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NPFL Mourns Hon Ekene Adams

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A minute silence was observed at the Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in honour of the late House of Representatives member, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams who died in the early hours of Tuesday.


Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Chairman of the NPFL described the National Assembly member as a committed stakeholder in the country’s football.


Adams, who died at the age of 39 was until his death, the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports.


He also previously served as General Manager of the defunct Kada City FC that played in the NPFL and was General Manager of NPFL side, Remo Stars.


“Adams was very passionate about football, especially at the grassroots and was for a good period of time, an active stakeholder in the NPFL”, Elegbeleye said in an emotion laden voice.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.


In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid  Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.


The gathering that shows the  importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.


However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”


Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice,  Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to  engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.


Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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