The Ideal News

  By Idris Alooma From the crack of dawn on the first day of a meticulously planned 50‑day countdown, UNILORIN FM launched its historic marathon, “Echoes of Excellence” — tagged Count down to Unilorin @50 — a daily live feature that, for seven weeks, brought the university’s five‑decade journey to life. Under the stewardship of ace broadcaster Idris Alooma, General Manager of UNILORIN FM, the station turned its studios into a vibrant amphitheatre where town met gown, and the echoes of 50 distinguished guests reverberated across Nigeria and beyond. The countdown was stamped and endorsed by the man at the helm of destiny, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN , Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Ilorin . A former Chairman of NBA‑Ilorin, former Secretary‑General of ASUU‑Unilorin, former Chairman of ASUU Unilorin, Secretary‑General of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU), Vice‑President (Western Africa) of the Association of African Universities, and Chairman of the KU8+ C...

   By Idris Alooma On the eve of its golden jubilee , the University of Ilorin stands not merely as a survivor of five turbulent decades but as a beacon of what audacious scholarship, vision‑driven leadership and unflinching integrity can forge. To say that this is a celebration of 50 years of impact is to understate, for the narrative that now unfolds is far more dramatic: it is the golden age of Unilorin, catalysed by the tenure of Vice‑Chancellor Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, whose imprint on the institution reads like a manifesto of intellectual renaissance. From its founding in 1975 as a second‑generation Nigerian university , Unilorin has grown into a national brand synonymous with “Excellence, Integrity and Innovation”. The great long list of achievements— Guinness‑world‑record‑breaking mathematics lessons , pioneering open‑heart surgeries at UITH , a N50 billion endowment fund , and over a hundred active MOUs with global partners —already constitutes a formidab...

  The Aderemi Sanni Stadium is set to come alive on Tuesday, the 4th of November, as the finest officers from Osun State’s military and paramilitary formations gather for the grand finale of the OSUN Military Paramilitary Games 2025 , a celebration of discipline, strength, and unity in service. For the past several days, Ede has been the heartbeat of competitive spirit, teamwork, and camaraderie. Now, the stage is set for the climax, a day where champions will be crowned, records will fall, and the colors of courage will shine brightest. The day’s program begins with Athletics Events at 9:00 a.m., featuring the fastest and fittest in the 100m Final (9:10 a.m.), 400m Final (9:20 a.m.), 200m Final (10:20 a.m.), and the electrifying 4x100m Relay Final (10:40 a.m.) — all promising moments of sheer speed and grit. At 11:00 a.m, raw power and teamwork take center stage in the Tug of War Finals, between the Nigerian Police Force and Nigeria immigration service (male and female) a cont...

  President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau , has reaffirmed the Federation’s total commitment to the transformation and sustainability of women’s football in Nigeria , declaring that the time has come to reposition the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) as a truly professional and commercially viable product. Gusau, who was represented by the Chairperson of the NFF Women’s Football Committee , Ms. Aisha Falode , made the remarks while delivering his welcome address at the 2025 NWFL Annual General Assembly held in Port Harcourt , Rivers State . The NFF President described the Assembly as “a defining moment of reflection, dialogue, and shared commitment to strengthen the future of the women’s game in Nigeria .” He commended the Nigeria Women Football League, club administrators, coaches, players, and partners for their collective sacrifices in sustaining the women’s football ecosystem, while also appreciating the Government and people of Rivers...

  The women’s football event at the ongoing Osun Military Paramilitary Games 2025 produced moments of sheer brilliance, heartbreak, and resilience on Wednesday, as the competition reached a fever pitch with two intense semi-final clashes at the Fountain University, Osogbo .  It was a day that showcased grit, passion, and tactical discipline, true reflections of the spirit that defines the uniformed services. In the first semi-final of the day, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) battled the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to a pulsating 1-1 draw in regulation time, before triumphing 2-1 in a tense penalty shootout. FRSC’s enterprising forward Tinuola Abeleje drew first blood in the 21st minute, after a swift counterattack that caught the Police defence flat-footed. But the Police responded almost immediately, as Temitayo Abolarin equalized two minutes later.  Both sides created chances in a fiercely contested encounter, with the Police dominating possession while FRSC reli...

  Ms. Falode , who currently serves as a Member of the NFF Executive Committee , represented the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau , at the Congress . In her capacity, she conveyed the goodwill message of the NFF leadership, reaffirming the Federation’s continued commitment to the growth, visibility, and professional advancement of women’s football in Nigeria . #

  The Osun Military Paramilitary Games 2025 entered Day Four on Monday, October 27th, with an exciting display of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship as officers from various security agencies battled for supremacy in Table Tennis and Indoor Games . The contests, held at the Michael & Felicia Alabi Sports Hall, Osogbo City Stadium, featured gripping matches in Table Tennis, Chess, Scrabble, Draft, and Ayo Olopon , showcasing the mental dexterity and competitive spirit of participants across both male and female categories. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) had a brilliant outing in Table Tennis, sweeping the gold medals in both the men’s and women’s categories. The officers demonstrated agility, precision, and resilience to outplay their opponents. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) secured silver in both categories, while the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) claimed bronze, rounding off a fiercely contested event. In the Scrabble events, the Federal Road Safet...