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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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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports

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15 hours ago

October 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.

Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.

“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”

Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.

“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.

Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.

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