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NSF Gives Hint On New Shooting Range Abuja

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3 years ago

September 27, 2022

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Shooting Federation NSF has hinted that the federation is leaving no stone unturned to ensure they build world standard new shooting range in the federal capital Territory.

President of the Nigeria Shooting Federation NSF Navy Captain, Bamidele Olatunji Ayoade gave this hint at the just concluded 3rd edition Late Major J.O Ojo National Championship organized by the federation for his contribution to the development of the Shooting Federation in the country.

Over 100 shooters in eight agencies includes; DSS, EFCC, Correctional Service, Road Safety, Navy, Nigerian Army, NSCDC and Air force and others shooters across the 36 states of the federation participated in the event.

When asked if he is comfortable with the state of the facilities at the shooting range inside Moshood Abiola National Stadium package B? he replied: “let me let cat out of the bag, the federation is approaching the ministry of the FCT for allocation of befitting land to build the world clash shooting range, we wanted to build it in the stadium but we do not have that space so we are going to approach the FCT for a land that will enable us build the befitting shooting range for Nigeria.”

However, 12 shooters will on today’s Wednesday resume camp in the Nigeria Capital Territory to commence preparation ahead of the Shooting World cup slated for Cairo Egypt.

Speaking on the federation preparation Navy captain Ayoade assured that the Federation will continue to strive for the best.

“We shall commence the technical meeting where those that will represent Nigeria at the forthcoming Shooting World Cup in Cairo Egypt after which we will open camp for the athletes. The camp will be open on Wednesday which will enable the Federation to select shooters that will represent Nigeria at the forthcoming world cup in Egypt.”

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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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