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Kwara’s First Lady pledges backing for inaugural FCT Academy League kickoff
The First Lady of Kwara State, Her Excellency Prof. Amb. Mrs. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, and Matron of the 5Stars Football Academy, has pledged unwavering support for the upcoming maiden FCT Football Academy League, an initiative spearheaded by 5Stars Football and Consultancy. This groundbreaking league will witness schools vying against each other, aiming to clinch the prestigious championship title.
Recognizing the pivotal role of sports in the holistic development of children, Her Excellency emphasizes her commitment to endorsing sporting events that foster the growth and well-being of youngsters.
Scheduled to commence from April 30th to May 11th, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, the Academy League adopts a compelling two-legged home and away structure, promising exhilarating football encounters. Highlights of matchdays will be broadcasted on leading television networks, amplifying the league’s reach and impact.
With the participation of eight confirmed teams, including Pacesetter’s College, Divine Mercy School, Stella Maris School, Mervyn School Academy, Aduvie International School, Premier International School, and Royal Family Academy, anticipation for the league’s kickoff is palpable. Furthermore, additional schools are expected to join the fray, bolstering competition and camaraderie among young athletes.
The league not only aims for athletic excellence but also champions the Champion’s Mindset, nurturing resilience, teamwork, and leadership among participants.
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 10 of Reduced Inequality, a donation drive for gift items and playable toys has been tailored to support children, particularly those with autism, who may face challenges in participating. The goal is to gather a minimum of one thousand toys, symbolizing solidarity and inclusivity.
To herald the commencement of this landmark competition, a press conference will be held at the Bon Hotel Maitama on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey of sportsmanship and community engagement.
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NYCN: High Court Bars Gbenga, others from holding election
Josl Ajayi
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued an order restraining Comrade Ademola Gbenga, Comrade Okechukwu Nnamene and others from conducting the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) election slated for October 7, pending the determination of the substantive suit before the court.
Justice J. E. Obanor, in an order dated October 6, 2025, in suit no: FCT/HC/CV/3803/2025 and motion no: M/12204/2025, sighted by our correspondent, directed the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to enforce the court’s order.
The claimants/applicants in the case are the Incorporated Trustees of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, representing the existing leadership of the Council.
The defendants include Comr. Ademola Gbenga, Comr. Okechukwu Nnamene, Comr. Abel Abaji, Comr. Alex Allen Akin, Comr. Hassan Mamman, the Inspector General of Police, and the Department of State Services.
It would be recalled that the NYCN, during its National Elective Convention held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, from September 20 to 22, re-elected Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo as President alongside other executives.
However, dissatisfied with the Sukubo-led leadership, Gbenga and his allies formed a parallel group and planned to conduct another election in Abuja on October 7.
Consequently, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo regarding the leadership of the NYCN, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
The Order read in part, “Upon hearing the Motion Ex parte and the accompanying affidavit of. Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo listening to P. Ulofu ESQ., of counsel to the Applicants praying this Honourable Court for the following:-
“An Order of Interim Injunction restraining the Respondents (Gbenga and others) or any person(s) acting through them or on their behalf from conducting the scheduled election of the 7th day of October, 2025 or taking any further step concerning the subject matter of this suit respectively pending the hearing and determination of the motion on Notice.
“An Order of Interim Injunction directing the Respondents to maintain the status quo with respect to the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, pending the determination of and determination of the motion on notice.
“An Order directing the 6th (IGP) and 7th (DSS) Defendants/Respondents to enforce the Order of Court restraining the 1st to 5th (Gbenga and others) Defendants, their privies, agents, or howsoever called, conducting the scheduled election of the 7 th day of October, 2025 or taking any further step concerning the subject matter of this suit respectively pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.
“And for such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances of this suit and or application.
“The court ordered as follows: Application is hereby granted and order made as prayed. Case is adjourned to 16th October, 2025 for hearing of Motion on Notice.”
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