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  By Oluchi 'tobex' tobe-Chukwu  In the high stakes world of sports administration, especially in Africa , leaders are traditionally judged by a ledger of medals, budgets, and rigid policies.  However, since assuming office as the Director General of the National Sports Commission Hon Bukola Olopade working in seamless tandem with chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has introduced a revolutionary yardstick to the institution : the metric of the heart. Nigeria is just not witnessing an administrative shift , it is a full - scale Sports Renaissance.  Guided by the Federal Government Renewed Hope Agenda , the NSC is successfully proving that the ultimate secret weapon to securing podium finishes globally is first securing the trust , welfare and hearts of the athletes at home. Hon Bukola Olopade is no stranger to transformative leadership. Widely regarded across the continent as a master strategist and relentless innovator , his pedigree speaks for itself. From his trailblazi...

  Oluchi tobex tobe-Chukwu.   In the world of high stakes sports administration,  leaders are often judged by medals , budgets, and policies.  But at the National Sports Commission ( NSC), a new metric of leadership is emerging under the Director General,  Hon Bukola Olopade : the metric of the heart. A case study of Ofili and Ashe : DG Bukola Olopade is proving that fatherly leadership is the ultimate secret weapon. By reaching out to Ofili even publicly and speaking to Ashe extensively over time with empathy and respect. Olopade has shown the world that in Nigeria, we don't just build champions - we protect our family.  Emotional Intelligence : recent weeks have seen a master class in emotional intelligence as the DG navigated the complex and sensitive cases of Nigeria' fastest athletes,  Favour Ofili and Favour Ashe  Both stars , disillusioned by past administrative gaps , had begun looking toward foreign shores . Ofili toward Turkey and A...

  Oluchi Tobex tobe-Chukwu The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has highlighted a wave of landmark achievements and strategic milestones currently shaping a new era for Nigerian sports. Speaking recently via updates shared on the Family United By Sports (FUBS) group on the widely used messaging platform WhatsApp, the DG outlined significant progress recorded across various sporting disciplines and administrative frame works. Key Highlights: According to Olopade, Nigeria’s rising sporting profile continues to gain global traction, as the nation—powered by emerging school talents and IJA athletes—has secured qualification for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 2027. This achievement underscores the collaborative efforts of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the NSC in strengthening grassroots-to-elite pathways. On the continental stage, Nigeria’s wrestling team has reaffirmed its dominance across Africa, while the national U-20 wome...

  The National Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Mrs Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu on her new appointment as Media Aide, Strategic Communication, to the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade. While congratulating her in a letter dated Friday April 24, 2026, the SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General Amb Ikenna Okonkwo described her new attainment as well deserved. Part of the letter reads, "This remarkable achievement is a testament to your dedication, professionalism, and outstanding contributions to the field of media and communication. Your wealth of experience and proven capacity for excellence have clearly distinguished you as a worthy choice for this important role. "We are confident that you will bring your expertise to bear in strengthening strategic communication, enhancing public engagement, and promoting the vision and objectives of the National Spo...

  Renowned Nigerian football administrator and media personality Aisha Falode is at the forefront of Nigeria’s participation at the ongoing Confederation of African Football Match Commissioners Workshop in Cairo, Egypt. Falode, who rose to prominence as a pioneering sports journalist before transitioning into administration, is widely respected for her transformative leadership as former Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), where she played a key role in restructuring and elevating women’s football in the country.  She is part of a high-level Nigerian delegation that also includes Dr Mohammed Sanusi, Ruth David, and Babagana Kali—all contributing their expertise to discussions shaping the future of match supervision in Africa. The CAF workshop is designed to prepare Match Commissioners for the 2026–2028 football cycle, focusing on enhancing match organization, integrity, officiating standards, and competition management. It also aligns participants with int...

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), University of Ilorin Chapel, has congratulated the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, on his appointment as a Member of the Body of Benchers. The Body of Benchers is the apex body responsible for the governance of the legal profession in Nigeria. In a congratulatory message jointly signed by its Chairman, Hon. Adewoyin Tijani Adekola, and Secretary, Comrade Bashirat Omotosho, the NUJ UNILORIN Chapel described the appointment as “well-deserved” and “a testament to Prof. Egbewole’s distinguished scholarship, impeccable integrity, and outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the Nigerian university system.” The Chapel noted that the Vice Chancellor’s elevation into the prestigious body brings immense pride to the entire University of Ilorin community. “We are confident that you will bring your wealth of experience, wisdom, and commitment to excellence to bear on the affairs of the Body ...

  The Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi presenting the book to the Vice President, HE Sen. Kashim Shettima at the Aso Villa. By Idris Alooma In a significant milestone for the University of Ilorin, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially adopted the book International Humanitarian Law (also known as the Law of Armed Conflict), authored by Dr. Ruth Abiola Adimula, Associate Professor at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, as a key intellectual resource for the implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) treaties in Nigeria. Dr. R. A. Adimula with the Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi. This adoption was formalized following a high-level International Humanitarian Law Dialogue convened by the National Committee for the Implementation of IHL Treaties in Nigeria. The Dialogue, chaired by Mrs. B. E. Jedy-Agba, Solicitor Ge...