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Health is Wealth, Sports Minister Advise Nigerians

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6 years ago

September 14, 2019

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has advised all Nigerians to always take care of their health saying health is the wealth.

The advised is coming especially as the country is witnessing an increasing High blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases.

He stated this on Saturday in Abuja during the Flags off of “WALK THE TALK” jogging excise.

The excise was organized by the World Health Organisation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and Wellbeing Foundation Africa.

In his remark, the Minister advised citizens on the importance of exercise which helps in guarding against obesity, High blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases.

According to him, An Apple a Day and twenty minutes of exercise a day keeps the Doctor away reiterating the well-known slogan “Health is Wealth”

Earlier, one of the organizers, Mr. Edward said that the event was organized to raise awareness of Universal Health coverage which was built together to build the Health care of Citizens. This, he also said that WALK THE TALK was first initiated in the USA to advocate for health for all and also promote health and physical activities.

The exercise was first held last year in Nigeria, and this year, the organizers thought it wise to incorporate all other organizations, Federal Ministries, Parastatals, Agencies, and the Academicians.

The program witnessed a large turn out that included Directors from different MDA’s and the popular Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw. There were three groups of joggers, the 8km, 5km, 3km, and the dance and aerobics. Participants were decorated with Medals.

Also gracing the occasion was the President of Well-being Foundation, Mrs. Toyin Saraki. Representatives from Embassies, the Army, Scout, and officers from WHO, Abuja.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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