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 SUNDAY REFLECTION: THE TRUE MEASURE OF LEADERSHIP IS THE LIVES WE TOUCH — KOLAPO ISHOLA VANGUARD IBADAN, OYO STATE — The Kolapo Ishola Vanguard (KIV) has called on Nigerians to embrace a life of service, compassion, integrity and responsibility, stressing that the true measure of leadership is not the position one occupies but the positive impact made on the lives of others. In its Sunday reflection, the Vanguard said every individual has an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in society, regardless of status, position or background. The organisation noted that leadership should be viewed as a responsibility to humanity rather than merely an avenue for personal achievement. According to KIV, genuine leadership is demonstrated through acts of kindness, community service, empowerment and concern for the welfare of others. Reflecting on the legacy of His Excellency, Chief Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola, former Executive Governor of Oyo State, the Vanguard said his memory should contin...

 KOLAPO ISHOLA VANGUARD: PRESERVING A LEGACY OF SERVICE, ADVANCING HUMANITARIAN VALUES The Kolapo Ishola Vanguard (KIV) is positioning itself as a people-oriented platform dedicated to preserving the legacy of His Excellency, Chief Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola, former Executive Governor of Oyo State, while translating the values of service and compassion into meaningful interventions for the people. The Vanguard's emergence is anchored on the belief that the enduring impact of a leader is measured not only by the records of his administration but also by the values he leaves behind and the extent to which those values continue to inspire subsequent generations. At the heart of KIV's mission is the commitment to nurture and sustain the legacy of Chief Kolapo Ishola, particularly the principles of service, humility, integrity, compassion and dedication to the welfare of the people. The organisation seeks to create a platform where these values can be promoted through practical initiativ...

 Jummah Mubarak: Hon. Abiola Abdulrazaq Akinloye Urges Muslims to Embrace Peace, Unity and Compassion The House of Assembly Candidate for Ibadan North-East Constituency 02 on the platform of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Hon. Abiola Abdulrazaq Akinloye, has extended warm Jummah Mubarak greetings to Muslim faithful across Oyo State and Nigeria. In his Friday goodwill message, Hon. Akinloye urged Muslims to use the spiritual significance of Jummah as an opportunity for prayer, reflection, forgiveness, compassion and renewed commitment to peaceful coexistence. He emphasized the importance of extending kindness to neighbours and the less privileged, stressing that the values of Islam provide a strong foundation for building communities anchored on mutual respect, justice and humanity. According to him, “Jummah is a blessed opportunity to renew our faith, seek Allah’s guidance and reflect on our responsibilities to one another. May our prayers bring peace to our homes, communities...

 NIGERIAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: TALENT IS NOT THE PROBLEM, PREPARATION IS _By Amusan Femi_ Nigerian football is in mourning again. The shame is not because we lack talent. The shame is because we keep sending talent to battle unarmed. The Super Falcons’ early exit from WAFCON in Morocco set social media on fire. The technical crew was shown the red card and sent back to the labour market. The NFF took its share of blame too. But if we stop there, we are treating ringworm while ignoring leprosy. We are sitting on a keg of gunpowder and pretending it won’t explode. Greater shame lies ahead if we don’t address the root. The pattern is the same across all our national teams. Preparation is an afterthought, and expectation is magic. Take the U-20 girls currently in Poland. They qualified months ago, yet questions around their travel, camping and welfare only surfaced late. Nobody checked the foundation, but everyone expects Coach Moses Aduku and the girls to perform wonders. Yes, Nigerian g...

Akinloye: Championing Grassroots Representation and People-Centred Leadership in Ibadan North-East” As political activities gather momentum in Oyo State, Hon. Abiola Abdulrazaq Akinloye, candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) for Ibadan North-East Constituency 02, is presenting a political identity strongly anchored on community engagement, accessibility and service. Akinloye’s public profile reflects an emphasis on grassroots connection—an approach that places ordinary residents, community concerns and direct interaction at the centre of political representation. For a constituency as diverse as Ibadan North-East, grassroots politics goes beyond campaign appearances. It involves understanding the everyday realities of residents, listening to community voices and ensuring that issues raised at the local level receive attention within the broader legislative process. Akinloye has consistently projected compassion, integrity and service as central values of his public engagement...

KOLAPO ISHOLA VANGUARD UNVEILS VISION, MISSION TO PRESERVE LEGACY, SERVE HUMANITY The Kolapo Ishola Vanguard (KIV) has unveiled its vision and mission, reaffirming its commitment to preserving the legacy of His Excellency, Chief Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola, former Executive Governor of Oyo State, through humanitarian services, community development and people-oriented initiatives. The organisation said its vision is to build a united and people-centred platform that will continue to promote the values of selfless leadership, integrity, compassion, service and commitment to humanity associated with Chief Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola. According to the Vanguard, one of its major missions is to nurture and sustain the legacy of Chief Kolapo Ishola by ensuring that his contributions to the development and welfare of the people continue to inspire present and future generations. The group also said it would place significant emphasis on humanitarian services and assistance to the people, particularly vul...

  NPFL: SHOOTING STARS APPOINT SALISU YUSUF, UNVEIL FOUR NEW PARTNERS AHEAD OF 2026/27 SEASON Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have intensified preparations for the  2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season  with the appointment of experienced Nigerian tactician  Salisu Yusuf  as the club’s new Technical Adviser. The announcement was made on  Wednesday, August 26, 2026 , at the  Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan , during a press conference where the club also unveiled four new strategic partners as part of a broader plan to reposition the Oluyole Warriors both on and off the pitch. The newly unveiled partners are  Kelme, Chowdeck, Bovas and Ideas House , with the partnerships expected to provide additional support to the club in areas including sportswear, commercial development, logistics, branding and other operational activities. The development marks an important step in Shooting Stars’ preparations for th...

  Makinde Not Distracted By Side Issues, Focused On Resetting Nigeria — GSM Advocate Foremost socio-political group, GSM Advocates, says Governor Seyi Makinde is staying the course. Through its Deputy Director, Bashorun Saintabey, the group said distractions do not sway the governor and that he remains dedicated to resetting Nigeria. Saintabey made the statement on Wednesday in Ibadan during a briefing to outline the activities and political position of GSM Advocates, a foremost socio-political group. He said the seven years of the Makinde administration in Oyo State provide a practical template that can be replicated at the national level. "Governor Seyi Makinde is not distracted by spontaneous issues or political noise. He is firmly focused on the bigger picture, to reset Nigeria and place it on the path of sustainable development, accountability and people-centered governance," Saintabey stated.  According to him, GSM Advocates is mobilizing support for leaders with verifi...

 EID-EL-MAULUD: HON. ABIOLA ABDULRAZAQ AKINLOYE FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, PRAYS FOR PEACE AND PROGRESS IN OYO, NIGERIA. The House of Assembly Candidate for Ibadan North-East Constituency 02 on the platform of the Allied Peoples' Movement (APM), Hon. Abiola Abdulrazaq Akinloye, has felicitated with Muslim faithful across Oyo State and Nigeria at large on the occasion of Eid-El-Maulud, the celebration marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In a goodwill message dated August 25, 2026, issued to journalists in Ibadan, Hon. Akinloye described the celebration as a time to reflect on the enduring values of love, patience, honesty, and compassion taught by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). "Eid-El-Maulud is more than a celebration; it is a call to action for all of us to live by the exemplary virtues of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) — truthfulness, humility, and genuine service to humanity," Hon. Akinloye said. "As we mark this auspicious occasion, let us renew our...

  Fear of Makinde Has Gripped FG": Oyo Residents React to Alleged "Parallel Government" Led by Olubadan Ladoja . A heated conversation is brewing across Oyo State over the perceived role of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, with some residents alleging that recent activities around the palace suggest the emergence of a "parallel government" operating alongside Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. In interviews with residents across Oyo State, concerns were raised about recent decisions, pronouncements, and political engagements linked to the Olubadan’s office, with many questioning the lines between traditional authority and executive governance. "What Oba Rasidi Ladoja could not accept during the Adedibu era is what he is doing now," a resident in Ibadan South West said. "People are asking: do we now have two centers of power in Oyo State?" Another resident linked the situation to broader politics, alleging federal apprehens...

  Seyi Makinde to commence tour of the 6 Geopolitical zones to engage with Nigerians Campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections commenced officially two days ago. For those of us offering ourselves to serve, it signals the beginning of an important national conversation about where Nigeria is today, where we should be heading and the leadership required to take us there. For me, this campaign will be about putting Nigerians first. Our central message to Nigerians is that we have to reset our country so that it works for all Nigerians not just a select few. Over the coming months, I will be travelling to all six geopolitical zones. Our campaign activities will include engagement with various stakeholders across our country. These engagements will not simply provide opportunities for us to speak, more importantly, they will allow us to listen. I want to hear directly from Nigerians: workers whose incomes no longer meet their basic needs; business owners strug...

  BREAKING: Adeleke Presents Certificate of Return to President Tinubu at State House Osun State Governor,  Ademola Adeleke , has presented his  Certificate of Return  to President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu  at the State House in Abuja. Adeleke, who was re-elected in the  August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election , arrived at the State House at about  5:20 p.m.  on Thursday and proceeded straight to the President’s office for the meeting. The meeting comes shortly after the governor secured another term in office following his victory at the polls. Adeleke’s visit to the State House is expected to further strengthen the relationship between the Osun State Government and the Federal Government as he begins preparations for his second term.

 OYO FA, PILLAR OF SPORTS FOUNDATION TO  CONVENE STRATEGIC MEETING TO REPOSITION FOOTBALL IN OYO STATE   HiThe Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, in collaboration with the Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA), is set to bring together key football stakeholders across the state for a strategic stakeholders' meeting aimed at discussing the development, restructuring and future direction of football in Oyo State. The high-level meeting, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, will take place at Café One, Iwo Road, Ibadan, near Sterling Bank, Iwo Road Branch, Abayomi, Ibadan. The initiative is part of the growing efforts of the Foundation and OYSFA to create a stronger, more coordinated and sustainable football structure across the state. The meeting is being convened under the leadership of the Founder and Chairman of the Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, Mr. Temitope Ademola Obideyi, in collaboration with the Oyo State Football ...

 Omituntun 3.0 Youth Mobilization  DG Hosts Eleyele Youth Forum As Group Backs GSM For President, Adekanmbi for Governor   Members of Eleyele Youth Forum on Tuesday paid a solidarity visit to the Director General of Youth Mobilization for Omituntun 3.0, Ambassador Kazeem Bolarinwa, where they declared their support for the presidential ambition of Governor Seyi Makinde and the governorship aspiration of Dr. Bimbo Adekanmbi. The youth group, drawn from Eleyele and adjoining communities in Ibadan North West Local Government, said the visit was to align with the Omituntun 3.0 movement and to drum support for leaders they believe can consolidate on the gains of the Makinde administration. Speaking during the visit, leaders of the forum said Governor Seyi Makinde has redefined governance in Oyo State through investments in infrastructure, education, health, and youth empowerment. They added that it is time for him to take his brand of leadership to the national stage. "We...

OYO BOTAVED CHAIRMAN EULOGISES NSE FOR DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS The Chairman of the Board for Technical and Vocational Education (BOTAVED) Honourable Elder Ayoade Adekola has commended the act of magnanimity of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) Oluyole branch for donating hand tools items for the use of students of Government Technical College, Orita-Aperin, Ibadan. The Chairman of the Board, Elder Ayoade Adekola gave the commendation in Ibadan shortly after the Career Talk programme organized by the Nigeria Society of Engineers (Oluyole Branch) in collaboration with the Board for Technical and Vocational Education (BOTAVED). Elder Ayoade Adekola, eulogized the team of Engineers for the laudable initiative of providing the tools worth Thousands of Naira for the use of the students, emphasizing that other societal groups and Associations within the state should emulate this noble gesture by impacting on their immediate society and making meaningful contribution towards development of e...

  23rd National Sports Festival, Coal City Games Enugu 2026: MOC, LOC Set for Facility Inspection in Enugu State Logo, Mascot Unveiling Scheduled for August 28, 2026 The National Sports Commission NSC and the Enugu State Government are intensifying preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games, Enugu 2026,” with the Main Organising Committee MOC scheduled to undertake a comprehensive inspection of sports facilities and other critical infrastructure in Enugu. The MOC delegation is expected to arrive in Enugu on August 25, 2026, while the inspection exercise will take place on August 26 and 27, 2026. The programme will culminate in the unveiling of the official Coal City Games logo and mascot by the Local Organising Committee LOC on August 28, 2026. The inspection is aimed at assessing the readiness of competition and training venues, accommodation facilities, transportation and logistics arrangements, supporting infrastructure, as well as other operatio...

 OYO FA CHAIRMAN, OBA ODENIRAN READY TO CONTEST FOR SOUTH-WEST SLOT ON NFF BOARD …Says Experience, Unity and Grassroots Development Will Drive His Mission The Chairman of the Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA), HRM Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran, has signalled his readiness to contest for the South-West slot on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), promising to bring his wealth of experience, leadership capacity and passion for grassroots football to the national football governing body. Oba Odeniran, who has continued to provide leadership for football administration in Oyo State, is positioning his aspiration as a call to strengthen the voice and representation of the South-West in the affairs of Nigerian football. According to the football administrator, the time has come for the South-West to have strong and purposeful representation at the NFF Board—one that will prioritise the collective interests of the zone while contributing meaningfully to the development of...

PILLAR OF SPORTS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LAUNCHED IN IBADAN, OVER 150 COACHES RECEIVE CERTIFICATES The Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation has been officially launched in Ibadan, with prominent personalities from the sports, traditional, academic and cultural sectors commending the initiative as a timely intervention for the development of sports and young talents in Oyo State. The foundation was launched on Saturday at Moremi Hall, Academy Suites, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, alongside a one-day sports development seminar attended by over 150 football coaches and stakeholders. Nigeria football legend, Dr. Felix Owolabi, formally launched the foundation alongside the Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Honourable Taiwo Lekan Salami; former Shooting Stars Chairman, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro; and Professor Salami, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo State is Hon. Kazim Adeyinka Adeniyi (also known as Bibire). The Founder and Chairman of the Foundation, Mr. Temit...