A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY LOST HIS LIFE AFTER HE WAS ATTACKED BY THREE LARGE DOGS WHILE RIDING HIS BICYCLE. (PHOTO).

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 A 13-year-old boy lost his life after he was attacked by three large dogs while riding his bicycle. This tragic incident occurred January 3rd on the 100 block of Upper Sandy Cove Road in Welshtown, Nova Scotia, Canada.  On that day, 13-year-old Drew Nickerson, was enjoying the day by riding his bike through the neighborhood. As Drew rode his bike down the road, two large Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler came running out into the road from a nearby residence. The three dogs then began to viciously attack Drew. The attack left the young boy bleeding in the roadway and suffering from serious injuries.  Upon discovering Drew severely injured in the roadway, one of the owners of the dogs loaded Drew into their vehicle and rushed him to a nearby hospital.  Drew was then airlifted to a hospital in Halifax, where he sadly succumbed to his injuries on January 5th. The incident is under investigation with Staff Sgt. Mark Macpherson of the Shelburne Disrict RCMP stating that they ...

NSC BOSS OLOPADE STEALS SPOTLIGHT AT SWAN NOVELTY MATCH, REWARDS SPORTS JOURNALISTS. (PHOTOS).


 NSC Boss Olopade steals spotlight at SWAN Novelty Match, Rewards Sports Journalists


 The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Chief Bukola Olopade, delivered a standout performance both on and off the field during the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Novelty Match held at the 2024 Gateway Games in Abeokuta. The friendly football match, organized by SWAN as part of the ongoing multi-sport festival, brought together journalists, stakeholders, and sports enthusiasts in a symbolic display of unity and appreciation for the role of sports journalism in Nigeria’s development.


In a rare but spirited move, Chief Olopade participated in both halves of the game—first lining up for the Southern Team before switching sides to the Northern Team, who eventually emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. His participation drew cheers from the crowd and highlighted his enduring passion for grassroots sports development. Speaking after the match, the NSC boss applauded SWAN for its commitment to elevating sports discourse through professional and impactful reporting.


“I had fun,” Olopade said. “This was the most exciting novelty match I’ve attended. I saw real unity and passion among the journalists. Sports is life, and it deserves the spotlight in our media spaces.” He emphasized the critical role sports journalism plays in promoting national unity and development, urging media outlets to give sports the visibility it deserves in mainstream news coverage.


In a show of appreciation and encouragement, Olopade announced ₦2 million in incentives for the two participating teams and handed out dollar rewards to standout performers, including the best goalkeeper of the match. The atmosphere remained festive long after the final whistle, with laughter, camaraderie, and sportsmanship defining the day making it a memorable highlight of the Gateway Games.

More photos below. 



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