First-Ever Lagos Boxing Club Championship to Kick Off October 21

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Sports Commission, is set to host its first-ever Individual Boxing Club Championship from October 21 to 27 at Bishop Aggey Senior Secondary School in Mushin, Lagos. This seven-day event aims to discover new talents, encourage wide participation from boxing clubs, and promote inclusivity. It will also serve … Read more

Enugu Gov Signs Four Bills Into Law

Enugu Gov Signs Four Bills

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah signed four new laws to enhance property protection, public ranch management, sports development, and environmental and climate protection.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has signed four bills passed by the state’s House of Assembly into law. The bills are the Enugu State Properties Protection Law, the … Read more

The Boxing, MMA Hall Of Fame, Abuja Continental Collaborates To Promote Sports

The Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame has teamed up with Abuja Continental to sponsor MMA Amateur Championship. This partnership aims to foster sports development and youth empowerment in Nigeria. Contestants from different states will compete at the upcoming Abuja Championship. Eko Hot Blog reports that The official announcement of the partnership between Nigeria’s well-known … Read more

Ex-Super Eagles’ Player, Akanni, Louds Support For Sanwo-Olu’s Vision

Waidi Akanni received commendation from the Lagos State Health Services Commission. Akanni emphasized the importance of backing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s vision for advancing sports. He played for Nigeria’s under-20 and senior national football teams. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Super Eagles midfielder, Waidi Akanni,  had encouraged Lagos residents to rally behind Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s … Read more

Sports Minister, John Enoh Unveils Six-Point Agenda To Boost Sports Development In Nigeria

John Enoh

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has unveiled the W.A.I.F.A.R. agenda, a six-point plan to advance sports development in the country. Recall that John Enoh and forty-five other ministers were sworn in by President Bola Tinubu on August 21, meaning he has spent 100 days as Minister of Sports … Read more

Governor Alia, Sports Minister Meet Tinubu At Aso Rock

Aso Rock meeting

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, met Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting, Governor Alia said he came to brief the President on the state of affairs in the … Read more

N2.4bn Approved For National Sports Medicine Centre In Lagos

National Sports Medicine, High-Performance Centre, Moshood Abiola Stadium, Lagos, Sports Development, Athletics.

The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new National Sports Medicine and High-Performance Centre at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Lagos for N2.4bn. The lack of high-performance centers has been a major drawback in sports development, hindering athletes’ maximum performance. The new center is expected to boost athletic performance by providing scientific input … Read more

Sports Development: Lagos Partners France ESports Association

Lagos, France collaborates on sports development … LSSC boss affirmed the resolve of the State to develop eSports and create opportunities for the youth to build careers in the fast-growing sector and also impact the economy of Lagos EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers BREAKING: Nationwide Blackout As National … Read more