BY PELUMI ADELE The Coalition of Civil Societies Groups has commended and appreciated President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Mrs. Tomi Somefun as the Managing Director of Hydro Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADDEC), describing the appointment has a testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to excellence, merit, and women empowerment. A Press release issued and signed by the Secretary General of the group, Ekundina Segun Elvis described Mrs. Tomi Somefun as a highly qualified and experienced professional who possesses the necessary skills and expertise to take HYPADDEC to the next level, stressing that her appointment is a…
Author: Pelumi Adele
The Director General of the National Sports commission, NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade says the youth of Ogun state will eternally be grateful to Governor Dapo for reviving sports in the state by making Abeokuta an international sports hub. The DG stated this on Day one of the CAA African U28/U2O Athletics championship holding in the heart of Abeokuta at the sparkling newly refurbished MKO Sports Arena. ” Look at how Governor Dapo Abiodun has turned around the landscape of Sports development in Ogun state by investing in sports infrastructure across board and today Ogun state is comfortably hosting the entire…
Following Muhammadu Buhari’s death in a UK hospital on Sunday at the age of 82, tributes to the late former president have been pouring in from the Nigerian sports community. The Grassroots Football Talents Developers Association of Nigeria (GRAFTADEAN), the country’s leading grassroots soccer organization has expressed his condolences for the loss of Nigeria’s former leader. On behalf of GRAFTADEAN BOTs-in-Council, Prince Wasiu Oloyede Asanike and Engineer Afolabi Waheed Aderemi issued a condolence message, describing the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a leader who demonstrated a great deal of passion and dedication to the development of football in Nigeria…
As the Batch 5 students of the foremost Ibadan-based broadcasting school, Royal Sky Media Academy, set for their graduation, a respected voice in broadcast journalism, Wale Rufai, has been lined up to deliver a keynote address to the graduating students. Alh. Wale Rufai, who retired from the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) and now joined the service of Fresh FM Nigeria as the general manager of Tiwan Tiwa FM Ibadan, will on Monday, 14th July 2025, speak on a keynote topic: “Media Careers Beyond the Microphone: Exploring Diverse Roles in the Industry.” Rufai’s respected voice and professional experience made…
By Pelumi Adele The President Progressive Students Movement (PSM), Nigeria, Okereafor Bestman and the executive officers of the Itesiwaju Orisun-Aje Reliable Youth Market Traders Association of Gbagi Ogunpa Ibadan, under the leadership of Alh. Sheu Olakunle Azzez, have issued statements to celebrate with Chief Taofeek Tayo Oyelade, a prominent figure in the market community in Ibadan, on the occasion of his 2025 birthday. Chief Oyelade, also known as “Tao Onibata” in the market circle, is a big supporter of the developmental programs of Nigerian youths and students, according to a statement signed by the PSM leader and provided to journalists.…
BY OLANREWAJU AGIRI Well-known entertainers, which include Alh. Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, who is always showing his love for Arsenal FC; Ayo Ajewole, also known as Woli Agba, a comedian and Chelsea supporter; Small Doctor, a Barcelona FC supporter; Alhaji Tiri Alamu Leather, a Fuji artist and Chelsea supporter; and many more, have been lined up ahead of the 2025 Champion’s Day, an annual football event hosted by Ibadan-based sports presenter Alh. Babatunde Saheed with the goal of honoring football fans and their preferred clubs. The musicians and other top celebrities in the entertainment and showbiz industry have signified their intention…
..We are deeply sorry for this heart breaking move – AFN Boss, Chief Tonobok Okowa tells Nigerians The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is shocked and surprised with the news making the rounds that one of the country’s top female athletes Favour Ofili is seeking to switch allegiance to Turkiye. The President of AFN, Chief Tonobok Okowa told the media on Sunday that, “Just like every other sports loving person in Nigeria, on the continent and beyond that he and his newly elected board read and heard her desire to change nationality from the media.” “If this is true, it…
In a continued effort to contribute to a better society, the PZAFAAMA Helping Hand Foundation, founded by Ambassador CSP Usman Dimka and his wife, Princess (Dr.) Mrs. Hauwa Dimka have recently distributed food and essential items to the less privileged in the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking during the outreach, Princess Dr. Awal Dimka said the initiative to support those in need has carried out another round of distributions across several areas in the nation’s capital, emphasizing that the act of giving has become a tradition for them, driven by the joy of sharing and their commitment to support the underprivileged.…
The Customs Area Controller Compt Chidi Chukwumeziri Nwokorie organized a medical checkup exercise and a weekly routine exercise on Thursday, the 19th of June 2025 at the Command’s premises. In his opening remark, he said the exercise is to portray the CGC’s motive to strike a balance between work and health which is known as Work-Life balance. He urged Officers not to perceive the exercise as something they are coerced to partake in but as a mandate to check mate their health status in case of any unforeseen health issue. He further reiterates that henceforth, there is going to be…
By Olanrewaju Agiri The national president of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Chief Ichie Sunday Ezeobiora, has lauded the Lagos State government over the Ounje Eko Farmers Subsidy Programme (FSP) in Lagos, which is aimed at empowering farmers with a 25 percent subsidy on animal feeds, poultry, and fish, describing it as a welcome development while urging the federal government to adopt the same. Ezeobiora, who is also the CEO of Sunchi Integrated Farms, the largest poultry farm in South/East Nigeria, made the call in a chat with newsmen, saying his association had been at the forefront of this…