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  Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebolo rewarded the champions of the 2025 Edo Governors Cup with brand-new Toyota Hiace buses. In an electrifying finale held on Tuesday, 27th May 2025, Ogbe Secondary School stamped their authority in the male category, defeating St. Peter's Grammar School, Agenebode 3-0. Goals from Osifo Believe, Idor Samuel, and Izregba Ogijo secured a convincing victory and crowned them champions. In the female category, Idia College proved their class with a 2-0 win over St. Angela Grammar School. Strikes from Umoru Fatima and Enoduwenben Favour ensured the girls lifted the coveted trophy. However, the defining moment of the day came after the final whistle, when Governor Monday Okpebolo personally handed over two brand-new Toyota Hiace buses, one each to Ogbe Secondary School and Idia College. The governor’s generous gesture sparked wild celebrations among students, staff, and supporters of both schools. “This is our way of encouraging grassroots sports and rewa...

  It was a festival of football, unity, and youthful excellence on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, as the curtain fell on the much-celebrated Edo Governor’s Cup 2025. The finals, held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, drew a capacity crowd of students, teachers, sports lovers, and top government officials, all gathered to witness the climax of a tournament that had, over several weeks, captivated the entire state. In the highly anticipated male category final, Ogbe Secondary School proved their mettle and dominance with a resounding 3-0 victory over St. Peter’s Grammar School, Agenebode. Right from the kickoff, the boys from Ogbe set the tone, displaying flair, discipline, and tactical superiority. The first goal came courtesy of Osifo Believe, whose clinical finish sent the Ogbe fans into wild celebrations. The team doubled their advantage through Idor Samuel, whose audacious strike from outside the box left the St. Peter's goalkeeper rooted to the spot. The match was sealed...

  Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) Chairman Hajji Gafar has extended his congratulations to Mamady Cisse for his outstanding debut with the Club Atletico Minero U20 team. The Guinean-born midfielder was a pleasure to watch as his new team triumphed over their XV Uber rivals with a score of 4-1. The playmaker demonstrated his skills with an impressive performance in the second half of the match for his team. Discovered in Conakry three years ago, the midfield talent was developed by Baba Arigo at 36 Lion Football Club. In a statement to the media on Tuesday, Hajji Gafar expressed his delight at Cisse's flawless debut. "I followed the game online and was overjoyed. It brought us immense joy at 36 Lion to see a unique talent we identified in Conakry making an impact at his new club," said Hajji Gafar. "Mamady Cisse, the young player we scouted from Guinea Conakry three years ago, has signed a three-year contract with Club Atlético Minero in Brazil. "The firs...

  In a display of his usual generosity, the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, has once again initiated his annual scholarship program for a new group of beneficiaries participating in the NIS Coaches Course. He has notably raised the stakes by including five female and nine male students selected from the National Association of Nigeria Students. These individuals will join an additional group of 36 coaches chosen for the training course, contributing to the growing roster of football coaches funded by the scholarship from 36 Lion Investment Limited. The 14 fortunate students will receive football education at the National Institute For Sports, Nigeria's leading sports institution. According to the sponsor, Hajji Gafar, this sports education initiative aligns with the youth empowerment vision of His Excellency, Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu, which emphasizes the use of sports, especially football, as a means of social reengineerin...

  The air in Edo State is thick with excitement as the curtain prepares to fall on the highly anticipated Edo State Governor’s Cup 2025, with four outstanding schools earning their rightful places in the male and female finals. The annual football showpiece, known for unearthing some of the state’s brightest young talents, will climax in grand style on Tuesday, May 27th, Children’s Day, at the historic Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. From the opening whistle to the semi-final clashes, this year’s Governor’s Cup has lived up to its billing, a vibrant celebration of skill, passion, and youthful ambition. Organized by the School Sports Foundation and powered by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Ltd, the competition has drawn participation from schools across the state, providing a platform for budding footballers to showcase their talents and represent their communities with pride. In the female category, football powerhouse Idia College delivered a masterclass in dominance, overwhelmi...

            The prestigious Edo State Governors Cup 2025 continued to captivate football lovers across the state as the semi-final fixtures served up an exciting display of youth football talent and determination. Hosted in the heart of Benin City, the tournament, designed to discover and nurture grassroots football talents in Edo State,   has lived up to its billing, with schools from across various local government areas putting in remarkable performances.   In the girls' category, the first semi-final clash between Idia College, Oredo, and Umagbae Secondary School, Uhunmwonde, ended in a commanding victory for the Benin City giantess from the first whistle, Idia College demonstrated their tactical discipline, speed, and superior technical abilities.   Idia College opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a superb solo effort, weaving through two defenders before slotting the ball calmly past the Umagbae goalkeeper. The...

  A Leader With Courage: Accepting Error, Oloyede Needs More Support, Commendation, Not Aspersion   By Idris Alooma   In a world where accountability is often a rare commodity, Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, CON, FNAL, the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has set a remarkable precedent. His recent actions have demonstrated a level of leadership that prioritises transparency, accountability, and the welfare of the people, earning him widespread admiration and support. The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) glitch that disrupted the results of over 379,997 candidates in 157 centers across six states could have been a moment of reckoning for many leaders. However, Prof. Oloyede chose to take responsibility, apologising to the nation and swiftly rescheduling the examination. This bold move has been hailed as a testament to his character and leadership. Prof. Oloyede's actions have sparked a...

  CEO of Pivvo Sports and a licensed FIFA Football Agent, Laoye Rasheed Adeleye was honored with the Global Football Agent Excellence Award, a testament to his outstanding contributions to the football industry as a FIFA Licensed Agent. Recognized for his commitment to athlete management, player development, and groundbreaking transfer negotiations, Laoye has continued to shape the careers of numerous football talents both locally and internationally. In addition to his personal accolade, Pivvo Sports, under Laoye’s visionary leadership, was named the recipient of the Football Impact Trailblazer Award. This award highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to transforming the sports business landscape in Nigeria. Through initiatives in grassroots football development, elite player representation, and innovative sports consultancy services, Pivvo Sports has established itself as a game-changer in the country’s football scene. Speaking shortly after receiving his awards, an elated...

  As part of activities marking the 2nd anniversary of Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the elected state governors in office on May 29, 2025 and Nigeria’s Democracy Day with the second anniversary of National and States Assembly members on June 12, 2025, the ASIWAJU TRUMPET MAGAZINE which has gone on recess after its maiden edition in March 2020 will be resuscitated and bounced back to the newsstands. A statement issued in Abuja by the Publisher/ General Editor of the magazine, Hon. Abdul-Hameed Oladipupo Alli (aka MR. NIGERIA) stated that the return of the magazine is timely at a time that the renewed hope of the president's administration is really having positive impacts on the people especially at this time that Nigerians received a heartwarming new that president Tinubu has taken the bold decision to ban imported goods in his first economic policy. Alli, who is also the publisher of Ilorin based Kwara People and NIMMA INT’L Magazines, said that though the...