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Taiwo Awoniyi makes surprise visit to Ilorin General Hospital, offsets cancer patient’s bill, others
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Nothingham Forest of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, on Thursday visited the Ilorin General Hospital to make cash donations to the needy.
The former Union Berlin of Germany marksman was received by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD) Dr Bola Abdulkadir into the facility.
The Super Eagles’ striker was later conducted round different wards of the hospital where a female cancer patient was introduced to him for help.
The Nothingham Forest striker after receiving briefs of the patient was told that the woman needs a complete dose of a particular injection which each cost N107,000 and paid for the remaining four doses.
Another patient who needs just N5000 to get oxygen for one of her children received over N100,000 from the former Liverpool forward while he also supported two old men with another N100,000.
Awoniyi’s many donations came after he had presented envelopes containing cash to several patients at the hospital receiving treatments.
The Nothingham Forest striker also initiated several unaccounted donations at the hospital before departing for his usual off season training.
While in the office of the CMD, Dr Bola Abdulkadir, thanked the Super Eagles striker for deeming it feat to visit the hospital to make donations to the patients.
The CMD posited that government alone cannot shoulder the responsibility of everything hence the need for the well to do individuals to be of help
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
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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