration, and that is glaringly evident in the unprecedented feats your leadership as President of the NBBF has brought to the game of basketball in Nigeria.

“We acknowledge your reputation as a globally renowned expert in the oil industry and like the other good people of this great nation, we have implicit confidence that you shall deliver on the mandate of your new board of the NNPCL.

“The board members of the NBBF, the stakeholders, as well as enthusiast and aficionados of the game, say a big thank you to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on your appointment. And we heartily pray that God in His infinite mercies continue to guard, guide and bless your steps in your new national assignment.

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