Sports
Sowore’s Dramatic Confrontation at Lagos City Marathon; Total Disregard for constituted authorities
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday when Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, forcefully gained access to the seat of the Executive governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu.
Despite being persuaded by security operatives and a few other dignitaries, he refused to vacate the governor’s seat.
Sowore had taken a seat in the designated area reserved for the Governor of Lagos State, while he was delivering a speech at the event.
When security personnel and event organizers asked him to leave the area, Sowore allegedly refused, sparking a tense standoff.
The situation escalated, requiring the intervention of the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade and security operatives to peacefully resolve the matter. After a brief but intense confrontation, Sowore and his supporters were eventually escorted off the premises.
While Sowore has been known as a clout chaser and a attention seeker, Saturday’s events have sparked debate about the limits of protest and the importance of respecting event protocols and security procedures.
Sowore’s actions have been widely condemned as a blatant display of disrespect to the Lagos State government, the organisers of the marathon, and the well-meaning Nigerians who have invested significant time, effort, and resources into making the event a success.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
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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