The Ideal News

  The leadership of the Congress of the National Open University of Nigeria (CoNS) has commiserated with the president of the National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA), Com. Ifeanyi Obikwelu over the death of his mother.  Com. Obikwelu lost his mother to the cold hands of death on Monday, the 27th of November, 2023 at old age.   The condolence message was contained in a release by the CoNS President, Com.  Shakiru Olatumde Kareem and made available to the press on Tuesday where he expressed his sympathy with the new NOUNAA president.  Read the full details of the release below.  Dear Comr. Ifeanyi Obikwelu,  It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy that we extend our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved mother. Please accept our sincere and warm condolences during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is an immense and profound loss, and our thoughts are with you as you navigate through thi...

  The national president of the Congress of the National Open University of Nigeria (CoNS), Com. Shakiru Olatunde Kareem has congratulated the newly elected executives of the university's alumni association who were sworn in last week after their election.  This felicitation message was contained in a release over the weekend,  personally signed by the CoNS President, Com. Shakiru Kareem Olatunde and made available to newsmen in Abuja.  Com. Shakiru who is the seventh President of CoNS described the victory of Com. Ifeanyi Obikwelu is a testament to the trust and confidence placed in his leadership sagacity by the members of the NOUN Alumni Association.  He noted that the NOUN student populace is confident that Com. Ifeanyi's passion,  dedication and vision will contribute to the growth and prosperity of NOUNAA.  Com. Shakiru however prayed that the new administration be marked by transformative initiatives, fruitful collaborations and a steadfast comm...

Egypt 2023: U20 Coach, Bosso Invites 35 Players to Camp Head Coach of Nigeria’s U20 boys, Isah Ladan Bosso has invited 35 players to resume camping in Abuja on Monday as preparations for this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations begin in earnest.   Goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu, who is also a number one choice for the Olympic Eagles, is at the top of the roster alongside midfielder Daniel Daga and forward Promise Bernard. Training sessions will commence on Monday as Bosso looks to pick his final squad for the tournament that also serves as the qualifying tournament for this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Indonesia.   There are also goalkeeper Chijioke Anigboso, defenders Benjamin Frederick, Nathaniel Tambe, and Hassan Shaibu, midfielders Ibrahim Yahaya and Muhammad Aminu, and forwards Adams Olalekan and Ayuba Francis.   Seven-time champions Nigeria will do battle with the host nations, Egypt, Senegal, and Mozambique in Group A of the 12-nation tournament taking place in the...

 Sunday Dare Leads Ogbomosho Rockets to Debut Win Sunday Dare on Saturday at the newly reconstructed basketball court inside Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) led his pet basketball team, Ogbomosho Rockets to debut victory after beating LAUTECH Thunders (45-35). The warm-up game saw former D'Tigers captain, Olumide Oyedeji playing for LAUTECH Thunders while the Minister played throughout the first quarter for Ogbomosho Rockets. Elated Sunday Dare said some of the basketball players have been identified as good enough to play for the national teams soon. I am happy that I can give back to the community especially the youth on the University campus, the largest concentration of youth in this country are on the campuses. And you can see the talents. Investment in youth is directly an investment in sports development. I am sure one or two of them will make it to the national team. We have seen the flashes. We have seen Olumide Oyedeji who is a former NBA player and D...

 NPFL Preview: Bendel Insurance FC Begin Premier League campaign with Akwa Utd Test in Uyo The 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will finally kick off on Sunday, January 8, 2023, as scheduled with Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin being guests to 2020/21 champions Akwa United of Uyo in the curtain raiser game of the new league season. The league is in the abridged format as designed by the interim management Company headed by its chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye which received the nod of the Nigeria Football Federation and lastly that of the twenty participating Club owners after issues and disagreements between the League Organisers and club representatives on the league format. The rest of MatchDay1 fixtures earlier scheduled to hold simultaneously with the Akwa Utd-Insurance game have been rescheduled to hold on Sunday, January 15, 2023, across the various centers nationwide. The Akwa United and Bendel Insurance game is scheduled to kick off at 4 pm at the Next of Cham...

Sunday Oladele's Death is a Colossal Loss - Hon. Bosun Oladele       As the remains of the Business tycoon, retired public servant and philanthropist Engineer, and Surveyor Sunday Olarewaju  Oladele the owner Tafoo Hotels among others buried in his country home Igbeti in Oyo state, Hon Bosun George  Oladele has described his demise as a colossal loss and very devastating.     The retired  Director to of Works Federal College of Education (special) Oyo, died on the 3rd of December 2022 and was buried on the 7th of January 2023.      Hon Bosun George Oladele former Commissioner for information Oyo state and former representative of Irepo, Oorelope, and Olorunsogo federal constituency described his demise as a colossal loss, irreparable minus sudden, shocking, and devastating. He prayed to Almighty God to bridge the gap and heal the wound.    Hon. Bosun Oladele said he was a good role model, pathfinder, and mentor. He sa...

 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup: Egbedore United, Ilesha East Complete Semi-Final Pairings  All is now set for the semi-final of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup, as Ilesha East and Egbedore joined Osun FA and Ila United following victories over their counterparts in yesterday's quarterfinal clashes.  In the first Quarterfinal played yesterday, Friday 6th of January 2023, Ilesha East defeated Ede South FC 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 regulation time draw. Buhari Kamal's 39th-minute goal for Ede South FC canceled out Fanibi Oluwatosin 31st minutes goal, leaving both sides level going into the first-half break. With no breakthrough in the second half, the game headed into penalties where Ilesha East emerged victorious 5-4. In the second semi-final, Egbedore United defeated Atakumosa East 2-0. Dominating the first 45 minutes, Egbedore Utd failed to hit the back of the net despite creating numerous scoring chances forcing Atakumosa East's goalk...