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SWAN congratulates Jideaka, Niyi, Obasi and Dupe on well-deserved appointments

Published

2 years ago

August 10, 2023

Press Release

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT Chapter congratulates the quartet of Mr. Richard Jideaka, Mr. Niyi Busari, Mr. Michael Obasi and Ms. Dupe Oyewale on their recent appointments by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and Federal House Committee on Sports respectively.

Mr. Richard Jideaka was appointed as member of the Futsal/Beach Soccer Committee of the NFF while the trio of Mr. Busari, Mr. Obasi and Ms. Oyewale were appointed by the Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Adams Abubakar, as Media Aides.

The chairman, Mr. Bunmi Haruna congratulates the quartet. According to him, “I wasn’t surprise with their appointments. They deserve them because they have done well in their various assignments in the past.”

Mr. Jideaka works with the Complete Sports and he is also a Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL Match Commissioner. He was also the Secretary General of National SWAN, amongst others.

Mr. Niyi Busari on the other hand is the publisher of BSN Sports Concept, an online media. He is an hardworking young man who has done very well in the profession and for the Association.

Mr. Michael Obasi is also an experienced Sports Journalist who has been on Hot FM Abuja talking Sports and he is currently the Anchor of the Radio Sports Show Roughkick Radio Show on Hot FM Abuja.

He has worked as Media Aide to former Plateau State Governorship Aspirant and Chairman of Giwa FC, Ambassador Chris Giwa. He is also a Media Consultant to Water FC Academy.

Ms. Modupeola Oyewale is also a seasoned Sport Journalist on radio, before now, she was the Team Coordinator of the Under 17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingoes.

The chairman concluded by saying the quartet have served the Association in various capacities well and they were very diligent and committed.

He however wished them the best, while charging them to contribute their quota so as to make the association proud in their new assignments.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

Published

12 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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