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Asiwaju’s Regime Is Nigeria Project, Not APC- Sunday Dare

Published

2 years ago

April 15, 2023

Ahead of the upcoming inauguration of the incoming All Progressive Congress (APC) administration, to be led by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Sunday Dare has made public his aspiration to serve in other capacities, other than as Minister of Sports and Youth Development.

Chief Dare dropped the hint by himself on Saturday, while speaking with veteran Sports Journalist Michell Obi on Sports Salsa, on Eagle FM.

Dare said, “my job is done as Sports Minister. I have put in my best and I am ready to move on”.

Chief Dare was responding to a question as to whether he would want to come back for another four years as Sports Minister.

According to him, having done his best in the last 3 and half years, in steering the ministry, and giving both the youths of the country and the nation’s sports sector to new and lofty heights; his desire is now to serve in any other capacity that the President-elect may assign to him, other than the Sports Ministry.

The minister who was Chief of Staff and Media Aide to the President-elect further stated that the foundations, legacies and programmes he initiated have in a great deal, promoted Nigeria globally in the area of youth and sports, and what anyone taking over from him would have to do is, build on his achievements, while imputing fresh ideas.

Until his appointment in 2019 as Minister of Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, Chief Dare was a practicing veteran journalist.

His legacies in the nation’s sports sector, includes the “adopt an athlete programme”, “adopt a pitch programme” and the unrivaled attention given to Team Nigeria’s Sportsmen and women.

While the adopt a pitch programme has seen the rehabilitation of key sporting infrastructure in the country, including the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja; the adopt an athlete and improved welfare packages for the nation’s athletes were key in Team Nigeria’s excellent outings at the African Games in Morocco; the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham; and the World Athletics Championships in Eugene Oregon, USA.

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Gov Monday Okpebholo Approves Establishment Of Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission

Published

6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the establishment of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission.

In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government Umar Musa Ikhilor states that, the Commission is conceived as the central regulatory body for all lottery, gaming, and related activities within the State. Its primary objectives are to: Provide a legal and institutional framework for regulating lottery and gaming operations in Edo State.

Ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in the conduct of lottery activities. Safeguard the interests of participants and the general public by enforcing fair play and responsible gaming standards. Generate revenue for the State through well-structured licensing and regulation of gaming operators.

In furtherance of this, His Excellency has approved the appointment of the following individuals to pioneer the affairs of the Commission: Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye – Chairman, Dandy Imoukhuede Oserei- Member, Elvis Uadiale – Member, Ndidi Aghimien – Member and Hon. Habibat Yakubu – Secretary

The names of the above-nominated individuals will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.

This initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to creating a well-regulated gaming industry that protects consumers, enhances investor confidence, and contributes to the socio-economic development of Edo State.

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