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Nigeria Swimming Team Sets For Africa Junior Championship In Egypt

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2 years ago

April 16, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

National Swimming Camp for the 16th edition of the Africa Junior Championship in Egypt is officially opened.

The Team is Camped in Lagos and trains at the National Stadium Swimming Pool Surulere Lagos.

Already in Camp are Stanley Ossai, Aidan Abili Dumuje, Adenubi Temidayo, Olaiya Timileyin, Demilade Akanbi and Tofunmi Ibidapo which consist of the Locally based athletes who are under the watchful eyes of Coach Yellow Yeiwah, who have done so much for Nigeria both as an Olympian and a veteran swimmer for Nigeria and have won several medal medals for Nigeria at the international stage.

While the other players in Diaspora are also going through intense preparations in the UK to ensure podium success in Egypt.

They include Abduljaba Adama, Angelo Nnaji, Ayobami Akindele Kashope Obatoyinbo as well as Omolola Akinsanmi, Atinuke Alfred, Boluwatife Alfred and Eva Omodara Annoyed

The Africa Junior Championship will be held from April 28 – May 4, 2025.

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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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1 day ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.

Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.

In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.

Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.

He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.

Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.

The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.

He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.

Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.

He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.

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