Sports
BREAKING: Pinnick Attacks Buhari, Sports Minister Over 3rd Term Ambition
Amaju Pinnick has hit the overdrive in his reaction to the Presidential directive conveyed through the Honorable Minister of Sports, advising NFF to do the right thing by ensuring that on September 30, NFF election holds and that the status is domesticated in line with best practices.
Pinnick is reported on a spending Spree to tarnish the image of the Minister and also undermine Mr President’s authority to speak about Nigerian football. Pinnick and entire NFF have crowded media platforms attacking the directives and sponsoring defamatory publications against the Minister, for daring to advise and direct NFF to do the right thing.
Amaju Pinnick, the outgoing NFF President has embarked on a campaign of calumny against the Sports Minister to the extent of attacking President Buhari for approving directives to NFF to do the right thing. Pinnick is spending on media attacks against President Buhari and the Minister.
Pinnick has gone further to attempt to blackmail the Minister and the Federal government at FIFA, using his friendship with Infantino, the FIFA President. Pinnick reportedly told Infantino to come hard on Mr. President and the Minister and accuse them of interference.
Sports
NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Wins Sports Administrator of the Year at New Telegraph Awards
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has been honoured with the prestigious Sports Administrator of the Year award at the New Telegraph Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The award, which took place on Friday, celebrated Olopade’s transformative leadership, administrative excellence and longstanding commitment to building sustainable sports structures across the country.
A seasoned sports administrator, Olopade has served twice as Commissioner for Sports in Ogun State, where he spearheaded progressive reforms and talent development initiatives. His leadership footprint also spans multiple strategic roles within Nigeria’s sports ecosystem.
He is a former President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, where he championed inclusivity and the advancement of para-sports.
He also served as Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria National League (NNL), strengthening operational efficiency and league management structures.
In the private sector, Hon. Olopade was Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, playing a key role in delivering internationally recognised sporting events and elevating Nigeria’s profile in global road racing.
Under his current role at the National Sports Commission, in conjunction with the chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, Nigerian sports has witnessed renewed hope, improved coordination and enhanced stakeholder confidence.
The New Telegraph Award further affirms his impact-driven leadership and dedication to repositioning Nigerian sports on both continental and global stages.
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