Sports
Group Accuses Sahara Reporters of Sensationalism Over N2.1bn NSC Budget Report
The controversy surrounding the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) budget allocation has sparked a heated debate, with the United Sports Stakeholders condemning Sahara Reporters for their “misleading headlines and sensationalism” aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the NSC leadership.
Jude Chukuma, the president of the United Sports Stakeholders, expressed his organization’s disappointment with Sahara Reporters, stating that the report “lacks journalistic ethics, is riddled with bias, and is an attempt to blackmail and rubbish the good work of the NSC leadership.” Chukuma emphasized that the NSC had already hosted the 2025 National Sports Festival in Ogun State, and it was illogical to allocate funds for the same event in the 2026 budget.
“The Journalism ethics worldwide seeks to know the unknown by asking the right people, the right questions, unfortunately, this is what Sahara Reporters lacks,” Chukuma said. He questioned why Sahara Reporters failed to reach out to the NSC and the Budget Office for clarification, instead opting to speak with Ogun State officials.
Chukuma clarified that the N2.1 billion allocation was actually 70% of the N3 billion budgeted for the 2025 National Sports Festival in Ogun State, which was carried over to 2026 as part of the Federal Government’s directive to complete existing projects and manage spending pressures.
“The budget office only carried out a directive from Mr. President dated December 9, 2025, wherein the Federal Government ordered ministries, departments, and agencies to carry over 70% of their 2025 capital budget into the 2026 fiscal year,” Chukuma explained.
He advised Sahara Reporters to seek clarification from the Budget Office, stating that the N2.1 billion allocation was not for a new event, but rather a continuation of the previous year’s budget.
Chukuma’s statement has shed new light on the controversy, and it remains to be seen how the NSC and the Federal Government will respond to these allegations. Meanwhile, Ogun State’s Special Adviser to the Governor, Kayode Ogunmade, has dismissed suggestions that the state incurred debts from hosting the festival, saying, “We do not host events and then run into debts. We do not do things that we are not capable of.”
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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