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Queen’s Baton Relay Reminds Us Of Brotherhood, Friendship Among Commonwealth Members, Says Osinbajo As Nigeria Receives Baton

ABUJA – Nigeria took its turn in the Queen’s Baton Relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games coming up next year in Birmingham as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN who received the Baton on behalf of the President, reminds member-nations of the strong bonds uniting the 72 countries and territories that …

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“DIFFERENT STROKES” GROUP OF ABEOKUTA GOLF CLUB HOSTS 6TH EDITION TOURNEY THIS WEEKEND

ABEOKUTA – An international charity golfing group that springs up in Abeokuta Golf Club “Different Strokes”, would be hosting the 6th edition of its Annual Golf Tournament between Friday, September 10 and Sunday 12, 2021, at the Abeokuta Golf Club, with over 150 golfers from across the country and outside …

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Buhari Allocates Houses To 1994 Super Eagles Squad, Winners Of African Cup Of Nations

ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved allocation of 3-bedroom houses to the Super Eagles Squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1994, making real a promise by the Federal Government. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by …

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Why Ronaldo Drops Coca Cola Drinks For Bottle Water

Cristiano Ronaldo was unimpressed with the Coca Cola bottles in front of him before his press conference in the night of Monday, June 14, 2021 and did what many would have been afraid of doing. The press conference was held in preparation of Portugal’s first game of their Euro title …

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Oyo SWAN To Hold 4th Ramadan Lecture

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – All is set for the 4th Ramadan Lecture of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Oyo State Chapter. The Lecture scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2021 will be held at Dapo Aderogba Hall, NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku Ibadan. A renowned Islamic Cleric and Scholar, …

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Gateway Utd Mourns Yisa Sofoluwe

ABEOKUTA – Gateway United have condoled with the family of its former Assistant Coach and ex-Eagles defender – Yisa Sofoluwe who died late night of Tuesday, February 9, 2021. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Moses Ojewumi, Media Officer, Gateway …

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ABEOKUTA AGOG FOR LEOPARD GOLF TOURNAMENT, BEAUTY PAGEANT

By Seyifunmi Odunuga ABEOKUTA – The Abeokuta Golf Club is set to host the unique golf event tagged: “Leopard Tournament and Beauty Pageant” slated for January 29 and 30, 2021,, where all participants are expected to be cladded in leopard print attire which connotes strength and determination. The well attended …

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Baron Akintunde’s Death Robbed Us Of A Great Supporter – Oyo SWAN

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State Council have expressed deep sadness at the demise of a boxing promoter, Baron Akintunde Opaleye. Baron Akintunde Opaleye, who was a former State Chairman of the National Amateur Boxing Association, gave up the ghost in the …

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AJAYI WINS 59TH FIRSTBANK LAGOS OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

LAGOS – The Ikoyi Club based category-1 amateur golfer, Ajayi Tajudeen has emerged winner of the 59th edition of the FirstBank sponsored Lagos Open Golf Championship. Ajayi closed with 1-under par 70 for a total of 7-over the course par to win the Championship by two-shots after 56-holes. Basking in …

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Ogun Govt To Partners NFF On Youth Sports Development

By Seyifunmi Odunuga ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Government has announced its readiness to partner the Nigeria Football Federation on youth Sports development Speaking on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Governor office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during the hosting of NFF leadership after its Annual General Assembly (AGA), the Ogun State Governor, Prince …

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