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 […]
ABS FC, Kwara United, Maigidansama mourn the passing of Igiri
The Management and entire family of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Ilorin Football Club (ABS FC) are deeply saddened to announce the passing of its former Welfare Officer, Joseph Igiri, who departed this life on Friday, December 20th, 2024. Late Igiri passed away after battling a prolonged illness. Igiri was a dedicated and committed member of the […]
National Sports Festival shifted to allow Games reflect new vision of Nigerian sports -Olopade
*New initiative, Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) to compete as 38th state The Joint Technical Committee for the 22nd National Sports Festival, Ogun 2024, has approved an adjustment of the Games’ dates to allow the multi-sports event reflect the new direction of sports in the country and also provide more time for the implementation of recommendations […]
Abdul Momoh praised for staging photography seminar, as over 50 bags award
FIFA and CAF Accredited Photo-Journalist, AbdulRahman Momoh has been praised for staging a photography Masterclass seminar, aimed at raising the bar in the imaging industry. The one-day seminar, with the theme; ‘Stepping Up Photography’, which had both theory and practical sessions held at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin on Tuesday December […]
NSC Congratulates Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Falcons, as Nigeria shines bright at 2024 CAF Awards
*Osimhen, Lookman, Ajibade, Ohale, Asisat, Ohale, Alozie Make CAF XI *Lookman’s win is unsurprising, a positive spur for Nigerian Sports – Olopade The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria international players, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as the Super Falcons on their triumphs at the 2024 CAF Awards, held in Marrakech, Morroco […]
Taiwo Awoniyi: A fighter set to thrive and bounce back for the Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest
Taiwo Awoniyi’s journey in football is a testament to resilience, hard work, and adaptability. After battling through injury setbacks, the technical and workaholic striker has bounced back stronger than ever. A natural fighter, Awoniyi’s determination to overcome challenges has earned him a reputation as one of the most promising forwards in modern football. Under the […]