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Soun of Ogbomoso at 95: He is an epitome of traditional excellence – Sunday Dare

By Wale Mustapha on May 27, 2021 News, Society News

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare has felicitated with the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade 111 on the occasion of his 95th birthday anniversary.Describing the renowned monarch as a selfless and patriotic leader, whose contributions to nation nation building are commendable and worthy of emulation, the Minister noted that Oba […]

Ogbomosho agog as Youth and Sports Minister installed as Agbaakin

By Wale Mustapha on March 11, 2021 News, Society News, Sports

It was all pump and pageantry on Thursday March 11th in the historic city of Ogbomosho land as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare was installed as the Agbaakin of Ogbomosholand by the Soun of Ogbomosho Oba Jimoh Oyedunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III The honour is in recognition of Dare’s giant strides […]

Minister Dare Congratulates Alafin of Oyo on 50th Coronation

By Wale Mustapha on January 14, 2021 News, Society News

As the drums are rolled out in celebration of the 50th year anniversary of the coronation of the Alafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Olanrewaju Adeyemi III, Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has described the Alafin of Oyo Kingdom as a unifier and custodian of a rich cultural value.According to Mr. Dare […]

Athletes Haul Medals at Maiden Edition of Ogbomoso 10km Race

By Wale Mustapha on November 29, 2020 News, Sports

The ancient city of Ogbomoso was a beehive of activities on Saturday 28th November when athletes in their large numbers troop out to participate in the maiden edition of Ogbomoso 10km race. From the start point ‘welcome to ogbomoso to the end, ‘Recreation club’, over 500 athletes raced through the land receiving envious glances from […]

Over 1000 athletes ready for Ogbomoso 10 Kilometers Marathon

By Wale Mustapha on November 12, 2020 News, Sports

About one thousand, one hundred and forty athletes across the local governments and local council development areas in Ogbomoso zone have registered for the maiden edition of Ogbomosoland marathon race coming up on Saturday 12th of November,2020. Speaking at the press conference of the marathon which held today at the Living Soul Garden Hotel in […]

Sunday Dare Felicitates with Olubadan on 92nd Birthday

By Wale Mustapha on August 28, 2020 News, Society News

… Assures on Youth engagementMinister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has assured that no youth would be denied the opportunity of benefiting from the Youth Investment Fund .Speaking during a visit to felicitate with the Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Salihu Akanmu Adetunji on his 92nd birthday celebration , Mr. Dare said” Your […]

Oyo State: Sports Minister, Dare Identifies With Women, Gives Financial Empowerment

By Wale Mustapha on July 18, 2020 News, Politics

Minister of Youth and Sports , Mr. Sunday Dare has empowered women through the disbursement of Micro Enterprise Enhancement Scheme (MEES) interest free loan across all the 33 Local Governments and 35 LCDA’s In Oyo State . The first phase of the empowerment programme took place Thursday at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan and women from […]

NFF have no excuse to cancel Nigerian leagues – Akoro

By Wale Mustapha on June 18, 2020 News, Sports

Against the backdrop of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF’s proposed plan to discontinue football activities in the country due to Coronavirus pandemic, a season sports administrator, Rt. Honourable Olaniyan Babatunde David, popularly called Akoro has expressed displeasure with the plan saying that is a needless reason. Hon. Akoro who is the chairman of Oyo State Football […]