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LET US DRAW NEARER TO GOD - Prince Yinka Afonja

Written by Dayo Olatunji Prince Yinka Afonja, the MD/CEO of Acemall with branches in many states of the southwest of Nigeria at the Old Bodija branch of Acemall, opposite Housing Corporation of Oyo State while responding to questions from our correspondent on the importance of the times we are in and his goodwill message to Nigerians as Christians the world over mark the Ash Wednesday which always heralds the 40days fasting period. He spoke with our correspondent saying, "fasting is a time of consecration to God our maker a exemplified by the example of the christian faith, the lord Jesus Christ himself. He showed this by example when he fasted for 40days while he was here with us and he also emphasized the need for dedication of lives to God in all areas. He thought us many things and those things have become the fulcrum of the christian faith, part of which is prayer and fasting a very pivotal means of communication and dedication to our creator." In the light of the exempl...

GRAND FINAL OF THE MAIDEN EDITION, OGO OYO 5 ASIDE FOOTBALL CHALLENGE

Written by Dayo Ojo  CURTAIN DRAWS ON MAIDEN EDITION, OGO OYO 5 ASIDE FOOTBALL CHALLENGE AS OGASIBE FC AND GOLDEN BOYS CLASH IN THE FINAL MATCH ON SUNDAY The battle to determine the eventual Champions of the maiden edition of OGO OYO 5 ASIDE FOOTBALL CHALLENGE among grassroot  clubsides in Oyo federal constituency will come up tomorrow between Ogasibe FC from Iseke, Oyo West Local Govt and Golden Boys FC Ilora, Afijio Local Govt.  The final match of the tournament powered by Honourable Prince Akeem Adeyemi Skimeh, will hold at the newly commissioned Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Ode Aremo Oyo town. To get to the final, Ogasibe FC defeated Fola Tyre FC Oyo East Local Govt by a scandalous seven goals to one (7-1) while Golden Boys FC outscored Tottenham FC Atiba Local Govt 4 goals to 3. The final match on Sunday shall be preceded by a novelty match between Team Skimeh and Team Arole slated for 12pm while the final match shall kick off by 2pm prompt. The month long tourna...

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COUNTDOWN TO 2023 ELECTIONS, NIGERIAN YOUTHS URGED TO DESIST FROM VIOLENCE ACT, VOTE SELLING.

 Written by Dayo Ojo. As the countdown to the  much anticipated 2023 General elections draw nigh, Youths in the country have been admonished to seize the opportunity presented by the elections to channel a new course for the nation and themselves. This was the keynote address of speakers at the one day consultative meeting tagged "' ROLE OF THE YOUTHS IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS" organized by Center For Youth Initiatives For Self Education, Ibadan, held at the Supreme Hotel and Resort, Oyo- Ibadan express way.  While welcoming participants, drawn largely from all the Oyo State senatorial zones to the meeting, the Chief Convener of the program, Comrade Babatunde Oluajo 'Sankara' highlighted the objectives of organizing the event which he said became imperative in order to sensitize the Nigerian Youths on the specific roles expected of them in the build up and during the forthcoming elections. In his own remarks, the first speaker at the event, Mr Oriyomi Rabiu of the...