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Oyo Pulse announces free jersey giveaway for football fans at Ex-Ibadan novelty match Oyo Pulse Central, a new online media platform committed to delivering real stories, breaking news, and trending conversations from every angle around the world; covering Politics, Science, Technology, Crime, Sports, Education, Health, and other human-interest topics has announced a special giveaway for football lovers ahead of the highly anticipated football fiesta in Ibadan. As part of its support for the event, Oyo Pulse Central will provide free jerseys to the first 50 football fans attending the novelty encounter between Ex-Ibadan Professionals and Ex-Super Eagles scheduled for May 31 at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The exciting football event will also feature the official launch of the EIPFA School of Sports, with top traditional rulers, government dignitaries, and members of the Olubadan-in-Council expected to grace the occasion. Want to be among the lucky ...

Tension in Ogun APC Over Alleged Threat Against Ward Secretary  Tension is mounting within the Ogun State chapter of the APC following an alleged threat against Comrade Owolabi Aleshinloye (OwoSports Alesh), a sports journalist, sports administrator, and APC Secretary of Iju Ward in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government. According to reports, a prominent APC chieftain, Chairman of the Road Motorcycle Owners and Riders Organisation (ROMO) and National President of ROMAN, Alhaji Olusola Sotayo, popularly known as Solebo, was captured in a trending video on social media allegedly threatening Comrade Owolabi Aleshinloye (OwoSports Alesh), the APC Secretary of Iju Ward. Aleshinloye also serves as the Coordinator of the Ado-Odo/Ota Progressives Secretaries (APS), a platform responsible for coordinating the activities of the sixteen ward secretaries across the local government. Speaking in Yoruba during the APC presidential primary meeting held at AUD Primary School, Iju, on Saturday, ...

Prince Adedamola Olaniyan Facilitates 100 Federal Government Solar Streetlights to Oko Excitement has continued to spread across Oko town following the commencement of the installation of over 100 solar-powered streetlights facilitated by an Oranmiyan Prince, Ọmọ-ọba Adedamola Olaniyan, as part of efforts aimed at improving infrastructure and security within the community. The project, which is a Federal Government intervention project facilitated by Ọmọ-ọba Adedamola Olaniyan, is currently ongoing in several strategic areas of the town and is expected to significantly improve night-time visibility, security, and commercial activities in Oko upon completion. Speaking during the groundbreaking and inspection of the ongoing installation, Ọmọ-ọba Adedamola Olaniyan clarified that although the project is a Federal Government initiative, its facilitation was made possible through his personal commitment to the development of his hometown and not through any politician or politic...

Niger football stakeholders celebrates football icon, Comrade Fresh on his 56 birthday anniversary By Abubakar Hassan Football stakeholders across Niger State have poured encomiums on the Chairman of the Niger State Football Association (NSFA) and Chairman of Chairmen of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Comrade Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, as he marks his 56 birthday anniversary, describing him as a pillar of football development and administration in Nigeria. In a felicitation message, the Secretary of the Niger State Football Association, Sa’idu Jagaba, said the celebration of Comrade Ahmed Yusuf Fresh is a tribute to a man whose unwavering commitment, visionary leadership and passion for grassroots football have continued to inspire growth and unity within the football community. Jagaba noted that under the leadership of Comrade Ahmed Fresh, football in Niger State has witnessed remarkable transformation, with improved organization of competitions, enhanced talent discovery ...

APC Primaries: Prof Nuhu Tachi congratulates Gov Bago, Sen Sani, reaffirms commitment to 2027 victory By Abubakar Hassan Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu Tachi, the Former Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Niger State and Executive Director, Finance, North Central Development Commission (NCDC), has extended warm congratulations to the Farmer Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, Senator Muhammad Sani Musa (313), representing Niger East Senatorial District, and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on their emergence as the party’s flag bearers for the 2027 general election. In a statement, Prof. Nuhu Tachi described their emergence as a clear demonstration of the confidence and trust reposed in them by party stakeholders and members across the state, noting that the outcome reflects the collective will of the people within the APC fold. He observed that the seamless conduct of the party’s primary elections was a strong indication of unity, cooperation...

NLO Slams Ban, Fine On Cynosure FC Cynosure FC of Abakaliki has been penalised for a second consecutive season by the Nationwide League One (NLO). Its crime, two violations: illegally playing a professional player in an amateur league and submitting false registration information.  The NLO Secretariat states that Cynosure FC used Nigeria National League players in several matches this season, violating NLO rules on Player Eligibility and Amateur Status (Articles 3:01, (5), 3:01, (8), 3:01, (11), 3:01(13), and Article 9:02).  The players involved are Orngudwem Raphael from Solution FC (NNL/2025/2026/SFC/030, until 30/08/2026) and Ogbodo Valentine Chizoba from Osun Utd FC (NNL/2025/2026/OUF/052, until 02/02/2027). Notably, Chizoba was declared AWOL (Absent Without Leave) by Osun Utd management.  Cynosure FC reportedly submitted knowingly false declarations and forged or misleading documents, claiming the player was an amateur, thereby deceiving the NLO during re...