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El-Rufai to Participate in Maiden Kaduna Marathon on Nov. 21

Hussaina Yakubu Sep 19, 2020 0

Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Saturday, says the state is making arrangements to host a half-marathon on Nov. 21, 2020, tagged ‘Kaduna Runs’.According to him, the maiden marathon will hold annually…

Sports

Tokyo marathon takes place on empty streets due to coronavirus

Alexander Ore Mar 1, 2020 0

The Tokyo marathon took place on Sunday with only a few hundreds of runners running on empty streets due to the Coronavirus outbreak.The organizers reduced the entries to elite runners and canceled the mass race which usually include as…

Sports

Akusho wins 2018 Lagos Women Run

Akojede Olanrewaju Nov 10, 2018 0

Ace distant runner and winner of the 2018 Access Bank Lagos Marathon, Rose Akusho, once again imposed her dominance in long distant race as she emerged Gold medalist in the Lagos Women run.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

News

Dalong, Buratai, Others For Lagos City Marathon

Adejumo Kester Feb 10, 2018 0

The Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalong; Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, and President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, are among top dignitaries expected to participate in this year’s Lagos City Marathon…

Sports

Olamide misses Splash FM Marathon, prepares for Okpekpe 10km

Uju Mar 16, 2017

Oluwaseun Olamide, who won the first position at the 2016 Splash FM Ibadan City’s 42km Marathon will miss the 2017 edition because she is not prepared.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ninth edition of the race, with the…

Government

Aregbesola to unveil Osogbo City marathon on Tuesday

Uju Mar 13, 2017

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun will on Tuesday unveil the maiden edition of the Osogbo City Half Marathon being organised by the state Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC).According to a statement jointly signed on Monday by Wale Idowu, and…

Metro

Marathon: LASG on track to reposition sports, says Ambode

Uju Feb 11, 2017

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says his administration has begun steps to reposition sports in the state, assuring that no stone will be left unturned to achieve the aspiration.Ambode made the assertion as he presented prizes to…

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Bouncers maltreat journalists at 2nd Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

Uju Feb 11, 2017

The journalists accredited to cover the 2nd Access Bank Lagos City were on Saturday maltreated by the Bouncers engaged by the race organisers, preventing them from carrying out their duties.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

Metro

Davido thrills fans at 2nd Access Bank Lagos Marathon

Uju Feb 11, 2017

Star musician “Davido’’ on Saturday to thrilled fans at the finish point of the 2nd Access Bank Lagos Marathon at the Eko Atlantic City.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the popular “OSINACHI’’ crooner is part of the side…

Metro

Lagos Marathon: LAWMA workers speedily clean generated waste

Uju Feb 11, 2017

Thousands of empty pet bottles and other waste generated by participants at the starting point of the 2nd Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have been cleared by the Lagos waste Management Authority (LAWMA).A Correspondent of the News…

Sports

Kenya’s Abraham Kiptum Wins Lagos City Marathon Race Again

Jide Feb 11, 2017

Kenya’s athlete, Abraham Kiptom has won the 42.1km Lagos marathon for the second time.At least 100,000 athletes from 27 countries, including Nigeria, participated in the race.It also featured around 64 elite athletes from 26…

Metro

2nd Access Bank Lagos City Marathon excites Lagosians

Uju Feb 10, 2017

The banners and stickers announcing Saturday’s 2nd Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have adorned the metropolis to the admiration of the residents who are now in the mood to celebrate the event.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…

Sports

Access Bank Marathon: Lagos roads to shut down for 12hours

Uju Jan 30, 2017

Yussuf Alli, the General Manager, Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, on Monday released the details on road closure for Feb. 11, 2017, the day of the second edition of the race.Alli disclosed that some part of Lagos would be shut down for…

Sports

2nd Access Bank Lagos Marathon: Can Nigerians outrun Foreigners?

Uju Jan 17, 2017

As Lagos State gets ready to host the second Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Feb. 11, 2017, fans are worried about the East African challenge.It is a worry to the fans not just because of the mouth watering prize money of 50,000…

Sports

Lagos Marathon: Artisans, designers, others throng Teslim Balogun Stadium to seek roles

Uju Dec 5, 2016

With less than 100 days to the 2nd Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, artisans, designers are excited with the platform which, they said, they make brisk income.Many of the artisans, designers and events managers, who were excited to work…

Metro

Nigerian Man Races Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg

Owolabi Oluwasegun Aug 3, 2016 0

Facebook co-founder and one of the richest men in the world, Mark Zuckerberg took to his social media account to appreciate his Nigerian friend with whom he had raced.Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page: "Thanks Ime for…

Sports

I already feel accomplished, says Abuja-Lagos marathoner as he arrives Ibadan

Kelechi Uchenna May 28, 2016 0

Mr Fadesola Adedayo, 25, a Nigeria-born civil engineer based in Canada, who is on course to complete a 17-day Abuja to Lagos marathon, says he feels fulfilled already.Adedayo, who is running to raise $1million toward Stevens-Johnson's…

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Aerial Photos Of The Boston Marathon Bombing (Disturbing)

Aliyu Kolo Apr 17, 2013 0

On Marathon Monday 15th, April, 2013 in Boston.