{
  "id": 13840362,
  "title": "Bako, Aluo, Guide of Sports Editors, Others Hail Ilaboya’s Appointment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/bako-aluo-guide-of-sports-editors-others-hail-ilaboyas-appointment",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:48:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/12/bako-aluo-guide-of-sports-editors-others-hail-ilaboyas-appointment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eminent Nigerians have praised Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State for appointing former Edo State Football Association Chairman, Frank Areguame Ilaboya as Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Mobilization. Nasir Danladi Bako, a former Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, commended Ilaboya for his years of service as a sports writer and his leadership as Chairman of the Edo State Football Association. Danladi highlighted Ilaboya's determination, ability to achieve results, and his role in the growth and development of sports in Nigeria. George Aluo, former Chairman of the Nigeria National League, emphasized that Ilaboya has earned a deserved place in sports development within Edo State and Nigeria. Tony Ubani, President of the Guide of Sports Editors, expressed elation over Ilaboya's appointment and optimism for the future of the sport's community. Ade Ojeikere, a veteran sports journalist, congratulated Ilaboya and thanked Governor Okphelbo for the appointment, highlighting its foresight. Hotspot International's CEO, Taye Ige, applauded the Governor for choosing Ilaboya for the role, noting that it is a well-thought-out appointment that puts the right people in the right positions.",
  "summary": "Eminent Nigerians including professional association have saluted Edo State Governor, His Excellency Monday Okphebolo on the appointment of former Edo State Football Association Chairman, Honourable Frank Areguame Ilaboya as Special",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}