Diri Raises Scrabble Classic Prize To N40m, Orders Introduction Of Game In Bayelsa Schools

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has increased the prize money for the annual Diri National Scrabble Classic from N20 million to N40 million, while directing the introduction of scrabble into secondary schools across the state to promote intellectual development among students. The governor announced the new incentives at the closing ceremony of the sixth edition of the tournament in Yenagoa, declaring that the winner of the Masters category in the next edition would receive N5 million, a significant increase from the current prize. Diri…

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N20m Up For Grabs As Over 300 Players Converge For 6th Diri National Scrabble Classic

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Top scrabble players across Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region are warming up for the sixth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Classic. The World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) and Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA)-sanctioned tournament, which is the biggest in the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) calendar, is scheduled for August 1 and 2, 2026 in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The first day of the event will hold at the Matho Crystal Hotel, Imiringi Road, Yenagoa while the final games and…

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FCT Police Recover ₦8.25m Ransom, Arrest Six ‘One Chance’ Kidnap Suspects

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six members of a notorious “one chance” kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate, recovered the full ₦8.25 million ransom collected from a victim’s family, and apprehended four other suspects linked to kidnapping, arms trafficking and drug supply to bandits. Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, disclosed this during a press briefing at the FCT Police Command Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, saying the breakthroughs underscored the command’s determination to rid the nation’s capital of violent criminals. Sanusi said the operation followed a…

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Oborevwori Congratulates Team Delta

…As Favour Ashe Emerges Nigeria’s Fastest Man   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Team Delta athletes for their outstanding performances at the just-concluded Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos, particularly sprint sensation Favour Ashe, who made history by becoming Nigeria’s fastest man. Ashe delivered a remarkable performance at the trials, clocking a personal best of 9.93 seconds to win the men’s 100 metres title and set a new benchmark as the fastest Nigerian ever to win the national championship as well as the fastest athlete to…

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Directors Of Sports Oppose Reduction Of Events For Enugu 2026 National Sports Festival

    The Forum of State Directors of Sports and General Managers has strongly rejected the proposed reduction in the number of sporting events for the 2026 National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Enugu.   In a position statement issued after extensive deliberations, the Forum criticized the National Sports Commission (NSC) for failing to honour an earlier agreement reached during a stakeholders’ meeting in Calabar, where it was resolved that State Directors of Sports would be actively involved in selecting sports for the festival.   The statement, signed by…

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Prince Ogbon Commends Ovie Omo-Agege, Assures ‘Agege Is Coming’

        Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon, a prominent political figure and community leader, has commended former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the development of Delta State, declaring emphatically that “Agege is coming.”   Ogbon made the statement during an interaction with supporters at Ogoni Olomu, Ughelli South local government area where he lauded Omo-Agege’s track record in governance, empowerment, and infrastructural development.   Describing Omo-Agege as a visionary and people-oriented leader, Ogbon noted that his tenure as Deputy…

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Prosperity Cup: Over 200 Teams Set To Participate As Competition Kickstart On Feb 26 In Bayelsa

  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa         The Bayelsa State Government has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of the Prosperity Cup, in partnership with FC Barcelona of Spain.   The announcement was made by Governor Douye Diri during the weekly Prosperity Walk held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.   Governor Diri was officially handed branded jerseys for clubs representing Nembe Bassambiri and Nembe Ogbolomabiri, symbolising the start of the tournament and acknowledging his role in fostering peace between the previously warring sections of the…

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Beyond The Badge: Tinubu, Oborevwori Rally Support For Police As Biennial Police Games Open In Asaba

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday reaffirmed strong institutional and governmental backing for the Nigeria Police Force as the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) hosted by Delta State were formally declared opened in Asaba. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), described the Games as a strategic platform for building a professional, disciplined and performance driven Police Force, stressing that security remains the bedrock of Nigeria’s economic growth, social stability and national confidence. “Service is not…

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Ughelli North Council Boss, Egbo Flags Off 2025 Chairman’s Cup, Commends Oborevwori For Flyover

      TO harness talents for the future, Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, Esq, Wednesday officially flagged off the 2025 edition of the Chairman’s Cup Competition, with calls for unity and continued development in Ughelli North.   Egbo also used the opportunity to commend Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving a flyover construction at the busy Otovwodo junction of Ughelli.   The Chairman’s Cup Competition marks the commencement of activities to mark his one year in office.   The opening ceremony held at the Oharisi…

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Calls For Creation Of Ethiope State Is A Welcome Development-Omene

Former chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Council and a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Delta State, Dr Wilson Omene has backed the creation of Ethiope State will trigger rapid development of the Urhobo Nation.   Dr. Omene disclosed this at an interactive session with selected journalists at Mossogar, in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.   He held that the creation of Ethiope State from Delta would stabilize the erosion of the Urhobo identity, tradition and political inclusion.   According to him, The constant…

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