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  Former Council Chairman of Irepodun Local Government area, Hon Muyiwa Oladipo Kanu has felicitated with speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly, Rt   Hon Danladi Yakub on the auspicious occasion of his Birthday. In a statement on Friday, the ex Irepodun LG Boss, Hon Kanu congratulated the speaker of the 10th Kwara Assembly for adding another year, praying Allah to grant him more years to celebrate .  "Happy birthday to Rt.Hon Yakub Danladi, The Honorable Speaker of the 10th Kwara State House of Assembly! May your day  be filled with joy, wisdom, and celebration. Thank you for your dedication to serving our great nation."  As a leader of the prosperous and productive Kwara youth and Kwarans generally, I join millions of other dignitaries to congratulate you on this sterling birthday.  The statement said "a golden fish has no hidden place", so are you amidst Kwara politicians.  May this special day bring you happiness, good health, and continued su...

  Former Secretary of the Club owners Association and Director of football, ABS fc, Ilorin, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka has advocated for complete withdrawal of government at all levels from sponsorship of football clubs in the country, stating that the development will provide for healthy competition and public private participation.  Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka was speaking with Journalists on Wednesday in Ilorin while featuring on the 4th edition of Kwara SWAN Sports Hard Talk. ACC has he fondly called by his admirers explained that continuous sponsorship of teams by government in the nation's leagues has hindered potential sponsors and partners in the administration of football in the country. "The only solution to the challenges confronting effective and efficient football administration in the country is for government to hands off its sponsorship to public private sector, while they should only create an enabling environment through provision of structures and facilities to enh...

A Kwara-based non-governmental organization, Lekan Adewoye Foundation founded by an Arandun-born philanthropist, Prince Lekan Adewoye, has presented the sum of Six Million Naira cheque to enrol one thousand vulnerable individuals in the health insurance scheme 'Kwara Care' of the Kwara State Health Insurance Agency KW-HIA. At the symbolic presentation held on Tuesday at the agency's headquarters in Ilorin, the Oyun LG Coordinator of the foundation, Alhaji Ahmed Kolawole said the foundation has been dedicated to uplifting the lives of people at the grassroots for many years and committed to access to quality healthcare, noting that the enrollment will cover beneficiaries from all electoral wards of Kwara South to guarantee equal opportunities.     Alhaji Kolawole who explained that the initiative is a testament to shared commitment to the well-being of Kwara southerners, noted Lekan Adewoye Foundation has been working tirelessly to provide support and resources to vulnerab...

  As the world marks this year's Children's Day Celebration, A Chieftain of the Zenith Labour Party, Alhaji Usman Danjuma, has extended felicitations to the children, describing them as a bundle of joy and leaders of tomorrow. May 27th Every year has been earmarked by the United Nations to celebrate and reflect on the plights of children globally . Alhaji Danjuma in a press statement on Monday and made available to news men in Ilorin, urged government at all levels to formulate policy and program which is geared towards promoting child's education and forbid abuse . He Charged Parent and guidance to take good care of their children and ward by providing them opportunity to have access to both western and religion education to compete favourably with their counterparts in the world. "I celebrate our Children today on the occasion of their special day, I will not stop in advocating for their development through sustainable and effective policy, all levels of government m...

  As Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL  2023/24 season is gradually coming to an end, a Lagos based Coach and football administration, Coach Folabi Ojekunle says he is not impress with the officiating, stating that NPFL should not be dragged back over poor officiating . Ojekunle fondly called Coach Foley, said despite huge resources committed by the various club sides to prosecute their matches on weekly basis, unimpressive officiating has wrecked some of the teams. Coach Ojekunle who was speaking with Journalists after watching Kwara United versus Remo Stars on Sunday at the Kwara State Stadium explained that on the scale of hundred, he can only rate the officiating on forty to forty five percent, asking NRA to improve if our league must compete favourably with others  in the continent. "I'm not pleased with officiating in the NPFL,we cannot continue this way and expect our league to be among the best in Africa or even in the World, there is room for improvement ...

The Honourable Representing Ekiti/Isin Irepodun /Oke-ero  Federal Constituency, Honourable Raheem Olawuyi Tunji Ajuloopin has extolled the virtues of late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi the first, for attracting numerous developments to Ilemona, headquarters of Oyun Local Government, stating that his reign was full of unprecedented achievements. The federal lawmaker stated this while speaking with journalists at the fidau for the late Kwara South Monarch who died at the ripe age of 105 years in Ilemona on Saturday.    Hon Olawuyi Ajuloopin explained that the late Oba has not only fast track development in Ilemona but also maintains peace and tranquility among traditional rulers in Ibolo kingdom. While urging the children of the deceased to consolidate on the good legacies of their father, Hon Ajuloopin advised them to uphold the unity of purpose and togetherness in the family to promote love and progress. "I want to urge the children of late Oba Yusuf Omokanye to emulate the...

 An Ilorin based legal icon, AbdulRafiu Balogun SAN has challenged the Children of late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, Elemona of Ilemona who died at the age of 105 years to embrace peace and  unity of purpose to strengthen internal and family development. R O Balogun SAN was a guest at the Fidau for the prominent Kwara South Monarch, Oba Yusuf Omokanye which held in Ilemona, Headquarters of Oyun Local Government area of Kwara state on Saturday.  He explained that the legacies of late Oba Yusuf Omokanye in the area of socioeconomic development of Ilemona and Ibolo kingdom as well as state in general is overwhelming, hence the need for the children to uphold the integrity. "I join numerous sympathizers in sympathizing with the good people of Ilemona over the death of our finest Oba, his demise came at a time when his service to humanity is highly needed, personally, I will miss him and his contributions to the growth of Ibolo" While praying Allah to grant the departed soul e...

  Ten Games and Ten Winners are expected to emerge at the Kwara Games Festival season 1 which is coming up in Ilorin. According to the Programme Convener, Ambassador Samuel Anjorin, the anticipated Kwara Games Festival will feature popular sport events such as Chess,  Table Tennis, Monopoly, Ludo, Play station, Xbox, Draft, Pool (snooker), Scrabble and Ayo Olopon. Interested members of the public and sports lovers are enjoined to register via the social media handles of the organizers to be part of the program in terms of sponsorship and partnership. @kwaragamesfestival@gmail.com

  A Chieftain of the Zenith Labour Party, Alhaji Usman Danjuma Zakari has felicitated with Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu Kpotwo on the auspicious occasion of thirty three years anniversary on the throne of his forebears as Etsu Tsaragi. On this day in 1991, Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu Kpotwo was appointed and installed as the second class monarch by the then Military Governor of the state, Col Aliwali Jauji Kasir. In a statement signed by Alhaji Usman Danjuma and made available to journalists in Ilorin, he eulogized the Etsu Tsaragi for being an epitome of peace and a progressive traditional ruler, adding that his reign in the last thirty years has witnessed progress and unprecedented development across the nooks and crannies of Tsaragi and Kwara in general. "We are lucky to have our father, HRH Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu as Etsu Tsaragi, his reign is a blessing and his achievements in the last three decades has witnessed progress and uneven development". While Praying Allah to...

  Chairperson, House Committee on Sports in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Rukayat Shittu  has pledged support towards robust media coverage of sports activities in the state. Speaking to executive members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Kwara State chapter, in Ilorin on Tuesday, the lawmaker said that with the massive investments by Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq at the Kwara State Stadium, it is imperative that media support must be enhanced. "The media and press are the complementary arm of sports. "With the renovation of sports facilities in the stadium, more sports activities will definitely come to Kwara. "These are media and brand related events that our state will benefit from immensely. "Tinkering with our media sports oversight function to support sports reporting in the state," Hon Shittu. She also hailed the present administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the total overhauling of sports facilities since inc...

  --Sports Writers' Guild Express Dismay NICHOLAS UWERUNONYE  Media center of the Kwara State Stadium has come under fresh attack from suspected burglars in what observers say is now becoming a rampant vandalisation of the sports facility. In the fresh items reportedly stolen were air conditioners, Ceiling Fans, wires sockets and electrical circuitries, all estimated to cost millions of naira. The theft is a set back to the state government's intensive renovation projects in the stadium. In a bid to make the stadium a thriving sports city, the state government has embarked on multibillion naira renovation, rebuilding and retooling projects that includes the indoor sports hall, the handball, squash and tennis facilities. The attack has provoked worries and concerns from critical stakeholders in the sporting community in Kwara. Reacting to the incident, Kwara State Chapter of Sports writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, have expressed dismay, saying that the vandalism has become...

  The Kwara state volleyball association has felicitated with it's chairman, Bashorun Kayode Bankole on the auspicious occasion of his birthday celebration. Bashorun Bankole who doubles as the vice chairman of the Kwara state football association adds a year today Sunday May 12th 2024 and is being celebrated for continue adding value to the game of volleyball in the state. In a statement by the Secretary of the association, Mr Adeseko congratulated the celebrant for clocking another year in sound health, adding that Bankole's immense contributions to development of sports not only volleyball is unquantifiable.  "As you adds a year today, from all of us at Kwara Volleyball association, we joined other well meaning Kwarans in rejoicing with you on your special day and pray God to grant you many years to celebrate" The statement extolled the virtues of Bashorun Kayode and his leadership quality in keeping volleyball association together through his hard earned resources ...

  Justice Lambo Akanbi (Rtd) has vowed to support the growth of golf in Kwara State and beyond. Justice Akanbi (Rtd) stated this while teeing-off the Emirate Global Hotel Amateur Open Tournament 2024 on Saturday May 11, 2024, at the Ilorin Golf Club. Justice Akanbi, who doubles as the sponsor of the golf tournament said the idea was to bring the best golfers in Nigeria to Ilorin in order to develop the game. He said Emirate Global Hotel and Suite will continue to support the growth of sports in Kwara State. The former Commissioner For Information and Youth Development said, “The idea was to bring golfers around the country to Ilorin and encourage our young Captain, Jide Allen, who has been doing everything possible to make Ilorin Golf Club alive. My organisation is focused on supporting the growth of sports in Kwara State. “Golf is not only for the elite but for everyone who has the passion. The game got its breakthrough when the former Head of State, General Badamosi Babaginda vis...

  The Zannah of Ilorin and Veteran golf player, Engr Tajudeen Lanre Shagaya has hailed the organizers of Emirate Hotels Amateur Open Golf tournament for providing solid arrangements for a hitch free championship. Engr Lanre Shagaya who was elated to be part of the open golf  competition at Ilorin Golf Club after a stalemate said the championship is a beginning of many positive tourneys to come on the course. "This is a good beginning from the course and I hope this continues, the course is lush green, arrangements is superb and I hope this is sustained" While commending the participants who came outside state, he explained that the attendance was massive and encouraging to behold, asking the organizers not to relent in staging more befitting championship . He advised young golfers to be committed and dedicated to the game to further harness their skills and potentials

  Golf has been described as a game of good cardiovascular exercise which enhances physical fitness of golfers. The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Dr AbdulRaheem Maliq stated this on Saturday while participating at the Emirate Hotels Open Golf tournament at Ilorin Golf Club. Dr Maliq who stressed that playing a complete game of golf aids golfers to walk about eight kilometers, noted that this year's edition of Ilorin open amateur golf championship was excellently staged and the ambiance was encouraging to participate in the future championship. "We have a seasoned golfer in Jide Allen as a captain, he knows where the pains of golfers are and where the excitements of golfers are and he has been providing what we need, as you can see, the course is lush green"   The medical expert encouraged people irrespective of their status to engage in the game of golf as it's a good form of exercise apart from promoting business and friendship.

  A Chieftain of the Zenith Labour Party and Abuja based business mogul, Alhaji Usman Danjuma has joined well meaning Kwarans in celebrating two first class Kwara State monarchs, Etsu of Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Bologi || on the the auspicious occasion of his 5th year coronation anniversary and Oloffa of Offa, Oba Mohammed Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye the second on his 14th year anniversary. Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Bologi ||   from Kwara North clocks five years on the throne of his forebears while Oba Mohammed Mufutau Gbadamosi of Kwara South is also celebrating 14 years on the throne of his forefathers as Oloffa. Alhaji Usman Danjuma in a statement on Friday and made available to Journalists in Ilorin said the reigns of the two monarchs have brought monumental development in their respective domains in the past years, adding that the two first class traditional rulers are symbol of peace and unity. " Five years on the throne of Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar B...

  By  Owolewa Olayinka Hakeem   Taiwo Awoniyi, the Nigerian professional footballer and Nottingham Forest of England striker, has added yet another impressive feat to his already illustrious career with his latest endorsement deal with Dettol.  This achievement is a culmination of his tireless efforts, perseverance, and passion for the beautiful game, which have propelled him to become one of the most successful and recognizable figures in Nigerian football. Awoniyi's journey to the top has been marked by numerous success stories and milestones. From his early days in Ilorin, Kwara State and playing for Imperial Academy in Lagos to his rise through the ranks of Nigerian football, he has consistently demonstrated a work ethic and dedication that has earned him recognition and respect from fans and peers alike. His impressive performances on the field have been matched by his impressive list of achievements off the pitch. These achievements, among many others, hav...

  By Bishop Aturu   A Nigerian Olympic medalist, Chike Chukwumerije, has urged sports ministries and other relevant stakeholders to prioritize the media welfare and well-being within their budgets. Chukwumerije spoke at the SWAN Full Council Meeting and National Awards Conferment Ceremony held at the Global Luxury Suites, Kano,.  The call comes as part of efforts to enhance the visibility and coverage of sports activities, both nationally and internationally. Chukwumerije, who represented Nigeria in Taekwondo at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, emphasized the crucial role the media plays in promoting sports, fostering athlete development, and engaging the public.  He highlighted the need for dedicated funding to support media coverage, including broadcasting, journalism, and digital platforms. Speaking, Chukwumerije underscored how effective media coverage has elevated his profile and that of other athletes, attract sponsorship, and inspire the next generation o...

  The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike has called on Government at all levels to hands off the sponsorship of football clubs in the country, noting that such support should be channelled towards grassroots football development. Nigerian Pillar of Sports spoke in Kano through his representative, Nduibis Chidoka at the 2024 full Council and NEC meeting of SWAN . "Our Governments have no business in running football club in the country, they need to create Conduicive atmosphere for potential investors to key in and channel the resources towards football development from the grassroots"  He stressed that corruption in football administration cannot be surmounted if government at various levels persists in sponsoring football clubs with tax payers money asking them to have a rethink. Chief Ejike who reiterated his commitment to continue supporting sports in all ramifications, noted the office of the Nigeria pillar of sports is always open for support geared towa...

  By Bishop Aturu  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled plans to forge a strategic partnership with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) aimed at enhancing football development and reportage across the nation.  The announcement came during the ongoing SWAN Full Council Meeting and National Awards Conferment Ceremony in Kano State, with a representative of the NFF president shedding light on the proposed collaboration. The initiative signifies a significant step towards fostering synergy between football governing bodies and media organizations, recognizing the pivotal role of sports journalism in shaping public perception and promoting the growth of the sport.  Through this partnership, the NFF aims to leverage on SWAN's expertise and extensive network to amplify its initiatives and engage stakeholders at all levels of football administration. Speaking at the event, the NFF representative, Alh. Ali Sani emphasized the importance of construct...