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 J. A Coach Shakiru Giwa Ladegbuwa Football Club of Owu Ijebu on Wednesday commences their 2022 Nationwide League (NLO 1) Season with a stalemate outing on Wednesday against Flamingo Football Club at Dipo Dina Stadium, ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Contrast to the goalless scoreline, the match was a keenly contested duel as both teams charged at each other in search of a vital goal. The home team enjoyed possession of the ball and took the initiative to their opponent in the early exchanges of the match and it took stern resilient from Flamingo's defence to ward off the early onslaught from the "Ladegbuwa boys".  As the match progresses it became an end-to-end attack with Flamingo finally settling down for the business of the day. Flamingo had the opportunity to open the scoring in the 25th minute of the match but were brilliantly denied by goalkeeper Tosin Adekoya who narrowed the angle and forced the striker to aim at far post. The duo of Ladegbuwa players Victor Nwokorie and ...

By: *Sunday Agunbiade(Mr VAR)* Sunday Dare, Minister for Sports, Youth and Social Debt.  Ahead of the 2022 World Cup Playoffs tie between Black Stars of Ghana and Super Eagles of Nigeria, a call has been made to the Honourable Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare and the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick to disregard the plea of the high Commissioner of Ghana to Nigeria to allow Super Eagles play in Babayanran stadium. Mr VAR as Sunday Agunbiade is fondly called, was an official guest at one of the popular Television Stations in Ghana, *Step 1 Television* this morning ( Friday morning) sports show with Ibrahim on the Super Eagles preparedness ahead of the much anticipated encounter against their hosts Speaking, "Let me just advise Our Honourable Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, and the NFF President, Amanju Melvin Pinnick not to fall for Ghana's antics pushing Super Eagles to their death z...

The Lagos State House of Assembly has said there should not be any contention over the steps being taken by the State Government following the crisis currently rocking the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). Hon. Temitope Adewale, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, who made the position of the Assembly known, said the legislative arm had been very proactive as it already has a law creating the Lagos State Parking Authority, which should now oversee activities at all the parks in the State. According to Hon. Adewale, the House is fully aware of developments in the transportation union and now that the crisis has resulted in the banning of NURTW activities in Lagos, "it is clear to state that all parks, garrages and parking activities would be under the Lagos State Parking Authority as stipulated by law." The House said at the stage the NURTW has found itself, the State has to take charge of the situation to avoid a breakdown of law and order. The ...

 Just In: It's Fake News, MC Oluomo Has Not Been Appointed As GM of Lagos Parks and Garages Committee - Sanwo-Olu’s Aide The Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Mr Gboyega Akosile has debunked media report suggesting that the Governor has appointed Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) as the General Manager of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Committee.  Akosile, in clarifying the report, said the position of the government has not changed from details of a statement issued yesterday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, announcing the suspension of activities of NURTW in all parks and garages in the State. He said: "Please disregard post(s) claiming that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed suspended Chairman of NURTW, MC Oluomo as GM, Lagos Transport Parks and garages committee. There's no such appointment.  "The statement issued yesterday by Mr Gbenga Omotoso, Hon Commissioner for Information and Strategy, remains the...

Wellington Joseph Many talented Nigerian young  players have the ambition to play in top Europe clubs  and the National teams.  Wellington Joseph of Abarowei Football Academy Lagos is no exception. The Delta state born player who is known for scoring goals has this to say, “I would love to play in Europe top clubs  like my former team mate Dickson Abiama who plays for SpVgg Greuther Furth in Bundensliga, it gives me great motivation to see him play”.  It will be recalled that Wellington Joseph has been the top scorer of the Abarowei Academy in the last 2 season with over 25 goals in all competitions. Wellington is an excellent striker he reminds me of the Senegalese captain Sadio Mane for his amazing Speed , power , skills and Goal scoring abilities. He will go far if he keeps his cool, says ex Nigerian International player and academy director Stephen Abarowei.

  1. Financial autonomy for local governments – Passed. 2. Administrative autonomy for local governments – Passed. 3. Bill to change the name, Afikpo North and Afikpo South Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State – Passed. 4. Bill to change the name of Kunchi Local Government Area of Kano State – Passed. 5. Bill to change the names of Egbado North and Egbado South Local Government Areas of Ogun State – Passed. 6. Bill to change the name Barikin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State – Rejected. 7. Bill to correct name Atigbo Local Government Area of Oyo State – Passed. 8. Bill to correct the name of Obia/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State – Passed. 9. Financial Independence for State Houses of Assembly and State Judiciary – Passed. 10. Bill to compel persons to obey or comply with legislative summons – Passed. 11. Inauguration of members-elect of the National and State Houses of Assembly – Passed. 12. Bill to institutionalise legislative bureaucracy in the Constitution...