Gov. Fayemi fulfils pledge to Ekiti sports medalists, spices up their new year celebrations with financial rewards 

All the athletes who won medals for Ekiti at the last National Sports Festival in Edo state today heaved a sigh of relief as each of them got cheques from the Ekiti state government as rewards for their performaces.

It was a big relief for the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Sports Council that had hitherto been calming the nerves of the athletes since the governor pledged to financially reward them for being worthy ambassadors of the state through Sports.

Some of the athletes said the financial rewards had come at the best time when they could achieve something meaningful prior to the new year 2022.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Micheal Awopetu who supervised the distribution of the cheques to the athletes in the presence of their coaches and other officials congratulated them for being counted of the rewards.

Hon. Awopetu also commended the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi for making good his promise despite the current turbulent economic downturn in the country and beyond.

He noted that the kind gesture of the governor was a morale booster with an assurance that the state athletes would not let down the state in subsequent sporting competitions.

The Sports Commissioner also expressed delight at the initiative of the Sports Council Management headed by Hon. Olusola Osetoba and the  General Manager of the Sports Council, Mr Adekunle Adeyemi towards exploring and nurturing talents from the nooks and crannies of the state that could represent the state in future national sporting competitions. 

In his speech , the General Manager, Mr Adekunle Adeyemi who could not hide his joy was full of praises for the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on the fulfilment of his promises to reward the outstanding athletes.

He assured that the management of the Sports Council will continue to strive towards ensuring impressive representation at all national and international sporting competitions.

On behalf of the athletes, a gymnast, Similoluwa Akingbasote thanked governor Fayemi for the financial rewards with a promise that the state athletes would not relent at being worthy ambassadors of the state through Sports.

The recipients of the financial rewards included all the gold, silver and bronze medalists at the 2020 National Sports Festival in Edo state, the two Ekiti athletes who won a gold and a  bronze at the World Under 20 Athletics Championship in Kenya as well some other major national sporting competitions in 2021.

Gold medalists got 300k,silver medalists got 250k and 200k went to bronze medalists while their coaches and organizing secretaries were not left out of the goodies courtesy of Ekiti state government.

Yuletide; Sen, Opeyemi Bamidele floods Ekiti with Rice.

Begins Distribution  in 177 Wards in Ekiti State

The Chairman of Southern Senators Forum, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has began distribution of bags of rice and other gifts to all indigenes of Ekiti state in 177 wards ahead of Christmas celebration.

Opeyemi in a statement issued by the media Office directed that the Christmas gifts must be distributed to everyone that shows up at the distribution centers across the state.

According to the statement, the distribution of rice and other gifts should not be misconstrued as the campagin strategy , but as  fundamental principle upon which Christmas is predicated which all about  sharing and giving.

The statement reads in part, "The spirit of the season requires every one of us to give out, share love and happiness. 

"Based on this fundamental and social tradition Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele is embarking on sharing of Christmas gifts across the Sixteen Local Government Areas in Ekiti State.

"The distribution itself is however not limited to party members alone as it is targeted at the right sector of the social order who may not be able to comprehend the demands and pressure of the moment. 

"The distribution is done through the Ward Chairmen and Local Government Chairmen who represent the general public to ascertain appropriateness in distribution. These are the pickup points and people should take advantage of them and share with MOB in this period of Christmas."

SWAN NATIONAL PRESIDENT, SIRAWOO APPLAUDS EKITI CHAIRMAN'S PRAGMATISM, PROMISES TO SUPPORT

For members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ekiti state chapter, the 2021 Boxing Day was a day with a difference as they gathered to merry and give thanks to God for His grace and protection in the outgoing year.

The SWAN members were invited for end of year Get-together tagged GOGETTER RECOUP being an intiative of the state chairman, Qozeem Oladapo as members from various media outfits converged to unwind, wine and dine.

The special moment of the occasion was the contribution of the National President of SWAN, Mr Honour Sirawoo who put a live video call through to the chairman.

The National President who took his time to felicitate every member in attendance congratulated Ekiti state for ranking among the most-proactive chapters in the country.

He recalled the support he had accorded the state in the past through the donation of a trophy to SWAN with a promise to do more towards strengthening the Ekiti State chapter of SWAN.

Mr Sirawoo also promised to do the needful when called upon to attract the attention of the state government towards the indispensable activities of the Association aimed at entrenching a society devoid of rancour and social vices among the youth.

He also urged SWAN in Ekiti state to synergize with the Ministry of Sport and the Sports Council in the area of capacity building for SWAN members by soliciting support for seminars and workshops for members.

While applauding some of the programs initiated by Qozeem Oladapo, the SWAN No 1 person promised to support the present Ekiti SWAN executive to actualize it's purpose driven vision.

Responding, the Ekiti SWAN chairman who was elated to have the National President talk to members in Ekiti via live video call promised not to relent at making the state a force to reckon with in the country.

Oladapo who thanked the president and Southwest VP for extending their age long support that previous adminstrations had enjoyed to the present executive vowed to keep up the impressive performances that have earned it National recognition and applaud.

Members of SWAN in Ekiti state who described the occasion as first of its kind said it's an ideal way to celebrate "ourselves" having worked all through the year to please and entertain the teeming sports enthusiasts via their various sports programs on radio , tv, blogs and newspapers.

The GOGETTER RECOUP which connotes "Reflection, Entrenchment, Commendation, Observation, Unleashing and Projection" was initiated by Qozeem Oladapo and supported by his friends in the sports Circle in Ekiti state.

Those who supported the program financially included the South West Patron of SWAN, Asiwaju Oyedeji Olajubu, Chairman Board of Trustees of Ekiti AllStars, Chief Olu Oloworeemo, INEC PRO, Alhaji Taiwo Gbadegesin, Rector Crown Polytechnic, Mr Kolawole Ajisola, and Police PRO in Ekiti state, Sunday Abutu. 

The event took place at the VIP LOUNGE, FAJUYI PARK in Ado Ekiti on Sunday December 26 (Boxing Day)

Xmas; Adelugba Doles Out Foods,  Exercise Books, Other Gifts To Constituent

The people of Emure Constituency got the best of the Christmas celebration feeling at the weekend as the  lawmaker representing them at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba  distributed exercise books and other gift items to children in the constituent in the spirit of the yuletide.

The Lawmaker said the gesture was to put smiles on the faces of the children ahead of the christmas and New Year celebrations.

 

The children beaming with smiles rendered various songs to eulogize the lawmaker whom they said had always prioritize the welfare of people in her constituent.

Ekiti State Sport Council Chairman,  Hon. Olusola Osetoba who was at the occasion to identify with Hon.Adelugba described the lawmaker as a role model.

She noted that Hon.Olubunmi Adelugba has been an exemplary ambassador of Emure Constituency at the House of Assembly.

Other Constituent leaders at the event were the Vice Chairman of Emure LGA, Hon Abiodun Oladele, APC State Auditor, Hon, Kehinde Ogundare , Hon Prince Toyin Jide Ojo, among others.

Philanthropists, Unionists leader bag Roundoffnews Award of Excellence.

A well known politician and Philanthropist, Hon. Bayo Ajayi and three Unionists in Ekiti State has honoured with an award of excellence by Roundoffnews media consult. 

The Unionists are the chairman, Trade Union Congress Ekiti State chapter, Comrade Sola Adigun, Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ekiti State University Chapter, Comr. Kayode Arogundade and the Chairman National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwive Ekiti State chapter, Comr. Kayode Fatomiluyi and including a legal luminary Barrister Tajudeen Ahmed. 

The awardees were officially decorated at the launch program of the 3rd edition of Roundoffnews magazine held on Sunday 19th of December, 2021 at the Pensioner's Hall, Old Governor's Office Ado-Ekiti. 

In his speech the Director of Roundoffnews Media Consult, Mr. Kayode Babatuyi, affirmed that the recognition was without bias but a step to acknowledge their incredible, humanitarian and selfless services to humanity developments.

18th December 2021

Dear esteemed and beloved SWAN member, 

INVITATION TO GO-GETTER RECOUP

I am humbly using this medium to humbly invite us all to a GET TOGETHER for all Sports Journalists in Ekiti State.

The proposed Get-Together to be held at Salaam Cuisine , Adebayo, Ado Ekiti on Sunday December 26, 2021 as from 5pm is a personal initiative of mine as the chief servant of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ekiti State.

The Get-Together tagged "Gogetter Recoup" is expected to create an avenue for us all to merry, reflect and project into the new year having diligently worked all through the year to meet the yearnings of the ever growing a sport enthusiasts globally.

*The GOGETTER RECOUP simply  depicts

✓REFLECT, ✓ENCOURAGE, ✓COMMEND, 

✓OBSERVE, 

✓UNLEASH

✓PROJECT

Pls be informed that the Get Together is powered by FRIENDS OF QOZEEM and at no cost to SWAN including 👇

*Hon.Joseph Olatunji (Chairman, EKHA Committee on Youth & Sports)

*Chief Olu Oloworeemo (Allstars, Ekiti Veteran)

*Dimeji Olootu (Manager, Atlas Hotel, Ikere Road)

*Ceo, Salaam Cuisine)

More Friends to join soon.

It will be appreciated if we could all use our various media and social media platforms to appreciate their support as from Monday December 20.

Please find below the logistics required for the GOGETTER RECOUP:

Come lets grab our copies of :

✓Food

✓Drinks

✓Wine

✓Barbeque

✓Customized Diary

✓Music + comedy

✓Lots more😃😃

Yours in Sports ,

Qozeem Oladapo

Ceo, De Gogetter Multi Links & Chairman , SWAN, Ekiti state.

Ekiti Lawmaker, Adelugba facilitates World bank Projects at Ekiti communities

The Lawmaker representing Emure Constituency at the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba has volunteered to attract the implementation of World Bank Projects at Eporo Ekiti in Emure Local Government Area.

The lawmaker who led officials of the Ekiti State Community and Social Development Agency (EKCSDA) to Emure and Eporo communities to present the World Bank Assistance Projects was touched by the challenges being faced by the people in the communities regarding social amenities.

After listening to the plights of the people , she said the State government had been trying its best to impact on every community in the state within the available resources .

She noted that the State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has surpassed the expectations of Ekiti people in the aspect of provision and rehabilitation of infrastructure in almost all the communities across the state, especially with the little resources of the state. 

Recall that Ekiti State Goverment through the EKCSDA Cares had selected some Communities for the World Bank Intervention Program, hence the intervention of Hon.Adelugba through the provision of the required counterpart fund to facilitate the projects.

People in the community who trooped out to cheer the lawmaker with songs of appreciation thanked her for coming to the aide of the community by influencing numerous developmental projects to her Constituency.

One of the community Leaders who spoke at the event, Hon. Deborah Abdulazeez discribed Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba as a worthy representative who placed premium on the development of her community.

She mentioned some the construction of Modern Motor Park, electricity intervention and influencing employments of youths into key ministries were some of the numerous achievements of the lawmaker at Eporo in Emure Local Government.

At the occasion, Hon. Adelugba urged the Eporo Community Development Committee to ensure synergy with the world Bank Assistance Projects through the Ekiti State Community and Social Development Agency (EKCSDA) to ensure speedy completion of the projects.

The Lawmaker appreciated the people for granting her the privilege to serve them noting that the support from her constituency had helped her to use the legislative platform to bring about socio-economic Development at Emure Constituency.

She also thanked the governor of the state Dr Kayode Fayemi for giving her the enabling environment and platform to serve the people.

The Baale of Eporo, Chief Adeduro Okeya said Hon. Adelugba has performed well by surpassing people's expectations.

 

In the same vein, the Elemure of Emure-Ekiti, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo has hailed the first female lawmaker from Emure Constituency, Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba for her impressive efforts at bringing dividends of democracy to her constituency 

Oba Adebayo who was represented by the Owajoba of Emure Ekiti, Chief Faleyimu at the inauguration of EKSCDA projects in Emure said the community was proud of the exemplary performance of the lawmaker since she assumed office in June 2019.

The royal father urged people of Emure keep their faith in the legislator and support her in her political sojourn stressing that any form of divisive tendency should be avoided .

EKITI UNITED FEEDERS TEAM SET FOR FIRST FRIENDLY

After about 2 weeks of screening potential players of Ekiti United Feeders, the team will tomorrow (Thursday) play its first friendly match.

The match is against Ifaki United football club.

Ekiti United Team Manager, Adedeji Adu said the match is to further assess the crop of players pencilled down to form the nucleus of the squad .

The match billed for the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado at 4pm will also help the coach Mayowa Afolabi led coaching crew to see the players retained thus far at Ekiti United Feeders in full blast football match situation.

Ekiti United Feeders Team was recently  formed by the Management of Ekiti United FC to discover, nurture and produce young players that could fit into the game plan of the main team in the nearest future.

Coach Mayowa Afolabi was named as Head Coach of Ekiti United Feeders Team while he will be assisted by Coach Femi Kumuyi.

The duo have since swung into action by inviting young players for screening while quite a number of the players are being accessed and tutored for better performances.

2022 NNL: EKITI UNITED DRAWN IN SOUTHERN CONFERENCE WITH FAMILIAR FOES, NEW FACES

The much anticipated draws for the 2022 Nigeria National Football League were held in Abuja last night with at least 42 teams drawn in Southern and Northern Conferences  .

While the Northern Conference was dominated by teams from the North, teams from the South and Southwest dominated the Southern Conference.

The teams were drawn into 4 groups namely Nothern Conference A1 and A2  as well as Southern Conference B1 and B2.

NNL Super 8 debutants, Ekiti United fell in Southern Conference B1 alongside Vandrezzer FC and Destiny Boys both from Lagos, as well as Gateway United of Abeokuta and Abeokuta Stormers (Formerly FC Nilayo ).

Other teams in the group are Godosky FC, J.Atete, Ibom Youth and Campos FC.

Two other familiar foes in the group are  Giant Brillars and Bendel Insurance.

For the Southern Conference Group B2 has the likes of Otassolo Lagos,

Lagos City FC,Ijebu Utd,FCIU, Nnewi Utd ,

Warri Wolves,FC One Rocket, Abia Comets, Crown FC ,Bayelsa Utd, Rovers FC and Go-Round FC

 The Nigeria National Football League (NNL) has been fixed to kick off on February 12, 2022 barring any unforeseen reason for postponement.

Ekiti Lawmaker, Adelugba charges Govt officials to brace up on Revenue Generation  

By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti

As the defence of 2022 Budget Allocations to the various Ministries and Parastatals at the Ekiti State House of Assembly continues, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. (Mrs) Olubumni Adelugba representing Emure Constituency has harped on the need for government officials to take civil service as their private businesses that must not crumble.

While presiding over the Budget Defence at the House of Assembly Chamber in Ado Ekiti, the lawmaker decried the attitude of some civil servants who failed to show commitment to their jobs despite the efforts of the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi at encouraging them through regular payment of salaries and other emoluments.

She commended political heads of some Boards and Parastatals for living up to expectation in term of revenue generation drive to complement the state government's funding.

The female lawmaker also took time to sensitize some government officials on how to change from being a non-revenue generating outfits to revenue generating ones within the ambit of the law.

Hon. Adelugba who had other lawmakers in the Finance and Appropriation Committee with her during the Budget Defence said the vision of the legislative arm of government was to ensure blockage of loopholes in government spendings and to put Ministries and Parastatals on their toes towards achieving government's goals and objectives.

The Budget Defence  brought heads of various Ministries, Boards and Parastatals or their representatives addressing the legislators on key areas of need and challenges while the legislators also noted salient issues bordering on annual budgets and revenues .

Earlier, at the one day Public Hearing on the 2022 Appropriation Bill held last week as part of the process to expedite passage of the budget and ensure transparency in the  2022 Appropriation, several stakeholders were at the Assembly complex to air their views during legislative proceedings.

The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation noted that the move was also aimed at enhancing budget tracking and monitoring.

She hinted that the administration of Dr. Kayode Fayemi had consistently turn in an all inclusive budget which had returned the state to the January to December Budget cycle for the benefits of all Ekiti people at home and abroad.

Hon. Adelugba empahsized that such gesture would engender proper  planning and implementation ahead of time.

Among other stakeholders present were the Coalition of Ekiti Civil Society Organisations (COECSO) who expressed their appreciation for the inclusiveness of the Civil Society Groups. 

She thanked the Speaker, Hon. Funminiyi Afuye for his leadership style and other lawmakers for their cooperation at making the public hearing a reality.

DEATH; VERY SACROSANCT IN LIFE

Death is the permanent, irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.  Brain death is sometimes used as a legal definition of death. The remains of a previously living organism normally begin to decompose shortly after death. Death is an inevitable, universal process that eventually occurs in all living organisms. Death is something no one can escape from. It follows life as surely as night follows day, winter follows autumn or old age follows youth. People make preparations so that they won’t suffer when winter comes. They prepare so they won’t have to suffer in their old age. Yet how few people prepare for the even greater certainty of death!

Modern society has turned its gaze away from this most fundamental issue. For most people, death is something to be feared, to be dreaded, or it is seen as just the absence of life – blankness and void. Death has even come to be considered somehow “unnatural. What is death and what becomes of us after we die? We can try to ignore these questions. Many people do. But if we ignore death, I believe that we are condemned to live a shallow existence, to live “hand to mouth” spiritually. We may assure ourselves that we will somehow deal with death “when the time comes.” Some people keep busily engaged in a constant stream of tasks. In order to avoid thinking about the fundamental issues of life and death. But in such a state of mind, the joys we feel will ultimately be fragile, shadowed by the inescapable presence of death. It is my firm belief that facing the issue of death can help bring real stability, peace and depth to our lives.

SIGNS; Signs of death or strong indications that a warm-blooded animal is no longer alive are:
• Respiratory arrest (no breathing)
• Cardiac arrest (no pulse)
• Brain death (no neuronal activity)
The stages that follow after death are:
• Pallor mortis, paleness which happens in the 15–120 minutes after death
• Algor mortis, the reduction in body temperature following death. This is generally a steady decline until matching ambient temperature
• Rigor mortis, the limbs of the corpse become stiff (Latin rigor) and difficult to move or manipulate
• Livor mortis, a settling of the blood in the lower (dependent) portion of the body
• Putrefaction, the beginning signs of decomposition
• Decomposition, the reduction into simpler forms of matter, accompanied by a strong, unpleasant odor.
• Skeletonization, the end of decomposition, where all soft tissues have decomposed, leaving only the skeleton.
• Fossilization, the natural preservation of the skeletal remains formed over a very long period

CAUSES ; The leading cause of human death in developing countries is infectious disease. The leading causes in developed countries are atherosclerosis (heart disease and stroke), cancer, and other diseases related to obesity and aging. By an extremely wide margin, the largest unifying cause of death in the developed world is biological aging,[3] leading to various complications known as aging-associated diseases. These conditions cause loss of homeostasis, leading to cardiac arrest, causing loss of oxygen and nutrient supply, causing irreversible deterioration of the brain and other tissues. Of the roughly 150,000 people who die each day across the globe, about two thirds die of age-related causes. In industrialized nations, the proportion is much higher, approaching 90%. With improved medical capability, dying has become a condition to be managed. Home deaths, once commonplace, are now rare in the developed world.

In developing nations, inferior sanitary conditions and lack of access to modern medical technology makes death from infectious diseases more common than in developed countries. One such disease is tuberculosis, a bacterial disease which killed 1.8M people in 2015. Malaria causes about 400–900M cases of fever and 1–3M deaths annually AIDS death toll in Africa may reach 90–100M by 2025.

According to Jean Ziegler (United Nations Special Reporter on the Right to Food, 2000 – Mar 2008), mortality due to malnutrition accounted for 58% of the total mortality rate in 2006. Ziegler says worldwide approximately 62M people died from all causes and of those deaths more than 36M died of hunger or diseases due to deficiencies in micronutrients.
Tobacco smoking killed 100 million people worldwide in the 20th century and could kill 1 billion people around the world in the 21st century, a World Health Organization report warned.

Many leading developed world causes of death can be postponed by diet and physical activity, but the accelerating incidence of disease with age still imposes limits on human longevity. The evolutionary cause of aging is, at best, only just beginning to be understood. It has been suggested that direct intervention in the aging process may now be the most effective intervention against major causes of death.
Selye proposed a unified non-specific approach to many causes of death. He demonstrated that stress decreases adaptability of an organism and proposed to describe the adaptability as a special resource, adaptation energy. The animal dies when this resource is exhausted. Selye assumed that the adaptability is a finite supply, presented at birth. Later on, Goldstone proposed the concept of a production or income of adaptation energy which may be stored (up to a limit), as a capital reserve of adaptation. In recent works, adaptation energy is considered as an internal coordinate on the "dominant path" in the model of adaptation. It is demonstrated that oscillations of well-being appear when the reserve of adaptability is almost exhausted.
In 2012, suicide overtook car crashes for leading causes of human injury deaths in the U.S., followed by poisoning, falls and murder. Causes of death are different in different parts of the world. In high-income and middle income countries nearly half up to more than two thirds of all people live beyond the age of 70 and predominantly die of chronic diseases. In low-income countries, where less than one in five of all people reach the age of 70, and more than a third of all deaths are among children under 15, people predominantly die of infectious diseases.

AUTOPSY
An autopsy, also known as a postmortem examination or an obduction, is a medical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a human corpse to determine the cause and manner of a person's death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present. It is usually performed by a specialized medical doctor called a pathologist.

 
Autopsies are either performed for legal or medical purposes. A forensic autopsy is carried out when the cause of death may be a criminal matter, while a clinical or academic autopsy is performed to find the medical cause of death and is used in cases of unknown or uncertain death, or for research purposes. Autopsies can be further classified into cases where external examination suffices, and those where the body is dissected and an internal examination is conducted. Permission from next of kin may be required for internal autopsy in some cases. Once an internal autopsy is complete the body is generally reconstituted by sewing it back together. Autopsy is important in a medical environment and may shed light on mistakes and help improve practices.
A necropsy, which is not always a medical procedure, was a term previously used to describe an unregulated postmortem examination . In modern times, this term is more commonly associated with the corpses of animals.

RELIGIOUS VIEWS; In Buddhist doctrine and practice, death plays an important role. Awareness of death was what motivated Prince Siddhartha to strive to find the "deathless" and finally to attain enlightenment. In Buddhist doctrine, death functions as a reminder of the value of having been born as a human being. Being reborn as a human being is considered the only state in which one can attain enlightenment. Therefore, death helps remind oneself that one should not take life for granted. The belief in rebirth among Buddhists does not necessarily remove death anxiety, since all existence in the cycle of rebirth is considered filled with suffering, and being reborn many times does not necessarily mean that one progresses..  

Death is part of several key Buddhist tenets, such as the Four Noble Truths and dependent origination.

CHRISTIANITY ; While there are different sects of Christianity with different branches of belief; the overarching ideology on death grows from the knowledge of afterlife. Meaning after death the individual will undergo a separation from mortality to immortality; their soul leaves the body entering a realm of spirits. Following this separation of body and spirit (i.e. death)resurrection will occur. Representing the same transformation Jesus Christ embodied after his body was placed in the tomb for three days. Like Him, each person's body will be resurrected reuniting the spirit and body in a perfect form. This process allows the individuals soul to withstand death and transform into life after death.

DEATH IN ISLAM; is the termination of worldly life and the beginning of afterlife. Death is seen as the separation of the soul from the body, and its transfer from this world to the afterlife. Islamic tradition discusses elaborately, as what happens before, during, and after the death, although what exactly happens is not clear and different schools of thought may end up with different conclusions. However, a continuity between all these ideas derived from the basic sources from the Quran and Islamic narratives. One canonical idea is, that an angel of death (Arabic: Malak al-Maut) appears to the dying to take out their souls. The sinners' souls are extracted in the most painful way while the righteous are treated easily.
Another common idea adds that, after the burial, two angels – Munkar and Nakir – come to question the dead in order to test their faith. The righteous believers answer correctly and live in peace and comfort while the sinners and disbelievers fail and punishments ensue. The time period or stage between death and the end of the world[4] is called the life of barzakh. Suicide, euthanasia, and unjust murder as means of death are all prohibited in Islam, and are considered major sins.
Believing in an afterlife is one of the six articles of faith in Islam. The deceased are in an intermediary state, until the great resurrection.

DON’T BE AFRAID, ENJOY YOUR PRESENT
An awareness of death enables us to live each day-each moment-filled with an appreciation for the unique opportunity we have to create something of our time on Earth. I believe that in order to enjoy true happiness, we should live each moment as if it were our last. Today will never return. We may speak of the past or the future, but the only reality we have is that of this present instant. And confronting the reality of death actually enables us to bring unlimited creativity, courage and joy into each instant of our lives.

REFERENCES
1. ^ "death". Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
2. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death

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AJOBIEWE 2023 CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INAUGURATION 

The name AJOBIEWE is already brand in OKA AKOKO politics and as well AKOKO land, in Ondo state AJOBIEWE has written his name on the GOLDEN book for his SELFLESS service to the Public.

This and many other reasons speak for him (AJOBIEWE) always, this is one of the reason why peoples across his constituency rally round for his ambition and and how he will emerge in this APC forthcoming election in Akoko South West constituency 1 (OKA AKOKO).

On the sunny day of Wednesday 01/12/2021 the first day of the month of December many vibrant political mobilizers across all eight (8) wards in OKA AKOKO came together to form committee that will see to the winning of HON. AJOBIEWE, the committee members, cut across all political wards in OKA AKOKO, the heartbeat of AKOKO SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

Hon. Ajobiewe 3rd left, in a group photograph with the inaugural committee 

The meeting lasted for almost 4 hours and it was championed with many political gladiators on seat, the meeting was started with opening prayer, the meeting started officially with the introduction from all committee members after the closing of the opening prayer, the incoming MHA himself (AJOBIEWE) who was full of happiness and gladness written all over him appreciated all the vibrant and hardworking political grassroots mobilizers that rally round for him willingly, in his remark he urges every members to work assiduously to ensure his winning; and at the end of his speech 🎤; he made a promise to be a good and caring representative once he secure the leadership mantle, he also promised that he will work assiduously for the upliftment and development of OKA AKOKO kingdom.

On the other hand the campaign committee chairman who championed the inauguration MR. FEMI AYOKO urged all the committee members to work with ONENESS and CLEAN HANDS with full CONFIDENCE as this will be the stepping stone to the victory of their main man (HON. AJOBIEWE) victory; he furthers his word by assuring all the member 100% support from their principal (HON. AJOBIEWE) and as well solicit for the topmost support from all their members for the landslide winning of their man.

Hon. Ajobiewe with the chairman of the committee

During the meeting all the committee members shower the rain of praises and commendation on HON. AJOBIEWE for his selfless and quality leadership role plays so far in OKA politics, they also praised him for his everyday works for the betterment of his town in spite the fact that he hadn’t accessible to the government money, they all prayed that God in his mercy will continue to enrich him bountifully in all his endeavors in life.

One of the statesman among the committee members from ward six (6), stated that HON. AJOBIEWE singlehandedly intervened to the completion of projects across all the eight (8) wards in OKA AKOKO, particularly in ward 6 which is his own ward, the Health centre located at Ayegunle in ward 6 and his support to complete the community HALL in the same ward - In his remarks, he stressed; AJOBIEWE has been using his sweat resources to fund projects that added to the well-being of the peoples and as well the development of the community worth rally round with undiluted support among all the inauguration committee members, in the end of his word he prayed and as well call for HON. AJOBIEWE victory through all members support at all time.

Another testimony from a committee member from ward two (IKANMU) born politician also added that the BOREHOLE located at ABISI in IKANMU renovated by HON. AJOBIEWE is now the best source of utility in the community, he emphasized how ABISI IKANMU people are praying for Honorable whenever they are utilizing the water, and he made a promise to stand with HON. AJOBIEWE political ambition till the end with unbiased mind.

Hon. Ajobiewe 3rd left, in a group photograph with all the Coordinator's from the eight(8) wards in OKA AKOKO

At the end of the meeting a closing prayer was led by MRS. ILEGBUSI COMFORT while beautify pictures was taken with AJOBIEWE identities with smiles full of happiness from all the members and dignitaries that graced the inauguration.

With AJOBIEWE VICTORY is sure💯

With ONENESS, AJOBIEWE is mighty✊

With LOVE, LOYALTY, and SINCERITY, AJOBIEWE is winning ✅

Ekiti 2022: Who is Hon. Makinde Araoye, MKD ?

Mákindé Araoye, popularly, known as MKD was born into the family of Emeritus Professor Akinyemi Araoye and Mrs. Funmilayo Araoye of Ile-Aro Family of Ilawe-Ekiti in Ekiti State. As a typical Ekiti man, it was from his parents that he learnt the values of diligence, integrity, and service.

He attended the University of Ilorin Primary and Secondary Schools, and subsequently Georgia State University in the United States of America, where he bagged a bachelors’ degree in Accounting and Computer Information Systems, and a master’s in business administration (MBA) degree in Finance and Public Administration.

Over the course of about a decade, Makinde Araoye worked for many multinational companies like KPMG, Accenture, CSC Consulting, Protiviti Consulting in the United States of America and in the United Kingdom. He also worked as a Project Delivery Executive on the SAP projects at the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG). He subsequently established Drudge Group of Companies with interests in Consulting, Energy and Construction.

As a strong adherent of progressive ideals and values, he is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and has served the party meritoriously at the grassroots, state, and federal levels. In Ekiti state, he was the Finance Director of the 2018 Kayode Fayemi Gubernatorial Campaign Organization. He was a member of the 2020 Akeredolu Gubernatorial Campaign Council in Ondo state serving on the Election Management and Security committees. He was also a member of the 2019 Kogi Gubernatorial Election Management Committee. At the national level, he served as a member of the 2015 Ekiti Buhari/Osinbajo Campaign Committee and served on the finance committee of the 2019 Buhari/Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Organisation. Makinde Araoye is currently serving as the Special Adviser on Federal Matters to Governor Kayode Fayemi, a position he has held since October 2018. He previously served as Special Adviser on Revenue Mobilization to the Honorable Minister of Mines and Steel, Governor Kayode Fayemi between 2015 and 2018.

He is an avid humanitarian with a deep sense of empathy for vulnerable people in society, and a desire to help young people on their path to self-reliance and prosperity. He is the President of the MKD Araoye Foundation, an organization with interventions modeled after the progressive social welfare programs of his mentors, including the provision of social security stipends for the elderly, provision of scholarships to thousands of students, provision of grants to small business owners, and help for those facing health challenges.

As a humble and respectful model young person with an extensive network across generations, his vision is to achieve a society where charity is needless because the young and old can live with dignity in a functional and empathetic society that supports everyone to reach their full potentials and leaves no one behind. Hon. Makinde Araoye is Happily married to Mrs Alimah Araoye.

EKITI kété, the time is now, we must collectively support the promotion of our core values and the man who has consistently identified with both the young and old, the common and elite individuals of Ekiti.

MKD is here, 

God bless our land✨

Happy weekend everyone💫

SIGNED: MKD YOUTHS AND STUDENTS MOVEMENT.

MKD Youths and Students Movement leaders Meets to Enlarge Coast 

The future is here, and the future is now! The future of Ekiti State looks bright and the youths are taking over.

The leadership of Hon.Makinde Araoye, Youths and Students Movement (MKD), home and abroad meets to discuss wayout on how to enlarged the coast of the Movement. 

The Movement which described Hon. Makinde Araoye, MKD, as the man of people, a personality that has been supportive to Students, Youths and the general public as a whole.

The State Coordinator for the Movement, Comr. Oluwatosin Jeje, in his words charge all the sixteen 16 local government Coordinators to work tremendously to increase the awareness of Hon.Makinde Araoye MKD, to the public.

He said, " do not let me deceive you this time around we need a young, sound political mindset and a visionary leader like hon. Makinde Araoye, MKD. We should have something to say about our principal when been called upon. We need to go out and fetch out able men in our locality to promote the gospel of Hon. Makinde Araoye MKD, he explained."

He further advised various Coordinators to discharge their responsibility with all their heart ❤. 

He said, " let us endeavour to work extensively in creating a sound awareness of MKD, throughout our territories: wards, towns, villages and communities.

Each campuses Coordinators must enlarge their awareness to their various faculties, departments and associations in their various institutions".

In attendance were; Comr. Akinwumi, Publicity Secretary for the movement, Comr. Damilola, General Secretary, Comr. Temidayo, female coordinator for the movement, Comr. Success, Ekiti South LGA Coordinator, Comr. Ayuba and Comr. Olatunbosun Ado LGA Coordinator respectively, Comr. Kelvin Irepodun Coordinator, Comr. Dada V. Oye LGA Coordinator, Comr. Eke Ido/Osi LGA Coordinator, Comr. Helen Gbonyin LGA Coordinator, Comr. Omotosho Moba LGA Coordinator, Comr. Olowolafe Ikere Coordinator, Comr. Kehinde Ikole Coordinator and Ekiti East coordinator while, campuses Coordinator in attendance were; Comr. Alade and Comr. Owolabi EKSU campus, Comr. Ayegbusi Fedpoly Ado Coordinator, Comr. Oke Crown Polytechnic Coordinator and among others graced the occasion.

EKITI 2022: MKD Bags Recognition Award

...Great leaders know that success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do.

In recognition of his incredible contribution and selfless service towards the growth and development of Ekiti State, Hon. Makinde Aaroye, MKD, has been honored with Award of recognition at the just concluded National conference of Ekiti state students in the University of Ibadan.

While delivering his speech, Hon. Makinde Araoye, the Special Adviser on Federal Matters to executive Governor of Ekiti State, Gov. Kayode Fayemi, represented by Comr. Oluwatosin Jeje, the State Coordinator of MKD Youths and Students Movement, charged the Ekiti students to be a good ambassador of the State, of their school and as well of their family. He also said they should be focused on their academic activities and work hard to excel greatly and graduate in flying colours.

He further urged the girls to be more committed to their studies. He said "If you are a fine girl, you are dating and sleeping with your lecturer's for marks, you are wasting your time. The University has a mechanism for accessing the students intellectually, so don't waste your time. Always be committed to your studies, pray and read hard".

The Chairman of the occasion, Comr. Alaje Opeyemi Kolade, in his remark, Desribed Hon. Makinde Aaroye, as a young, enterprising, compassionate and a philanthropists, that has contributed tremendously to the lives of Ekiti people

He said, "He is an avid humanitarian with a deep sense of empathy for vulnerable people in society, and a desire to help young people on their path to self-reliance and prosperity.

He added that he never failed in any position and responsibility bestowed on him. No doubt about it, MKD is a wonderful blessing to Ekiti State."

EKITI 2022: EKITI STATE STUDENTS PRAY TO SUPPORT MKD

EKITI 2022: EKITI STATE STUDENTS PRAY TO SUPPORT MKD.

The umbrella body of Hon. Makinde Araoye, MKD Students Movement home and abroad has called upon Ekiti Youths and Students to range support for the movement and ambition of Hon. Makinde Araoye, MKD.

 

In statement released by their General Coordinator, Com. Oluwatosin Jeje Aqueduct, described Hon. Makinde Araoye MKD, as an exemplary young model, who has contributed tremendously to the growth of humanity in Ekiti State. 

He said, "I'm old enough to have seen our colorful and even swashbuckling politicians in actions in recent years since the beginning of a civilian administration in Ekiti. The youth constituency has been lacking proper attention and robust relationships with the government which could have led to the growth and the success of Ekiti young minds. 

He added that the brightest opportunity has come through MKD who is an embodiment of clean political dexterity and a modernized leadership approach in governance.

He further said, Promises have come up perpetually with no palpable evidences of results afterward. Without much fuss, investment in human capital is the driving force to have a successful nation and self-reliance of its sub-nations. It is hightime our dear state and people in the political class shifted attention from those things  that do not add to human capacity and the human development. This has been a continuous situation surfaced in every of our election circle. 

Hon. Makinde Araoye, a prolific son from a Ekiti, has been a committed leader, dogged in his determination in bringing reformation to our political system, preaching the gospel of growth and personal development in the youth constituency, the part of governance  which many Ekiti politicians have forsaken. 

"This unique personality in taking responsibility to sincerely indentify with both the old and young minds of Ekiti, has dinstinguished MKD as a leader loved by many and the majority want such a man to be in power. 

For Ekiti 2022, the song of MKD shall not cease in our mouth and we shall sing it till the last man shall hear. 

SIGNED:

MAKINDE ARAOYE STUDENTS MOVEMENT

Black Tuesday 20-10-20 – The Day The Nigerian Government Massacred Its Citizens

Black Tuesday 20-10-20 – The Day The Nigerian Government Massacred Its Citizens.
By: Olamide Akinwumi 

October 20th, 2020: A day that will never forget in history of Nigeria 🇳🇬; the day Nigeria government waged war against her citizens who had done nothing but exercised their human rights against police brutality.

October 20th will surely be a day to remember the innocent protestants killed from the massive gun attack unleashed by the Nigerian army under the command of the chief of army staff.

As protestants matched and chanted peacefully in their numbers demanding for good governance and better life which the government have denied them for several years,  thier demands were greeted by gun shots as many innocent protestants lay in thier own pool of blood

A year has passed and the world may have forgotten but for the Nigerian youth, 20th October, 2020 can never be forgotten.

Black Tuesday 20th October: A day where the Nigerian Government massacred its citizens for protesting peacefully, despite the fact they were waving the Nigerian Flag.

A day where Soldiers shot at unarmed citizens at Lekki Toll Gate, despite the fact they were chanting the National Anthem.
A day where the white in the Nigerian Flag has turned to red because the white has been stained with the blood of innocent Nigerian Youth.

A day that will never be forgotten in Nigeria history: 20-10-2020.

My heartfelt prayers and condolences to all families that lost their children and loved ones to the massacre.

Posterity will always judge.

ANALYSIS OF COMPLETE SPORTS AND SPORTING LIFE'S COVERAGE OF NIGERIAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE. 

BY: OLAMIDE AKINWUMI JAMES

Sport  is  all  forms  of  physical  activities  which,  through  casual  or  organized  participation,  aim  to  use,  maintain,  or  improve  physical  fitness  and  provide entertainment to participants (Oloyede, Akinsanmi, & Fajembola,, 2012). Historically, sports have been with man as he advanced with time. It may not be wrong  to  say  that  every  sport  exhibited  in  a  society  reflects  the  way  of  living  of  that society (Okpala-Okaka & Mabel, 2014).

Thus, each society has its traditional sports through which they communicate to anyone who wishes to see their culture. Hundreds  of  sports  exist,  including  those  for  a single  participant,  through  to  those  with  dual  participants and either in team participants. Some non-physical  activities,  such  as  board  games  and  card  games  are  sometimes  referred  to  as  sports, but a sport is generally recognized as being based in  physical  athleticism  (Laoye  &  Ackland, 1981).

Sports are usually governed by a set of rules, or customs. Physical events such as scoring goals or crossing a line, first often define the result of a sport.   However,  the  degree  of  skill  and performance  in  some  sports  such  as  diving, dressage and figure skating is judged according to well-defined  criteria.   This  is  in  contrast  with other  judged  activities  such  as  beauty  pageants and body building, where skill does not have to be shown  and  the  criteria  are  not  as  well  defined (Adedeji, 1981).

Records  are  kept  and  updated  for  most  sports  at  the  highest  levels,  while  failures  and accomplishments  are  widely  announced  in  sport news. Sports are most often played just for fun or for  the  simple  fact  that  people  need  exercise  to stay  in  good  physical  condition.   However, professional sport is a major source of entertainment. While  practices  may  vary,  participants  in  many sports  are  expected  to  display  good sportsmanship,  and  observe  standards  of  conduct such  as  being  respectful  of  opponents  and officials,  and  congratulating  the  winner  after having lost (Onifade, 2001).

Sport is more than ever before, commanding global attention. Its influence on world peace, economy, and the development of social relationships cannot be underestimated (Aluko & Adodo, 2011). Sport has the power of influencing peoples mind than any other activities, be it religion or politics.  The utility that fans obtain from these can be considered to derive from identification with a team in the sporting contest and the quality of the contest, on the first point it is generally accepted that fan interest is enhanced by an association to a specific team or its competitors (Mason, 1999).

According to Victor (2015), even  though  Nigeria  has  a  thriving  football  league  (the  Nigerian  Premier  League, NPL)  with 20 full-fledged  teams, a  growing number of its citizens are devoted fans of  teams and players in European leagues and championships. On this note, Newspapers have a vital role to play in the promotion of sport. Through newspapers sports can be marketed and given wider publicity.

Based on the aforementioned statement this raised a question on the functions of the mass media in promoting Nigerian Professional Football League. One of the major primary functions of a newspaper is to inform its readers, provide interpretation to news, as well as provision of entertainment to its readership. These functions explain what the newspaper does, and why people read it. Newspapers help readers become informed citizens and make better decisions by providing lots of facts. Hard news stories, vital statistics, weather, sports stories and scores, and event calendars are examples of items that help inform readers. 

Some newspaper articles help interpret, or explain, the meaning of news to readers. These stories often include the opinion of the writer or newspaper management, such as editorials, opinion columns, news analysis, and reviews are some examples. Newspaper stories provide information that helps readers solve their business, home, recreation, and daily living problems. 

Moreover, National Sports Policy of Nigeria philosophy encourages participation in sport as avenue for enhancement of health, exhibition of innate physical attribute, expression of talents, skills and alleviation of poverty; its vision includes to establish a technically efficient institution equipped with the desired professional manpower, resources, right equipment and well maintained facilities for sports development and participation; and it’s to develop the sports sector to a world class level where it would provide continuous improvement of quality of life for the entire citizenry to the extent that Nigeria would be recognized as one of the leading sporting countries in the world.  Importantly, news coverage and reports of Nigerian Professional Football League are essentially focused on the spectacular carnage they involve; frequency, prominence and direction of the events reportage.

This study seeks to analyses the extent to which the two major sports newspapers in the country (i.e. The Complete Sport and Sporting Life Newspapers) are promoting the Nigerian Professional Football League in their news stories, features, articles and commentary.

Background to the Study:

Daramola (2011) explains that comparative research is a kind of research that deals with how a group of subjects who differ in some important characteristics is compared and contrasted so as to identify possible or probable causes for the phenomenon in which we are interested. Daramola (2011, p.37), stresses further: Suppose we are interested in the possible causes of causal comparative research products, one mode of products that succeed and the other consisting of products that fail. Data will be gathered and test carried out on the subjects to compare two groups or variables. In comparing the two groups, those variables might help us identify possible causes for product failure

The comparative study of sports involves comparing and contrasting aspects of media coverage of sporting activities, coupled with some aspects of sports, especially football, and more importantly men’s football.

Concerning the effect of football as a medium of change, ex-Super Eagles player and football pundit, Odegbami (2016) in his article titled: Use Football to Change the World says: This is a game that had transcended all manner of human frailties and failures – politics, power, religion, race, ethnicity, class, colour and creed... this is the sport that evokes passion, that creates bridges across lines, promotes national unity and patriotism, yet cements friendship across nations, submit everyone to common rules and laws, and ensures healthy competition amongst the different peoples of the world like no other activity in history. (Odegbami, 2016)

The relationship between the print media and sports has become of particular interest to media scholars over the last decade. As the significance of sport itself has grown in a variety of other disciplines, the study of the ways in which media and sport interact across boundaries can be found in the literature on the sociology of sport, history of sports, gender studies, cultural studies, journalism, as well as globalization. The above view is further elaborated by Schweitzer, (2012, p.15): The print media have recognized the power of sport; particularly football for a long time now, as it is regarded as one of the cornerstones of content that is consumed better than anything else. Newspapers are read on a daily basis and this means people are up to date with all the football news, they will also read anything that is written about a player, and be influenced as well.

The mass-media in every society have not only occupied the role of image  makers, they  are  fast  assuming the  position of a mirror  that  can reflect accurately the  image  of the  society  and development there-in. Ferguson (1981), described mass-media as means  through which information  is  made available to  a larger population. He further described sports development as innovations and changes in status of sports over time. 

Enyeribe (1993), noted that one area in which the press has gingered a lot of interest, participation and love for Nigeria is in the field of football. Many believed that the press contributed negatively to the development of football in Nigeria, while others believe otherwise.

Prior to the known media of today, people had to rely on word of mouth and the limited number of literate people to tell them when sports fixtures would take place. With the introduction of compulsory education and the subsequent increases in literacy, newspapers and sports journals became more popular as a way of reporting about sport and notifying the population about an event (Saini, 2015).  Alongside this, came shorter working hours and better transportation to allow people to attend events, which is the introduction of the media into sport in the year 1820.

Also, research reveals that healthy competition exists among the different media of communication, as Television, Radio, Newspaper and the Internet struggle for audiences. The studies conducted by Home (2005); Kane and Buysse (2005) and Lee (2005) cited in Mohibullah, (2014) have confirmed the impact of mass media upon sport.  In the field of sport, competitions are conducted in different parts of the world. It has always been the innate desire of the sport loving people to be among viewers of the live activity or, at least to be timely informed about the progress and result of the activity. 

Therefore, information is the life wire of every society. It is the bedrock upon which development are built upon. Ogundowole et al., (2006, p.2) “information brings light to the darkness (ignorance) in the minds of the people in the society.” The society depends largely on the media (newspaper, Magazine, Radio and Television and lately the Internet) for information consumption, people want to be informed about various events and happenings in every sector of the society and they depend on the media to feed them with useful information. Information is conveyed either as the content of a message or through direct or indirect observation of something. 

Newspaper contribution to the development and promotion of sport all over the world is very vital especially in developing countries most especially Nigeria where football is creating waves. According to Andanje et al. (2013), newspapers are important tools for marketing, publicizing and popularizing sports. The primary roles of newspapers can be summarized to include dissemination of information on sports and educating people on matters of sports. Andanje et al, (2013), believed that the media can be relied upon to develop sports by bringing talents into the limelight, giving recognition to outstanding sports personalities who can serve as role models to the young athletes, highlight problematic and weak areas in sports programmes so that efforts can be directed towards addressing them and attracting corporate sponsorship in sports through positive reporting on spots issues.

Sport reportage requires expertise and skills because it appeals to the behaviour of the audiences and it also relates with the management and structure of sport development in Nigeria. The selection of sports participant or athletes should be from various states in the country. Thus, competitive sports serve as an integrating force and source of socio-political relationships.

The mass media fill this responsibility gap as they report sporting activities and provide the necessary information needed to all interested parties far and wide. Newspapers, because of its wider reach, have become the surest, though the costliest means of advertising products, services and programmes. (Obayelu, 2015).

This responsibility puts them on the move all the time, hunting for facts that will be of immense value to their consumers. Sports journalism in the view of Steen (2007) cited in (Obayelu, 2015) covers writing and reports about materials of professional sports. Sport journalism in print medium provides detailed previews of upcoming events and post-game analyses in addition to extensive update of game scores, player statistics and teams standings.

Every society has a history and origin. The history of sports in Nigeria cannot be pin-point to a particular date as sport’s is as old as man. In the assertion of Aluko, et al (2011, p.1) sport is more than ever before, commanding global attention. Its influence on world peace, economy, and the development of social relationships cannot be underestimated. It is against this background that most nations have come to appreciate the need to invest heavily on it. Based on this aforementioned, National Sports Policy of Nigeria described sports as physical and social activities done according to rules for exercise, competition or recreation. Saini (2015) identified the classification of sports as follows, Informal sports and formal sports. Informal competitive sports have their origin in villages and their ethnic groups. This humble beginning as entertainment and recreational past-time subsequently developed into prominent phenomenon that could no longer be ignored in the socio-political and economic life of the nation. 

Missionaries introduced formal sports in Nigeria and in the course of history both formal and traditional sports have evolved to be administered by management structures such as Sports Federations, Sports Councils and at the apex, the National Sports Commission. Formal sports organization started in Nigeria at about 1910 with the introduction of Empire Day competitions, which were organized on inter-schools basis. 

The establishment of mission schools in different parts of Nigeria assisted in the development of sports and the introduction of new ones. Though most of the sports were alien to Nigerians, they were welcomed because they served the common goal of recreation, entertainment, social mobilization and promotion of unity in diversity.

Nigeria’s  first  participation in an international competition was in 1934, when the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe represented Nigeria in the 440 yards (400m) at the Commonwealth Games and Empire day competitions in London. Nigeria presented teams for the first time during the 1950 Commonwealth Games in Hamilton, Canada, the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, and the first edition of the All Africa Games in 1965, Libreville, Congo. 

Nigeria has since then continued to participate in these games except the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada, and the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, as well as the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia because of political reasons that were largely influenced by the Apartheid Regime in South Africa at that time. Nigeria did not participate in the 1976 Olympics and the 1986 Commonwealth Games because of the African boycott of the Games. 

Nigeria could not participate in the 1998 Commonwealth Games because she was under suspension by the Commonwealth. Sports administration and practice in Nigeria have taken a new and great dimension, thereby becoming a big commercial venture and employer of labour. 

The domination of the sporting world by the Russians and their allies coupled with their unique organizational structure of sports influenced the Federal government of Nigeria to directly involve herself in the control, regulation and promotion of sports. The outcome of this decision was the establishment of the National Sports Council in 1962. Administratively, sports is administered at the State level through sports councils and at the National level through the National Sports Commission. 

However, Sports administration and practice in Nigeria have taken a new and great dimension, thereby becoming a big commercial venture and employer of labour. The domination of the sporting world by the Russians and their allies coupled with their unique organizational structure of sports influenced the Federal Government of Nigeria to directly involve herself in the control, regulation and promotion of sports. The outcome of this decision was the establishment of the National Sports Council in 1962. 

Historical evolution of the National Sports Commission is as stated hereunder. The promulgation of Decree 34 of 1971 formalized and legalized the National Sports Commission (NSC) as the apex Federal Government agency to control, regulate and organize sports in Nigeria.

The oscillation of the administration of sports between the Federal Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Commission was a major factor militating against the desired growth and development of Sports in Nigeria. Sports management structure suffered some setbacks as a result of poor or non-implementation of the 1989 National Sports Policy. The promulgation of Decree 34 of 1971 formalized and legalized the National Sports Commission (NSC) as the apex Federal Government agency to control, regulate and organize sports in Nigeria.

However, the promulgation of Decree 7 of 1991 saw the reemergence of the National Sports Commission as a Parastatal under the Ministry of Youth and Sport. In 1995, the National Sports Commission was scrapped and the administration of sports was once again transferred to the Ministry. By December 2006, the Obasanjo Administration reverted the then Federal Ministry of Sports and Social Development (FMSSD) to the National Sports Commission. Prior to this development, the then Ministry had recognized 34 Nations as Sports Federations, Sports Councils and at the apex, the National Sports Commission.

The emergence of football professional league in Nigeria came as a result of bad performance of Nigeria footballers at international level. (Rahaman, 2012) cited in Okpala, (2014). After  the  introduction  of  the  professional  league,  many  clubs  showed  interest  to participate in the league and the then board decided to introduce division two of the league in 1991. The league kept going until 2003 when the Premier League was introduced. However, commercialization was introduced to football which brought in the media into peaceful co-existence with modern sports. Sports are more or less like a business which main goal is to make profit or acquire wealth unlike traditional games which were connected to festival or other events.

The  press  (newspaper  in  this  context)  has  also  played  a  significant  role  in  sport promotion. Having the advantage over other media as the oldest medium in the world at large and Nigeria (Iwe  Irohin,  1859  by  Rev.  Townsend), audiences depend on it for information of coming events and results of past events. Onwumechili (2009) in Okpala et.al (2014, p.14) noted that:

In late 1930’s and early 1940’s when football emerged in popularity, our local newspapers such as West African Pilot and Daily Service dedicated their interest to local football. This action according to him gave rise to nationalistic spirit and the struggle for national independence. Furthering his point, he opined that their nationalistic spirit was short-lived as a result of economic depression that besieged the country. Thus, the media were financially handicapped and they resorted to wire reports from news agencies and transnational media to fill their slots and pages as there was no money for live coverage of outdoor events including soccer.

Complete Sports (CS) is Nigeria’s number one all-sports daily newspaper. It was first published in December, 1995. It is the most-widely-read sports publication in Nigeria. (All Media and Product Survey (AMPS) research, 2008 and 2009).

Complete Sports (CS) is published by Complete Communications Limited (CCL). CCL is the oldest and longest-running sports publishing group in Nigeria. It was established in 1984 but incorporated as CCL in 1987. Other publications in the CCL stable are Complete Football (CF) magazine (established in 1985) and International Soccer (i-Soccer) which was originally established as International Soccer Review (ISR) in 1990. The group had also previously published Sports Souvenir, Nigeria’s first weekly sports newspaper (1984), Climax magazine (1988), Complete Football International (1994) and Complete Football Extra (1995). Complete Sports (CS) is currently the flagship publication in the CCL Group. Complete Sports Saturday (CSS) is the Saturday edition.

The primary focus of CS and CSS is sports news about Nigeria and the exploits of Nigerian sportsmen and women both at home and abroad, particularly the footballers. CS and CSS are circulated nationwide in Nigeria and partly in neighboring countries like Benin Republic and Cameroun. Complete Sports newspapers have the largest circulation figures in Nigeria in the sports category and the second largest circulation in the general newspaper category (AMPS research, 2008 and 2009). CS and CSS are read mostly by young and middle aged males between 13 and 55years of age (75%). Older male and women make up the rest (25%).

Dr. Sunny Obazu-Ojeagbase is the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of the newspaper and it has its headquarters in Isolo, a local government area in Lagos State. 

Meanwhile, Sporting Life is one of the publications of Vintage Press Limited; publishers of The Nation newspaper. It is a daily sports newspaper established on August 30, 2009. But prior to the afore-mentioned date, Sporting Life used to be an eight page pull-out report in The Nation newspaper. According to the Sports Editor, Mr. Ade Ojerika, the initiative to start up another independent newspaper was as a result of the dubious activities of newspaper vendors who used to remove the eight page pull out from The Nation and sell it separately to unsuspecting readers in order to make double profit.

Consequently, the management of Vintage Press Limited decided to re-introduce Sporting Life newspaper as a daily sports newspaper. Sporting Life newspaper covers both local and international sporting events and competitions. The sports events it reports include Nigeria Professional Football League, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup, CAF Champions League, Olympics Games, African Cup of Nations, Para-Olympics Games, Nigerian Premier Basketball League and many more.

In the same token, some sports commentators, researchers and administrators in Nigeria have attributed that Nigeria media gives more coverage to English Premier League (EPL), matches than the Nigeria Professional Football League matches in terms of quality and quantity. Hence, this study aim to analyse and assess the coverage of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), by this two major sport newspapers- Complete Sports and Sporting Life Newspapers and their contribution to Sports development in Nigeria. 

Significance of the Study

There is no doubt about the fact that sports have become part and parcel of our modern society. Therefore, this research study is of great importance to the generality of Nigerians who want to venture into the practice of sports journalism, or own, and operate media houses that are purely to develop the nation’s sporting sector.

Similarly, this research study also serves as a means of finding out the level of coverage given to sporting events in Nigeria sports newspapers, with a view to establishing sport journalism as an important genre of journalism giving the increasing value of sport in our society.

Furthermore, this study will be relevant to other researchers as it will be providing the opportunity to know more on the benefits or otherwise of sports journalism and media coverage of sporting events as well as local talent promotion and exposure through sports in Nigeria.

Policy makers in the sporting sector will find the outcome of this research work useful for future sports planning policies. The possible recommendations made will be very useful to sports administrators and management of the various sporting associations or bodies in the country.

It will bring to the consciousness of the governments at all levels, the reasons for developing local sports instead of paying more attention on the foreign leagues.