KEBBI GOVT DONATES 10 HILUX VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY ON SOKOTO–BADAGRY SUPER HIGHWAY. (PHOTOS).

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 Kebbi Govt Donates 10 Hilux Vehicles to Boost Security on Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway  The Kebbi State Government has handed over 10 brand-new Hilux vehicles to the Federal Ministry of Works to strengthen security for personnel working on the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The vehicles were formally received by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who praised Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu), for the donation. Goronyo described the gesture as a clear demonstration of the state government’s commitment to protecting workers and contractors on the strategic highway corridor. He explained that the vehicles will be deployed exclusively to security operatives providing cover for construction teams along the section of the super highway passing through Kebbi State. The Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway is a multi-state infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and economic activities across northern and southern Nigeria. More...

LAGOS CITY MARATHON: KENYA'S KIPTUM DEFENDS TITLE+WINS $50,000.{PHOTOS}.

Image may contain: 4 people, people standing, shoes and outdoor                In a time of two hours,15 minutes and 20 seconds,Kenya's,Abraham Kiptum who won the maiden edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon yesterday Saturday successfully defended his title at the second edition of the race carting away the grand prize of $50,000.
His time was a new record in the Lagos Marathon as he posted a time of two hours,16 minutes and 19 seconds in the 2016 maiden edition.Kiptum's compatriots,Ronny Kiboss and Kiprotich Kiroi came second and third finishiing in two hours,15 minutes and 225 seconds and two hours,15 minutes and 30 seconds,winning $40,00 and $30,000 dollars respectively.
The race started at the National Stadium,Surulere by 7 am and ended at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island with over 50,000 athletes battling for the prize money.
Speaking shortly before presenting the prizes to the winners at the Eko Atlantic City,Victoria Island,State Governor,Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said his administration has begun steps to reposition sports in the State,assuring that no stone would be left unturned to achieve the aspiration.
He said the success of the tourney marked another leg of his government's dream and aspiration to make State the destination of Sports in Africa.To this end,the Governor said the State would continue to explore and attract regional,continental and global sports events to drive home its mission,adding that the all round development of youths through sports remains paramount. ''Our commitment to continue to support our Youth in Sports Development is resolute,a part that we cannot depart from.The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is a testimony to this avowed commitment,'' he said.More photos below.
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