OBASA GAMES 2025: FutureStar 99 FC Lifts Trophy As Lagos Speaker, Obasa reward winners with additional cash prizes

Yomi Durojaye 

‎The grand finale of the Obasa Games 2025 lived up to its billing as a celebration of grassroots sports lovers converge at the Anwarul-Islam Model College Playing Ground, Agege.

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‎The final match was officially kicked off by Hon. Wale Ahmed, Member of the House of Representatives for Agege Federal Constituency, alongside other leaders and stakeholders from Orile-Agege and Agege. 

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‎The highly anticipated clash featured FutureStars99 (Igando) in green against Goalgetter FA (Surulere) in blue. Both sides displayed intense attacking football, tactical discipline, and high-level skill, thrilling the packed crowd.

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‎As the match progressed, presentations of awards to winners in other sporting categories continued seamlessly. Hon. Wale Ahmed and Hon. Sunday Johnson Babatunde presented awards, including honours for female athletes in the table tennis category. 

Other dignitaries present included Hon. Haruna Adeshina  (Agege leader) and Hon. Omotunde Afolabi  of Orile-Agege, who witnessed the climax of the tournament.

‎Further awards were presented by Hon. Hon Jubreel Ayodeji Abdulkareem , while the first half ended goalless.

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‎The second half brought renewed energy and drama. Goalgetter FA broke the deadlock to take a 1–0 lead, before FutureStars99 responded with a well-taken equaliser to make it 1–1. With ₦3 million earmarked for the champions, ₦2 million for second place, and ₦1 million for third place, the contest intensified as both teams pushed relentlessly for victory.

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‎Additional medal presentations for boxing were made by Hon. Akinola Idowu as the match continued.

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‎At full time, the score remained 1–1, forcing the game into a tense penalty shootout. FutureStars99 (Igando) held their nerve to win 6–5 on penalties, emerging champions of the Obasa Games 2025 Football Tournament.

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‎Hon. Jubreel Abdul Kareem addressed the audience, praising Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, for his leadership and commitment to youth development. Songs of solidarity filled the arena on the arrival of the Speaker.

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‎Hon. Wale Ahmed also addressed the gathering, acknowledging Rt. Hon. Obasa’s immense contributions to Agege and grassroots empowerment. Other leaders, including Hon. Sunday Johnson Babatunde, Hon. Abdulazeez Ninalowo, Hon. Akin Oshugboye, and Hon. Akinola Idowu. commended the success of the programme, with calls encouraging civic participation and voter registration.

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‎Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa the initiator of the Obasa Games, highlighted the tournament’s impact across Lagos State, revealing that some participants have already secured professional contracts abroad.

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‎Taking the stage, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa  Obasa appreciated all dignitaries, stakeholders, organisers, committee members, media partners, and party faithfuls. He emphasized the Obasa Games as a strategic platform for youth empowerment and announced plans to further engage young people through structured sporting initiatives in Agege.

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‎The presentation of trophies, medals, and cash prizes was led by Rt. Hon. Obasa who further pledged an additional ₦2 million for the champions, ₦1 million for second place, and ₦500,000 for third place, adding to the already announced prize money.

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‎Dignitaries from across Lagos State and beyond were present to witness what has been widely described as one of the most impactful grassroots sports initiatives in Nigeria.

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‎The Obasa Games 2025 successfully closed with renewed hope, proven talent, and a strong message of empowerment for Lagos youth.

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BREAKING: Court Nullifies Obasa’s Removal As Lagos Speaker, Voids Assembly Proceedings...Awards N500k As Damages

 Eniola Ajose 

BREAKING: Court Nullifies Obasa’s Removal As Lagos Speaker, Voids Assembly Proceedings...Awards N500k As Damages

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has nullified the removal of the reinstated speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, which took place on January 13, 2025.

The court held that the action of the majority lawmakers, including the deputy speaker Mojisola Meranda, in which she emerged as the speaker, was unconstitutional.

The court also set aside all other resolutions and decisions made from the controversial sitting of Jan. 13 and awarded N500,000 to Mr. Obasa as damages.

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Obasa @52: Photos As Lagos Speaker Celebrates With School Kids

Yomi Durojaye 

- warns students against social vices

- Aminat Alege, victim of shot teargas canister, gets N5m

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Friday celebrated with children from various schools in the State as part of activities to mark his 52nd birthday which comes up on November 11.

Aminat Alege, victim of shot teargas canister, gets N5m

Dr. Obasa, who gifted brilliant pupils from across the 20 local government areas of Lagos and students in the six districts of the state with cash rewards, urged the children to abstain from social vices as such could redirect their purposes in life.

At the event which was held at the Oyewole Primary School, Agege, the Speaker said he loves celebrating his birthday with school children as a way to motivate them and make them serious with their studies.

"We want you to develop that confidence, that dream that you will become something tomorrow. This was my school. As a child, I never thought that I would be where I am today.

"Therefore, you must be hardworking. It does not matter the name of your school, what matters is your ability and how much you can put into your study. So start reading now.

"I was in class three when I finished preparing the processes for WAEC exams. I can display my result and how I passed at one sitting. You don't have to feel oppressed because you're not in a private school. That's why we are always here to encourage you and make you see that you're truly our future.

"You can be better than us but you must make sure you are serious with your education. I want a situation where in the future, you would remember today and also find yourself in positions to inspire others.

"Please, I beg you. Never give in to crime. For the girls, do not be corrupted or influenced negatively. Don't be enticed with money. Be upright and adopt morality," the Speaker advised.

AMINAT ALEGE: 12-YEAR-OLD STUDENT SHOT IN EYE GETS N5M

One of the highlights of the event was the award of N5 million to Aminat Alege, the student who was mistakenly hit in the eye by a teargas canister shot by a policeman on February 9, 2024.

The money was contributed by the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly as part of efforts to help the victim's family mitigate the educational challenge she may have faced since the incident.

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues during the presentation of a cheque to Aminat's parents, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, (Eti-Osa II), said Speaker Obasa had been disturbed since the incident happened to the student of the Adams Yakubu Memorial school Agege.

He said the lawmakers decided to assist after watching Aminat's parents appeal for assistance from the public.

"There was a programme where the parents cried out for assistance. So we at the Lagos State House of Assembly have contributed the sum of N5 million. We have also offered a scholarship for the young lady so that she can continue her education," he said.

The lawmakers further donated 15 computer sets to three schools, Oyewole Primary School, Thomas Aquinas school and Royal Apple School.

2 STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS

For winning in a current affairs question-and-answer session, two students at the event won scholarships by the chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area, Babatunde Johnson.

Ishola Moyinoluwa of Ikeja Junior High School and Isiaka Bashar Ayomiposi of Eko Junior College were among the students who participated in the competition.

While Moyinoluwa came first, Ayomiposi came second during the competition.

Commending Obasa, Mr. Johnson, noted God's mercies on the Speaker who he described as "a leader that has paid his dues."

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Noheem Adams, said Obasa had become a pride to the people of Agege because of the massive infrastructural development the Speaker has attracted to the area.

Speaking for the educational sector, Tutor-General Adekanye Oladele, commended the Speaker for always uplifting education in the state.

She promised that the students would continue to make the state proud

Eromosele Ebhomele II 

Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.