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Kwara Horse Show second edition set for November 26-29 in Ilorin  …..event to boost Kwara Tourism potentials-Bolaji Nda The organisers of the Kwara Horse Show have announced plans for the second edition of the event, scheduled to hold from November 26 to 29, 2026, in Ilorin, Kwara State, with a series of activities designed to promote equestrian sports, celebrate cultural heritage and strengthen the state’s tourism potential. Initiated by Ambassador Bolaji Magaji Nda, Chief Executive Officer of BMN Stable and an award-winning cultural ambassador, the Kwara Horse Show is an initiative aimed at providing a platform for horse riders, breeders, enthusiasts and other stakeholders to showcase their skills, celebrate equestrian traditions and promote the rich cultural identity of Kwara State. The four-day programme will commence on Thursday, November 26, with the Kwara Horse Show Rally, setting the tone for the subsequent activities. On Saturday, November 28, attention will sh...

Noah Razaq Completes Move to Kebbi United For  New NNL Season Kebbi United FC have completed the signing of Nigerian footballer Noah Razaq from JAK FC of the Benin Republic ahead of the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The club confirmed the acquisition through an unveiling announcement, welcoming the player as they strengthen their squad for the forthcoming campaign. Razaq joins the Kebbi-based outfit after a spell with JAK FC in the Benin Republic, adding to his experience across different clubs in Nigerian football. The midfielder  has previously featured for Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Osun United and Vandrezzer FC, gaining experience in the country’s domestic football leagues before his move abroad. His return to Nigerian football represents another opportunity to contribute to Kebbi United’s ambitions as the club prepares for the new NNL campaign. Kebbi United will be hoping Razaq’s experience and quality will strengthen their...

City Boy Movement Sports Conclude Plans For Tinubu/Shettima Peace And Unity National Cup _Flag-Off Set For Kano As North-West Centre Kicks Off November 10_ The City Boy Movement Sports has concluded all modalities for the commencement of the highly anticipated Tinubu/Shettima Peace and Unity National Cup, with the flag-off scheduled for Kano, host of the North-West Centre. The competition will kick off on Tuesday, 10th November 2026, beginning with the North-West region, as announced by Abubakar Sani, Coordinator, North-West, City Boy Movement Sports. The Tinubu/Shettima Peace and Unity National Cup is a nationwide grassroots football competition that will cut across all 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria, providing a platform for raw talents across the country to be discovered. The competition is primarily aimed at promoting peace and unity across the nation, while also giving grassroots talents a genuine pathway to stardom. According to the organisers, foreign scouts and national ...

Yewa FC Academy appoints Femi Ogunbakin new Team Manager  The management of Ogun State-based Yewa FC Academy has appointed Femi Ogunbakin as the new Team Manager of the club.  Femi, who is graduate of National Institute of Sports (NIS), comes into his new role with a solid credentials having worked as the Cordinator of ABS Ilorin U19 team and served as the Team Manager of Gaa Akanbi FC amongst other football-related commitments. Young, energetic and result-oriented, Ogunbakin combines a strong academic qualification with football management skills.  He holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate in Public administration and a professional certificate in sports management.  Reacting to his appointment, Femi thanked Yewa FC Academy management for his appointment and pledged to work for the success of the Academy. He said “I am very happy with this appointment and thanked  the management for the confidence reposed in me.  “This is an opportun...

Ilemona-Offa Land Dispute: Oba Elemona denies land grabbing, threat-to-life allegations .........says Alaaya community owns disputed land The Elemona of Ilemona, Col. Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, has denied allegations of land grabbing, intimidation and threats to life levelled against him, describing the claims as misleading and an attempt to misrepresent the circumstances surrounding the Ilemona–Offa land dispute. Yusuf's position was contained in an official response issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Comr. AbdulRauf Abdullahi Opeyemi, following a publication by Temi Nuruddin Salam N.D. Abdulsalam, which accused the traditional ruler of intimidation, abuse of power and other alleged misconduct. Addressing the land dispute, the statement maintained that the disputed land belongs to Alaaya community in Ilemona and not Offa, alleging that some individuals from Offa attempted to lay claim to the property, thereby creating tension bet...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Dr Rafiu Ajakaye, has pledged to prioritise grassroots sports development and talent discovery across the constituency if elected to the House of Representatives. Ajakaye said the constituency was blessed with talented young people who could excel in various sporting disciplines if provided with adequate facilities, an enabling environment and the necessary support. The immediate past Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor made the pledge while featuring on Kwara SWAN Sports Hard Talk on Monday at the Taiwo Awoniyi Sports Media Centre, George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. He explained that his proposed sports development agenda would cover football, table tennis, swimming, athletics and other sporting disciplines, stressing the need to look beyond football in identifying and nurturing young talents. According to him, many gifted athletes remain undiscovered due to inadequate oppor...