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Gymnastics Federation President Commends NSC DG for Peaceful Resolution, Apologies for Miscommunication

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1 month ago

October 17, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Gymnastics Federation President Kelvin Erhunmwunse has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) leadership, particularly Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, for resolving the internal discord within the Nigerian gymnastics community, praising his leadership prowess and crisis management techniques.

The NSC had convened a meeting with key stakeholders of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) in Abuja on October 15, 2025, where consensus was reached to restore unity and progress in the sport.

Erhunmwunse emphasized the importance of effective communication between sports federations, the National Olympic Committee (NOC), and NSC leadership. “My earlier concerns against the DG’s position was driven by lack of communication and misinformation, but I thank the DG, NOC, and other stakeholders for taking their time to dispassionately look at the facts on the ground before resolving the issue by accommodating all concerned for the progress of sports in Nigeria.”

The GFN president praised the NSC, NOC, and Electoral Committee for handling the impasse professionally. He expressed gratitude to Olopade for his leadership in bringing peace and stability to the GFN. “I thank the NSC, NOC, Electoral Committee, and all stakeholders for their support. I appeal to the leadership of NOC and NSC to apply the same fairness with which the GFN issue was resolved in handling the Judo Federation impasse, and urge that we must, however, remain vigilant of some fifth columnists who are determined to undermine the good policies of the present administration under Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”He said.

Erhunmwunse also thanked Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade for their leadership and administrative expertise, particularly in hosting the international judges and coaches course of gymnastics earlier in the year.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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11 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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