Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi set to declares For NFF Presidency on Tuesday

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3 years ago

August 27, 2022

After months of speculations, the Lagos State FA Chairman, Seyi Akinwunmi has finally joined the 2022 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidential race.

Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi who announced his entry into the race, in a statement said he would formally declare to run for the position at Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Tuesday, 30th August 2022.

He becomes the second person to officially declare to seek the presidential ticket of the NFF

Former NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu on Tuesday was the first to officially declare his intension to replace the outgoing NFF President, Amaju Pinnick.

Others in the race include Shehu Dikko, Ibrahim Shehu Gusau, Christian Emeruwa, Abba Yola to mention but few.

Seyi Akinwunmi doubles as NFF First Vice-president.

The sale of the expression of interest and nomination forms will commence on Monday and the Presidential form is pegged at Five hundred thousand naira (N500,000)

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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23 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

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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