Sports

Air Warriors’ Solademi Bags NTA Sports 24 Excellence Award

Published

11 months ago

December 16, 2025

Joel Ajayi

In a celebrating sportsmanship and achievement, Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi, Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club Abuja, was honored with an Award of Excellence during the maiden End-of-Year Party and Awards hosted by NTA Sports 24.

Recognized for his outstanding leadership and tireless commitment to nurturing basketball talent in the nation’s capital, Solademi expressed his gratitude, noting that the accolade reflects the collective effort of his team and the broader basketball community.

“This award is a reminder that hard work, teamwork, and passion always pay off. I share it with everyone who believes in the dream of building basketball in Abuja and inspiring the next generation,” Solademi said during the ceremony.

He further added, “Recognition like this doesn’t happen alone. It reflects the sweat, commitment, and heart of everyone at Air Warriors Basketball Club. Together, we turn dreams into achievements.”

Under Solademi’s stewardship, Air Warriors Basketball Club has grown into one of Abuja’s premier basketball institutions, championing not only sporting excellence but also inspiring youth engagement and community development through sports.

The event, which brought together sports enthusiasts, officials, and athletes, marked a memorable close to the year while setting the tone for greater achievements in Nigerian sports.

Share on Facebook

Sports

Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

Published

20 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.

Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.

In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.

Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.

He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.

Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.

The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.

He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.

Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.

He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.

Share on Facebook