Kumbi and Kwara United: Legacy of sustainability, opportunities for business
The Dictionary defines a legacy as the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions or reactions, especially that which is being achieved overtime. And that best describes the reigns of Kumbi Titiloye as Chairman of the state’s darling team, Kwara United Football Club, after six seasons in charge, despite challenges, and against identified and unidentified odds. […]
NSC DG warns Super Eagles B against complacency ahead of crucial Ghana clash
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has urged Nigeria’s Super Eagles B to avoid complacency as they prepare to face Ghana in a decisive qualifying match on Saturday, December 28, in Uyo. Olopade emphasized the importance of capitalizing on home advantage and urged the players to remain disciplined, determined, […]
Adoration Boys win 9th edition of Victor Okosun Xmas Kids Cup
Under dogs, Adoration Boys today, Tuesday December 24, 2024, at A- Division playing field, defeated highly rated Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy on penalties to lift the 9th edition of Victor Okosun Xmas kids trophy. They won the penalty by 3-2. The much anticipated encounter lived up to its billing as both teams went through difficult […]
Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy retains Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu U13 Kids Cup
Defending Champions, Arsenal Kiddies Football Academy defeated hard fighting Eshin FA Boys 4-1 in a cagging final yesterday, Monday December 23, 2024, to win the 5th edition of Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu U13 Kids Cup (CKC). The final match, which was watched by a capacity crowd at A-Division Police playing field, saw Eshin FA take the […]
NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko declares NOC 2024 AGA open, unveils strategic reforms
*Unveils strategic reforms to guarantee early Olympics preparations President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has thrown his weight behind early preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and other critical competitions. This much was revealed by National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Shehu Dikko, while declaring the virtual Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Annual General Assembly open. While pointing out […]
Dr. Steve Olarinoye celebrates 70th birthday January 4th, 2025, in Ilorin
Sports personalities from far and near, friends and associates will on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, converge at Febbies Suites and Hall, 7, Monisoye Afolabi Close, off Awolowo Road, Tanke, Ilorin to celebrate Dr. Steve Abiodun Olarinoye on his 70th birthday. Highly industrious Sports Administrator, who hails from Omupo, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara […]
Hajia Alaya mourns the demise of former ITFA Chairman, Joseph Igiri
The Board member of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Hajia Segilola Alaya has described the demise of former Chairman of Igbo Traders Football Association (ITFA), late Joseph Igiri, as shocking. Hajia Alaya, who is also the Chairperson of the Female Football Development Committee of the Kwara State Football Association in a statement today, in […]
NUJ kick-starts Press Week with road walk as members advocate routine exercise
The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) launched its 2024 Press Week activities today, Sunday 22, 2024, with a 3-kilometer road walk. The walk commenced at the NUJ Press Centre, Offa Road, traversing Post Office, Challenge, Ahmadu Bello Way, and back to the Press Centre. Chairman of the Council, Abdullateef ‘Lanre […]
Ahead 2028 Olympics: NSC puts 14 year-old gymnast, Onusiriuka in elite plans
Ahead 2028 Olympics, the National Sports Commission (NSC) puts 14 year-old gymnastics sensation and champion, Onusiriuka in elite plans. National Sports Commission Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko puts down this marker while hosting 14 year-old serial-winning gymnast, Stephanie Ogechukwu Onusiriuka and her mother. Onusiriuka has been labelled Nigeria’s Simone Biles drawing marked global acclaim and the Commission has […]
Late Nze Joseph Igiri: A way not to end it
By Jimoh Bashir We cannot but express grief after the passing unto the great beyond of any personality. But at the end of it all, we will, and must still be grateful to the Almighty God for His mercies. Death, it has been decreed, shall be the end of every living soul. But how it […]