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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.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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