Akeem Busari

Nigeria

Journalist at Sports247 Naija

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Ehimiaghes Renew Bendel Insurance FC Policy

1 week ago | newsnowonline.com.ng | Akeem Busari |Victor Oriola

By Akeem BusariThe family of late Mr Israel Menson Ehimiaghe (nee Bamawo) recently donated one million naira to Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin City. The Ehimiaghes see their gesture as an attempt to support a sport club that their late father worked for and supported during his life time.
Royal Arena Celebrates Oba Ademola Elegushi On His 48th Birthday

2 weeks ago | newsnowonline.com.ng | Akeem Busari |Victor Oriola

By Akeem Busari The Ikate Kingdom is agog and buzzing with excitements as His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla1 of Ikate Kingdom in Lagos State, celebrates his 48th birthday. The lovable monarch who renowned for his kindness and peaceful disposition towards the residents of the sprawling kingdom, is equally being celebrated by some enterprising youths, who describes him as a true father and lover of the youth.
PFAN Leadership Pays Solidarity Visit To NFF President

2 weeks ago | newsnowonline.com.ng | Akeem Busari |Victor Oriola

By Akeem Busari Following the critical position faced by the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the USA/Canada/Mexico World Cup qualifying series, a delegation of Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), led by its national president,Tijani Babangida paid a solidarity visit to the ÑFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau MON.
All Eyes On Elegbeleye, Owumi As Nigerians Await NPFL Verdict On Shooting Stars

2 weeks ago | newsnowonline.com.ng | Akeem Busari |Victor Oriola

By Akeem BusariFollowing the francas from the Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture between Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Ikorodu City on Sunday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, football lovers believes justice would be served, after a proper investigation so as to curb further occurrence of such incidents. Violence of any sort should not be found anywhere around the Nigeria Football League scene.
New NNPC Chairman Eng Musa Kida holds Strategic meeting with NSC for sustainable Sports Growth

2 weeks ago | sports247.ng | Akeem Busari

Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC , Hon Bukola Olopade has expressed excitement over potential collaboration between the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC Limited and the Sports Commission. The DG stated this after a fruitful strategic meeting held in his office when the newly appointed Chairman of the NNPC Limited, Eng Musa Kida paid him a working visit on Tuesday.
Lagos FA Condemns Attack On Ikorodu City Players, Officials By Hooligans In Ibadan

2 weeks ago | newsnowonline.com.ng | Akeem Busari |Victor Oriola

By Akeem Busari The leadership of the Lagos State Football Association led by its amiable chairman, Hajji Gafar Liameed, has released a strongly worded letter of condemnation on the wanton attack on players and officials of Ikorodu City by hooligans in Ibadan, after the week 31 game of the 2024/2025 season of the NPFL, played on Sunday, that ended 0-0. After the game, unruly fans of the home team, 3SC, obviously dissatisfied with the result began by pelting match officials with objects.
Ara Adire Fashion Show 2025 To Celebrate Culture, Style And Creativity In Abeokuta

2 weeks ago | newsnowonline.com.ng | Akeem Busari |Victor Oriola

By Akeem BusariAll roads lead to the Hubert Ogunde Hall, Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, as the highly anticipated Ara Adire Fashion Show 2025 takes the spotlight. This cultural showcase, brought to life by LJ Entertainment in partnership with the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Ogun State, promises a grand celebration of African heritage, through the timeless beauty of Adire fashion.
Lagos U15 League Hits Home Stretch

2 weeks ago | newsnowonline.com.ng | Akeem Busari |Victor Oriola

By Akeem BusariThe Lagos FA organised U15 Football league for boys has hit the home stretch with two matches in matchday 5, slated for Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Mainbowl of the National Stadium, Surulere. In the first game of the day beginning at 11am, Young Stars FC will square up against Dosu FA in what has been described as a classification match up in view of their positions on the log.
Hajji Gafar Liameed Adds New Feather To His Illustrious Cap

2 weeks ago | sports247.ng | Akeem Busari

Hajji Gafar Liameed is eminently revered as one of the most resourceful football administrators and investors. And this accolades haven’t been for nothing. More than anything else, this most passionate football personality has continued to make tremendous strides with his several life-changing initiatives that has been impacting the life of Nigerian football. Read Also: Illinois State’s Enyinnaya Nwagu Shines with 200m Victory at Joe Walker InvitationalHajji Gafar Olawale Liameed is a rare breed.
Govt Should Give Annual Grants To Nigerian Clubsides- Sanmi Doherty

2 weeks ago | newsnowonline.com.ng | Akeem Busari |Victor Oriola

By Akeem BusariStakeholders of Nigerian football opined that governments at all levels should completely hands off sponsorship or ownership of football clubs in Nigeria. According to some aficionados, the state-owned clubs have not thrived or perform better than privately owned clubs in recent times. And yet, another strong voice in the fortunes of Nigerian football has joined the fray, albeit from a fresher angle.