Aftermath Tokyo Olympics: Team Nigeria arrives ceremoniously

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5 years ago

August 12, 2021

The last batch of Team Nigeria to the Tokyo Olympics games in Japan arrived this morning in company of some staff of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

The athletes and officials touched down exactly 1:45pm local time at the Nnamdi Azikwe international airport in Abuja and were welcomed by well wishers of the country.

Team Nigeria were colourful on arrival and many of the athletes are very happy to be back in the country after an impressive outing at the Tokyo Olympics Games.

Many of the athletes expressed joy at the opportunity given to them to represent their country at the Olympics.

Few days ago, the nation’s medalists (Ese Brume) bronze and (Blessing Oborududu) silver were the first to athletes to received a huge welcome from fans, families and friends when they arrived.

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Igoche Mark Announces Burial of Beloved Mother, 82

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7 hours ago

November 15, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Renowned basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, will on Friday, November 27, 2026, lay his mother, Mrs. Veronica Oyiba Mark, to rest in Otukpo, Benue State.

Mrs. Mark, fondly known as _En’Igoche_, died at the age of 82. She was born in 1944.

According to the burial arrangements released by the family, the funeral rites will begin on Wednesday, November 25, with a service of songs at her residence, No. 4 Enugu Road, Eupi, Otukpo, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On Thursday, November 26, a commemoration service will hold at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. This will be followed by an all-night wake-keep at Pa Obodumu Ooche Compound, Asa 2, from 8:00 p.m.

The funeral proper will take place on Friday, November 27. A requiem Mass is scheduled for 12 noon at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo.
Interment will follow immediately at the family Compound.

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