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National Sports Festival: Gov Abiodun Pledges ₦2.5m For Ogun Gold Winners

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Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, has promised to pay $2.5 million for each gold medal won by state athletes at the state’s upcoming National Sports Festival, which will take place on Sunday.

Additionally, the governor promised to pay $1. 5 million and $1 million, respectively, for each silver and bronze medal won at the event.

When he visited Babcock University’s Ilisan-Remo, Ilisan-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area, he made the commitment.

Governor Abiodun also promised the sum of $50,000 to each Ogun State athlete who would participate in the camp while addressing the state contingents there, urging them to leave and make the state proud.

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“I am aware that an instant award is presented when you win a medal.” He said, “Once you get a medal, you get a reward, a huge reward.”

“Anybody who wins a gold medal at this festival will receive a sum of N2.5 million from me. I’ll donate N1.5 million to the silver medalist for every silver medal. Anyone who wins the bronze medal will receive $1 million.

You are here because you represent Ogun State the best. Anyone who isn’t present must represent Ogun State. You are here to win rather than compete alone. You must bring the medals home with you because we want to win.

The governor noted that Ogun is known for being the best, just as the state has produced world-class athletes and athletes who have inspired others. He applauded the athletes for their example of servant leadership in their homeland.

He emphasized that this is the first time that all athletes are grouped together for the National Sports Festival competition and that the state has provided the infrastructure and facilities needed for a seamless competition.

The National Sports Festival was meant to unite all Nigerians. By the time you leave, you will have forged friendships across the Niger and Benue.

You’ve traveled from all over this state, camped, and practiced for months in preparation for the competition.

We have provided the resources and infrastructure that have made Nigerian sports as the national benchmark. The governor stated that the newly renovated International Sports Arena in Abeokuta will host international competitions and that the state is “working to develop the sports economy in Ogun State.”

Anderson takes two wickets on Lancashire return

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Stephan Shemilt
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Emirates Old Trafford (day two), Division Two of the Rothesay County Championship

Lancashire 458: Wells 141, Balderson 73, Bell 57, Aitchison 3-87

Derbyshire 112-4: Came 31, Anderson 2-24

Derbyshire (1 pt) trails Lancashire (3 pts) by 346 runs.

In his first appearance since retiring from international duty, James Anderson took two wickets for Lancashire.

Only 18 deliveries of Anderson’s Lancashire return were required to inflict harm on Derbyshire after England’s greatest fast bowler bide a moving farewell at Lord’s on September 30.

Two months shy of the age of 43, Anderson bowled left-hander Caleb Jewell with a distinctive trimmer from round the wicket before having David Lloyd hand a quick ball to Matty Hurst, who was also in need.

After two days at Emirates Old Trafford, Anderson finished with 2-24 in his fifth over to leave Derbyshire 112-4, 346 adrift of Lancashire’s 458.

Due to a calf injury, he had to wait until his first appearance since signing a one-year contract extension with the Red Rose.

Since Anderson’s Test career ended with 704 wickets, which is an England record, and more than any other pace bowler, he has worked with the national team as a bowling consultant and unsuccessfully attempted to be picked up in the Indian Premier League and The Hundred. In Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list in April, he was knighted.

Whether or not his return helped Lancashire, their strong position in this game was dictated by the hard work of their batters, who worked hard for Derbyshire before the visitors made the call to field.

In fact, Anderson didn’t play in the game until he left at number 11 on Saturday at 15:16 BST after Luke Wells scored a century on day one and George Balderson and George Bell added half-centuries on day two.

The warm welcome he received when he first faced the field was met by the standing ovation for the forward defence, which was followed by the noise that greeted a sweep for four.

When Lancashire were dismissed with four not out, Anderson’s bowling experience was genuine. During the tea break, he was gathered among the crowds to watch him loosen up.

Given that this was his first competitive start in ten months, Anderson needed a little time to adjust to the name he bore in the end.

When Australian Jewell drove through the covers for four, he expressed his frustration by launching a classic Anderson dismissal that angled in from round the wicket, straightened to beat the bat, and clattered into off stump.

Anderson bent his back to discomfit Lloyd because the surface offered support. Another short ball ricocheted off the back of the bat and gave the ball a top edge. The catch was made when Anderson was at his feet once more, but Lloyd claimed the ball had come off his body and was disgruntled when Anderson went in.

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Tinubu Arrives In Rome For Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration

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Pope Leo XIV’s installation is being attended by President Bola Tinubu in Rome, Italy, on Sunday.

President Tinubu was met by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the minister of state for foreign affairs, Vatican City, and Nigerian Embassy officials at the Mario De Bernardo Military Airport at 6 p.m., according to a statement from the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.

Pope Leo XIV, who was accompanied by his successor, Pope Francis, to an invitation to Tinubu, who was elected by the College of Cardinals on April 21 during a conclave 17 days after his death.

Onanuga had previously disclosed that senior Catholic leaders from the nation will be gathered for the event in a statement he issued on Thursday.

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The President’s delegation will include Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, Alfred Martins of Lagos, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Archbishop Lucius Ugorji of Owerri, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, and Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja.

Pope Leo XIV received the invitation from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who said the event was “a moment of particular significance for the Catholic Church and the world afflicted by many tensions and conflicts.”

He added that the Pope also mentioned personal ties to Nigeria, saying that, while working at the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos in the 1980s, “Your great nation is particularly dear to me.”

On May 18th, Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, will be formally ordained at St. Peter’s Square.

Strictly’s Saffron Barker targeted by armed thieves after rental car breaks down

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Saffron Barker, a competitor in the Strictly Come Dancing, has traveled to Las Vegas on her terrifying road trip after being targeted by ‘armed’ thieves who robbed her of all of her things.

Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has shared her horror road trip to Las Vegas after her rental car was broken into and all of her possessions were stolen. It came shortly after the star was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.

Saffron and her boyfriend, model Josh Miln, made the wrong choice when they decided to leave. They discovered their car completely empty and “smashed up” when they came back.

Strangely, the couple later learned from police that two of the murderers had been shot after they had previously told fans they were “grateful to be alive.”

Taking to her TikTok, the 24-year-old explained the terrifying events to her followers. In the video, Saffron was doing her make-up as she began: “Get ready with me while I tell you why I can’t leave the US and everything I had with me is completely stolen.”

Saffron opened up about the terrifying road trip with her followers(Image: @saffronbarker/TikTok)

The actress then claimed that the trip had not been planned, and that she had suffered “the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in my life” before the incident. The actress then shed her tears as she revealed that she had just been sent “the sweetest message” on camera.

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Saffron went on a road trip with her boyfriend, model Josh Miln, before getting into the horrifying story. Two hours later, however, when the couple left a diner, things changed. However, when they got back to their rented Jeep, they discovered that it had been “completely smashed up.”

Everything they brought with them in the car was taken, including their passports and medication, according to the authorities. Josh then appeared in the middle of the video, telling his girlfriend’s followers that their hearts “sunk” as a result. He claimed that “we were both completely devastated.”

The pair were then “so grateful” they hadn’t gone out there at the time, Saffron continued. Something worse might have occurred because they have guns and other things in America.

Saffron and Josh in Jeep holding hands
Saffron and Josh set off on a road trip which turned into a disaster(Image: @saffronbarker/TikTok)

Josh chimed in, “Our parents keep saying, “you guys should be grateful you guys are still alive.”

The influencer claimed the hotel “didn’t care less” and that the couple were “left feeling like criminals” because they were not permitted to enter the hotel without a valid photo ID, which made matters even worse for the couple.

The house was recently robbed, according to Josh’s girlfriend, who later said, “I wasn’t going to mention that part, but yeah.”

The YouTuber updated viewers on their current situation by saying, “We’re currently waiting to get emergency passports, we have to drive back to LA, but our flights are out of Vegas so we have to drive back again.” But we won’t be stopping at all,” he declares.

The actress wrote in the terrifying update post-production that two of the actors were armed. Although Josh Miln is the most important factor, I’m so grateful to have you by my side.

One fan wrote, “Someone has an evil eye on you girl, but you guys are a million bucks.” Second penned, “I’m so sorry you’ve gone through this,” “I’m so sorry this has all happened to you, but hopefully it means great things are around the corner.” Keep your eyes on! “!

Saffron Barker began her career on YouTube in 2015 and has amassed over 2 million followers since. She rose to mainstream prominence in 2019 when she competed on Strictly Come Dancing.

The star was partnered with professional dancer AJ Pritchard, with the couple finishing in 10th place.

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