Sports

Minister Sunday Dare felicitates Muslim Faithful on Eid Fitr

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2 years ago

April 21, 2023

…Hosted Over 200 Oyo APC Chieftains for the last Iftar of the 2023 Ramadan

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Chief Sunday Akin Dare has felicitated Muslim faithful on the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan which ended yesterday. In a statement released on the eve of Eid, Minister Dare noted that this year’s Ramadan period was special for various reasons, among which was its coincidence with the Lenten period of Christians.

The Agbaakin of Ogbomoso yesterday also hosted Oyo APC chieftains to the last Iftar of the 2023 Ramadan. The Iftar which was well attended by more than 200 people, doubled as a forum to discuss issues concerning the unity of the party in the state, including a postmortem of the last elections.

Minister Sunday Dare urged the party members and elders to see reason to unite for the future of the party. With emphasis on the new leadership Nigeria has elected, the Agbaakin of Ogbomoso made strong positive remarks on the position of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to party matters in the state and nation at large.

“A new dispensation is here, and it is for the good of all. For all Nigerians as it impacts on governance and party members as it impacts on intra-party politics. I want to encourage all of us to continue to hold the faith in our party. We will be stronger together again.”

In a prayer session held for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Iftar, members of Oyo APC and all in attendance prayed for good health and direction for the president-elect, to steer the ship of the Nigerian nation towards a better future.

In attendance at the Iftar were Mrs Hannah Ogunesan OFR, Former Head of Service, Oyo State; former chairmen of all the local governments in Oyo State (ALGON), Rt Hon Asimiriyu Alarape; Former Speaker of The Oyo State House of Assembly,
Hon. Abass Alesinloye
Hon. Lekan Afuye
Hon Afeez Bolaji Repete
Hon. Barrister suleiman
Hon. Kayode Adanla
Hon Bolaji Tunji

Hon. Kazeem Arole
Alhaji Bashiru Akambi
Hon Wahab Oladejo
Mr Adesokan Sai Rahman
Hon Adeyinka adeyemi
Hon Arowole Taofeek
Chief Najeem Adepoju
Biliaminu Ogundele
Agba Demo and Youth representatives of the party.

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Basketball

CDS Highlights Youth Benefits of U-18 Democracy Day Basketball Championship

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7 hours ago

June 16, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

The second edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day Basketball Championship officially tipped off at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B, of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with a vibrant and colourful opening ceremony.

The event brought together all 16 participating teams in a lively parade before the organisers, marking the commencement of the annual youth basketball tournament.

In his opening remarks, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (OFR), emphasized that the primary objective of the championship is to strengthen civil-military relations and foster national unity.

He noted that the tournament, themed “Encouraging Grassroots Basketball Talents”, reflects the Armed Forces’ commitment to discovering and nurturing young talents across the country.

“This championship is aimed at building the capacity of our youths to contribute meaningfully to national development,” General Musa stated. “Our goal is to strengthen civil-military cooperation by positively engaging young people through healthy competition, while promoting mutual respect and understanding.”

The CDS added that beyond talent discovery, the championship is designed to promote national cohesion and unity through sports.

“This initiative serves as a platform to strengthen the bonds between the military and civilians. It also provides a non-kinetic approach to addressing future security challenges through the cooperation of good and patriotic citizens,” he explained.

General Musa further highlighted that the tournament fosters togetherness in the spirit of sportsmanship and offers the youths a legitimate means of livelihood.

“In preparation for this event, we have assembled an impressive lineup of talented players, coaches, and officials. The championship features 16 well-selected male and female teams from the North West geopolitical zone and the Federal Capital Territory,” he added.

The 2025 Democracy Day Basketball Championship commenced on Saturday, June 14, and is scheduled to run through Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

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