DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORTS: LSSC, GLOBAL AMBASSADORS ANNOUNCE COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORTS: LSSC, GLOBAL AMBASSADORS ANNOUNCE COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS


As part of the activities marking the 2025 International Day of Sports for Development and Peace, the Lagos State Sports Commission (ISSC) in collaboration with Global Ambassadors Initiative has announced series of events commemorating the celebration.


At a media briefing held on Friday at the Conference Room of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Director-General of LSSC, Lekan Fatodu discussed extensively on the significance of sports in propagating youth empowerment, social cohesion and bridging the gaps in segregating some members of the society.


The LSSC boss stated that the IDSDP is in harmony with the Commission mandate of encouraging mass participation in sports, providing enabling environment for youth to exhibit their hidden talent irrespective of their social status and background.


Themed: “Leveling the Playing Field: Sports For Social Inclusion”, Fatodu highlights the role of sports in bringing everybody on board and ensuring that no one is neglected. He acknowledged its positive impact in challenging stereotypes and prejudice, giving voices to the voiceless and fostering gender equality.


The Lagos State Government, through the Sports Commission, has overtime leveraged the power of sports in bringing the youth into limelight, providing opportunity for talents to combine sports with education to raise future leaders and champions from the communities.


The partnership with Carmel Academy to mark the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace attest to the power of collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission, Ministry of Education, Lagos State Universal Basic Education, Sports Providing Entities and corporate sponsors.


Executive Trustee of the Ambassador lnitiative for Youth Development and Conflict Resolution, Ndidi Edeoghon said the IDSDP was designed to showcase the impact of sports in social changes, bridging the gap of inequality, gender sensitivity, promoting a healthy environment and the immense contributions to the livelihood.


The International Day of Sports for Development and Peace is celebrated globally on April 6 every year, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly. The three-day event will feature about 1000 pupils and students from selected primary and secondary schools across the state. The debate, competition and award ceremony are scheduled for May 7, 8 and 10, respectively.


After the Leadership debate on the opening day, participants will compete in Athletics, Swimming and Board Games including Ayo Olopon on the second day while pupils and students who performed  exceptionally well in both debate and sports activities will get awards and certificates on the final day.

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