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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Sunday felicitated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on his 74th birthday. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, in a statement on Sunday, hailed President Tinubu for his towering leadership impacts which have endeared him to global reckoning. The number one sports writer in Nigeria said President Tinubu’s greater exploits are already encouraging Nigerian youths to discover and deplore their God given sporting talents. He further described President Tinubu as one who is focused and committed to uplifting Nigeria and Nigerians through sports, adding that his deliberate decision to appoint and retain top professionals - Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade as the Chairman and Director-General of the National Sports Commission is top notch. He said, "Honestly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is making a very clear statement with the deserved ...

The EX-University of Ibadan Footballers Association  has announced the appointment of Mutiu Adepoju, MON, as a Member of its Board of Trustees (BOT), with immediate effect. Adepoju, widely known in football circles as “The Headmaster,” is regarded as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished football icons. A former Super Eagles midfielder, he played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s triumph at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and represented the country at three FIFA World Cups, earning respect for his discipline, leadership, and technical ability on the pitch. In a statement signed by Edwin Evbie, the President of the Association , the association highlighted Adepoju’s longstanding support for EXUIFA’s mission, noting his consistent encouragement, humility, and dedication to youth and football development. The committee expressed confidence that his wealth of experience and global perspective would strengthen the organization’s vision and credibility. “His passion for advancing foot...

National President, Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN, Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa, has felicitated and rejoiced with Muslim faithful on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. Mama Nigeria, as Ogunfuwa, is fondly called, in a statement through the Publicity Secretary, Sunday Agunbiade on Friday congratulated Muslims,particularly football fans, and other critical stakeholders for successful Ramadan season. The Lagos based business tycoon said, "As Muslims mark the end of 2026 Ramadan Fast, I wish to congratulate and rejoice with all adherents of Islam on the celebration of Ramadan season. The sacred period of Ramadan is defined by sacrifice, discipline, and deep spiritual reflection, typifies the rebirth that we fervently pray for and look forward to as critical stakeholders in the global football ecosystem  "I give God the glory for granting you the strength, grace, and steadfastness to commence and successfully complete the fast. The discipline, devotion, and sacrif...

By : Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) As the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr is celebrated across the world, the Chairman, Forum of Administrative Officers in the Civil Service of Oyo State, FOAOOS, Mrs Adebiyi Olajumoke Aramide, has extended warm greetings and best wishes to all Muslim faithful in the state Civil Service and the nation at large. In her goodwill message, the Forum helmsman described Eid-al-Fitr as a significant moment of spiritual renewal, marking the successful completion of Ramadan, a period dedicated to fasting, prayer, sacrifice, and reflection of reaching out to the needy in the society.  She commended the state workforce , particularly those in elitist cadre, for their discipline, commitment, and perseverance throughout the holy month, noting that these virtues reflect not only religious devotion but also the core values that divine Godliness in Islam tenets. “I wish to congratulate our Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el- Fitri celebration. This is...

Oyo State Head of Service, Chief Mrs Olubunmi Olufunke Oni, mni has congratulated and rejoiced with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr celebration.  The erudite administrator, who ,in a congratulatory message on the Forum's platform on Friday extends her warmest and heartfelt greetings to adherents of Islam on the successful completion of Ramadan fast and charge them to maintain the spirit of steadfastness, discipline and perseverance exhibited during the holy month at their various MDAs. According to the number one Civil Servant in the Pace Setters State: "I warmly extend my heartfelt greetings to all Muslim faithful in the Oyo State Civil / Public  Service on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan." "I give glory to Almighty God for granting you the strength, grace, and steadfastness to commence and successfully complete the fast. The discipline, devotion, and sacrifice demonstrated during this sacred period are t...

By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) It was a show of shame and animalistic behaviour at the Aba Township Stadium on Sunday in a match Day 30 of Nigeria Premier Football League between Enyimba Football Club and Plateau United as Sporting Director of People's Elephants, Daniel Eke allegedly  battered the face of the club's Head Coach, Emmanuel Deutsche. The two time CAF Champions League holders defeated their visitors 2-0 but it appeared that the result did not go down well with the Sporting Director due to the fact that the coach did not yield to his substitution directives during the first half of the match. At the first half, our correspondent scooped that the Sporting Director at the end of the first half pushed the coach and followed him inside the dressing room and then punched him. A punch that battered his face and left a scarce on his left eye. Surprisingly, the same Sporting Director was reported to have been intimidating every member of staff and also...