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APC assembly aspirant Rocky submits letter of intent for Magaji ngeri seat An aspirant for the Magaji Ngeri Constituency seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Abdulrasheed Olanrewaju Rocky, has officially submitted his letter of intent to contest in the forthcoming elections. Hon. Rocky presented the letter to the APC Ilorin West Chairman, Hon. Suleiman Tejidini on Thursday, signaling his formal declaration to seek the party’s ticket to represent Magaji Ngeri Constituency  The submission ceremony was witnessed by key party stakeholders, including the APC Baboko Ward Chairman, Alhaji Saliu Owolaranfe, as well as party chieftains, Musa Kawata and Dare Ajao, who accompanied the aspirant in a show of support. Speaking shortly after submitting the letter, Hon. Rocky described his aspiration as the beginning of a new dawn for the people of Magaji Ngeri Constituency, promising purposeful representation and commitment to grass...

DollyP Sports Academy faults suspension by Kwara FA over scouting tournament, insists six-week notice was submitted DollyP Sports Academy has desrcibed the purported suspension of the Academy by Kwara State football Association over the recently concluded scouting tournament held between April 13-17 as anti-development and disruptive to the growth of grassroots football. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmed Yusuf on Thursday, the Academy questioned why it was suspended for organising a scouting tournament despite duly informing the Kwara FA. Noting how it has held several scouting to open doors of european oppurtuinities for young footballers within the state and beyond, the academy stated it has never shown any disregard for regulatory procedures in any of its activities. He said "The Kwara FA was duly notified of the scouting programme through a letter we submitted to them on March 2nd,2027 and they acknowledged it. This is a practice we have held on to for a...

Igbaja Illustrious sons boost Highlanders Football Academy after successful screening exercise The Highlanders Football Academy has continued to gather momentum following its recently concluded successful screening exercise and a strategic courtesy visit to notable sons of Igbaja in Lagos by its Sporting Director, Abubakar Olasunkanmi Quadri. The academy recently organised a week-long screening exercise held between April 5th and 10th, 2026, which attracted 65 young participants within the 9–18 years age bracket from Igbaja and neighbouring communities.  The exercise was widely regarded as a success, with organisers praising the enthusiasm and quality displayed by the young football talents. Training sessions for newly admitted players are scheduled to commence on April 22, 2026, marking the next phase of the academy’s development programme. Building on the success of the screening, the Sporting Director embarked on a courtesy visit to prominent stakeholders in Lagos to...

Khadijat Toyin Musah foundation celebrates seven years of impactful growth The Khadijat Toyin Musah Foundation (KTM Foundation) has marked its 7th anniversary, celebrating seven years of impactful service, community development, and humanitarian efforts since its establishment in April 2019. The anniversary reflects a journey rooted in compassion and measurable impact, with the foundation contributing significantly to societal development through its various programs and initiatives. KTM Foundation’s core areas of focus include health education, cancer awareness, maternal and child health, youth and women empowerment, girl-child initiatives, and sports development. Through these efforts, the foundation has continued to empower individuals and strengthen communities across multiple states in Nigeria. Founded by Ilorin-born distinguished scholar, Professor Khadijat Toyin Musah, a Pioneer Professor of Nursing Science at the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa, the foundation ha...

Highlanders Football Academy concludes successful screening in Igbaja Young football talents in Igbaja and its surrounding communities turned out in impressive numbers as the Highlanders Football Academy successfully concluded its week-long screening exercise held between 5th and 10th April, 2026. The screening, which was organised to discover and nurture budding football talents, attracted 65 participants within the 9–18 years age category. The exercise provided an opportunity for young players across Igbaja and neighbouring towns to showcase their football skills and passion for the game. Speaking after the exercise, the organisers of the event, Follysports consultant expressed satisfaction with the turnout and the level of talent displayed during the screening sessions. They noted that the academy remains open to aspiring footballers within Igbaja and its environs who are interested in developing their skills in a structured and professional environment. The ...

Yewa Football Academy seals partnership with Berlin sports-bridge for talents in germany Yewa Football Academy has taken another major step in its growing international drive after sealing a strategic partnership with Berlin Sports – Bridge for Talents (BfT), an international football agency with operational bases in Lisbon and Berlin, aimed at creating new pathways for young Nigerian players to pursue professional careers in Germany and across Europe. The deal was successfully brokered by Mr. Bamidele David, father of the academy’s founder Promise David, whose efforts were instrumental in facilitating discussions that led to the agreement. The partnership adds to the academy’s expanding global network, coming on the heels of its impressive early achievements, including winning two trophies within five months and facilitating the transfer of promising talents to Europe. Founded four years ago following the success of Berlin Sports in the legal and consulting sector, Berlin ...