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NVBF congratulates Sunday Dare on Daura title
The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod has congratulated the Minister of Youth and Sports, Chief Sunday Dare on his conferment of Sarkin Wasanni by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar (CON).
Nimrod said the honour bestowed on the Sports Minister, Chief Sunday Dare by the Daura Emirate Council will further boost the fortunes of sports in Nigeria which will in turn make youths more interested in sports
He said the minister has transformed the fortunes of sports in the world adding that Nigeria athletes have broken several World Records due to his administrative skills.
The Secretary General of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3 said under Chief Sunday Dare as Sports Minister, Nigeria Volleyball has won back to back African U19 Boys Championship and qualified for the FIVB U19 Boys World Championships.
Nimrod believes the sports minister will use his new title to unite youths and sports men across the country
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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships
Joel Ajayi
Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.
The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.
The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.
The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.
Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.
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