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Akinyele Constituency I Aspirant Hafeez Amuda Empowers Students, Women, PDP Leaders …T Talent Football Team Wins Maiden Kingsway U-17 Female Football Competition

December 22, 2025 by admin

The Kingsway Health and Outreach Foundation on Friday, December 19, 2025, empowered young girls, secondary school students and women in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, as it hosted the maiden edition of the Kingsway Under-17 Female Football Competition and Empowerment Programme. The event, which was held at IDC School, Apapa, Moniya, Ibadan, attracted political leaders, party elders, community stakeholders, youth and women representatives. Attendees converged to witness a programme that blended sports development, educational support, women empowerment and grassroots engagement. As part of the initiative, the foundation distributed writing materials and learning instruments to secondary school students across the local government area. The programme was hosted by the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, alongside Dr. Hafeez Amuda, popularly known as Kingsway, founder of the Kingsway Health and Outreach Foundation and an aspirant for the Oyo State House of Assembly, Akinyele Constituency I. Speaking at the grand finale, Dr. Amuda described the initiative as a deliberate effort to use sports as a tool for empowerment, discipline and social cohesion, particularly for the girl child. According to him, the U-17 female football competition was designed to create opportunities for young girls, encourage teamwork, build confidence and promote healthy lifestyles, while also steering them away from social vices. “This programme goes beyond sports. It represents people-focused leadership, leadership that engages our youths positively, empowers women, supports education and strengthens community unity,” Dr. Amuda said. He added that grassroots sports remain one of the most effective platforms for talent discovery and youth development, stressing that young girls deserve equal opportunities to explore and maximise their potential through sports. Dr. Amuda explained that the distribution of learning materials was part of the foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting educational development, noting that access to basic learning tools plays a crucial role in academic performance and students’ self-confidence. “Supporting education is supporting the future. These materials may appear small, but they make a significant difference in the learning process of our children,” he said. Mr. Obatowa JP, representing the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, said the Oyo State Government was pleased with programmes that support educational development at the grassroots. “The government is happy with initiatives like this. When individuals support education, it shows a clear commitment to the future of our children. The governor appreciates programmes that promote learning and youth development,” he said. He added that individuals and organisations that consistently support education are recognised by the government, noting that such efforts align with the vision of Governor Seyi Makinde on inclusive development. He also commended the Kingsway Health and Outreach Foundation for complementing government efforts in education and youth development. Some of the student beneficiaries described the support as timely and impactful. One of the beneficiaries, Bolatito, said the learning materials would help her improve in mathematics and other subjects. “It will help me to do better in my subjects and calculations, especially mathematics. I will use the instrument during calculations and examinations,” she said. Another beneficiary, Samuel Paul Oreofe, also commended the foundation for the gesture. “This is a nice idea. We thank him for the gift. God will bless him. It will help in calculations and improve our intelligence for education,” he said. The football competition climaxed with an exciting final match, as T Talent Football Team emerged winners of the maiden edition of the Kingsway U-17 Female Football Competition. The winning team received medals and cash prizes, while other participating teams were also recognised for their efforts.

Sarumi Joins ADC, Calls Youth And Women To Join The Movement

July 11, 2025 by admin

Honourable Bolanle Aminat Sarumi, fondly known as BASA, is a dynamic leader, social reformer, and staunch advocate for youth and women empowerment. Renowned for her grassroots mobilization and unwavering commitment to inclusive governance, BASA has long stood as a symbol of purposeful leadership in Oyo State and beyond. In a bold and defining move, she has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Oyo State, aligning her vision with a party she believes best represents the values of progress, people-driven leadership, and a reimagined Nigeria. Her transition to the ADC marks a new chapter in her political journey—one aimed at national transformation through collective action and bold leadership. Recall that, she recently resigned from been a member of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. PUBLIC DECLARATION SPEECH BY HON. BOLANLE AMINA SARUMI (BASA) ON OFFICIAL JOINING OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) Delivered on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 To the dear people of the State, including my leaders, All my loyal coordinators at the local and ward levels, resilient youths and courageous women across Nigeria, Today, the 9th of July 2025, marks a defining moment in my political journey, and in the journey toward the Nigeria we all dream of. I, Honourable Bolanle Aminat Sarumi, also fondly known as BASA, officially declare to you today that I have joined the African Democratic Congress — the ADC. I do not take this decision lightly. After deep reflection, extensive consultation, and prayerful consideration, I am convinced that the ADC is the political platform that best reflects the vision of a New Nigeria—a Nigeria where good governance thrives, voices are heard, potentials are unlocked, and leadership is people-centered. I hereby use this platform today to call on all my loyal coordinators across Oyo State—both at the Local Government and Ward levels—to join the ADC en masse. This is the time to stand up and be counted. We have no time to waste. Mobilization has begun and the movement must grow stronger and louder than ever before. I also extend this call to every member of the Nigerian Youth and Women Rescue Mission—from the north to the south, east to the west—let us migrate to ADC state by state. We must unite under a platform that is inclusive, progressive, and willing to take bold steps toward national transformation. To the young people watching today: your energy, your ideas, your dreams—they matter. Nigeria needs your voice. Nigeria needs your courage. This is your time to rise, engage, and lead. To the women of Nigeria: our strength is unmatched, our hearts unshaken. It’s time to rewrite the story. Let’s show the world that women are not only the backbone of our homes, but also the architects of national change. ADC offers us a clean slate—a space to dream again, a platform to build again, a future to own again. Let us not sit on the sidelines. Let us lead from the front. Let us bring integrity, purpose, and action back into politics. Together, we will build a Nigeria that works for all, not a few. A Nigeria where our children can grow with hope, where justice and opportunity are not privileges, but rights. This is our time. This is our movement. And ADC is our vehicle. I remain your loyal servant, Honourable Bolanle Aminat Sarumi (BASA) For the people. For progress. For Nigeria. ADC Arise and Shine Nigeria

Chinese Student Jailed For Life In UK For Drugging, Raping 10 Women

June 20, 2025 by admin

A Chinese post-graduate student convicted of drugging and raping 10 women in the UK and China and suspected of having attacked more was on Thursday jailed for life by a London court. Police in London say they have evidence to suggest he may have targeted more than 50 other women. Serial rapist Zhenhao Zou, 28 — described in court as “calculated and predatory” — targeted young Chinese women whom he invited to his London flat for drinks or to study before drugging and attacking them. Zou filmed nine of the rapes with hidden or handheld cameras, but only three of the 10 victims have ever been identified. Sentencing him at Inner London Crown Court, Judge Rosina Cottage said there was “no doubt that you planned and executed a campaign of rape” that had caused “devastating and long term effects”. To the world he appeared “well to do, ambitious and charming” but this was a mask hiding a “sexual predator”, she said. He treated his victims “callously” as “sex toys” for his own gratification, and his desire to assert “power and control over women” meant that he would be a “risk for an indefinite period”, she added. Zou, wearing a dark suit and glasses, listened impassively in the dock to the sentence via a translator. He will serve a minimum of 22 years in jail, after accounting for time already spent in custody. The former engineering student at University College London was found guilty by a jury in March of 28 offences including 11 counts of rape — with two of the counts relating to one woman — three counts of voyeurism and one of false imprisonment. He was found guilty of raping three women in London and seven in China between 2019 and 2023. He was also convicted of three counts of possessing butanediol — an industrial solvent — with intent to commit a sexual offence and 10 counts of possession of an extreme pornographic image. – ‘Prolific’ rapist – Victims told the sentencing hearing in impact statements of the psychological damage they suffered including nightmares, self harm and a sense of despair and isolation. One recalled “wandering like a trapped animal trying to find an exit” after she was attacked. “What happened that night is etched into my soul forever,” she said, adding that Zou’s family was “very powerful in China” and she feared he would “seek revenge”. After the sentence, Saira Pike of the Crown Prosecution Service described Zou as a “serial rapist and a danger to women”. “His life sentence reflects the heinous acts and harm he caused to women and the danger he posed to society.” Analysis of footage and web chats showed the former student’s “meticulous planning and the horrifying execution of his crimes”. And Pike paid tribute to the “courageous women” who came forward to report his “horrific crimes” and whose evidence — combined with his own videos — helped secure his conviction and life sentence. Since he was convicted, and following an international appeal by UK police, some 24 women had come forward to say they might have been sexually assaulted by Zou. London’s Met police have said they have evidence to suggest he may have targeted more than 50 other women and urged possible victims to come forward, adding that he had also studied in Belfast in Northern Ireland in 2017. “Our investigation remains open and we continue to appeal to anyone who may think they have been a victim of Zou,” said Commander Kevin Southworth of the Metropolitan Police. “Please come forward and speak with our team -– we will treat you with empathy, kindness and respect.” AFP

Akinyele Constituency I Aspirant Hafeez Amuda Empowers Students, Women, PDP Leaders …T Talent Football Team Wins Maiden Kingsway U-17 Female Football Competition

Sarumi Joins ADC, Calls Youth And Women To Join The Movement

Chinese Student Jailed For Life In UK For Drugging, Raping 10 Women

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