Tomorrow is Children’s Day, yet some children will wake up far from home, still trapped in the hands of kidnappers.
While many celebrate, some families are holding on to hope and praying for the safe return of their children. 🥹💔
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label
Nigeria's foremost Sports Marketing Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) has announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, set to light up Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the measured rhythm and determined pace that define world-class long-distance running, a reflection of the steady progress and ambitious vision shaping the marathon’s evolution into a global platinum-labelled event.
In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition, a distinction achieved in record time. This remarkable feat makes it the first marathon globally to earn the label so swiftly, underscoring both the organizational excellence of NSML and the dynamic rise of PremiumTrust Bank, currently celebrated as Nigeria’s fastest-growing commercial bank.
The 2025 edition is expected to attract elite international athletes, top local runners, and marathon enthusiasts from around the world, alongside officials from World Athletics who will oversee the competition.
Speaking on the announcement, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, expressed excitement about the unique partnership with PremiumTrust Bank.
“This second edition is fundamentally unique because it represents the first-ever true super-partnership on such a dynamic sports property in our nation and arguably, globally. PremiumTrust Bank is not just a sponsor but the sole partner anchoring the establishment, organization, and consolidation of a global marathon in Nigeria’s capital city.
" We are proud and grateful for the bank’s visionary leadership, which not only recognized the immense potential of the first edition but is now single-handedly driving the race toward international acclaim.”
Managing Director of PremiumTrust Bank, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim (CON) emphasized the shared values underpinning the partnership.
“PremiumTrust Bank is built on the philosophy of rapid, impactful, and sustainable growth, and the theme of this year’s marathon perfectly reflects our operational ethos."
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label
Nigeria's foremost Sports Marketing Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) has announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, set to light up Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the measured rhythm and determined pace that define world-class long-distance running, a reflection of the steady progress and ambitious vision shaping the marathon’s evolution into a global platinum-labelled event.
In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition, a distinction achieved in record time. This remarkable feat makes it the first marathon globally to earn the label so swiftly, underscoring both the organizational excellence of NSML and the dynamic rise of PremiumTrust Bank, currently celebrated as Nigeria’s fastest-growing commercial bank.
The 2025 edition is expected to attract elite international athletes, top local runners, and marathon enthusiasts from around the world, alongside officials from World Athletics who will oversee the competition.
Speaking on the announcement, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, expressed excitement about the unique partnership with PremiumTrust Bank.
“This second edition is fundamentally unique because it represents the first-ever true super-partnership on such a dynamic sports property in our nation and arguably, globally. PremiumTrust Bank is not just a sponsor but the sole partner anchoring the establishment, organization, and consolidation of a global marathon in Nigeria’s capital city.
" We are proud and grateful for the bank’s visionary leadership, which not only recognized the immense potential of the first edition but is now single-handedly driving the race toward international acclaim.”
Managing Director of PremiumTrust Bank, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim (CON) emphasized the shared values underpinning the partnership.
“PremiumTrust Bank is built on the philosophy of rapid, impactful, and sustainable growth, and the theme of this year’s marathon perfectly reflects our operational ethos."
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CHAKAM 📸
We shall see if no be you go open everything wide for Doctor to shook hands and bring out your baby when labour jam you😜
“Achalugo, pass your exams and I’ll give you whatever it is you want.”
CHAKAM 📸
Don’t come and tell me “the economy is not smiling” when I finally pass my exams o
“I’ll love you the way you want to be loved.”
CHAKAM 📸
You know my love language is receiving gifts. Make I no later hear “you’re too obsessed with material things.” when it’s time to show me love.
“Just get pregnant for me, I’ll do anything for you”.
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I no wan later hear “what kind of weird craving is this? Where do you want me to get peanut butter toast this night?”
Oga, go and find it.
The key is to share your truth while making space for others.
You don't have to shrink your joy, but you can shine in a way that brings warmth, not shadows.
Until you drag yourself out of that hole of perfection, you won’t get to the depth of your capabilities and unlock your creative prowess.
Come down from that pedestal of perfection you’ve planted yourself and watch yourself soar!
Pray when changing diapers, when bathing your baby, when rocking your baby, when pumping, when breastfeeding, when doing laundry, change nursery rhymes to worship songs. These seemingly quick and little prayers account for a lot. It works. It gives you peace. It keeps you rested