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  OGBOMOSO — Ogbomoso was thrown into a football frenzy as the Soun Township Stadium played host to an impressive gathering of football enthusiasts, supporters, dignitaries, community leaders and young talents for the grand opening of the 3rd Edition of the Orumogege Football Competition. The opening ceremony attracted a massive crowd, with the stadium filled to capacity as spectators turned out to witness the commencement of one of the fast-growing grassroots football competitions in Ogbomosoland. From the stands to the touchline, the atmosphere was charged with excitement as passionate supporters cheered, sang and waved in support of their respective teams, creating a carnival-like setting for the kick-off of the tournament. Organised by Orumogege Sports Service under the leadership of its Chairman, Amos Adewale Ado, the competition has continued to gain momentum since its inception, establishing itself as a platform designed not only to promote football but also to discover, nur...

  On a quiet Monday morning, the proprietor of a growing private school walks through her compound before the first bell rings. The classrooms are freshly painted, teachers are preparing their lessons, and parents are arriving with children eager to begin another academic year. Behind the excitement of the new session is a list of urgent financial decisions. The school needs more desks to accommodate increasing enrolment. Some computers in the ICT laboratory must be replaced. The school bus requires repairs, additional teachers must be recruited, and suppliers are waiting for payment. Beside the school is an empty plot that could become a new classroom block, if the required funding is available. Her school is growing, but its financial resources must grow with it. This is the reality facing many private school owners in Nigeria as the 2026/2027 academic session begins. Enrolment is increasing, and parents expect better facilities, stronger security, modern technology and improved ...

   By oluwaseyi fadoro  In what promises to be a defining moment in Africa's capital market, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited formally began the process of launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the signing ceremony for the offer of 4.1 billion ordinary shares, which is expected to open the doors of ownership in Africa's largest single-train refinery to unprecedented 10 million subscribers.   Industry stakeholders have described the offer as potentially the largest retail investment drive ever undertaken on the continent, positioning it as a watershed moment for both Nigeria's capital market and Africa's industrial landscape.   Beyond raising capital, the IPO is expected to broaden participation in one of the continent's most strategic energy assets, deepen market liquidity, and create a new generation of shareholders in a business widely regarded as a catalyst for Africa's energy security and economic transformation.   At the...

   What the Infinix GT 50 Pro Is Bringing to the GameFor casual gamers, a warm smartphone may be little more than an inconvenience.  But for competitive players, especially those spending hours in ranked matches, scrims or tournaments, heat can become a much bigger concern: sustained performance. That is the challenge Infinix is looking to address with the GT 50 Pro, its latest GT Series gaming smartphone.  Built around the brand's “Cool, Competitive Gaming” philosophy, the device introduces the largest cooling system in the history of the GT Series, combining an active HydroFlow Liquid Cooling system with a significantly expanded thermal architecture designed to help the phone maintain performance during demanding gaming sessions.Why Cooling Matters for Competitive GamingThe longer you play demanding games, the harder your smartphone has to work.  Processing-intensive gameplay generates heat, and as temperatures rise, maintaining consistent performance becomes ...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro have urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and seek divine guidance as the party begins its campaign ahead of the forthcoming elections. The duo made the call on Tuesday at an inter-faith prayer organised by the APC at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos. The event attracted political leaders from across the state, traditional rulers and religious leaders from the Christian, Muslim and traditional faith communities. Speaking at the gathering, Obanikoro, Director-General of the Bola Tinubu and Obafemi Hamzat APC Governorship Campaign in Lagos State, urged party members to approach the election as one united family and avoid internal disagreements that could undermine the party’s chances. He acknowledged that the party’s primary elections might have created some grievances among members, but appealed to those affected to put their differences beh...

  The organisers of the 2026 Orumogege Football Competition have promised a bigger and more competitive third edition, with talent discovery, youth empowerment and community development at the heart of the tournament. Chairman of the Orumogege Sport Service, Amos Adewale Ado, made this known on Sunday during a press conference at the Ogbomoso Recreation Club, ahead of the commencement of the competition. The tournament, which was initiated to commemorate the anniversary of the installation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, has continued to grow in stature, attracting increasing attention from football enthusiasts and stakeholders across Ogbomoso land. Ado said the competition has moved beyond the traditional battle for silverware, stressing that its bigger objective is to create a platform where young footballers can showcase their abilities and potentially secure opportunities with scouts, clubs and other football stakeholders....