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From Pitch to Property! Kwara United Stars Get N5m and Plots of Land from Governor AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday hosted Kwara United Football Club and the club’s U-19 team in celebration of their remarkable triumphs in the 2025 President Federation Cup and the inaugural National Youth League, respectively.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was revealed in a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
As earlier reported by PUNCH Online, Kwara United clinched the 2025 President Federation Cup title after a thrilling penalty shootout victory (4-3) against second-division side Abakaliki FC.
During a grand reception held at the Banquet Hall, GRA Ilorin, Governor AbdulRazaq announced a cash reward of ₦5 million and a plot of land at Kwara Smart City for each first-team player. He praised the team’s hard work and determination, describing their feat as a historic achievement.
“This is the biggest football trophy in Nigeria today, even bigger than the league title. It predates the league itself. Now, the trophy is in Kwara,” he declared.
“I must commend everyone who played a part in making this happen.”
Reflecting on the state of the club when he assumed office in 2019, AbdulRazaq noted:
“When we came in, things were in disarray. Player salaries were owed. But today, we’ve changed the story. I deeply appreciate all your efforts.”
The Governor dedicated the trophy to the late Alhaji Yusuf Salami, acknowledging his immense personal contributions to the club in the past.
“Alhaji Salami spent his resources trying to bring this trophy to Kwara, but he didn’t live to witness this victory. May Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus.”
The victorious team had earlier paraded the trophy through Ilorin in a celebratory motorcade from Eiyenkorin to the venue, drawing jubilant crowds along the route.
The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, including:
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Rukayat Shittu, Chair of the House Committee on Sports
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Yusuf Abdulwaheed Gbenga, House member for Shawo/Essa Constituency
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Princess Olubukola Babalola, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor
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Coach Bola Magaji, Chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission
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Kumbi Titiloye, Chairman, Kwara United FC
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Malam Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, Chairman, Kwara State Football Association
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Head Coach Tunde Sanni
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APC chieftain Alhaji Yahya Seriki
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Cabinet members and sports stakeholders
In their separate remarks, Magaji and Titiloye thanked Governor AbdulRazaq for his unwavering support and investment in the growth and success of football in the state.
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Brazil’s President has called on global powers to reconsider their strategies after saying they have failed to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at a summit of progressive leaders in Barcelona, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to adopt a new approach and take stronger responsibility for maintaining global peace.
He also criticised U.S. President Donald Trump for his frequent social media posts directed at Iran.
“We cannot wake up every morning and go to bed every night with a tweet from a president threatening the world and declaring wars,” Lula said.
APC Fires Back at Adeleke Over ₦300bn LG Funds Allegation, Blames Governor for Salary Crisis....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to claims by Governor Ademola Adeleke that local government officials under the party diverted about ₦300 billion meant for workers’ salaries.
Adeleke had made the allegation during a stakeholders’ meeting, accusing APC-controlled council officials of hijacking funds and forcing the state government to shoulder salary payments for local government workers, teachers, health staff, and pensioners for over a year.
He insisted he would not abandon workers, blaming the situation for delays in executing some state projects.
But in a statement, APC’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, dismissed the claims, accusing the governor of misleading the public and shifting blame.
The party alleged that Adeleke was responsible for the salary issues, claiming he refused to release electronic payment vouchers and other financial documents needed for processing payments.
APC also said pension-related records, leave bonuses, cooperative deductions, and other financial data had not been made available despite repeated appeals, insisting that funds were properly accounted for and available for use if approved.
The party urged pensioners and workers to seek clarification, insisting the situation could be resolved if the governor allowed due process to take place.
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