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House Committee on Sports Chairman, Hon Amadu Praises NIS Contribution to Sports Development, Promises Green Chamber Support

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4 months ago

January 30, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has applauded the National Institute for Sports’s contribution that is bringing more development for Sports sector in the country.

To this end, Lawmaker representing good people of Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives Pledged that House Committee will leave no stone unturned to give needed support to institution that will further bring more growth to sports industry in the country.

He also, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increasing budgetary Allocations to the Institute.

Honourable Amadu who was the special Guest of Honour at the 50th Anniversary Celebration/9th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute for Sports, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, yesterday, Wednesday 29th, Jan. 2025 gave this commendation.
Zamaccompanied to the occasion by Hon.Adedayo Olumuyiwa and Hon.Sadiq Tafida (Members of the Committee)

In his keynote address, Hon Kabiru Amadu felicitates with the institute and pledged further legislative Support to the Institution.
He highlighted the commitment of the Committee to elevate the Institute to National University of Sports and appreciated President Ahmed Tinubu for increasing budgetary Allocations to the Institute.

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Paul Salami Fires Hat-Trick as U23 Side Defeats 10-Man Melbourne Sharks

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15 hours ago

June 3, 2025

The Gleamer

Jeph Akanji

Paul Salami’s Stunning Hat-Trick Sinks 10-Man Melbourne Sharks in U23 Showdown

Nigerian-born midfielder Paul Salami stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, leading his side to a dominant 3-0 victory over the Melbourne Sharks in Week 9 of the Australian U23 League.

The 21-year-old rising star opened the scoring in the 20th minute, calmly finishing off a swift counter-attack to put his team ahead. The momentum shifted further in their favor when Sharks defender Liam Mastos received a straight red card in the 40th minute for a reckless challenge, forcing the home side to play with 10 men.

Salami continued to exploit the numerical advantage with clinical precision. He netted his second goal in the 52nd minute, capping off a well-orchestrated team move, before sealing his hat-trick in the 75th minute with a composed finish that left the goalkeeper with no chance.

Operating with poise and creativity in midfield, Salami’s performance was a masterclass in attacking intelligence, control, and execution. His match-winning display not only earned him the match ball but also solidified his growing reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the league.

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