Tunde Eludini

5 days ago | allafrica.com | Tunde Eludini

The Senator described the accident as a tragedy not only for Kano but for the entire countryAs Kano State mourns the tragic deaths of 22 people from its sports team who died in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival, former Senator Shehu Sani has called on the government to honour their memory in lasting and meaningful ways.

6 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Tunde Eludini

As Kano State mourns the tragic deaths of 22 people from its sports team who died in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival, former Senator Shehu Sani has called on the government to honour their memory in lasting and meaningful ways. In a heartfelt message on Facebook, Mr Sani urged the Kano State and Federal Governments to ensure the athletes are remembered forever by naming streets after them and building a memorial at the crash site.

6 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Tunde Eludini

When President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023, expectations were high that his administration would revitalise Nigeria’s struggling sports sector. Two years in, the results are mixed: structural changes and increased funding have stirred hope, and some athletes and teams have excelled internationally. Yet, foundational challenges persist—chief among them, inadequate infrastructure, athlete welfare concerns, and uneven performances on the global stage.

1 week ago | htsyndication.com | Tunde Eludini

Nigeria, June 1 -- In a night filled with excitement, drama, and footballing flair, Nigeria's Super Eagles retained their Unity Cup title after edging past Jamaica's Reggae Boyz 5-4 on penalties. Both sides had battled to a 2-2 draw in regulation time at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, west London, on Saturday before the Super Eagles nicked the ensuing penalty shootout.

1 week ago | htsyndication.com | Tunde Eludini

Nigeria, June 1 -- President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow following the road accident that claimed the lives of members of the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. In an official statement released by the State House on Saturday, the president mourned the loss of the young Kano athletes, who had just completed their participation in the 22nd National Sports Festival - an event that showcases the country's unity, talent, and sporting excellence.