Moshood Abiola National Stadium Swimming Pool Shut Down

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3 years ago

May 5, 2022

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has shut down the swimming pool of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja with immediate effect.

In a press statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the ministry Mohammed Manga said all activities within the pool area are therefore suspended till further notice.

This follows the unfortunate death through drowning of a 13 year old boy, Matthew Godwin on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 during the festive season.

The Ministry has ordered a full scale investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the incident and the activities that led to it in a bid to forestall future recurrence.

A delegation from the Ministry has since paid the family of the deceased a condolence visit.

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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4 hours ago

October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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