The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has announced plans to hold a bye-election on November 1, 2025, to fill a vacant position on its board. According to a statement signed by LSFA Secretary, Mrs. Vera Jato Okechukwu, the Electoral Committee, led by Alhaji Azeez Tijani, has released the following timeline : – Election Date: November 1, 2025 – Sale of Nomination Forms: – Date: October 13-17, 2025 – Location: LSFA Secretariat, 146/148 Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos – Cost: N250,000 – Screening of Aspirants: October 23, 2025 This bye-election aims to fill the vacant position and ensure the LSFA board is…
Author: Pelumi Adele
Abiodun Adedeji’s story, which is meant to serve as motivation for the younger generation, began as a student journalist covering sports-related topics for a campus newspaper called FAME SPORTS. He then went on to become a football manager and sports administrator before becoming the owner of FAMESPORT Football Academy, which develops talent for clubs in Nigeria and European scouts. Adedeji, in a telephone conversation with newsmen from his base in the United Kingdom, explained how he pursued his passion while studying as an undergraduate at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, by reporting sports stories for campus publications established…
With a remarkable record of four knockouts from his five victories, undefeated welterweight Gabriel Yusuff is preparing for one of the biggest battle of his professional boxing career. The fight is scheduled for the second week of October in Lagos. The boxing prodigy, known as GMercy, claims he has improved his fitness and ring skills for this historic evening while training at the famous Jalisco Boxing Gym in Oshodi, Lagos. “This is the sixth stage in my career, and I’m willing to accept any possibility, therefore I’m ready for this fight. Speaking to the sports media at his training facility,…
The Francis Aiyegbeni Boxing Club CEO cites conflicting visions and a decline in discipline as reasons for parting ways with Idowu Rasheed, despite years of guidance and investment in his career. The CEO of the Francis Aiyegbeni Boxing Club, Ms. Edna Bolade Aiyegbeni, has revealed why she has decided to part ways with rising boxing star Idowu Rasheed, popularly known as ID Burster. Despite playing a pivotal role in shaping his career, Aiyegbeni explained that differences in vision for both the club and Rasheed’s career direction made the split inevitable. “We have had a fruitful partnership, but our visions no…
De Henry Okwukwe Nwogwugwu , Today marks a special day to celebrate your life, and we’re honored to wish you a joyous celebration. As a defender of the oppressed and voice of the voiceless, you’ve made a lasting impact on the lives of many. Your love for humanity, family-oriented values, and willingness to help those in need have earned you immense respect and admiration. As a national and international advocate, you’ve demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting justice and equality. Your passion for football is equally impressive. Here’s to another year of achieving your goals, making a difference, and spreading joy…
An architect by profession and the founder of 3SCFanTV, Arc. Idris Animashaun, says his outfit is a non-profit organization (NPO) but an entity established for public benefit rather than for profit, has revealed that his commitment to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has always been rooted in love for the club and a genuine desire to see it grow. In a chat with newsmen in Ibadan, Animasaun shared his thoughts on the club, saying over the years, he had supported everyone who has worked tirelessly for the team. “I have also spoken up when necessary, not out of personal interest,…
Wale Ogunkeyede, WALBOG Auto, felicitates Ladoja on 81st birthday, Olubadan coronation A philanthropist and popular Ibadan-based auto dealer, Olawale Ogunkeyede, the CEO of WalBog Motors, has extended warm felicitations to the Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on the occasion of his 81st birthday, which comes up on Thursday, and his installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Friday, September 26. In a statement personally signed, Ogukeyede congratulated the former governor, describing his life as one of grace divinely orchestrated by God for the service of humanity, noting that the new monarch remained a man of principle and unwavering dedication…
Oyo NBBofC Boss & Sec. Opaleye Agiri Congratulate Oba Ladoja At 81 Crowned 44th Olubadan The Chairman of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC), Oyo State Chapter, Hon. Gbenga Opaleye, has joined sons and daughters of Ibadanland and distinguished Nigerians to congratulate the new Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on his 81st birthday and coronation scheduled for Friday, 26 September 2025. While Oba Ladoja turned 81 on Thursday, he will be crowned Olubadan on Friday. Oba Ladoja was born in 1944 in Gambari village near Ibadan and became the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land following the transition of Oba…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, to felicitate with him on his forthcoming ascension to the revered throne of Ibadanland. Leading the club’s entourage was the Executive Chairman, Honourable Taiwo Lekan Salami, accompanied by the Chief Operating Officer, Bunmi Fadayomi, and the Sporting Director, Adepoju Tobi Samuel. During the visit, according to Ibrahim Akindele, 3SC media lead, club presented the Olubadan-designate with the official home jersey and a merchandise box, a gesture that reflects his long-standing support for Shooting Stars and the club’s appreciation of…
The National Association of Business Administration Students (NABAMS) of the Polytechnics Ibadan has presented an award of recognition to Dr. Tope Odetayo, the CEO of Success FM 105.3 and Top Success Phones, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to student-oriented activities. The presentation was made on Wednesday, 17th September, by the executives of the body to the astute businessman in his Mokola Ibadan office with some of the top staff of the radio station in attendance. The award, according to the inscription on the plaque, was in recognition of Dr. Odetayo’s outstanding leadership and his unwavering dedication…