Sports
$50,000 and National Honour: Obasi Expresses Gratitude to President Tinubu, Dikko, Olopade
Michael Obasi, Media Aide to the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chairman of the National Sports Commission Shehu Dikko, and his principal, Olopade, following his recognition by the Presidency during Monday’s national reception for the D’Tigress.
Obasi, who served as the media attaché for D’Tigress during their victorious campaign at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Côte d’Ivoire, was among the beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s reward package for the team’s outstanding achievement.
At the ceremony, Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Tinubu, announced that each player would receive $100,000, a plot of land, and a national honour (Officer of the Order of the Niger – OON). Team officials, including Obasi, were also handsomely rewarded with $50,000, a plot of land, and national honours.
An elated Obasi said, “I am overwhelmed with joy and deeply grateful to President Tinubu, as well as to my bosses — Shehu Dikko and Bukola Olopade — for their unwavering support. I also thank Kola Daniel for playing a key role behind the scenes to make this recognition possible.”
Nigeria’s D’Tigress cemented their place in African basketball history with a commanding 78–64 victory over Mali in the Afrobasket final, securing their fifth consecutive continental title and seventh overall.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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