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The highly anticipated Ajikakwo Ifa 5-A-Side U17 Football Competition is set to kick off today, March 8th, 2025, at the football field beside Ajikawo Ifa Villa, Sokenu Ibikan, Obere Otta, Ogun State. The excitement begins at 3 pm with an opening ceremony that promises to be a spectacular display of football frenzy. Immediately after the ceremony, the opening match between God's Will FC and Embassy FC will take center stage. But that's not all! Before the main event, a thrilling novelty all-star match featuring Ajikakwo All Stars will get the crowd on the edge of their seats. According to the organizer, the venue is ready to host the best young football talents in the region. The competition promises to be an action-packed display of skill, speed, and teamwork. So, football fans, get ready to cheer on your favorite teams! The Ajikawo Ifa 5-A-Side U17 Football Competition is here, and it's going to be an unforgettable experience! Event Details: - Date: March 8th, 2025 - Time:...

Happy Birthday to the Convener of Yayi Liberators Movement & CEO, Olu Golden Guards, Gadget and Security Today, Monday, February 24, 2025, marks a milestone in the life of a remarkable individual, Chief Comrade Ibrahim Fayomi, as he celebrates his birthday. The Yayi Liberators Movement, a political organization dedicated to promoting democracy and good governance, joins family, friends, and well-wishers to honor this exceptional leader. As the Convener of the Yayi Liberators Movement, Chief Comrade Ibrahim Fayomi has been instrumental in championing the cause of democracy, justice, and equality. His selfless dedication and unwavering commitment to the movement have earned him the respect and admiration of many. In addition to his role in the Yayi Liberators Movement, Chief Comrade Ibrahim Fayomi is also the CEO of Olu Golden Guards, Gadget and Security, a leading private security company in Nigeria. Under his leadership, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of s...

Physical Screening of Shortlisted Candidates Begins Feb 26 ILARO - No fewer than 5,000 undergraduates from Ogun State will soon receive financial relief courtesy of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola's Scholarship Scheme. According to a statement signed by the Board Secretary, Ajiroba Dapo Oke, the over 5,000 shortlisted candidates are in two categories of Scholarship and Bursary Awards that cater for students of all approved public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The physical screening of the candidates is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, February 26 to Saturday, March 1 at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion, Ilaro. To qualify for the scholarship, students must have a minimum of Second Class Upper or Upper Credit and above, while the bursary award is open to all confirmed students of tertiary institutions who applied. Candidates are required to bring specific documents, including evidence of CGPA, admission letters, and identity cards for scholarship applicants, and evidence of l...

 The atmosphere was electric as members of the Yayi Liberators movement gathered for their annual thanksgiving ceremony, marking the beginning of a new year and the kickoff of the group's political activities. Held at the group's secretariat in Otta, Ogun State, the event was a vibrant display of music, dance, and praise, as members came together to express their gratitude for the past year and their hopes for the future. The ceremony featured a live band performance, with melodious songs that got everyone on their feet, singing along and dancing. The energy was palpable as members waved flags and banners, bearing the image of their mentor and role model, Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan Yayi. In his keynote address, Chief Comrade Ibrahim Fayomi Olumako, the founder of the group and a staunch supporter of Senator Yayi, urged members to view the opportunity of witnessing another year as a call to serve. He encouraged them to complement Senator Yayi's good work by spreading ...

  Yomi Adetula, the Director, Anti-Arms Smuggling of the Social Orientation and Safety (So-Safe) Corps in Ogun State, has been murdered by suspected assassins in Idi-Iroko, Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. According to multiple residents of Idi-Iroko, Adetula was in his church, located off Old Baggage Road, Idi-Iroko, when gunmen who were also bearing other dangerous weapons invaded his church minutes after 10am on Sunday, attacking him. “They first shot him but the bullets did not penetrate him,” one resident told FIJ. “They then proceeded to inflict fatal wounds on him with their other weapons, which include hammer and machete. From the way they operated, it’s clear they were hired assassins.” FIJ saw gory photos of Adetula’s corpse, his face disfigured, his trunk blood-stained, ostensibly from gunshot wounds. Adetula is one of the witnesses listed by FIJ in its defence of the libel lawsuit filed by IBD Dende in response to FIJ’s  undercover investigation  and...

  In a significant milestone for the Yayi Liberator movement, two new units were inaugurated on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Ogun Central senatorial district. The ceremony, which took place in Ojere/Obafemi Owode and Odeda/Okudu, was attended by a large gathering of supporters and stakeholders. The event commenced with a courtesy visit to the Baale of the community, who expressed his profound gratitude to Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola for his instrumental role in reconstructing a major road in the area. The Baale's praise for Senator Adeola is particularly noteworthy, given the senator's unwavering commitment to improving infrastructure in the region. As a senator representing Ogun West, Adeola's dedication to development projects in other districts, including Ogun Central, underscores his tireless efforts to promote the state's overall growth and prosperity. The Ogun State Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics, who was also in atten...