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Olaniyan boosts Oko community with solar boreholes, 100 street lights, canvasses support for APC Ahead of 2027

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Olaniyan boosts Oko community with solar boreholes, 100 street lights, canvasses support for APC Ahead of 2027 The ancient town of Oko in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State witnessed a major boost to its social infrastructure on Sunday as two solar-powered boreholes and 100 solar-powered street lights were commissioned for the benefit of residents. The projects were facilitated by Omo-oba Adedamola Olaniyan of the Oranmiyan Dynasty as part of efforts aimed at improving access to potable water, enhancing public safety and promoting community development in the historic town. The commissioning ceremony attracted a large gathering of traditional leaders, political stakeholders, youth groups, community leaders and residents, who described the interventions as timely and impactful. The event also provided a platform for renewed calls for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the ceremony, Olaniyan said the ...
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PROMOTED:King Ultimate Garment Factory Proud to Produce Jerseys Donated by Offa LG Chairman to Kwara United

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PROMOTED:King Ultimate Garment Factory Proud to Produce Jerseys Donated by Offa LG Chairman to Kwara United By Yemi Sodeeq King Ultimate Garment Factory, an indigenous clothing and sportswear brand based in Offa, Kwara State, is steadily carving a niche for itself in Nigeria's garment industry through quality craftsmanship, innovation and a growing reputation for delivering premium sports apparel. The company recently demonstrated its capacity when it produced the customized jerseys presented to Kwara United Football Club by the Executive Chairman of Offa Local Government and members of his executive council during the club's pre-season visit to Offa.  The production of the jersey and presentation further showcased the confidence reposed in the factory's ability to deliver professional sportswear that meets modern standards. Led by its Chief Executive Officer, Adejumo Sodiq, King Ultimate Garment Factory is positioning itself as one of th...
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Shooting Stars edge Kwara United 2-1 in preseason friendly

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Shooting Stars edge Kwara United 2-1 in preseason friendly By Yemi Sodeeq It was the first high-profile friendly encounter for both teams since their resumption and it did serve them well enough as they head into the new football season- too much takeaways for both sides. Shooting Stars have much to deal with in the upcoming season following their infamous qualification for continental campaign, ending a 27-year drought. For a team that is reputed to be the first Nigerian club side to have won a CAF trophy, a match against 2025 president federation cup winner was the least expected. Played under a relatively drizzling weather and a lightly slippery pitch, Kwara United had a tough time to roll themselves into the game on Sunday, no thanks to a largely new set of players coming up to form the team, while the hosts slit through their goal area intermittently in the interval. Shooting got their opener in 26th minute when Phillip Ozor lost the possesion of the ball at the edge o...
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32 teams gear up for Polo Bar six-aside football tournament in Ilorin

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32 teams gear up for Polo Bar six-aside football tournament in Ilorin The draw for the second edition of the Polo Bar Six-Aside Football Tournament has been conducted with 32 teams set to battle for honours in the eagerly anticipated grassroots competition in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. The tournament, solely sponsored by the Chief Executive Officer of Polo Bar, Engr. Olabode Jolayemi, will be played at the Royal Palm International School football pitch in the Sango area of Ilorin. The competition is tentatively scheduled to kick off on Thursday, August 6. Speaking at the well attended draw event on Saturday at Pool Bar at Lincoln Heights in Ilorin, Jolayemi said the tournament was conceived to promote unity and strengthen relationships among football enthusiasts in the state. According to him, while the maiden edition was organised to celebrate the anniversary of Polo Bar, the positive impact of the competition inspired the decision to sustain it as an annual ...
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Nyanya All Stars Abuja Celebrate Alhaji Yunusa Saleeman Ramsaky on Birthday, Honours him with 'Life Captain' recognition

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Nyanya All Stars Abuja Celebrate Alhaji Yunusa Saleeman Ramsaky on Birthday, Honours him with 'Life Captain' recognition Members of Nyanya All Stars Football Club on Saturday celebrated the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Ramsaky Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Yunusa Saleeman, on the occasion of his birthday, paying glowing tributes to his outstanding contributions to the team and society. The colourful celebration, held after the club's routine football activities, also saw Alhaji Saleeman officially confirmed as the Life Captain of Nyanya All Stars in recognition of his unwavering commitment, leadership, and immense support for the growth and unity of the club. His jersey number has also been personalised to him alone. Alhaji Saleeman, who is also the founder of the Ramsaky Foundation and Ramsaky Academy, was described by members as a philanthropist whose passion for youth development, community service, and grassroots football has continued to impact...
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NLO U19 Youth League Kick-Off August 15

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NLO U19 Youth League Kick-Off August 15  The Nationwide League One (NLO) has listed 16 match venues across Nigeria for the 2026 U19 Youth League, billed to kick off on August 15, 2026. The Board of the biggest grassroot league in Africa, while thanking the over 300 clubs in its ecosystem for the ongoing dedication to grassroots football development in Nigeria, officially inform all state FAs and affiliates of the kickoff date, which is sacrosanct.  According to a correspondence from the NLO Secretariat Media Channel, it stressed that the U19 Youth League registration deadline is August 7, 2026, as all clubs must complete the registration of their players on the NLO portal (www.nlo.ng). Failure to do so will lead to exclusion from the season's fixtures. For Statutory Compliance, the NLO has adopted ARTICLE 2.01(3). All clubs must be affiliated with a state and pay the annual registration fee set by the NLO Board. Clubs that do not comply will be considered to have w...
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Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament Kicks Off August 8, Offers ₦5 Million Prize Pool For Winners

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Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament Kicks Off August 8, Offers ₦5 Million Prize Pool  For Winners The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament , with organisers confirming that the competition will kick off on August 8, 2026 , featuring 21 teams drawn into four groups and a total ₦5 million prize pool . The tournament, which will run for two months , is designed to promote fitness, unity and friendship among veteran footballers while rekindling the competitive spirit of some of the country's former football stars. To further raise the stakes, the champions will receive a cash prize of ₦2.5 million , while the runners-up will earn ₦1.5 million . The third-placed team will take home ₦1 million , making it one of the biggest prize offerings in veterans' football in Abuja. Following the draw ceremony, Group A consists of Nyanya All Stars, All Stars Aleyita, Timeless Titans Club, City Gate Sports Club and Like Minds. Group...
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