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TER U KUNAV CUP (ROYAL RUMBLE) DEBUTS APRIL 7TH

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5 years ago

March 7, 2021

… Justice Tsoho to grace opening ceremony.

EDITOR

After the success of the Kunav Football League that commenced in October, 2020 and ended with the final of the super 4 on the Feb. 27 this year, the Ter U Kunav Cup, reffered to as the Royal Rumble will kickstart on Wed, April 7, 2021. at the Vandeikya Township Stadium.

The Ter U Kunav Cup is the third in the series of competitions organized by the Vandeikya Local Government Football Council since the Council’s election in November 2019, coming after Kunav Football League, and the ongoing Gen. Dominic Oneya Principal’s Cup for All Secondary Schools in Vandeikya.

The Vandeikya Local Government Football Council uses this platform to call on all good Kunav sons and daughters to support this competition by instituting team or individual awards in honour of your loved ones, as well as supporting your ward teams in any area you may deem fit.

The Chairman, VLGFC, Mr. Robert Terlumun Akpenpuun says the aim of the competitions is to give talented players a viable platform for career promotion and development, reduce crime amongst youths and bring about peace that will breed progress and development in Kunavland, assuring that the Ter U Kunav Cup will be an improvement of the KFL with more side attractions, enhanced price money and reward for loyal fans.

Ter U Kunav Cup is sponsored by the Hon. Chief Justice of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Justice John Tsoho in honour of Ter U Kunav, HRH, Chief Nyiyongu Achiaku, his traditional chiefs and all well meaning sons and daughters of Kunavland.

Meanwhile, Tsoho is expected to grace the opening ceremony of the TUKC (Royal Rumble) in company of many prominent Kunav sons and daughters.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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