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New Champion Set To Emerge At 4th Janet Adowei Scrabble Classics This Weekend

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3 years ago

November 25, 2023

By Tayo Ogunseye

A fresh winner will be produced at the 4th edition of the Janet Adowei Scrabble Classics which begins this Saturday in Lagos.

JAMSC, a special tournament created by Engr. Ebikeme Adowei to honour his mother has been growing in leaps and bounds in organisation and prizes.

It has helped in pulling up players across the country who have a budding interest in the mind as well as giving them opportunities to share boards with more experienced and established wordsmiths.

Meanwhile, the winner of the 2022 edition George Ezinore will not be available to defend his title as he was among players invited by the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) to the ongoing 2nd West Africa Scrabble Championship.

His invitation by the national body to the international tournament was bolstered by his performance at the JAMSC and this has subsequently created an opportunity for a new champion to emerge.

His absence will inspire many to crave the title and much improved 500, 000 naira top prize money on offer.

Over 70 players will generate some buzz as they play for rating points and prizes at the two-day competition.

Olumide Oyejide won the inaugural edition while Olatunde Oduwole claimed the second edition title.

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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1 hour ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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