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Morocco Trip Fallout: Kwara SWAN Told to Ignore ‘Incendiary’ Post as Questions Trail Sports Commission Boss

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Morocco Trip Fallout: Kwara SWAN Told to Ignore ‘Incendiary’ Post as Questions Trail Sports Commission Boss Stakeholders in Kwara State’s sports community have urged members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara chapter, to disregard a viral social media article believed to have originated from within the Kwara State Sports Commission (KWSC), describing it as provocative, distracting and damaging to the fragile relationship between journalists and sports administrators in the state. The article, which accused the leadership of Kwara SWAN of compromise, biased reporting and unprofessional conduct, was actively circulated by a staff member of the commission, a development that reportedly raised concerns in Government House, Ilorin, over the incendiary tone and potential political implications of the publication. The controversy has further exposed the long-running uneasy relationship between sports journalists and the Executive Chairman of the Sports Comm...
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Kwara United Chairman awards scholarships to late club driver’s children

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Kwara United Chairman awards scholarships to late club driver’s children There was sweet relief for the family of the late long-serving driver of Kwara United Football Club, Mr. Ezekiel Akhuete, following the announcement of educational scholarships for his children. The Club Chairman, Mr. Kumbi Titiloye, has magnanimously approved a full scholarship for two of the deceased’s children. His son, Daniel Ayodeji Akhuete, a 200-level student of Kwara State University (KWASU), will enjoy full sponsorship until the completion of his programme, while Adeshewa Precious, currently in secondary school, will be sponsored through to the end of her secondary education. In addition, an anonymous benefactor has taken full responsibility for the education of David Olayinka Akhuete, a 100-level student of KWASU, also until the completion of his studies. The cheering news was announced on Tuesday by the Coordinator of the Friends of Ezekiel WhatsApp Group, a platform set up to mobilise suppo...
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Badminton Federation President hails Kwara Indoor sports hall as world class

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Badminton Federation President hails Kwara Indoor sports hall as world class *…commends Governor AbdulRazaq for commitment to sports development* President Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih has declared Kwara State fully prepared to host national and international events following his inspection of the newly renovated Indoor Sports Hall in Ilorin on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Orbih made the declaration after a guided tour of the facility by the Director of Sports, Kwara State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Bako; the Technical Director of Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Mallam Tunde Kazeem, former Commissioner for sports, Hammed Adio amongst others. He described the Indoor Sports Hall as one of the best rehabilitated sports facilities in the World. Orbih noted that it meets the basic requirements for hosting top-level badminton and other indoor sporting competitions. According to the BFN President, the renovation reflects the Kwara State Government’s c...
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Ikorodu City CEO Sanmi Doherty fires back at Remo Stars’ Kunle Soname, refuses to be intimidated after historic win

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In the wake of Ikorodu City’s hard-fought 1–0 victory over Remo Stars in the final match of the 2025 football calendar in Lagos, a high-stakes digital showdown has erupted between two of Nigeria’s prominent football figures. Ikorodu City CEO, Sanmi Doherty, has drawn a clear line in the sand, refusing to be intimidated by what he described as “unwarranted rants” and “bullying tactics” from Remo Stars President, Hon. Kunle Soname. The tension, which began on the pitch, later spilled into the NPFL Club Owners’ Forum after Soname took to social media and league channels to protest the officiating and an alleged assault on his Team Manager (TM). However, Doherty responded with a detailed account that painted a different picture—one of a “big team” official allegedly failing to adhere to the very rules that govern the game. In a series of pointed exchanges, Doherty dismantled Soname’s narrative surrounding the incident involving the Remo Stars Team Manager. While Soname claimed ...
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Coach Aliyu Zubair extends heartfelt new year message, targets greater success in 2026

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Coach Aliyu Zubair extends heartfelt Nlnew year message, targets greater success in 2026 Renowned Nigerian football tactician and Technical Adviser of Telecom SC of Egypt, Coach Aliyu Zubair, has extended warm New Year greetings to fans, football stakeholders and the sporting community, expressing gratitude for the support received over the past year. In his New Year message, Zubair who is also the Head Coach of Flying Eagles of Nigeria acknowledged the challenges and victories experienced in the previous year, stating that they have strengthened teamwork, resilience and determination.  He appreciated his players, technical crew, management and supporters for their unwavering commitment and belief in the team’s vision. Looking ahead, Coach Zubair expressed optimism for 2026, praying for progress, peace, good health and greater achievements both on and off the pitch. He urged everyone to remain focused, disciplined and united in the pursuit of excellence, assuring that b...
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ABS Ilorin FC Appoints Ogundeji Joel as Interim Head Coach

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ABS Ilorin FC Appoints Ogundeji Joel as Interim Head Coach Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC has named Ogundeji Joel as the club’s Interim Head Coach following the mutual departure of former handler, Coach Yusuf Salihu. The announcement comes in the wake of a managerial change aimed at maintaining stability within the camp and sustaining the club’s momentum in the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Coach Salihu, who was appointed on September 9, 2025, led ABS Ilorin FC through the first stanza of the campaign, guiding the team to three victories and four defeats to place fourth on the Conference C standings. In a bid to ensure continuity and avoid a leadership vacuum, the management confirmed the elevation of Ogundeji, who is not a stranger to the ABS system, having previously worked closely with former Cameroonian tactician, Tony Encho, during his spell at the club. The club expressed confidence in Ogundeji’s technical competence, familiarity with...
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Stadium Elite Forum marks second end-of-year celebration with awards, renews commitment to service in Ilorin

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Stadium Elite Forum marks second end-of-year celebration with awards, renews commitment to service in Ilorin The Stadium Elite Forum, a social support group founded in 2024, held its second end-of-the-year celebration on Sunday evening in Ilorin, with members, friends and well-wishers gathering to celebrate achievements, strengthen bonds and reaffirm the forum’s commitment to humanitarian service. In his remarks, the Chairman of the Forum, Abdulkareem Bolaji Yusuf, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the gift of life and the success recorded in the outgoing year. He appreciated the executive members, event planning committee and the entire membership for their collective responsibility and dedication, which, he said, made the celebration memorable. He also reaffirmed the commitment of the leadership to sustaining the ideals of unity, mutual support and community development on which the Forum was founded. Also speaking, the Chairman...
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