Sports
Ex Sports Minister Dare Offers Condolences to Babangida Family After Tragic Accident
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Tijanni Babangida and his family following the tragic accident that claimed the life of his brother, Ibrahim Babangida. Ibrahim, a former member of the Atlanta 1996 Olympic team and the President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), was involved in a fatal accident alongside his family members.
It was disclosed that the accident occurred on Thursday while Babangida was traveling with his younger brother, his wife, his son, and their maid.
Chief Sunday Dare expressed deep sorrow upon learning of the unfortunate incident, emphasizing the profound impact of Ibrahim Babangida’s untimely passing on the Nigerian sports community. He acknowledged Babangida’s significant contributions to Nigerian football and his instrumental role in advancing the interests of professional footballers in the country.
“The news of Ibrahim Babangida’s passing is truly heartbreaking, and my thoughts and prayers are with Tijanni Babangida and his family during this difficult time,” remarked Chief Sunday Dare. “Ibrahim’s legacy as a respected athlete and advocate for Nigerian football will endure, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.”
The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) also expressed its deepest sympathies to the Babangida family, highlighting Ibrahim’s dedication to the welfare and rights of footballers in Nigeria. The association pledged its full support to the family in coping with their loss and offered assistance during this challenging period.
As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident continue, Chief Sunday Dare urged for utmost diligence and thoroughness to ascertain the cause and prevent similar tragedies in the future. He emphasized the importance of road safety measures and advocated for increased awareness and enforcement to protect lives on Nigerian roads.
Sports
Gwagwalada Football Stakeholders Sue FCT Minister Over Withheld Information on Abandoned Sports Centre
The Gwagwalada Football Stakeholders, through their solicitors, have approached the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over the refusal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to grant them access to information under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
The legal action followed a formal request made to the Honourable Minister of the FCT in a letter dated 28 November 2025, seeking information on the present status of the Gwagwalada Sports Centre project, which has reportedly been abandoned for over 10 years.
According to the stakeholders, the request was made pursuant to Sections 1, 2, 4 and 7 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011. They stated that despite complying with the provisions of the Act, no response or information was provided by the FCT administration.
In the letter submitted through their solicitors, Babatunde Akintade Legal Consult, the stakeholders requested access to information relating to the status and contract details of the sports facility, also known as the Gwagwalada Mini-Stadium. They noted that the project falls under the jurisdiction of the Gwagwalada Area Council and has been “abandoned” or “stalled,” reflecting a wider trend of uncompleted grassroots sports infrastructure across the FCT.
The stakeholders emphasized the importance of the facility, citing its significant potential for youth development and community engagement in Gwagwalada. They are therefore seeking clarification and official documentation on the current state of the project, including details of contracts awarded and actions taken so far.
Speaking on the matter, the council’s solicitor, Barrister Babatunde Akintade, said the request was aimed at ascertaining the true status of the project, stressing that its prolonged abandonment has negatively affected football development in Gwagwalada and the FCT at large.
The Gwagwalada Sports Centre is reportedly one of six sports facilities initiated in 2015 that are yet to be completed nearly ten years later. The delay, according to the stakeholders, has forced youths in the area to rely on other sporting facilities that are either inadequate or not readily accessible.
The matter is now before the Federal High Court as the stakeholders seek enforcement of their right to information under the FOI Act and renewed attention to grassroots sports development in the FCT.
-
Featured6 years agoLampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured6 years agoFG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured6 years agoChildren Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured6 years agoNYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured4 years agoTransfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Sports3 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News12 months agoZulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
-
Featured6 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones
