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Athletics Guru Akin Afolarin Celebrates NCAA Achievements Enacted By Kayinsola Ajayi, Five Other Nigerian Athletes

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June 16, 2026

Renowned track and field guru, Akin Afolarin is celebrating the recent achievements of Nigeria’s latest sprints sensation, Kanyinsola Ajayi and five of his compatriots in USA’s National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) outdoor events.

Afolarin, who is an educator, administrator, and competition events announcer, noted that Ajayi led Nigeria’s achievers with his new national record in the men’s 100m, which was one of the country’s four gold medals.

While gleefully highlighting Ajayi’s huge achievement, Afolarin, a widely respected track and field encyclopaedia, further noted the results achieved by Samuel Ogazi, Temitope Adeshina and Chinecherem Nnamdi in other events.

The erudite athletics officer, who is also a school teacher based in Ojo area of Lagos, took to social media to shower accolades on the six Nigerian athletes and laced his post with graphic depictions of their various medals.

Afolarin stated, “Six Nigerian athletes secured individual medals at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, which included four champions, one silver winner and a bronze medalist.

“Here they are: ❇️ Kanyinsola Ajayi – 9.72 (100m) 🥇❇️ Samuel Ogazi – 43.38 (400m)🥇CR ❇️Temitope Adeshina – 1.96 (High Jump)🥇❇️Chinecherem Nnamdi – 82.26 (Javelin)🥇❇️Israel Okon – 19.99 (200m)🥈❇️Vincent Ugwoke – 63.89 (Discus throw)🥉

#ncaatf.”

Ajayi and other athletes will soon be in Nigeria to compete during the national trials, which will be held at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), towards the selection of the country’s athletes for this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade, has already given Team Nigeria a task of winning 20 gold medals at the Games, which will hold from July 23rd to August 2nd, and Ajayi is already rated as a sure winner in the men’s 100m.

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Tinubu (APC) in Jos: Promises to restore peace in the State and Nigeria

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November 14, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured displaced residents of Plateau State that the Federal Government will rebuild communities affected by violence and facilitate their safe return home.

Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday during the APC presidential campaign rally at Zaria Road Stadium in Jos, where he acknowledged the devastation caused by insecurity in parts of the state.

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Recalling his previous visit to Plateau, the President said he was restricted to the airport and could not visit communities in the hinterland.

“The last time I visited Plateau State, I was limited to the airport. Forgive me if you didn’t see me in the hinterland, but I saw the devastation, got the report from the governor, and saw the horror on the faces of our people,” he said.

He added that the situation had since changed, assuring displaced persons that his administration would support the rebuilding of their communities and enable them to return.

“But since then, that has changed; we are forging ahead together. I assure those who are displaced that we will rebuild your communities and bring you back there,” Tinubu stated.

The President said his administration was committed to restoring peace in affected communities and ensuring residents could return to their homes without fear.

On security measures, Tinubu disclosed that 1,000 forest guards were undergoing training, while surveillance cameras were being procured to strengthen security operations.

His assurances come amid persistent security challenges and displacement in parts of Plateau State, where affected communities continue to face the challenge of rebuilding lives and restoring livelihoods.

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Yari Defends Tinubu on Insecurity, Says Opposition Failed to Tackle Crisis for Over 20 Years

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November 14, 2026

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The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration against criticism over rising insecurity, accusing previous administrations of failing to address the challenge for more than two decades.

Yari made the remarks on Saturday during the APC presidential rally in Jos, Plateau State, where he challenged critics of the ruling party to account for their records on security before accusing the current administration of lacking a clear strategy.

“Those who are saying we don’t have a plan for security, I want to remind them that they did nothing about insecurity for over 20 years because it started during their time,” Yari said.

The former Zamfara State governor assured Nigerians that the APC remained committed to implementing its manifesto, expressing confidence that the party would fulfil almost all its campaign promises by 2031.

He also expressed optimism about the APC’s political fortunes in Plateau State ahead of the 2027 general elections, claiming that political leaders and influential stakeholders in the state had assured President Tinubu of their support.

Yari further commended Tinubu’s leadership, particularly his handling of the nation’s revenue, citing what he described as a significant increase in funds accruing to the Federation Account.

According to him, Tinubu inherited a Federation Account balance of N732 billion in June 2023, but the figure has since increased to trillions of naira.

He said the development reflected the administration’s efforts to strengthen government revenue and improve the country’s financial position.

Yari’s remarks come amid continued public debate over the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity and the performance of the Tinubu administration as political activities gradually build towards the 2027 general election

eau State ahead of 2027.