Fiesta
11 Sep
To unwind and deepen their relationship, officers of the Military and Paramilitary forces in Osun State will engage in a Sports Fiesta next week in Osogbo, the state capital. The sporting activities are expected to commence next week, September 16, with indoor and other games and will climax on September 23 with football matches. Tagged…
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