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  As Kwara Falcons attempt to take part in its first ever international competition, Club Chairman, Aliyu Jubril says the club is optimistic of getting the needed support from the state government in time for the Basketball Africa League. Kwara Falcons will participate at the Tournoi Championship in Abidjan between February 27th to March 1st 2023, before proceeding to the Basketball Africa League (BAL) between 11th to 24th March, 2023. Speaking from the club's training camp in Abidjan, Aliyu affirmed that the club has received unwavering support from the Kwara State Sport Commission and the Nigeria Basketball Federation in areas needed to collaborate. Aliyu said, "We've been in constant communication with the NBBF, who acknowledged that the team is not only representing Kwara state but the entire country in a competition that is closely followed by viewers from across the globe."  "Likewise, the government realises that the team is putting Kwara state on the worl...

  Kwara United has officially unveiled Coach Kabiru Suleiman Dogo as the Technical Adviser of the club. The unveiling ceremony which was held at the secretariat of the team in Ilorin on Tuesday was done in the full glare of the media, management and stakeholders of the club. Speaking at the brief event, the General Manager of the club, Bashir Badawiy said that the unveiling was done in keeping up the standard of the club as a reputable brand even as he noted that the appointment of the Coach was made a few weeks ago. "This unveiling is like a ritual for us. Coach Kabiru Dogo is one of our own and we must give him the respect" said the GM as he expressed belief in the new gaffer to deliver for the club. Badawiy, who revealed that the Coach was handed a 3-year contract added that the management will try all its best to support him in order to succeed. He thanked the State Government under the leadership of Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for its support on the club and promised t...

  Kwara United has officially unveiled Coach Kabiru Suleiman Dogo as the Technical Adviser of the club. The unveiling ceremony which was held at the secretariat of the team in Ilorin on Tuesday was done in the full glare of the media, management and stakeholders of the club. Speaking at the brief event, the General Manager of the club, Bashir Badawiy said that the unveiling was done in keeping up the standard of the club as a reputable brand even as he noted that the appointment of the Coach was made a few weeks ago. "This unveiling is like a ritual for us. Coach Kabiru Dogo is one of our own and we must give him the respect" said the GM as he expressed belief in the new gaffer to deliver for the club. Badawiy, who revealed that the Coach was handed a 3-year contract added that the management will try all its best to support him in order to succeed. He thanked the State Government under the leadership of Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for its support on the club and promised t...

 Breaking!!! Ayodeji Ismail  The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for Kwara Central, Mallam Saliu Mustapha has been declared winner by Independent National Electoral Commission. Saliu Mustapha polled 109,823 votes to defeat his main challenger, Bolaji Abdullahi of the Peoples Democratic Party who polled 69,202 The Turaki of Ilorin also won in the four local government areas in the Senatorial district. ASA APC :14911 PDP : 10,890 SDP : 1076 Ilorin East LG APC :24816 PDP : 13739 SDP : 4893 Ilorin South LG APC :22277 PDP : 12389 SDP : 3725 Ilorin west LG APC – 47819 PDP – 32130 SDP – 3499 #radiokwaraelectioncoverage #midlandfm #NigeriaDecide2023

 Ayodeji Ismail  The leadership of Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated sports philanthropist, Barrister Abdulhakeem Uthman Mustapha (SAN) on his appointment as member of Kwara State Education Trust Fund. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary Kwara SWAN, Ayodeji Ismail and Dare Kuti hailed Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for appointing the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal’s Board  as the chairman of the Fund that is a strong component of the Kwara State Education Transformation Agenda (KWETA). The statement read that Barrister AU Mustapha has shown to be an asset not only in the sporting sector but also in the education sector. The statement read, "Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) wants to commend the Governor for making such a great move. It is on record that Barrister AU Mustapha was instrumental to the comp...

 Ayodeji Ismail  The Chief Press Secretary to Kwara State Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye said Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has invested heavily in sports development in Kwara State. Ajakaye disclosed this when the leadership of Kwara State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) paid a visit to his office on Thursday. He said Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has touched every sphere of sports including facilities and the athletes. He said, "His Excellency Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq being a sports man has no apology for investing so much in sports development because he is a sportsman to the core. "The impact the Governor has in sports (facilities) is commensurate with his status as a former football administrator." The CPS said, "Everything the Governor is doing like bringing Kwara United from the NNL to NPFL and going as far as playing at the CAF Confederation Cup only speaks volume to the record of the governor as an astute sports administrator and I a...

  Players of Kwara United Football Club have been given one week break ahead of the commencement of the General Elections on Saturday, and are expected to resume fully on Thursday March 2nd, 2023, to commence preparation for the second round of the league. The General Manager of the club, Bashir Badawiy, who commended the players for the hard earned victory over El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri yesterday said that the break will afford the players perform their civic rights, and also keep them refreshed ahead of the second round hostilities. In the match against El-Kanemi in Maiduguri, which was the club’s last match of the first round, David Nnaji put the host ahead in the 20th minute, but goals from Jide Fatokun and Kwara Football Academy graduate, Godwin Oshagbemi ensured maximum points for the Harmony Boys. “The boys deserve commendation for coming from a goal down and winning the match and the win was very important to our quest of achieving the set objectives this season. “The...

  The Chairman of Kwara State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ayodeji Ismail has congratulated Olatunji Mohammed  on his turbaning as Baba Adini Tijaniya of Delta State. Olatunji Mohammed also known as El Lado was turbanned Baba Adini Tijaniya of Delta State due to his religious  activities and contributions in the state. A statement signed by the Secretary Kwara SWAN, Dare Kuti described El Lado “as an outstanding nobility who is highly respected for his wealth of knowledge and experience as well as his support to sports in Kwara state and Nigeria.” "Kwara SWAN is aware of your enormous contributions not only to sports in the state but towards religious activities in the country. Your turbanning as Baba Adini Tijaniya of Delta State has shown you are a worthy ambassador of the sports community ". He urges the new Baba Adini to uphold the trust and burden bestowed upon him by the Islamic community in Delta State. Ayodeji also prays that Allah (SWT...

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has deployed some of its officers to each of the country's 36 states to monitor the elections on Saturday. This was disclosed in a statement released via the agency’s Twitter handle on Wednesday. The agency released reporting hotlines in all states, urging citizens to report any instances of vote buying or selling. The statement reads, “As part of efforts to ensure the integrity of the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has deployed officers of the Commission to the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, to monitor the polls. “The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, charged the operatives to be conscious of the interest of the nation and to exhibit a high sense of professionalism in the discharge of their duties. “'You are out on a national assignment and I expect you to conduct yourselves responsibly in line...

Deji The Kwara State women for South West Agenda for Asiwaju( Kwara women for SWAGA) on Wednesday organized a special prayer for the peaceful conduct of general elections and victory of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu in the Saturday's Presidential Election. Speaking at the event, the state coordinator of women  for SWAGA, Hajia Binta Lamin Idris appreciated members for attending the prayer despite cash crunch owing to the new naira note redesigned policy and lingering fuel scarcity, noting that their sacrifice will be rewarded as the association progresses in it's programmes and policies. Hajia Binta Lamin Urged members to continue enlighten the public through house to house campaign on the need to vote Asiwaju Tinubu to restore the nation's lost glory and consolidate on the achievements of President Mohammed Buhari. Also Speaking, the State Coordinator for Men's wing, Alhaji Abdulfatai Adeniyi Garba Labaka, Allay the fears of members over naira scarcity, assuring them that ...

  ' Deji The Kwara State women for South West Agenda for Asiwaju( Kwara women for SWAGA) on Wednesday organized a special prayer for the peaceful conduct of general elections and victory of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu in the Saturday's Presidential Election. Speaking at the event, the state coordinator of women  for SWAGA, Hajia Binta Lamin Idris appreciated members for attending the prayer despite cash crunch owing to the new naira note redesigned policy and lingering fuel scarcity, noting that their sacrifice will be rewarded as the association progresses in it's programmes and policies. Hajia Binta Lamin Urged members to continue enlighten the public through house to house campaign on the need to vote Asiwaju Tinubu to restore the nation's lost glory and consolidate on the achievements of President Mohammed Buhari. Also Speaking, the State Coordinator for Men's wing, Alhaji Abdulfatai Adeniyi Garba Labaka, Allay the fears of members over naira scarcity, assuring th...

  The draw for the Nigeria National League, NNL, ahead of the new season scheduled to kick off Friday 3rd March, 2023 has been fixed for Wednesday 22,February 2023. The draw which will be virtual will hold at the secretariat of the Most Important league in the country,Wuse zone 7, Olusegun Obasanjo way, Abuja in the morning. Forty three (43) teams, 19 and 24 drawn from the Northern  and Southern conferences of the league  are expected to join via zoom for the draw which will establish how the teams will play.  The fixtures and formats of the draw will further be made know to the  clubs . However, NNL management has placed a caveat that ONLY clubs that  have duly complied with the club licensing registration formalities will be legible to be drawn in the fixtures. NNL Media & Communications

Ayodeji Ismail  The Senator Representing Kwara Central at the National Assembly in Abuja, Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe has called on the good People of Kwara State to come en mass and vote Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu in Saturday's Presidential election in the Country . Senator Ibrahim Yahaya  Oloriegbe made the call on Tuesday in Ilorin at the official commissioning of the Kwara state office of the National Health Insurance Agency . The law maker who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Health, maintained that the legacy of the APC led administration in the country should be sustained by voting highly Competent, Quality and  experience leader as possessed by APC Presidential flag bearer, Bola Tinubu. Senator Oloriegbe who stressed that while representing the good people of Kwara Central, he sponsored eleven bills, which ten was passed and four signed into law by President Mohammed Buhari, noted five projects he facilitated to Kwara state were commissioned without unneces...

  As the preparations for the general elections gather momentum, the Court of Appeal has constituted Election Petitions Tribunal for Governorship, National and State Houses of Assembly for Kwara State. The Tribunal Secretary, Aisha M. K. Fika Esq, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Ilorin on Tuesday. The statement said the Acting Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara has approved the use of High Court Room 9 for the Tribunal. According to the statement "this is to notify the general public that pursuant to the powers conferred on the Honorable President, Court of Appeal by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended), the Hon. President Justice M.B DONGBABEN-MENSAM, (CFR), has constituted the Governorship, National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal for Kwara State for the forthcoming 2023 General Elections. "Sequel to the above, the Honorable Chief Judg...

 'Deji Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC have appointed one of its former players, Abubakar Salas Yusuf , aka Salas as the Camp Commandant. The Club's Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Ilorin. He said the team's former right full back, who also played for Kwara United FC of Ilorin, will be sent to National Institute For Sports (NIS) for a coaching course. Chief Chukwuemeka explained that Salas will also be providing leadership guidance for the young players at the club. The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Owners, pledged the team would continue to give necessary support to its former players and other youths.

  Ayodeji Ismail  In the wake of a viral photograph of a Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) official urinating publicly on the pitch prior to their MatchDay 9 fixture against Akwa United, the Interim Management Committee (IMC) has fined the club and suspended the official identified as Auwal Mohammed. Davidson Owumi, the Head of Operations of the IMC in a Summary Jurisdiction notice sent to 3SC charged the club for failing to control the conduct of their official and further admonished the club management to take steps to curb an occurrence of such conduct in the future. In two separate charges for breaches of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Framework and Rules, the club was cited for breach of Rules C1 and C9. "You are in breach of Rule C1 in that before the start of the MatchDay 9 fixture between 3SC and Akwa United, "your Camp Commandant, Auwal Mohammed was spotted urinating on the playing pitch which is a despicable act that is capable of bringing the game to dis...

 Deji    - Charged Heads of Tertiary institutions on improved Teaching methodology for effective Service delivery The Kwara State has approved the release of the sum of One hundred and twenty million naira (NGN120,000,000.00) as bail- out funds to four (4) State-owned Tertiary Institutions - The three (3) Colleges of Education and the College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies in the State   Commissioner for Tertiary Education Dr Alabi Afees Abolore made this known on Thursday 16th February, 2023 while addressing Journalists in Ilorin. Dr Abolore stated that the approval for release of funds was considered as an intervention to aid the smooth running of the institutions under the  AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq led Administration in the State. We would all recall that similar several interventions of this nature have been witnessed by our Tertiary Institutions since inception of the current administration  led by His Excellency, Mallam Abdurahman Abdulrazaq....

 'Deji The Zenith Labour Party ZLP has urged the good people of Kwara state not to be derailed with the lingering fuel scarcity and naira redesigned policy from exercising their franchise rather they should be resolute and determined to vote Mallam Usman Danjuma as the next Governor of Kwara State in the next Guber election. Comrade Popoola Wasiu, party's spokesperson gave the charge while featuring it's weekly programme on Diamond fm, Ilorin. Comrade Popoola Wasiu explained that the Zenith Labour Party and it's Gubernatorial Candidate in the state, Alhaji Usman Danjuma empathized with the people over the untold hardship subjected them to by the ruling APC, noting that ZLP is ever ready to rescue Nigerians from the pains of policy which target some individuals at the detriment of the masses. He confirmed that the party will reorientate the youth on the need to change their mindset from cyber crime and divert their attention and energy to useful I.T engagement to guarant...

 Deji Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has joined millions of others in congratulating the Samori of Patigi, Mallam Ibrahim Attahiru on his 48th birthday. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary Kwara SWAN, Ayodeji Ismail  and Dare Kuti lauded the former Special Adviser on Sports to Kwara State Governor for his efforts and zeal in spearheading the welfare of athletes. The statement read, "On behalf of the leadership and the entire members  of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara state Chapter we wish to join millions of friends, families and well-wishers to congratulate  the Samori of Patigi, Mallam Ibrahim Attahiru on the occasion of your birthday. “Sir, as you have added another year today, it is our prayers that Almighty Allah will continue to protect and guide you throughout your stay on earth. “History will always remember your contributions towards sport development in the state as well as...

  NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENCY SWAP AND STATE OF THE NATION, ON 16th FEBRUARY, 2023 My Dear Compatriots,  ​I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption and sustain our gains in the fight against terrorism and insecurity which has, undoubtedly, been impacted by several internal and external factors. 2.​Particularly, I am addressing you, as your democratically elected President, to identify with you and express my sympathy, over the difficulties being experienced as we continue the implementation of new monetary policies, aimed at boosting our economy and tightening of the loopholes associated with money laundering. 3.​Let me re-assure Nigerians, that strengthening our economy, enhancing security and blockage of leakage...

 Deji Coach Kabir Sulaiman Dogo's first match with Kwara United Football Club ends in a goalless draw, as Remo Stars held the Ilorin-based team in the Matchday Eight of the Nigeria Premier Football League decided at the Lekan Salami Stadium this evening.  Kwara United started the game on a promising note, getting two shots, one on target and the other off target within six minutes, and followed up with series of menacing moves into the vital area of the opponents, but couldn't put the ball into the net. The team started with a different line up, with Ebuka Anaekwe starting his first game, and Omaka Anthony, Yakub Hammed and Paul Samson returning to the starting line up, a measure which seems to have brought out the best from the team. Equally, the two youngsters who were signed up from the Kwara Football Academy, Abubakar Garba and Godwin Oshagbemi were introduced in the latter part of the game, as they gave good account of themselves to justify their introduction. Kwara Unite...

  Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq will at 5p:m today, February 16, 2023, make a broadcast on the currency redesign of the Federal Government.  Pls tune in to Radio Kwara  99.1 FM and Harmony FM 103.5FM for the broadcast at 5p:m. Other radio stations will pick the broadcast later today. The Governor had earlier urged the Kwara public to exercise restraints in their response to the pressures over the currency redesign and scarcity.  Rafiu Ajakaye Chief Press Secretary to the Governor  February 15, 2023

 ' Deji The Senator representing Kwara Central at the National Assembly, Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe has, amid the uproars trailing the currencies swap going on across the country, particularly in some areas within the Ilorin metropolis, appealed to the indigenes and residents of his constituency to remain calm and peaceful pending the favourable resolutions to address the hardship. The lawmaker made the call today in a statement through his media aide, Bolaji Aladie, assuring that all hands are on deck to ensure that normalcy is restored as soon as possible to protect the livelihoods of the masses which have been grounded since the policy was declared. "I feel concerned as a leader and member of the community to appeal to the people of Nigeria, particularly, members of my constituency to remain peaceful and unprovoked pending the time the government will be able to restore normalcy in response to the debilitating effects of the currencies swap.  "The policy, albeit being...

 ' Deji  SGFC Athletics Sports Club defeated Young Talent FA 5-0 in the second Group B game of the ongoing Wali Of Ilorin Cup at the KFA pitch on Wednesday morning. Abayomi Ayodeji captain of the day began the goal rout when he converted from the free-kick on the fourth minutes to give SGFC Athletics an early lead. It was game dominated by SGFC Athletics but could not add the second goal before the end of the first half as Young Talent FA defended well to keep the scores at  1-0 at the break. Sunday Ekene doubled the advantage three minutes after the break after he connected well with Abayomi Ayodeji's through pass to unleash a beautiful strike to beat the goalkeeper. Young Talent FA had the chance to reduce the deficit from the free kick at the edge of the box but it was well saved by Sodje Abayomi. Young Talent had a man sent off on the 60th minutes for an elbow on Ismaila Abdulbasit. Two goals in quick succession from Anthony Jegede and Ismaila Abdulbasit on the 70th m...

  ' Deji Having been handed a less than favourable draw in the third edition of of Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 3 tipping off by March 11 - 21, 2023, head Coach of Nigeria's Flagbearer at Africa Largest Club Basketball showpiece, Baba Jubril of the Kwara Falcons conceded that his side is unperturbed by the quality of teams in the Sahara Conference in Dakar. Coach Baba submitted that having earned the right to qualify for the championship, falcons won't be intimidated by the quality of oppositions in Dakar and affirmed that carrying the rookie tag might play an advantage for his side when they take to the court. " Every team ambition is to go to the championship and do well, of all the teams competing, we seems to be among the minors which for me is an advantage because oppositions wouldn't have a full clue of what to expect from us and having played in that region during my playing days, I fully know what to expect from majority of the oppositions", H...

  ...... 'Deji Kumbi led management reiterated its commitment to work with Kwara SWAN  ..... Congratulates Dogo on appointment as TA The leadership of Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called off its proposed boycott of Kwara United FC home matches. The decision was made when the leadership of Kwara State had a meeting with Chairman of Kwara United FC, Titiloye Kumbi in his office on Tuesday. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Assistant Secretary of Kwara SWAN, Ayodeji Ismail and Sodiq Adebara, members are enjoined to come all out and support Kwara United in promoting the activities of the club in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League. According to the statement, The management of Kwara United FC and Kwara SWAN have agreed on terms and conditions that will put the club in good light. However, Kwara SWAN congratulated Kabir Dogo on his appointment as the Technical Adviser of Kwara United FC, promising him total supp...

' Deji The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Congo, Ambassador Deborah Samaila IIiya, organized a reception for players and officials of Rivers United FC. as the team prepares to depart Congo for Nigeria after confronting Diables Noirs in a CAF TotalEnergies Confederation's Cup group B tie on Sunday . The Pride of Rivers contingent was treated to a lunch reception at the Nigeria House on Monday.  Represented by the Chargé D'affaires of the Nigerian Embassy Mr Boco Effiom, the Ambassador charged the players and officials to put behind the loss of Sunday and ensure they bounce back to winning ways in subsequent matches. "You are here on behalf of our Country and we thank you so much, even though what happen yesterday (Sunday) was unfortunate which is part of the game of football. It's either you win or you loose. I know that by the time the Congolese will go back to Nigeria for the return match, the result will be different. We felt that as you are her...

  ' Deji The Chairman of Kwara SWAN, Ayodeji Ismail , in a press statement to commemorate the 2023 World Radio Day said, this year’s world radio day anniversary is significant as its theme anchors on Peace, he, therefore, urged Journalists in Radio stations to work towards promoting other sports besides football in the state. Ayodeji assured members of Kwara SWAN that the new leadership is working assiduously in restoring the lost dignity of the association. He said the doors of Kwara SWAN are opened to various sports associations, sports investors as well as individuals who are ready to partner with SWAN. His words: “As we mark World Radio Day today, with the theme, Radio And Peace, l urge our colleagues in this veritable platform of communication to promote local contents in the state and continue to preach peace. "The leadership of Kwara SWAN will ensure all her colleagues on radio get a sense of belonging whenever sporting activities are done in the state. We are aware tha...

' Deji Former Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, believes that Sunday Dare, current Minister of Sports' decision to scrap the League Management Company Limited, LMC, and replacing it with what appears to be an ad-hoc Interim Management Committee, IMC, is taking the Nigerian elite soccer league several years back. He made this observation at his GRA residence in Ilorin on Sunday. According to Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, decisions as critical as league management in the country should not be taken based on personal whims or differences with key personalities in LMC.   The minister obliquely refers to strong reports of differences between Chief Sunday Dare and Mallam Shehu Dikko, CEO of the now defunct League Management Company (LMC).   According to him, also, the creation of the LMC while he held sway as the country's lead sports administrator was essentially to set the football league on the right path to professionalism like it is practised in more developed sporti...

Ex Sports Minister and Chairman of the defunct National Sports Commission,  Mallam Bolaji Abdullah has reaffirmed his determination to consolidate on the gains of his sports development from the grassroots through Omoluabi foundation. Bolaji Abdullah who is the People's Democratic party Senatorial Candidate for Kwara Central, stated this while receiving the new leadership of Kwara SWAN under the chairmanship of Ayodeji Ismail at his GRA residence in Ilorin over the weekend. He said Omoluabi foundation has been championing and bankrolling the sponsorship of Volleyball, Karate, Table tennis and Handball over the years and will sustain the events to further achieve the purpose for which it was initiated, noting that the idea behind the foundation is to use sports for youth development. "Omoluabi foundation is initiated to use sports for youth development and some of those children who passed through the foundation have gone to represent Nigeria in major competitions at the intern...

  Coach Abdulazeez Mohammed has resigned as the Technical Adviser of Kwara United Football Club.   .....Appoints Kabiru Dogo as his replacement Deji The Coach revealed to the Media Team immediately after his team lost by 2-0 to Nasarawa United FC of Lafia at the New Jos Stadium, in Plateau, in the Matchday Seven of the NPFL decided this evening, that he is "stepping aside ". The technical crew were given two match ultimatum after losing by two goal to Enyimba International FC at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, in the Matchday Four encounter. The team struggled to beat Akwa United FC in Ibadan, and lost their two straight away games to Plateau United  and Nasarawa United, both in Jos. According to Coach Abdulazeez, "I have to step aside in view of the consistent run of poor results. The potentials are there for us to do well, but its unfortunate that things are going the wrong way.  "I am stepping aside. I wish the club the best of luck in the ongoing season. While r...

'Deji  . ..... Vows to improve infrastructure from grassroots The Kwara State Chapter of the Zenith Labour Party ZLP has faulted the present administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for non effectively utilizing the thirty five billion naira bond accessed recently, noting that keeping part of the money in the bank is tantamount to fraud and corruption . Party's spokesperson, Comrade Popoola Wasiu dropped this hint while appearing on the party's weekly programme on Diamond fm Ilorin on Thursday. Comrade Popoola Wasiu maintained that Kwara State is still crawling and cannot compete favourably with it's contemporaries, created at the same time in 1967 due to the insensitivity of the present and past leaders who have governed the state . Zenith Labour Party who vowed to reposition the state through improve Social amenities, particularly from the grassroots if given the mandate in 2023, explained that the bond accessed by the government of Kwara state is not in conson...

  By: Deji . . promises to strengthen partnership The leadership of the Kwara State Chapter of the Sports writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has been encouraged to surpass the records of the past administrations of the association by setting a mark that will boast the image of the Association. Renowned Publisher and CEO Top Star Publishing Company, Pastor Omotayo Joseph stated this while receiving the Executives of Kwara SWAN led by its chairman, Ayodeji Ismail in his office on Thursday. Omotayo implored Kwara SWAN to identify with various schools in the state by reporting their sporting activities especially in the area of Inter-House Sports Competition. He said, "I want you people to do something that the past excos have not done, that will make it difficult for the next executives to surpass the record. "Your impact can be felt when you identify one way or the other with the Schools wether by helping them reporting their sporting activities" Pastor Omotayo commende...