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Air Warriors Basketball Club Founder, Celebrates Salah with Players, Journalists, Friends, Family, Preaches Love and Unity
Joel Ajayi
Founder of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi, on Thursday hosted players, journalists, friends, and family members at his Abuja residence to celebrate the Salah festival while preaching love, peace, unity, and harmony among Nigerians.
Speaking during the gathering on Thursday in Abuja, Alhaji Solademi stressed the importance of togetherness, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence as key teachings of Allah, urging Nigerians to continue to live in peace despite differences in religion and ethnicity.
According to him, the celebration period should also serve as a moment of reflection on the teachings of various religions, especially the need to love one another and work collectively for the progress of the nation.
“We thank Almighty Allah for sustaining us to witness another celebration like this. Life itself is a privilege, and we must continue to appreciate God for keeping us alive,” he said.
“Nigeria is our home, and there is no other place that can truly replace it for us. We all have a responsibility to make the country better, where everyone can live peacefully, properties are respected, and people value one another,” he added.
Speaking on his basketball club, the Air Warriors founder reiterated his commitment to youth and girl-child development through sports, noting that the club remains focused on building responsible young female athletes capable of excelling in life and basketball.
“We are already preparing seriously for the season. Our dream is to continue building these girls into responsible individuals who will not only succeed in basketball but also become valuable to their families and the nation,” he stated.
He further revealed plans to assemble a formidable team capable of restoring the club’s glory in the national league.
“We want to bring back the glory of Air Warriors. We were among the few clubs that brought pride to the Savannah Conference, and we are determined to achieve even greater success,” he said.
Also speaking, Air Warriors Head Coach, Abajih Peninah, described Alhaji Solademi as a passionate and supportive basketball administrator who has continued to invest in the growth of women’s basketball in Nigeria.
“As we all know, Air Warriors has continued to do well in Nigerian basketball. Today, we are here as a team to celebrate Salah with our chairman, who has always supported us and stood by the team,” she said.
She described the Salah celebration as a period of love, bonding, unity, and happiness, urging Nigerians to continue showing care and support for one another.
“Basketball is a team game, and for us to succeed, we must continue to relate well with each other. This celebration is another opportunity for us to bond together as a family and share love and happiness,” Peninah added.
She also called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and mutual understanding for the growth and development of the country.
Sports
From Boardroom To Battlefield: Corporate Giants Trade Deals For Goals As Third Edition Of Corporate Stars League Kicks Off
Joel Ajayi
Ten corporate giants are preparing to swap boardroom meetings, spreadsheets and strategy decks for football boots, tactical battles and bragging rights as the Corporate Stars League returns with a promise of fierce competition, corporate networking and business deals that could extend beyond the touchline.
For five weekends, beginning Saturday, October 24, 2026, participating organisations will battle for supremacy on the pitch, where boardroom influence counts for little without teamwork, skill, determination and the ability to find the back of the net.
This year, new contenders have thrown their hats into the ring, hoping to dethrone defending champions Norrenberger and prevent them from making it back-to-back titles.
But Norrenberger are not surrendering their crown without a fight. Their representative, Victor Olamide Mattews, insists the champions are ready to defend their title, warning challengers that stopping them will be no easy task.
The company’s ambition to simplify wealth creation and champion inclusive financial solutions appears to extend beyond the financial market, with the champions eager to establish their dominance on the football pitch as well.
Telecommunications giant MTN, whose slogan is “Everywhere You Go,” will also be looking to make a stronger impression after falling short last season. Their representative, Abubakar Bako says the team is returning with renewed determination, hoping to improve its performance and ensure that this time, its presence is felt across the competition.
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is also taking its reach beyond financial statements and revenue collection to test its strength on the pitch. But whether its reform-driven approach can translate into football success remains another ball game entirely.
Meanwhile, the representative of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV), David Idakwo, says although this is the organisation’s first appearance in the competition, the team is ready to learn and challenge established conventions.
Similarly, Hassan Haruna of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) says the organisation hopes to translate its financial discipline into tactical precision, sound decision-making and a winning performance on the pitch.
Then comes Beer and Barn, ready to bring its own flavour to the contest. Beyond the football, the hospitality brand offers grilled pub meals, shawarma, live-band performances and energetic DJ nights. Its representatives will hope to make their presence felt on the pitch as much as they do in the entertainment and hospitality scene.
However, the competition is not just about goals, celebrations and corporate bragging rights. With the Nigeria Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), the Pension Commission (PenCom) and Jaiz Bank also among the participating organisations, the banter is already gathering momentum.
From playful jibes about power supply and infrastructure to pension benefits, investment decisions and corporate expansion, the pre-tournament exchanges have added another layer of excitement to a competition where professional rivalries will temporarily give way to football banter.
But when the whistle blows, the real talking will have to be done with the ball. Every misplaced pass, missed chance and defensive lapse could prove costly, while a moment of brilliance could separate champions from challengers.
Speaking after the draws and unveiling of the teams, 5Stars Operations Manager, Misal Dikko, said this year’s edition promises a higher level of competition, with more participating teams and increased expectations from corporate management.
“We are going to have an interesting competition, especially with the number of participating teams and the level of expectations from management. They have shown they are ready to put their money where their mouth is by supporting their teams with all the necessary logistics,” Dikko said.
With ten corporate teams preparing to battle over five weekends, the Corporate Stars League promises more than football. It is a meeting point for competition, camaraderie, networking and business opportunities.
For the defending champions, the mission is to protect their crown. For the challengers, it is a chance to rewrite the story. And for every team, the ultimate objective is clear: turn corporate ambition into football glory.
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