The Ideal News

  Outgoing Super Falcons Media Officer, Oluchi Tobex-Tobechukwu has showered encomiums on veteran Sports Journalist and NFF Board Member, Aisha Falode for her unwavering support towards her career.  The former Super Falcons Media Officer on Monday, announced her departure as Head of Communication of Africa's most successful football team, the Super Falcons. She described her four years with the Super Falcons as "amazing, fulfilling, and expository," highlighting the immense pride she felt in projecting the team to the world. She praised the Super Falcons as a "quality brand" and commended the players for their professionalism, noting that they were "stressless to project." Oluchi also expressed her gratitude to the captains she worked with, Onome Ebi and Rasheedat Ajibade, whose humility and wisdom left a lasting impact on her. "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Ms Aisha Falode, who saw the potential in me, spotted, nurtured and nominate...

  Alhaji Abdulrasaq Ariwoola, Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Kwara, has expressed concerns over the impact of the recent fuel price increase on drivers in Nigeria. The Chairman NURTW in kwara stated this while granting an interview with the journalists in Ilorin, Alhaji Ariwoola urged his members to remain calm and prayerful, emphasizing the importance of supporting the president Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Governor of kwara State Mallam AbdulRahman Abdulrasaq and other relevant authorities. He praised the peaceful nature of Kwara residents, citing their decision not to participate in recent protests.He said the members appreciated the support of the governor of kwara for his support. He said that despite financial challenges he commended the efforts of his members, highlighting the Èrò Ọ̀mọ̀ branch's N15 million investment in upgrading their motor park. He encouraged other branches to follow suit. The chairman also acknowledged the contribu...

  Late Barr. Isaac Omodewu A former lawmaker who represented Irepodun, Oorelope, and Olorunsogo Federal Constituency in the 8th National Assembly; Hon. Bosun George Oladele, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Barrister Isaac  Ajiboye Omodewu, the  Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. Barrister Omodewu who died   in the United States of America after a brief illness at the age of 61 was described as a perfect gentleman who served the party to the best of his ability in the midst of varying challenges.  “I was shocked to hear of his sudden death as I wasn’t aware he had any health challenge before now despite serving together in the Late Gov. Ajimobi’s cabinet in Oyo State”.           He said the Chairman's death will create a great vacuum especially at this time that the party is in the process of rediscovering its unity.              Hon. Oladele, a Barriste...

Late Barr. Isaac Omodewu A former Senior Special Assistant to Niger Governor on Entrepreneurship Hon. Adegbite Ganiyat Toyin has commiserated with members of her political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Oyo state, over the death of its Chairman, Barrister Isaac Omodewu. She said the deceased was a rallying point, symbol of unity, good pillar of strength and a beacon of dedication within the APC.  She described the APC Chairman's passing away in the United States of America as a tragic event that has left the political community in Oyo State and beyond in mourning.  In a statement personally signed by Hon. Ganiyat Toyin and made available to journalists. The woman who hailed from the Irepo local Government of the state noted that Omodewu’s sudden death is a significant loss not only to the party but to the entire state, highlighting the vacuum left by his passing away.  The entrepreneurship expert opined that his death came as a surprise to everyone...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has directed the UNILORIN Sport Council and the Sports Unit to organize regular sports outings for both staff and students of the institution.  Prof. Egbewole gave this directive today during a Special Fitness Session held at the University Stadium, marking the commencement of the 15th anniversary of the university's radio station, UNILORIN FM 89.3. In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor explained the importance of physical exercise for all members of the university community. While recommending regular exercise as a way to enhance both physical and mental well-being, Prof. Egbewole mentioned the role of sports in fostering a healthy and vibrant campus environment. The Vice Chancellor, however, congratulated the management and staff of UNILORIN FM on their 15th anniversary, as he expressed hopes for the continued success of the station and the programs lined up for the celebration.  He also...

  The Lagos State Football Association has added to his success stories by ensuring the implementation of the MOU signed with the Nigeria Institute of Sports over the certification of coaches that does not have the prerequisites and necessary qualifications to obtain a licence from the State FA. Coaches in Lagos State were invited to the Football House at Ogunlana Drive Surulere Lagos to parley over this remarkable feat which is aimed not just to be certified or licensed coaches but to ensure international best practices. The NIS Representatives led by the Registrar shed more light on the MOU with LSFA and encouraged all the coaches to key into this laudable initiative. The FA Chairman, Liameed Gafar acknowledged the important roles played by the Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu and Lagos State Sports Commission in creating enabling environment for the continuous development of football through the numerous rehabilitation and recon...

  Dare to Dream Sports Management has announced a major investment in Igbajo United FC, the community-owned football club that would campaign in the second tier of the Nigeria Football League, the Nigeria National League (NNL) in the 2024/25 season. Igbajo United FC is fully owned and financed by the Igbajo community in Osun State, the same community that established Africa's first community-owned tertiary institution, Igbajo Polytechnic, in 2005.  In a statement released by Ayo Ajayi, the Media/Business Development Director, at Dare to Dream, the sports management firm expressed its happiness for working with the Igbajo United family.  "We are glad to join the Igbajo United family, which is a community-owned football club. The biggest clubs in the world are built on a strong fan base derived from their connections with their cities for example Real Madrid's association with Madrid in Spain, AC Milan, Inter Milan, their strong association with Milan in Italy, Manchester U...