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Again! Sunday Dare Gives Back to Society, as Black Scorpion FC Gets Unveiling Date
Renowned for his dedication to national development and progress of his homeland, one of Nigeria’s most illustrious sons, Chief Sunday Dare has initiated yet another significant endeavor with the establishment of Black Scorpion Football Club, which is set for unveiling on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Black Scorpion FC, a brainchild of the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development will be based in Ogbomoso, Oyo state as it is poised to make its debut in the NLO 1 division of the Nigerian Football league system. The official unveiling ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2nd in Ogbomoso and will be graced by the esteemed presence of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, serving as the special guest of honor. Additionally, the event will witness the attendance of distinguished ex-Nigerian internationals including Mutiu Adepoju, Seyi Olofinjana, Dimeji Lawal, among others.
Chief Dare has consistently exhibited profound dedication to the development of Nigeria and the welfare of his people. Among his notable contributions are the facilitation of the refurbishment of Basketball ball court at LAUTEH, renovation of pavilion at soun Stadium, that is roofing of Soun stadium. spearheading a 1.3 billion naira Ecological and Erosion Control Project, and facilitating the disbursement of interest-free loans under the Micro Enterprise Enhancement Scheme (MEES) to over 300 women across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State.
Furthermore, Chief Dare has sponsored the training of 40 coaches abroad, donated a 30-room ensuite hostel to Ayede Polytechnic, and provided 150,000 naira in cash relief to widows, the elderly, and women of the Ogbomoso Omolaso Society. Additionally, he has facilitated the provision of equipment to Okelerin Primary Hospital in Ogbomoso.
Dare facilitated free food relief packages across all zones in Oyo State, as well as aiding over 1650 youths undertake trade and skills acquisition programmes. These are only but a few programs and donations which he has undertaken to aid growth and development in the land. He went further to donate 17 seater bus fo federal Polytechnic Ayede, built and donated Ogbomoso sports arena and youth centre, Ikoyi Ile Multi Sports stadium project of close to half a billion naira has since commenced in ogbomoso. Just a few to mention.
The establishment of Black Scorpion FC serves as another chapter in Chief Sunday Dare’s undying commitment to uplifting communities and engendering development in Nigeria.
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.
From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.
Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.
They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.
Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.
The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.
With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.
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