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NTA Sports24 Recognizes Outstanding Staff and Stakeholders at Awards Gala
Joel Ajayi
It was celebration galore as the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Sports24 held its maiden end of the year/ Award event to celebrate outstanding dedication and commitment as well as recognizing staff and sports leaders who have excelled in their fields at the year 2025.
Speaking at the ceremony, Barrister Ibrahim Aliyu, Executive Director, Special Duties, who represented NTA Director-General, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos commended management and staff of Sports24 for organising the first edition of the event after 25 years of establishing the station.
He described the occasion as “extremely important” and charged the organisers to make it an annual tradition. Aliyu emphasized that recognizing excellence motivates others to perform at their best and reinforces professionalism across the organization.
Highlighting the unifying power of sports in Nigeria, Aliyu said it “not only brings people together but also promotes learning, development, and exposure.” He praised NTA Sports 24, the country’s only 24-hour sports channel, for providing a platform to showcase talent nationwide. He also revealed that management plans to strengthen the sports department to ensure its programs are fully structured and impactful.
The Station’s General Manager, Kayode Adeniyi, expressed appreciation to the Director General for his support to the station. He said both the management and staff of the NTA Sports24 are ready to take the station to new heights.
The NTA Director-General, Salihu Dembos, received an Award of Excellence, alongside other notable recipients including HRM Eze Sir Ifeanyi Eke, Udumeze 111 of Lokpana in Abia State; Saidu Jubril, President of the Handball Federation; Simon Nkom, Hockey Federation President; Ademola Are, Rugby President; Alhaji Abdulmajeed Solademi, Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club; and Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Customs.
The station also recognized the best staff in various departments, Corps member serving in the station and students on internships.
The awards underscore NTA’ Sports24’s commitment to excellence and highlight the vital role of sports and dedicated staff in driving national unity and progress.
Among the dignitaries present at the event include NTA Executive Director Engineering, Engineer Sadeeq Musa Omenza, NTA General Managers of Multi-channel; NTA Director of Administration; Deputy Director, News; Lami Ahmed, President, Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria; Former Super Eagles Players; Coaches as well as other important dignitaries.
The event was rounded off with cutting of anniversary cake.
Foreign news
Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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