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  ----Offers Insights To Sen Enoh's Sports Development Plans Hon Adeyinka Adeboye, newly appointed Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports to sen John Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, has stated that charity must begin from home for stakeholders in the nation's sports family, a reason why, in collaboration with Mr Kumbi Titiloye, chairman, Kwara United, and other great sons of Kwara, a new Football House is coming to the state. "It is going to be the biggest in Nigeria if not Africa and we already have five hectares of land alotted to it in Oro, my birth place. "Kumbi, other great sons of Kwara and I are already working on it and in a few months you will start seeing things," he explained to team of Journalists in Asaba, Delta State where he accompanied his principal, Sen Enoh, for the ongoing 7th National Youths Games, NYG. Hon Adeboye, a seasoned administrator in diverse fields but chiefly in the areas of sports development further explained the new policy ...

  The duo of Gbenga Ayomide and Atanda Hikmat have won Silver for Kwara state in male 60km and 40km of the cycling road event at the ongoing 7th National Youth Games in Asaba . The Medals came barely twenty four hours after the official opening ceremony of the championship. Kwara leader of the delegation who doubles as the executive chairman of the Kwara sports commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Magaji had earlier promised to surpass records of the previous editions and the athletes are working towards achieving the target.

  President, wresting Federation of Nigeria, Hon Daniel Igali, says the Balyelsa State Contingent at the ongoing 7th National Youth Games, NYG, in Asaba is not mainly to win medals for the state, but to haunt for more talented athletes that will replace for aging ones in the international championship.  Hon Daniel Igali who is also the Balyesa state Commissioner for Sports, revealed that mounting pressure on officials and athletes to win by all cost may lead to doping and other ills in sports . Igali charged state Governors across the Country to genuinely invest in sports programs and policies  to further stem the ugly trend of social vices in the country. He expressed dismay over non budget provision for wresting Federation, despite positive impression in the World major competitions, believing that appropriate budgeting for Federations will enhance their performance.

  President, Aquatic Federation of Nigeria, Mrs Chinoye Aliyu, has disclosed that the best athletes at the 7th Youth Games holding in Asaba would represent the country at the Commonwealth Youth Games, in Trinidad and Tobago. Mrs Chinoye, a member of the MOC revealed that Delta is prepared to host a hitch free youth games with effective and efficient preparations. She also noted that this year's games offered opportunity to rewrite the history of Nigeria sports in the Commonwealth, former British colony countries, which will hold in the Caribbean country between 4th to 11th August 2024.  "We are here for every sports. "We are here to get the best that would represent Nigeria in the Commonwealth Youth Games.  "For us in the swimming, we will ensure that we are in contact with the best swimmers, no matter which state they are from, and keep in touch to with them to ensure good outing in Trinidad and Tobago," Mrs Aliyu said. She urged all the participating Athletes ...

  ••• Host Community Commends Project Facilitator, Alhaji Tunji Nagode  The Kwara State Government says it will support  the newly Constructed Olufadi Health Centre through the State's Primary Health Care Development Agency as one its Basic Health Care  Provision Fund Supported Facilities in the State. The State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq made the promise on Thursday in Ilorin at the official Commissioning of the total energy/NNPC financed Olufadi Maternity and Child Referral Centre. The Governor who was represented by the Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Nusirat Elelu said  the strong political will of the current administration is evidenced by the commitment to payment of counter-fund for programs like basic Health Care Provision Fund, Immunization plus and malarial progress to accelerate their coverage and transform the services. Dr Elelu explained that  Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq prioritized Health Infrastr...

  The Chairman of the 10th Kwara State House of Assembly Committee on Sports, Honourable Rukayat Shittu has encouraged one hundred and thirty two Kwara athletes to the 7th National Youth Games to reciprocate Governor AbdulRazaq's huge investment to sports development with podium finish performance. Honourable Rukayat Shittu gave the charge on Tuesday while bidding the state's contingents farewell to Asaba National youth games at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin .   Shittu who reaffirmed the determination of the present administration to sports development through improved facilities and handsome renumeration for its athletes and officials, noted that the state will not relent in its unwavering support for sports development in all ramifications. The lawmaker urged athletes and officials to be good ambassadors of the state and exhibit the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the competition, asking them to shun any act capable of jeopardizing their future ambition. Also speak...

 The Kwara Contingent to the National Youth Games Comprising of Athletes, Coaches, Secretaries, Helpers , Interpreters, Board Members, Cleaners and Medical will depart Ilorin to Asaba for the 7th National Youth Games, Commencing on 20th of this month.  The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Magaji stated this on Monday while addressing Press in Ilorin ahead of their denature. Mallam Bola Magaji who revealed that the state has recorded a huge success in the history of national youth games, ranking first to tenth on the medal's table in the previous editions, commended Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration for sustaining an enabling environment through prompt release of funds and improve infrastructural development. " I will also like to take you round the activities unfolded in the course of preparation for the games. Athletes were engage in open and close camping which would eventually ends Wednesday" He explained that the at...

  The Leadership of Edun Development Association has Congratulated one the Illustrious sons of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Abdulkadir Tunji Nagode on the successful completion of his Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Business Administration at the better by far University, University of Ilorin. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the association, Mallam Ayodeji Ismail in Ilorin on Sunday, hailed Tunji Nahode's love, passion, dexterity and commitment for education which is manifested in his continuous sponsorship of the association's annual education programs. "We are not surprised with the latest education milestone of our brother, Alhaji Tunji Nagode because his persistent assistance and unwavering support for the education of the less privileged in the community confirmed his genuine love for sound education" While praying Allah to direct his affairs and make his future endeavors a very successful one, the statement said for Alhaji Tunji Nagode to have completed his PhD, it...

  The Committee for the Bayour Issah @50 ceremony has commended all the stakeholders that contributed and graced the ceremony, as well as Super Eagles and Nottingham striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, for the donation of a car and money to the celebrant. Three activities held yesterday, to celebrate the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sportspro International, Bayour Issah, which included the special prayer at Solagberu Mosque, football match at Kwara Football Academy, and the grand finale, which was the Night of Tributes, held at Henry George Hotel, Ilorin. At the Mosque, the Chief Imam, Imam Mohammed Jamiu prayed for Bayour Issah and his family, even as he prayed Almighty Allah to grant the celebrant more fruitful years on earth in good health, prosperity and wisdom.  Kwara Football Academy, after playing out a one-all draw against Arsenal Kiddies in the Novelty match, eventually won the match 3-2 on penalties. Top government functionaries, Chief Executives of parastatals, family membe...

  Alh. Abdullahi Musa Idris, aka Thuraya, Chairman, Kwara State Football Association, FA, has revealed that a strong lobby has since been underway to have Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin, slated as one of the stadias to host the 2025 edition of the African Cup of Nations, AFCON.  Thuraya made this disclosure as part of a regular media update on football affairs on the activities of the FA in relation to soccer administration in Kwara State. According to him, a strong representation has been made to the state government through the Kwara Sports Commission, KSC, for logistical assistance when NFF committee charged with identifying suitable stadia for the biennial soccer fiesta comes into town. Nigeria and Benin Republic are jointly bidding to host the AFCON in 2025 following Guinea’s withdrawal from hosting the event due to cash related issues. The West African counties bid’s main rival is Morocco, which has in recent years, gained CAF’s confidence with its state of the art faciliti...

  Senate Committee Chairman on Trade and Investment, Senator Sadiq Umar has stated that a cardinal focus of his legislative function is Youth and Sports Development. Senator Umar made this statement at his Ilorin home to the Executive Members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kwara Chapter, who met him over sports development projects in the state. The Senator representing Kwara North in the National Assembly said, "It is a no brainer that the youths are the future of this country and if you don't develop and support them, if you don't fill in the passion with something, they will be derailed". "One of my key agenda as Senator in the next four years is youths and sports development", he said. "I will be paying more attention to sporting activities. I am talking about sporting activities that can attract our teeming youths and engage their energy for productive purposes.  "So watch out for our programs in the days ahead," the ...

  Parents and Guidance have been called upon to encourage their children and wards to engage in skill acquisitions and entrepreneurship training while in school to reduce the menace of unemployment in the society. Ilorin based broadcast Journalist, Ayodeji Ismail, made the disclosure on Wednesday at the end of this year's summer lesson of Balogun Fulani Constituency Youth Development Association, held at Government Girls Day Secondary School, Amilegbe, Ilorin. Ayodeji Ismail who is also Kwara SWAN Chairman, explained that education of self reliance and self sustaining is the alternative to the rampant cases of unemployment, hence the need to acquire it in all ramifications. While congratulating and appreciating the association for sustaining the legacy of over three decades of consistently staging the programme in the  community, He implored them to include entrepreneurship education in their lesson as from next edition to encourage it learning from the classroom. Also Speakin...

  The Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Abuja, Senator Sadiq Umar, is scheduled to feature as Guest Speaker at the 39th Media Parliament of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The event with the theme "Raising the Bar of Good Governance in Kwara North Through Effective Legislations" will hold on Tuesday, 12th of September, 2023 at NUJ Press Centre, Offa Road, GRA, Ilorin at 10am. In a statement issued in Ilorin, the Chairman and Secretary of Kwara NUJ Media Parliament Committee, Fatimah Rasheed and Babajide Fadeyi respectively, said the theme was informed due to the recurring clamour for good governance and the need to offer a veritable platform for voices of the electorates to be heard.  It added that the forum would afford the two-term Legislator the opportunity to give his account of stewardship to the people of Kwara North and in a way provide a new vista for quality representation of his Senatori...

  Kwara Football Association Chairman Mall. Abdullahi Musa Idris joined the league of FA chairmen's at the 2023 NFF General Assembly.  The 79th General Assembly is the first to take place since  the inception of Alh Ibrahim Gusau's administration as the President of the Nigerian Football Federation and also the first after Abdullahi Musa Idris was re-elected as the Chairman of Kwara Football Association. The Kaiama Born football administrator was re-elected for the second time, having defeated Engr. Abdullateef Olaide Ahmed. He gathered 19 votes out of 23 votes to win the 2023 Kwara State Football Association elections. Notable dignitaries were also in attendance to grace the opening ceremony of the 79th NFF General Assembly In Uyo today, Sunday 10th, September 2023. The Executive Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno who was ably represented by the State Deputy Governor Senator on behalf of the Governor welcomed Football administrators, Journalists and all to Akwa-...

  Students of Secondary Schools in Ilorin Emirate have been charged to engage in vocational and skill acquisition program while in school to reduce over dependence on unavailable"white Kolar job". The National Publicity Secretary of Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association, IEYDA Alhaji Usman Jagunma gave the charge on Saturday at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Edun Development Association Holiday Coaching Programme. Alhaji Jagunma who Commended EDA for always being in the fore front in organizing meaningful programmes for it's Community, said contemporary western education is not enough to solve numerous challenges of unemployment in the society, hence the need for students and youths to combine both to enhance job availability. Jagunma also encouraged students to harness the potentials of KWASU's School of Vocational training after their secondary education to improve wealth creation.  Alhaji Jagunma who later gifted best students of Junior Secondary School ca...

  Effective research and understanding the rules of sports have been identified as key ingredients for local sports reportage. Veteran sports  journalist, Mr Emmanuel Jemegah revealed this while speaking on fundamental of Local sports reporting at an online training for sports journalists, organized by made in Africa sports. The Master Class training for sports journalists by made in Africa sports enters day two on Tuesday with a robust session where participants were passed through an educative session on the topic Jemegah explained that for sports journalists to be successful in their chosen career, they must be vast in experience and knowledgeable in sports they are covering by acquainting with its rules and ethics to enhance their productivity. Jemegah who had covered local league and other sports for over two decades, challenged sports reporters on factual and accurate reporting, especially in the  area of analysis to further promote and propagate the nation's elite ...

The Chairman of the newly inaugurated Para Athletics Association, Barrister Aiyelabegan has called for more support from the state government for Para Athletes to enhance their performance in the quest to win laurels for the state. Barrister Aiyelabegan made the call when he paid a thank you visit to  the Kwara state Sports Commission for its   support to the Association's recently held Para Athletics competition in the stadium. The Para Athletics Chairman appreciated the Executive Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq for providing the enabling environment  for Sports to thrive in the state as he solicited for more support for people with disabilities. He thanked the  Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji for the support and opportunity to stage the one day championship.  He said the championship was just a tip of the iceberg as the association is planning to hold another championship before the end of the year. While responding, the E...

  Sports Journalists in the Country have been encouraged to always adhere strictly to the rule of law and the ethics of their Profession while discharge their duty. The Regional Editor of the business day media Ltd, Mr Razaq Ayinla Esq stated this on Monday at an online training for sports journalists, organized by made in Africa Sport. Ayinla who is also a legal Practitioner spoke on basics of journalism, told participants to be responsible in their reportage and avoid sensationalism that may lead them to defamation such as libel and slander, stating that their reports should tailored towards Promoting National Policy and Nationhood. He frowned at the cases of plagiarism among some upcoming Journalists, noting that news content is an intellectual property of some one which must not be copied verbatim without the consent and express permission of the writer He urged sports reporters and presenters to prioritize research and be acquainted with relevant terminologies peculiar to each...

  Sports writers under the aigis of Sports Writers Association, SWAN, Kwara State Chapter, have commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the reappointments of Mr. Tajudeen Kayode Aremu, Mr. Yomi Clement Adeboye and appointment of AbdulRazaq Ayobami Akanbi as the General Managers of the Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Kwara, the Herald newspapers and Kwara Television, respectively. The sports journalists stated that the appointments did not come as a surprise given that the trio, in their previous stints as helmsmen in the media organisations, demonstrated sterling qualities in administration.  They are like gold fishes in the areas of executive capacity, the sports writers body said in a news release  jointly signed by Ayodeji Ismail, chairman and Secretary, Dare Kuti of Kwara SWAN.   "SWAN is particularly over joyed at the reappointment of Mr Aremu as the GM, Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation, given his steady support for sports reporting, servic...

 SPORTS BUSINESS Leading sports business consultant and journalist, Shogo Shodunke, believes that Kwara can tap into football talent exports to make outstannding revenue repatriation in the league off-seasons while also explaining that this belief informs the idea behind Saturday's unvailing of ABS Football Club Talent Hunt and Development Program. As part of its program to resume the league season after returning to the NNL after relegation, the club believed to have exported more talents across the globe in recent times, unvailed the talent hunt project, its new technical adviser for the season, Umar Danlami Kwasau and also stated its resolve to win promotion to the elite league, NPFL, by the end of the season. Speaking on the money spinning potentials of soccer talent export, Shodunke reterated that nothing makes for easier revenue and prosperity generation than encouraging and nurturing talents. "In Lagos alone, we can say that about N7.2 billion was remitted into the stat...

  Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka , seasoned administrator, journalist and Director of Football, DOF, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS, football Club, has stated that the club has not only returned to the Nigerian National League, NNL, from where it was relegated last season at the Kano Play-off in August, but also, it is looking forward to booking a place in the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, the country's equivalent of English Premier League, EPL, in just six months. He made the ambitious statement on Saturday in Ilorin, while also unvailing, Umar Danlami Kwasau, the sweat marchant tasked with the job of marshalling the club to achieve the goal. Chief  Chukwuemeka, at the elaborately professional unavailing ceremony, said that ABS returned to the second biggest soccer league in the country after it bought DMD Maiduguri FC's slot and would be campaigning vigorously in the new season. "When we got relegated in Sokoto, last season, we gave assurance that we will be back in...

  Kwara Falcons will play Ghanaian side Spintex Basketball club in an attempt to make it a back-back final appearance at the Louis edem Basketball championship holding at the Indoor Sport Hall of the National Stadium surulere, Lagos. Both teams featured in last year's final where Falcons emerged victorious in clinching the trophy following a hard fought 64-57 win. Kwara Falcons qualified for the Semi's after claiming four straight wins in Group A while Spintex were runners up to Rivers Hoopers in Group B. The game comes up 3pm later today.