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Sunday Dare outlines ways to deepen democracy, sustainable development in Nigeria

By Wale Mustapha on December 16, 2022 News, Politics

The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has identified ways to deepen the democratic process and drive sustainable development in Nigeria. Dare, who was the keynote speaker at the Senator Abiola Ajimobi Foundation roundtable held on Friday at the University of Ibadan, highlighted the reviving of the culture of public debate of […]

#Ote4Wealth National Tourney: Bayelsa maintain perfect record as Taraba, Ogun, Oyo falter

By Wale Mustapha on November 26, 2022 News, Sports

Bayelsa advanced to the next round of the maiden edition of #Ote4Wealth National Football Tournament on Saturday. Edo were the victims as Bayelsa humbled them 2-0, with John Raphael registering a brace. Goals from Zakari John and Biola Brian was the tonic Abia needed to defeat Taraba 2-0. A superbly taken free kick by Ehiam […]

Remo Stars set up Oyo clash, as Lagos battle Osun State at Ogunjobi U15 Memorial Cup semifinal

By Wale Mustapha on August 19, 2022 News, Sports

After the qualification of Team Osun; Team Oyo, Team Lagos and NPFL/LaLiga champions Remo Stars to the semi-finals on Friday, organizers of the Ogunjobi U15 Memorial Cup have released the last four pairings. With both Oyo U15 and Osun U15 sealing their semi-final spot on Thursday, the onus was on Remo Stars and Lagos U15 […]

Ogunjobi U15 Memorial Cup: Oyo, Osun book semifinal spots, as Lagos taste first victory

By Wale Mustapha on August 18, 2022 News, Sports

Oyo and Osun State U15 teams are through to the semi-finals of the Ogunjobi U15 Memorial Cup after they compounded the woes of Ekiti and Ogun State U15 teams respectively. A beehive of activities returned to the Sports Complex Ataoja School Of Science in Osogbo as six goals were scored on Matchday 2 of the […]

Amao Group of Schools claim Schools4Chess Children Day Tournament

By Wale Mustapha on June 2, 2022 News, Sports

The much anticipated Schools4Chess Children Day Tournament organised on Children’s Day by Chess Academy Ibadan, ended in fanfare as Amao Group of Schools emerged victorious with 25.5 points carting away the gold trophy while Dayspring Schools and Top Rank Intellectual came second and third respectively. Eleven schools including Dayspring Schools, B & B Int’l Schools, […]

Sunday Dare giving Obafemi Awolowo Stadium a facelift

By Wale Mustapha on April 25, 2022 News, Sports

From Moshood Abiola to Daura, Lagos National Stadium and now Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Sunday Dare can’t stop working. Are you one of those that thought his tenure is fast winding up and he will be more concerned about what tomorrow holds for him? If yes, you better start having a rethink as Nigeria Youth and […]

Alaafin of Oyo: He’s still great in death – Nigeria Pillar of Sports mourn exit of great monarch

By Wale Mustapha on April 24, 2022 News, Society News, Sports

The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, J.P has lent his voice to join other Nigerians to pay tribute to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III who joined his ancestors on Friday night describing him as one of the greatest monarch who towed the path of unity and one Nigeria […]

Alaafin of Oyo: Palace confirms the passing of ‘Iku Baba Yeye’

By Wale Mustapha on April 23, 2022 News, Society News

The Palace of Oyo has confirmed the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. The spokesperson for the late Oba, Mr Bode Durojaye, confirmed the death in a terse response to an inquiry by our correspondent. He said, “Alaafin is dead. Details in due course.” It was gathered that the octogenarian monarch died […]

FG flags off road improvement, erosion control projects in Ogbomoso

By Wale Mustapha on February 28, 2022 News, Politics

… Project Is Victory For Ogbomosoland, Says Minister Sunday Dare The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday flagged off road improvement and erosion control projects in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Ecological Projects, Dr Habiba Lawal, who was represented by the Director of Media and Publicity, […]

120 Oyo undergraduate indigenes to benefit from Sunday Dare scholarship scheme

By Wale Mustapha on June 2, 2021 News, Politics

About 120 youth who gathered to celebrate the 55th birthday anniversary of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Akin Dare, at his Akobo area residence in Ibadan have applauded his introduction of a scholarship scheme for Indigent Oyo State students. It was a gathering like no other as issues around youth development […]