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Kwara Gov mourns veteran journalist Oyebanji

Kwara Gov mourns veteran journalist Oyebanji

by Niyi Busari,
Jul 28, 2019
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed sadness at the death of veteran sportscaster, Akinloye Oyebanji, aged 62 years.

"We commiserate with the family, colleagues, friends and the NTA where the veteran journalist served for 35 years in various capacity," according to a statement by AbdulRazaq's spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye.

The statement said the late journalist would be remembered for his contributions to sports writing in the country.

"The Governor prays the Almighty God to grant him eternal rest and comfort the family," the statement added.

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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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