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Desist from lobbying your postings – Kwara TESCOM Boss warns

By Wale Mustapha on April 29, 2021 News, Politics

The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, Mall Bello Tahueed Abubakar has warned the newly engaged teachers to desist from lobbying to be retained in urban areas in any part of the state. Rather, he advised them to be ready to serve in any part of the state, stressing that the present administration would […]

Kwara State young, resourceful coach Paul Mohammed bags another certificate

By Wale Mustapha on April 24, 2021 News, Sports

… Open up on next move. The charismatic and resourceful Coach Paul Mohammed has added to his profile of coaching certificate as he bagged another qualification from the National Institute for Sports(NIS) in Abuja. In a chat with Sportflames Communications and Sportspro Newd, the Kwara born gaffer expressed delight over his new feat and revealed […]

Patigi Royal Stool Tussle: Contender drags KWSG, kingmakers, others to court

By Admin on March 15, 2021 News, Politics, Society News

By Mike Adeyemi The case of chieftaincy tussle over the stool of Etsu Patigi is before Chief Justice S.D Kawu of the state high court. The case suit with no; KWS/192/2020 is between Alhaji Mohammed Lawal of Nadoki ruling house and Engr. Usman Baba Jibril on behalf of Kpatako ruling house of Patigi against Ibrahim […]

Veteran broadcaster, Hameed Adio to lecture SWAN members on role of Sports Writers/Commentators in Sports Development

By Wale Mustapha on March 10, 2021 News, Sports

The Education Committee of the Kwara Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has concluded arrangements and put together a seminar with the theme “The role of Sports Writers/Commentators in Sports Development” for members of the association. According to a statement by the Secretary of the association, Olayinka Owolewa, on Wednesday in Ilorin, […]

Governor Abdulrazaq passes vote of confidence on Titiloye led Kwara United board

By Wale Mustapha on January 26, 2021 News, Sports

Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has passed a vote of confidence on Kumbi Titiloye led Kwara United board. The Governor made the disclosure on Tuesday when he paid a visit to the ongoing construction and renovation at the Ilorin Stadium. Mallam Abdulrazaq said his administration will support Kwara United and ensure they get the […]

AlyufSalam: Bode shoots Super Pioneer to final

By Admin on January 26, 2021 News, Sports

AbraySport FC (Super Pioneer) are through to the final of the AlyufSalam Football Competition following a 1-0 victory over Nipost (LA Planet Sport Academia). The only goal of the tournament was scored by Bode Solabi in the 33rd minute by shooting a strike from outside the box. Despite the goal, both teams struggled to perform […]

La Planet Sport Academia are AGF Memorial Tourney Champions

By Admin on January 23, 2021 News, Sports

By Yemi Sodeeq La Planets Sports Academia have emerged champions of the AGF Memorial Cup after defeating Harmony FC 1 nil in the grand finale of the tournament. Afeez Ajao’s cool strike in the 28th minutes was enough for the Coach Paul Mohammed led side to win the coveted trophy organised in the memory of […]

Steve Onishola Honored with Posthumous award, Basketball Championship

By Wale Mustapha on January 19, 2021 News, Sports

Steve Onishola’ contribution to the game of Basketball has been recognised with a posthumous Merit award from the Kwara State Basketball Family. During a ceremonial event held at the Outdoor Court of the Kwara State Stadium on Sunday 17th Jan 2021, Babatunde Onishola, son of Elder Steve who came alongside his wife and children, collected […]

Completion of Secretariat, Capacity Building Top Kwara SWAN 2021 Agenda

By Admin on January 15, 2021 News, Sports

By Yemi Sodeeq Members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria,(SWAN) Kwara State Chapter has been tasked on the need for unity of purpose as a way to regain their critical and strategic place in achieving a sustainable growth in the sports industry. Speaking at a party organised by the association on Wednesday and sponsored by […]

Maiden Kwara Marathon holds in Ilorin on January 23

By Wale Mustapha on January 9, 2021 News, Sports

The stage is set for the first ever Kwara State Marathon, billed for Saturday, January 23rd, 2021. According to the Vice Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Marathon, Mallam Bello Mubaraq, the race is the first in the North Central and was initiated to engage youth positively. He also said that it was introduced […]