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Tinubu Hails Sports Minister, Sunday Dare on Daura’s chieftaincy title

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2 years ago

December 21, 2022

All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised his former aide and current Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Chief Sunday Dare for bagging a chieftaincy title in Daura, Kastina State.

Emir of Daura, hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari, His Highness, Dr. Umar Farouk Umar will confer the prestigious title of Sarkin Wasanni on the Minister on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in his Palace.

While praising Chief Dare for his years of association with him, the APC Presidential candidate described the Minister as his ‘political son, ally and partner on the progressive front.”

Asiwaju Tinubu said: “special congratulations to my political son, ally and partner on the progressive front, Hon. Minister of Youth & Sports Development, Chief Sunday Akinlabi Dare, as he is being conferred with the prestigious title of Sarkin Wasanni of Daura on Thursday.

“I commend His Royal Highness, Emir of Daura, Alhaji (Dr) Umar Farouk Umar, CON for choosing an excellent man for this important title.

“I have always known that Sunday is headed for the very top. When he worked with me as my Special Adviser/Chief of Staff, he shone brilliantly. He distinguished himself in character, leadership skills and organizational abilities.

“I have no doubt in my mind that he would be a worthy ambassador for Daura Emirate, just as he is to his Ogbomoso-hometown where he holds the chieftaincy title of Agbaakin, to the Yoruba race and indeed to our progressive family.”

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First Lady, Remi Tinubu Declares African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship Open Today

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7 hours ago

April 2, 2025

The Gleamer

…As 16 Clubs Set for Action

By Joel Ajayi

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, will declare open the much-awaited 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship (AWVCC25) today, Thursday, in the Federal Capital Territory. Sixteen clubs from across the continent will compete for top honors in the prestigious tournament.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) had earlier announced that the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, would serve as the Grand Patron of the championship.

First Lady will be present at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to officially declare the tournament open.

Excitement is building in Abuja as preparations reach their final stage. A technical meeting was held on Wednesday night, during which organizers reaffirmed their readiness to host a successful tournament.

Hosted by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the championship will run from April 1st to April 14th at the multipurpose sports hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

The event promises to be a showcase of top-tier volleyball talent from across the continent.

while giving hint on the event, Sports Secretary Nigeria Customs Samuel Onikeku at the Technical Meeting on Wednesday said that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will be at stadium to declared the event open

As 15 Volleyball academies will be on ground to watch the teams

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