Members of the Kano State contingent who were returning home after taking part in the 22nd edition of the state’s National Sports Festival (NSF), Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, have expressed their deep sorrow over the tragic incident.
22 athletes died in a crash allegedly caused by a bus carrying the athletes, which was reported to have been reported to have been occurring about 50 kilometers from Kano after passing through Kaduna State.
The governor claimed in a statement released on Saturday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, that the incident had left him completely traumatized, especially given that the athletes were young, energetic, eager to receive warm reception from their fans and families, and who had a brighter future ahead of them.
INCLUDE 22 Kano athletes die in an auto accident following a sports festival
Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed his condolences to the Kano State government and the people of Kano State over the incident, saying that their sacrifice would never be forgotten.
The loss of 20 brave athletes who had just finished the Gateway 2024 games, according to him, is indeed saddening and upsetting.
These young people, budding stars who had a lot to give the nation with their talents, abilities, and creativity, are so painful. It is especially tragic that their beloved loved ones, who had a memorable visit to the National Sports Festival, will never see their stunning faces again. At this terrible time, our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends.
The athletes were enjoying their lives, but their lives were severned just before they set foot on Kano soil after representing Kano with pride and distinction and making friends with their fellow citizens from across the 36 states. We are deeply distressed by this incident, and we pray that Allah will grant them rest forever.
EXCLUSIVE: Dani Dyer has finally married West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen in a stunning ceremony but the reality star has already crafted up a plan to make her husband be like her dad
Dani wants husband Jarrod to be just like her dad
Former Love Island winner Dani Dyer has tied the knot with West Ham United footballer Jarrod Bowen in a fabulous ceremony surrounded by her nearest and dearest, looking every inch the beautiful bride.
Dani, who is the daughter of TV icon Danny Dyer, shot to fame on Love Island and went public with her relationship with her footballer boyfriend in December 2021. Since then, they’ve been serving up serious couple goals on social media. The pair are now proud parents to twin girls, and Dani has previously gushed that she “can’t stop smiling” around her beautiful family.
As the couple recently tied the knot on their big day, which saw dad Danny Dyer and mum Joanne Mas glowing with pride, Our source said Dani looks to her parents for inspiration and wants Jarrod to be just like her beloved actor Dad.
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Dani and Jarrod have tied the knot
“Dani idolises her family and idolises her dad,” our source claimed. “Danny and Joanne’s marriage has had tough times, but they’ve always come out the other side and pulled together as a family. Dani puts family first and wants her man to be just like her dad.
Dani is so close with Danny and they’re the best of friends so it’s always been important to her. All she wants is for her marriage to be as fun and as long-lasting as her mum and dad’s.”
The day is the culmination of a unique love story for the reality TV star and the footballer, which began when they were neighbours, while Dani was navigating life as a single mum to Santiago, her son with her ex, Sammy Kimmence.
Dani is close to her parents, especially dad Danny
The pair’s friendship blossomed into love and in May 2023, they had their own twin daughters, Summer and Star. After some previous rocky romances, including a very public break-up with her fellow Love Island 2018 winner Jack Fincham, Dani, 28 – following two fun-filled hen-dos – is now a wife, no doubt hoping to have a long-lasting marriage like her own parents.
Whispers of a budding romance began circulating when Jarrod was spotted leaving the reality star’s Essex pad in October 2021, clad in a grey hoodie and driving off in his Mercedes. Not long after Jarrod was seen departing her residence, Dani emerged donning her workout attire.
The following month, Dani gave fans a sneak peek of her romantic hotel getaway with the footballer. She was greeted with a beautiful bouquet of red roses upon their arrival at the luxury hotel, and they began their stay by enjoying some champagne. Jarrod had already won over Dani’s dad, TV tough guy Danny, who described him as a “lovely guy”. They finally made their relationship public at the end of 2021.
Jarrod proposed to Dani in Ibiza last summer and the reality star announced their engagement on social media in July 2024, during a luxury holiday after jetting off following England’s defeat in the Euro 2024 final. Dani captioned the post: “Us forever,” alongside a diamond ring emoji.
Dani and Jarrod are parents to twins while Dani is mum to Santi from her previous relationship
The mum-of-three shared an insight into the proposal with three adorable images showing the pair on a sun-drenched yacht. In one sweet picture, the couple posed together as Dani showed off her ring while another gave fans a close-up of the huge diamond. Her ring features a huge oval cut diamond set on a pavé band lined with smaller diamonds.
Dani also confirmed she will be using a double barrel surname of Dyer-Bowen after the ceremony. -Speaking to Fabulous in November, she revealed the roles her family members will play, she added: “Jarrod’s little brother and my little Santi will be page boys. My brother Arty is going to be a groomsman. Then I’ve got six bridesmaids. Knowing Dad, he will be an emotional wreck.”
EXCLUSIVE: Dani Dyer has finally married West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen in a stunning ceremony but the reality star has already crafted up a plan to make her husband be like her dad
Dani wants husband Jarrod to be just like her dad
Former Love Island winner Dani Dyer has tied the knot with West Ham United footballer Jarrod Bowen in a fabulous ceremony surrounded by her nearest and dearest, looking every inch the beautiful bride.
Dani, who is the daughter of TV icon Danny Dyer, shot to fame on Love Island and went public with her relationship with her footballer boyfriend in December 2021. Since then, they’ve been serving up serious couple goals on social media. The pair are now proud parents to twin girls, and Dani has previously gushed that she “can’t stop smiling” around her beautiful family.
As the couple recently tied the knot on their big day, which saw dad Danny Dyer and mum Joanne Mas glowing with pride, Our source said Dani looks to her parents for inspiration and wants Jarrod to be just like her beloved actor Dad.
READ MORE: ‘This game-changer dry shampoo kept my greasy hair looking clean for four days’
Dani and Jarrod have tied the knot
“Dani idolises her family and idolises her dad,” our source claimed. “Danny and Joanne’s marriage has had tough times, but they’ve always come out the other side and pulled together as a family. Dani puts family first and wants her man to be just like her dad.
Dani is so close with Danny and they’re the best of friends so it’s always been important to her. All she wants is for her marriage to be as fun and as long-lasting as her mum and dad’s.”
The day is the culmination of a unique love story for the reality TV star and the footballer, which began when they were neighbours, while Dani was navigating life as a single mum to Santiago, her son with her ex, Sammy Kimmence.
Dani is close to her parents, especially dad Danny
The pair’s friendship blossomed into love and in May 2023, they had their own twin daughters, Summer and Star. After some previous rocky romances, including a very public break-up with her fellow Love Island 2018 winner Jack Fincham, Dani, 28 – following two fun-filled hen-dos – is now a wife, no doubt hoping to have a long-lasting marriage like her own parents.
Whispers of a budding romance began circulating when Jarrod was spotted leaving the reality star’s Essex pad in October 2021, clad in a grey hoodie and driving off in his Mercedes. Not long after Jarrod was seen departing her residence, Dani emerged donning her workout attire.
The following month, Dani gave fans a sneak peek of her romantic hotel getaway with the footballer. She was greeted with a beautiful bouquet of red roses upon their arrival at the luxury hotel, and they began their stay by enjoying some champagne. Jarrod had already won over Dani’s dad, TV tough guy Danny, who described him as a “lovely guy”. They finally made their relationship public at the end of 2021.
Jarrod proposed to Dani in Ibiza last summer and the reality star announced their engagement on social media in July 2024, during a luxury holiday after jetting off following England’s defeat in the Euro 2024 final. Dani captioned the post: “Us forever,” alongside a diamond ring emoji.
Dani and Jarrod are parents to twins while Dani is mum to Santi from her previous relationship
The mum-of-three shared an insight into the proposal with three adorable images showing the pair on a sun-drenched yacht. In one sweet picture, the couple posed together as Dani showed off her ring while another gave fans a close-up of the huge diamond. Her ring features a huge oval cut diamond set on a pavé band lined with smaller diamonds.
Dani also confirmed she will be using a double barrel surname of Dyer-Bowen after the ceremony. -Speaking to Fabulous in November, she revealed the roles her family members will play, she added: “Jarrod’s little brother and my little Santi will be page boys. My brother Arty is going to be a groomsman. Then I’ve got six bridesmaids. Knowing Dad, he will be an emotional wreck.”
Leicester Tigers secured a second-placed Premiership finish and a home play-off semi-final against Sale by beating Newcastle Falcons.
It took until the 17th minute for Tigers to grab their first try through Hanro Liebenberg thanks to fellow South African Pollard’s fast hands, just a minute after Brett Connon put bottom side Falcons ahead with a penalty.
Substitute Louis Brown’s sin-binning halfway through the first period did not help Newcastle but the visitors repelled Tigers ‘ attacks up until the 31st minute when Josh Bassett raced down to score in the corner.
Leicester needed just one point to finish in the top four and knew a win would secure second place as they faced the Premiership’s bottom side, who have won just twice this season.
Newcastle still made life difficult for Tigers in the first-half. Leicester had more than double the amount of carries and line breaks than Falcons but were unable to get any fluid attacking momentum.
Following a strong Tigers scrum, Ollie Chessum went over but was held up by Ollie Leatherbarrow’s strength to be denied the opening points.
Connon kicked over a penalty to give Falcons the match’s first points of the afternoon but South African back row Liebenberg was then given space to run in from close range to put Leicester in front.
Brown’s yellow card gave the Tigers a numerical advantage and Bassett collected a delightful pass from Liebenberg to run in his 10th try of the season unchallenged on the right wing.
Connan kicked another three points just before half-time to keep Falcons within eight points on the scoreboard and they were buoyed further after the break when full-back Freddie Steward saw a Tigers try disallowed, and Hassell-Collins was also sin binned for making an illegal fend-off.
As Tigers ‘ pressure heaped on the Falcons defence however, Kata burst through to extend their lead.
Replacement prop Heyes barged over to stretch the lead to 28-6 and while Leatherbarrow pulled one back for the Falcons, it proved a blow-out towards the end as Rogerson scored Leicester’s fifth.
Leicester Tigers secured a second-placed Premiership finish and a home play-off semi-final against Sale by beating Newcastle Falcons.
It took until the 17th minute for Tigers to grab their first try through Hanro Liebenberg thanks to fellow South African Pollard’s fast hands, just a minute after Brett Connon put bottom side Falcons ahead with a penalty.
Substitute Louis Brown’s sin-binning halfway through the first period did not help Newcastle but the visitors repelled Tigers’ attacks up until the 31st minute when Josh Bassett raced down to score in the corner.
Leicester needed just one point to finish in the top four and knew a win would secure second place as they faced the Premiership’s bottom side, who have won just twice this season.
Newcastle still made life difficult for Tigers in the first-half. Leicester had more than double the amount of carries and line breaks than Falcons but were unable to get any fluid attacking momentum.
Following a strong Tigers scrum, Ollie Chessum went over but was held up by Ollie Leatherbarrow’s strength to be denied the opening points.
Connon kicked over a penalty to give Falcons the match’s first points of the afternoon but South African back row Liebenberg was then given space to run in from close range to put Leicester in front.
Brown’s yellow card gave the Tigers a numerical advantage and Bassett collected a delightful pass from Liebenberg to run in his 10th try of the season unchallenged on the right wing.
Connan kicked another three points just before half-time to keep Falcons within eight points on the scoreboard and they were buoyed further after the break when full-back Freddie Steward saw a Tigers try disallowed, and Hassell-Collins was also sin binned for making an illegal fend-off.
As Tigers’ pressure heaped on the Falcons defence however, Kata burst through to extend their lead.
Replacement prop Heyes barged over to stretch the lead to 28-6 and while Leatherbarrow pulled one back for the Falcons, it proved a blow-out towards the end as Rogerson scored Leicester’s fifth.
Great Britain’s Olivia Mathias finished third as Cassandre Beaugrand claimed victory in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Alghero.
Beaugrand crashed out on the bike leg of the previous race in Yokohama but the Frenchwoman bounced back to win the third race of the series in Italy.
The reigning Olympic and world champion was chasing Wales ‘ Mathias and Bianca Seregni of Italy on the second lap of the swim before bridging the gap on the bike.
The leaders then distanced themselves from the likes of Lisa Tertsch and GB’s Beth Potter in the chase pack and built an unassailable lead on the 10km run.
Beaugrand, 28, clinched victory in 1 hour 55 minutes 55 seconds – 38 seconds before Seregni in second, with Mathias 31 seconds further back in third.
It was a first series win of the year for the 2024 champion while both Seregni and Mathias, 26, earned a spot on the series podium for the first time, with Potter in eighth.
Brazil’s Miguel Hidalgo won the men’s race in 1: 44: 05, crossing 28 seconds ahead of Australia’s Matt Hauser, who was the winner in Yokohama.
