x

nuj Applauds Oborududu, Wants Medal Table Probe

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa

The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has celebrated the retirement of Blessing Oborududu, the 2021 Tokyo Olympic silver medalist and 14-time African Wrestling Champion, who capped her 19-year career with a gold medal at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

In a statement signed by Loveday Herbert, Chairman of the Sports Committee, NUJ Bayelsa Chairman Comrade Tonye Yemoleigha praised Oborududu’s “unwavering commitment and historic achievements,” notably her status as Africa’s first Olympic women’s wrestling medalist.

He urged her to mentor young wrestlers from Bayelsa and across Nigeria to carry forward her legacy.

The council also congratulated Team Bayelsa for securing third place at the National Sports Festival but voiced concerns over a sudden shift in the medal standings, which saw host Ogun State overtake Bayelsa for second place behind Delta State.

Yemoleigha called the post-ceremony change “questionable” and urged the National Sports Commission to launch a thorough investigation.

The NUJ expressed profound condolences to the Kano State government and its sports community for the tragic loss of 21 athletes and officials in an accident while returning from the festival.

Yemoleigha described the incident as a “devastating blow” and called on the Kano State government to ensure adequate compensation for the bereaved families to alleviate their suffering.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

The Chemical Secrets That Keep Honey Fresh for Ages

Honey is a natural sweetener, and you might expect...

Amaechi Quits APC, Declares Tinubu Unfit to Govern Nigeria

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has announced his...

Mohbad’s Father Sues Naira Marley Over Alleged Unfulfilled N30m Promise

A new controversy has surfaced involving the late singer...

Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Amaechi Join Forces at ADC Coalition Unveiling in Abuja

Leading opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar...

Microsoft to Cut 9,000 Jobs Globally in Second Wave of 2025 Layoffs

Microsoft has announced plans to lay off approximately 9,000...

IMF Revises Nigeria’s 2025 GDP Growth Projection to 3.4%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast...

Tinubu Lights Up Dakibiyu District, Commissions Connector Road CN-8 Road

By Joyce Rémi-Babayeju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday opened...

Wike Never Allocated Land In Abuja To Children – Aide Insists

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img