Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI
The 22nd National Sports Festival is gathering momentum with the official communication materials for the Gateway Games being unveiled. Unveiling the Mascot at a colourful ceremony at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun noted that the Gateway Games is not just Ogun State’s festival, but Nigeria’s festival, assuring that the state is ready to host, calling on all stakeholders to join hands with the LOC to make the sports mundial an unforgettable celebration of talent, unity and national pride. Gov. Abiodun represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele explained that the unveiling was…
Following a thorough preparation process that included seminars with FIFA referees from all six confederations, the FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, which will take place from 14 June to 13 July across 12 stadiums in 11 Host Cities in the United States. A total of 117 match officials – 35 referees, 58 assistant referees and 24 video match officials – from 41 member associations will take charge of the matches. Commenting on the appointment of Team One, the chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi…
Ogun State Government through Bureau of Information Technology (BIT) in collaboration with a Tech Company, Cybervilla has put up a 3-month training programme on repair of technology tools, sales and best practices for youths in the State.
Chief Toyin Amuzu, a prominent Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Egba-born traditional leader, has praised the party’s Caretaker Committee, led by Hon. Dada Awoleye, the revered financier and leader of the party in the state, Chief Oladipupo Adebutu, other leaders and members for a successful and peaceful Congress across Ogun State. In a statement, Chief Amuzu congratulated the newly elected executives and delegates across the 236 wards, noting that the peaceful conduct of the Congress sent a strong message of unity and readiness to work together to rescue the people from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).…
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON has expressed his sadness over the activities of terrorists and Bandits terrorizing sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi States and its environs.Consequent to this the Honourable Minister of State has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to move to sokoto which is the Headquarters of the GOC sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi states with him as part of an intensified effort by the Federal Government to rid the North West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. This strategic move underscores the unwavering…
The Lagos State Government has reappointed MoneyMasterPSB, a leading payment service bank, for the second phase of the “Ounje Eko” food discount market, which will open throughout the state on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The Lagos State Government launched Ounje Eko, a programme that offers the people a 25 percent discount on a range of food items. Its purpose is to provide relief to the state’s citizens amidst the rising cost of food items. On Sunday, September 1, the discount market, which was successfully piloted in March of this year, will resume in all Local Government Areas (LGAs), Local Council…
Kayode Sopein, an astute organist with over four decades of experience, is dedicated to church music. His creative chords and dexterous playing patterns have elevated him in his chosen spiritual duty. Born and raised in the United Spiritual Church (Cathedral) Oke Eri, Abeokuta, he traverses various churches, playing, teaching, lecturing, and motivating choirs on church music. He is the choir master and chief organist of “The Jehoshaphats,” the choir of the United Spiritual Church Cathedral, Abeokuta. Click here to watch Kayode Sopein on the Organ Happy Viewing
Former NBA (www.NBA.com) Player Muggsy Bogues Attends Launch Event in Luanda; Program to Reach 10,000 Youth Participants This Year Through; Jr. NBA Clinics and STEM Programs. ExxonMobil and NBA Africa today announced the launch of a new Jr. NBA league in Luanda, Angola operated by PanAfricare, a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the health, education and productivity of African communities. The new league, which features 40 boys’ and girls’ teams for youth ages 16 and under, tipped off its inaugural season on Friday, May 17, at Escola Nº 2055 Quedas de Kalandula with former NBA player Muggsy Bogues in attendance. The league, which will…
Popular Electronics Merchant in Ogun State, Oluwalogbon Electronics has become the official title sponsor for the third SWAN Media Cup. SWAN MEDIA CUP is a 5-Aside football competition among journalists in Ogun state. The competition tagged “SWAN/Oluwalogbon Electronics Media Cup” is organized by the Ogun state chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to foster unity and strengthen existing relationship among the members of the fourth estate of the realm. Announcing the sponsorship deal during a meeting with the SWAN Executive members on Tuesday, the Managing Director, Oluwalogbon Electronics, Mr. Solomon Enilolobo restated his determination to continue to contribute…
Remo Stars came from behind to record a rare win against Rivers United in what was their first ever defeat of the Port Harcourt side in 10 matches spanning seven years. Monday evening 2-1 win was their first since their maiden encounter with Rivers United in 2017. Before now, Rivers United had won seven times while three other encounters ended drawn. The win on Monday put Remo Stars a point behind the table-toppers, Enugu Rangers who will be under severe pressure as Remo Stars aim for their first ever Nigerian Premier League title. Conceding a last minute goal against Rivers…