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Sunday Dare Distributes 10,000 Hand Sanitizers To People of Oyo state

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5 years ago

April 3, 2020

…To Start House-to-house distribution of Food stuffs On Sarturday

Joel Ajayi

As parts of his effort to ameliorate the sufferings of the people of Oyo State on the Pandemic Virus known as COVID-19 that is ravaging the Nigeria and the world, the Minister for Youth and Sports development, Mr. Sunday Dare has dstributed over 10,000 Sanitizers.

To this end, the Minister would as from tommorow, Saturday, kick-start the House to House distribution of food items to cushion the effect of the novel virus in the state.

According to the Minister, the disbursement tagged “Oyo on my mind Food Bank” is to help in reducing the effect of various impositions and restrictions by the Federal and Oyo state government over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Few days ago, the Sports Minister commenced the distribution of 10,000 alcohol- based hand sanitizers across Oyo state, with a promise to produce more to meet more demands of households.

The distribution which will be in batches will begin from Ogbomoso, Oyo State, the hometown of the Minister, where food items would be distributed to households, market places, churches, mosques, motor parks and other targeted places.

However, he urged Nigerians to remain calm during this period and obey all government orders to contain the spread of coronavirus. He called on well-meaning individuals to also join in giving to the vulnerables in their domain.

It is on record that Oyo state have 8 cases tested postive while 1 has been discharged so far.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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