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COMMUNITY SPORT AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT COMPLETE “5,000 CHALLENGE”
The Trustees of CSED (Community Sport and Education Development) Initiative recently complied with one of the basic tenets of most religions of the world: “reach out to those in need near you.”
This happened recently at the IDPs Camp Uhogua (Edo State), as part of the closing ceremony of the netball seminar that was recently held in Benin City.
This event was during CSED National Coordinator, Edema Fuludu addressing some of the Management staff of the IDPs Camp Uhogua.
Present at this occasion were INF Instructor, Mary Waya and the P.E. practitioners that attended the netball seminar.
The food items include: ten bags of 50kg rice, cooking oil, two cartons of fish, tomatoes and other vegetable stew making condiment.
These food items were presented to the Management of the IDPs Camp Uhogua. As CSED wanted the last day (6 March 2020) of the netball seminar to be a memorable one for the residents and staff of the IDPs Camp Uhogua.
As a result, CSED, Trustees provided free lunch to the about five thousand residents of the Camp.
This unexpected move by CSED caught the Management of the Camp by surprise.
As they thanked Edema Fuludu, the Trustees of CSED, Mary Waya and the newly certified netball coaches for their presence in their Camp and for the kind gesture of CSED.
The Management of the IDPs Camp Uhogua acknowledged that apart from the free lunch that was bankrolled by CSED, they now have three members of staff who have been certified to coach netball, a brand new netball court and more importantly, one of their young residents (Bertha Omigie) is now certified to teach netball to her peers and other primary and secondary school students in Nigeria.
Edema Fuludu stated that apart from bringing people together, sports when used properly can be a force for good in mobilising the youths, positively influencing and empowering both the able-bodied persons, physically challenged persons, as well as the hard to reach members of the society.
“This is the reason why CSED will continue to support and provide girls and women with more access to our free P.E. practitioners seminars, our life skills training and PSHE (Physical Social, Health and Emotional) education programmes in selected schools in Nigeria.”
Given the positive feedback and suggestions that have been received from the newly certified netball coaches, the Trustees of CSED have already initiated contact with one or two NGO’s and corporate organisations to seek for their support in helping to meet some of the burden of providing the basic daily food needs of the residents of IDP Camp in Uhogua.
It is hoped that these plans if successful would not only complement the efforts of the state government and Management of the Camp, but it would leave a positive impression in the hearts and minds of the children/youths of the IDPs Camp Uhogua.
At the moment, residents of the IDPs Camp Uhogua are currently in need of urgent food and medications supply.
History will be made in Lagos as the city becomes the first on the African continent to host the world’s all-electric powerboat championship, the E1 Series, from October 3 to 5, 2025.
The announcement marks a major milestone for Nigeria and Africa, as the E1 Lagos Grand Prix brings cutting-edge water sport, innovation, and environmental sustainability to the continent’s shores for the first time.
Sharing the news on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the event as “a demonstration of innovation and progress, showing how sport can inspire sustainable solutions for the future.”
He added: “It is also a celebration of the creativity and resilience that define our people. This occasion gives us the opportunity to showcase Lagos to the world as we know it: welcoming, dynamic, and determined to embrace the future with confidence.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also extended an open invitation to Lagosians and the global community to witness the groundbreaking spectacle.
“The E1 Lagos Grand Prix is a chance for Lagos, and for Africa, to stand proudly on the global stage,” he said.
Traditionally renowned for its passion for land-based sports like football, Africa is now set to explore its aquatic potential as the UIM E1 Series, presented by PIF, transforms Lagos’ waterfront into a thrilling race track.
Scheduled for October 4–5, the E1 Lagos Grand Prix promises a unique blend of speed, culture, and sustainability, turning the city’s coastline into a symbol of Africa’s readiness to embrace innovation and green technology in sports.
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Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has unveiled a full-size stadium and an Olympic-size 50-metre swimming pool at the Peaceville International Academy, located within the Redemption City of God, Ogun State.
The esteemed cleric was accompanied by his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, along with top church leaders including Pastor Joseph Obayemi; RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, and the management of Peaceville International Academy led by Head of School Dolapo Fatoki.
The event was graced by several board members of the school, including Leke Adeoye, Olugbenga Omojola, Ayoola Jolayemi, Noah Osato, and Mrs Busola Ogunsiji.
Reflecting on his past, Pastor Adeboye lamented the lack of such facilities during his university days and the general scarcity of quality sports amenities across the country.
“This kind of well-grassed stadium and serene environment were not available in universities during our time. Remarkably, God has made this possible in a secondary school, showing that He is on our side,” he remarked.
He offered prayers for those who contributed to the realization of these facilities and expressed his vision for the school to become a global brand.
In her welcome address, Pastor Mrs. Adeboye, the founder of the college, described the institution as a legacy made possible by God’s support.
She thanked her husband for his unwavering support in making the school a reality and emphasized the importance of the sports facilities in moulding Godly champions.
The unveiling ceremony also featured a novelty match to celebrate Pastor Adeboye’s 83rd birthday, with him performing the ceremonial kick-off for the match between Redemption City FC and Region 1 FC. The home team triumphed with a 4-0 victory.
Head of School Dolapo Fatoki highlighted that the facilities would be judiciously used to enhance the physical well-being of students and position the school as a hub for sports development in Ogun State and Nigeria.
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Championship promotion chasers Burnley clocked up 1,000 minutes without conceding a league goal as they drew 0-0 at Preston North End on Saturday to stay third in the table.
It was Burnley’s 24th Championship clean sheet of the season and their 11th in a row — a new English second-tier record.
In 33 Championship games their miserly defence has been breached only nine times and no opposition player has scored against them in the league since Dec. 21.
Burnley keeper James Trafford has faced only 21 shots on target in achieving his 11 successive clean sheets — including two penalties which he saved against Sunderland.
Scott Parker’s side need just one more clean sheet to match the Championship record of Queen’s Park Rangers in 2010-11.
“It’s something we pride ourselves on. We’re proud of being hard to beat and if you can’t win games, don’t lose them,” Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen told the club’s website.
“We come away with a point thanks to that defensive record and being solid again here at a tough place.”
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