Tag: LOC

  • LOC backs down on threat to shut down 20th NSF

    LOC backs down on threat to shut down 20th NSF

    The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ”Edo 2020” has rescinded its decision to abruptly shut down the 13-day event. Musa Ebomhiana, a Project Manager in the LOC’s Media and Communication Sub-Committee, in a statement Thursday evening said the decision was taken after an emergency meeting. He said the…

  • BREAKING: [Sports Festival] Edo Government fulfills threat, shuts MOC, LOC offices

    BREAKING: [Sports Festival] Edo Government fulfills threat, shuts MOC, LOC offices

    The Edo State Government on Thursday fulfilled its threats as Deputy Governor Phillip Shuaibu ordered closure of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and Main Organising Committee (MOC) offices of the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival holding in Benin City. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the Governor Obaseki led government had hinted on Wednesday night it might…

  • 20th NSF: Edo remains host, says LOC

    20th NSF: Edo remains host, says LOC

    Edo has dispelled the rumours that the hosting right for the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Edo 2020’, has been taken away from the state. Musa Ebomhiana, the Project Manager, Media and Communication Sub-Committee for the games, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Benin City.…

  • Edo 2020: Everything needed are ready for National Sports Festival – LOC

    Edo 2020: Everything needed are ready for National Sports Festival – LOC

    The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF) says the state is putting finishing touches to preparations for the event scheduled for Feb. 14 to Feb. 28. Musa Ebomhiana, the LOC’s Head of Communications/Media, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that all needed for the festival, especially as it concerns…