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…
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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…
Will Perry set the tone finishing with 31 points, while Devine Eke added 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the Hoopers, who are now remaining the only undefeated team in the conference.
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Super welterweight boxer, Afikun “Ijebu” Gbenga, has said he aims to launch himself to limelight at GOtv Boxing Night 31, scheduled for the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, on May 1.His super welterweight challenge fight against Adewale Oladeji, is one of the seven bouts lined up for the boxing showpeiece. Speaking about his preparations for the fight, Gbenga siad he wants to follow the footsteps of other local boxers who have made a name for themselve on the GOtv Boxing Night platform. He said: “This is a big opportunity for me to announce myslef to…
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, in search of a UEFA Champions League semi final ticket, for the third time in the club’s history. The German side are expected to ride on home advantage and knockout stage experience to see off the Gunners, who are appearing in the quarter finals of the competition for the first time in fourteen years. Tune in to SuperSport Premier League (GOtv channel 66), at 8pm to watch the action unfold live. In his press conference on Tuesday, Bayern Munich Manager, Thomas Tuchel, said his team has experience…
Gateway United kept their hopes alive for picking the NNL playoff spot with a 2-1 victory over rivals Inter Lagos FC at MKO Abiola International Stadium. The team, led by Samson Omiponle, remains unbeaten in seven games, securing four consecutive home wins, and has amassed 22 points, trailing the table topper Osun United by four points. The outgoing Head of Service in the state, Mr. Kola Peter Fagbohun, performed the ceremonial kickoff. Right from the start, Gateway United showed attacking intent, with Samuel Christian attempting a long-range effort. Stand-in captain Ediddon Adrian also had a chance, hitting the crossbar with…
The MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta will be agog on Sunday, 31st March 2024 when the grand finale of the state FA Cup takes centre stage.The first port of call on the day will be the Women’s final between Remo Stars Ladies and Castmog Football Club starting from noon.It will then be an affair of Nigeria National League (NNL) campaigners in the Men’s final when Beyond Limit Football Academy lock horns with Stormers Sports Club starting from 3pm.On their way to the final, last season’s finalists Beyond Limit Football Academy accounted for Premier League team Remo Stars via penalty shootout after…
The official draw for the season five of Egba Youth Football Championship will take place on Thursday, 21st March, 2024.Venue of the draw is Abule Egba Bar and Lounge, Oke Lantoro, Abeokuta beginning from Noon. According to the statement by the Patron and EYFC chief host, Dr. Kehinde Ololade, SSA on Health to Governor Dapo Abiodun , representatives of the participating teams are expected to be seated by 11am for the draw.The statement indicates that The Ogun FA Chairman and NFF executive board member, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, President All Stars Mudal Lawal Stadium Asero, Alhaji Salmon Akinbo, President All Stars…
By NGIJ Team In recent years, Nigeria has been grappling with a pressing issue known as land grabbing, where land rights are violated and increasingly stripped away from local communities and vulnerable individuals. This contentious practice, often fuelled by powerful individuals, corporations, and government entities, has triggered a series of wide-ranging consequences, leading to social unrest, economic disparities, and ecological imbalances. Land grabbing refers to the acquisition and conversion of communal or individual land without the consent of the rightful owners. This often involves displacement, coercive tactics, and the manipulation of legal loopholes by powerful actors seeking personal gain. While…