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The Elders of PRAGMATIC ELITE FOR ASIWAJU/SHETTIMA (PREFA) formed a Reconciliation Committee, to resolve the rancors between the Director General (DG), in person of Hon. Rizquah A. Oluwatoyin and Mr. Aniekhan Archibong the National Secretary of PREFA. The committee, from their findings discovered that the problem was based on LACK OF PROPER COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY.  In view of the above, We were able to have the full bank statement obtained from Fidelity Bank by the DG, while the Secretary gave us his handwritten statement of account, considering  the two accounts we noticed some little irregularities and the Reconciliation Committee members has ordered the Secretary to transfer the remaining balance of the group in his custody to the PREFA account. The proper expenditures and donations received from state coordinators of PREFA for the National Inauguration will be made available to the National Executive Members. Secondly, it has been cleared that the threat statements...

  _Says Community Sport Complex Will Bring Employment Opportunities to the Youths_ The Ogbomoso Parapọ̀ Youth Wing of Oriire Local Government has hailed the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, for facilitating the construction of Community Sports Complex at ikoyi-ile Oriire LG. Members of the youth group made this known today, through their Chairman Mr. Adegboye Matthew Babatunde. Mr. Adegboye Matthew Babatunde, who led the members of the group to the site of the project, lauded the magnanimity, deep sense of belonging and high level consideration given to Oriire LG, to the extent of bringing such huge project to their domain. The Oriire LG Chairman and members of Ogbomoso Parapo Youth Wing were in the company of the Chairman Parapo Elderly Group Oriire, Chief Akintola Ojo. In his words, "the stadium will serve as employment opportunities for the youth and it will also promote sports development in the area", Mr. Adegboye Matthew Babatunde ...

  A foremost youth group in Ogbomosoland, Ogbomoso Togetherness Youth Forum Worldwide (OTYFW) has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare on his new chieftaincy title conferred on him by the Emir of Daura HRH Alhaji (Dr.) Umar Farouk Umar CON, 22nd December 2022. In a statement released by the President of the youth group, Prince Oyebamiji Aderemi Joy, he stated that, "we rejoice with the Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, who also, is the Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland, for the honour bestowed on him, and the conferment of the Chieftaincy title 'Sarkin Wasanni'. It's an heavyweight title, and Chief Sunday Dare has again, by this brought fame to Ogbomosoland, we are always proud of him, we pray that God grants him long life, sound health, wealth and prosperity, and as well grant all his heart desires. Chief Sunday Dare has been a motivation, role model, a pillar of support and help to the youthful generation across...

The Ogbomoso Progressive Forum (OPF) has congratulated Chief Sunday Dare, on his new Chieftaincy title 'Sarkin Wasanni' conferred on him by the Emir of Daura, HRH Alhaji (Dr.) Umar Farouk Umar CON. This was made available in a Goodwill Message signed by the Coordinator of OPF, Hon. D. A. Suleyman Esq., dated 21/12/2022. The message reads: "On behalf of the members of Ogbomoso Progressives Forum (OPF) and the entire Ogbomoso indigenes home and abroad, I heartily congratulate you, the Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland on the conferment of the title of SARKI WASANNI conferred on you by the Emir of Daura, HRH, Alh. (Dr) Umar Farouk Umar, CON. This is a well-deserved honor and recognition of your detribalizing altruistic Nigerian. The nation has seen in you, the missing treasure worthy of emulation by the old and the young and no wonder, you are being conferred with this prestigious title of SARKI WASANNI. You are pride of the Nation and we are proud of you as a true Ambassador of the t...

Ogbomoso Togetherness Youths' Forum Worldwide (OTYFW), has organised an Essay Writing Competition, 13th December 2022. The essay competition was held to kick start the three week long activities, scheduled for celebrating the 15th year anniversary of the foremost Youth Group in Ogbomoso. As an Inter-Local Government competition, participating secondary schools for the writing competition were drawn from all the five Local Governments making up the Ogbomoso zone. The topic of the essay, 'Who Should be Blamed for Insecurity in Nigeria; Government or the People?', was approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Zonal Office, Kinnira Ogbomoso Oyo State, copied LIEs of Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire and held at Anglican Grammar School, Ọja tuntun, Ogbomoso. The participating schools, students, and  their teachers were presented Certificate of Participation, duly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Education Committee, for the Planning/Organising Comm...

Successful people mostly face criticism, because they are famous and successful, they become easy targets. Engineer Habu Gumel is not left out of this. Success is not accident, it is hard work, perseverance, sacrifice and love of what you are doing. Habu Gumel has surely paid his dues, but critics are bent on tarnishing the image of a man that has faithfully served his country.  Habu Gumel has not only achieved in the sporting world, but has also made a name for himself In Engineering. It should be recalled, that between 1977 and 1983 he was the General Manager Bauchi State Cooperatives Building Association Limited, from there he became Deputy Chief of Engineering from 1983 to 1984 and later became Director of Engineering from 1984 to 1985 of the Bauchi State Agricultural Development Program. He was Deputy General Manager of the Federal Housing Authority in Lagos, from 1985 to 1992, and then Executive Director of Operations for the Federal Housing Authority in Abuja from 1993 to 19...

The LOC Chairman, Engineer Habu Gumel's wealth of experience in the world of Sports cannot just be thrown into the bin.  Engineer Habu Gumel is an international figure and his experience in the sporting industry will give Nigeria an edge, most especially in Olympic sector. His contribution to Sports is a signposts for excellence and greater heights for sports in Nigeria.  The only criticism people have about him is age factor, but Gumel is physically fit and mentally sound. He is qualified and eligible to contest. It would be recalled that from 1997 to 2001, he was part of the Nigeria Olympic Committee. In 1998, Gumel was member and secretary of the Finance Commission of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). In 2008, he was Executive Vice-President, and in 2009 he was the FIVB Technical Delegate for the London 2012 Olympic Games. In 2010, he was a member of the Steering Committee of the FIVB Development Fund. From 2000 to 2009, he was Director of Sports Facilities fo...

Organises Skill Acquisition, Essay Competition, Indoor Games, Launcheon & Award Night One of the foremost youth groups in Ogbomosoland, Ogbomoso Togetherness Youth Forum Worldwide (OTYFW) is set to celebrate the 15th year anniversary, by December 2022. In a statement made available by the pioneer President, Prince Oyebamiji Aderemi Joy stated, that OTYFW, as one of the foremost youth groups in Ogbomosoland, will be celebrating 15th year of peaceful co-existence, impact, cooperation, progress and unity. He said, that the celebration will include educative, transformative, sportive activities, with a luncheon and award night, as a way of bringing together all the youths, elders, leaders and well meaning indigenes of Ogbomosoland, for a fun-filled end of the year event. In the three week long program, the celebration will be starting on 13th December 2022, with Essay Writing Competition; followed by Skill Acquisition, from 19th to 23rd December 2022; Indoor games on 16th and 17th Dec...

Flying Eagles Coach, Ladan Bosso has invited Joshua John of Ikon Allah Academy. The attacking midfielder who was part of the 15 players invited to the Flying Eagles camp, left no stone unturned immediately he joined the camp. Joshua John reminds me of attacking midfielders like Alexander Iwobi, Sunday Mba and others whose style of play always catch the attention of the fans. No doubt, Joshua John will really make a big statement if given the opportunity to prove himself. Recall that Ikon Allah Academy produced players like Chidera Ejuke who is a Super Eagles player, newly signed Nasarawa United player, Francis Ayuba who is currently in the camp of the Flying Eagles, and he scored two goals today in favour of his team.

It was a match that began with clear dominance from the Flying Eagles team as the newly signed Nasarawa United striker, Ayuba Francis and Abdulraman were constantly terrorising the defence line of Capital City FC as their menace paid off. Within the space of ten minutes, the first goal was scored via penalty. Ayuba Francis wasted no time in scoring the second goal after receiving a delightful pass from Alex Nwoya. Ayuba would have made it 3 goals in two minutes, but his shot was saved by Capital City FC goalkeeper. It could be recalled that Ayuba Francis began his football career with Iko Allah Boys in Kaduna, before he was loaned as at last season to FC one rocket in Uyo. His meteoric rise in football made Nasarawa United sign the pacy striker ahead of the new season. He is a player to watch out for in the NPFL and National team.  The match ended 5-0 in favour of the Flying Eagles. The Flying Eagles of Nigeria has succeeded to have scored 10 goals without conceeding any in two mat...

Flying Eagles Winger, Emmanuel Ekpenyong seems to be the revelation of the match against Paul E Sports.  The former Ottasolo winger, made a bold statement right from the commencement of the game, as he scored the second goal, when he chest the ball and sent a ferocious goal to the roof. What a world class goal, scored by Ekpenyong Emmanuel. Immediately after the goal, he continued to mesmerize the opponent from the flank, as he assisted the fourth goal that gave the Flying Eagles convincing victory, against Paul E Sports. The match ended 5 goals to Nil in favour of Flying Eagles of Nigeria.  Ekpenyong Emmanuel will be a player to watch out for in this Flying Eagles. A player who is fast, pacy, energetic and as well, a clinical finisher which he did in style in the match. Ekpenyong Emmanuel reminded me his exploits in a match against Abia Warriors in the Aiteo Cup, where he assisted Ottasolo by scoring the goal that sent Abia Warriors packing in the FA Cup, what a promising pla...