Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Tandoh has reaffirmed the state’s readiness to stage a hitch free 2019 edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. The event’s fourth edition will hold on February 2 with over 50, 000 participants from across over the world. Tandoh said, “We started working together with…

Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung yesterday vowed to resuscitate the National Stadium in Lagos, which last hosted an international competition in 2006. Since then the stadium has been abandoned to rot by successive leadership of the sports ministry. Speaking on the prospects of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in 2019, Dalung said Nigerian athletes would…

As part of efforts to raise the stake in community development and improve the well being of the people, the Business Banking Division of Access Bank Plc has donated 10 units of bathroom and toilet facilities each and a borehole to Surulere Community in Ajegunle area of Lagos state. Speaking at the commissioning of the…

High flying Barewa Rugby Club of Kano at the weekend defeated Cowrie Rugby Club Lagos 13-5 to retain the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) President Cup held at the main bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The game put together by NRFF to know the overall 2018 champions of rugby teams in Nigeria, saw…

As part of developing reading culture, creativity and healthy rivalry among students, The Roses Ministry recently held a quiz competition for schools with a theme “Youths: the challenges of growing up” The seminar held at the National stadium, Lagos was aimed at boosting the confidence and promote reading culture among the youth to equip them…

The second edition of the Ex-Pros Diaspora Squash Championship for U-13, U-16 and 45 years above will hold at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos from today to Saturday. The competition will feature over 120 children from across the country, who are expected to arrive in Lagos today for the event. This year’s championship, which is…

As part of continued effort to identify and coach the best young talents in Nigeria, MTN Nigeria and Arsenal Football Club are holding a three-day coaching clinic for 128 young players and 30 coaches, which today at the legacy pitch of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The clinic, which began during the weekend, will provide…

Team Leadway Assurance led by Babalola Abdulmumin and Clifford Enosorogbe, two active former national champions, brushed aside the challenge of Team Next Gen to win their first point in the NCC Tennis League at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos over the weekend. The upcoming younger players from Abuja were no match for the more experienced tennis stars, who won all…

In the recent past, Surulere Local Council used to be adjuged the cleanest council in the state. But emerging scenario seem to suggest that it may have lost that title, or is in the process of doing so.

Children of Onward School, Surulere, Lagos, recently had reasons to rejoice and display their skills and talents, when the school celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Former Stationery Stores FC of Lagos defender, Ebitimi Collins, yesterday slumped and died in front of his home in Surulere, Lagos. Ebitimi’s associates said the former central defender, who was known for his no-nonsense approach to the game, recently complained of dizziness, but showed no sign of anything serious. Born and raised in the Ajegunle…

Chinese duo, Wang Shaobo and Guo Yan, yesterday, won the Under 21 events in the Men’s and Women’s Singles categories respectively, at the 2018 ITTF Challenge Seamaster Nigeria Open.