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Int’l World Sports Day: Chairman House Committee on Sports Assures Nigerians Of Sports Fostering Positive Change

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8 months ago

April 6, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu assured Nigerians that sports under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will bring smiles to the faces of the citizens.

The Honourable representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives said the Federal Government investment in sports will bring back the good old days when the most populous African country dominated at the international competitions.

He said, “As we mark the International Day of Sports today, we like to recognize the power of sports in fostering positive change, bridging barriers and unifying factor of the country.

“This day is joy just a celebration but also an opportunity to bring attention to the achievements of our athletes and inspire the new generation to achieve better results than what we have in the past”.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for significantly increasing the budget for the National Sports Commission in 2025.

He said, “We must applaud President Bola Tinubu for increasing the budget for Sports in 2025 to N94 billion. This, no doubt, will help sports grow which will reflect in the country’s performance at international competitions”.

Amadu expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can qualify for the 2026FIFA World Cup co-hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico.
He added, “As for football, despite not-too-good performance, we, at the national assembly still believe that the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.” Mai Palace as he is fondly called by his admirers said.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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10 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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