Aminu Kadir Wins 2021 FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship

Aminu Kadir of Ilorin Golf Club has emerged winner of the 2021 FirstBank of Nigeria Limited sponsored Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship held on November 28, 2021 at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938.

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Aishatu Dalil Wins 2021 BBC Hausa Short Story Writing Contest For Women

18-year-old Aishatu Dalil has won the 2021 BBC Hausa Short Story Writing Contest For Women, with a story titled: “Hakkina” (‘My Right’).

Aishatu Dalil’s story ‘Hakkina’ tells the story of a young woman, Fatima, who is raped by her stepfather and is threatened by her mother not to tell anyone about the abuse. She locks Fatima in a room despite the injuries she sustained during the assault.

To Fatima’s mother, silencing her daughter not only covers for her husband but also ‘protects’ her daughter from the stigma faced by victims of rape in the Hausa society.

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Kada Kings Emerge Male Volleyball Champions Of National Division One League [2021]

Kada Kings of Kaduna State has emerged male volleyball champions of the National Division One League [2021] at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on November 27, 2021.

Kada Kings of Kaduna State emerged champions despite losing their last league game against Kwara United VC as both teams gained promotion to the Nigerian Volleyball Premier League following their successful campaign.

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Ismael Sadjo & Joy Abiye-David Win 2021 Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon

Ismael Sadjo and Joy Abiye-David have emerged winners of the 2021 Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon held on November 27, 2021 in Warri, Delta State.

Ismael Sadjo had a run time of 29 minutes 45 seconds. Subject to ratification, Sadjo’s time is a new 10 km national record.

In the women’s race, Joy Abiye-David also created a new course record.

She clocked 35.02 minutes while Rose Akusho was second with 35.04 minutes and Moseje Vera Yohanna finished third at 36.30 minutes.

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