Category: Sports

Bayelsa Govt: Siasia Stadium Work Ongoing, We’re Not Waiting For FG

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Government has dismissed reports that construction work on the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa has stalled because the state is awaiting funding from the Federal Government.   The state government described the report as false and misleading, insisting that work on the stadium, which it said was being developed to FIFA standards, was ongoing.   The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, stated this on Friday while briefing journalists during the June and July 2026 Transparency Briefing in Yenagoa.…

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Sports: Ekaba Boosts Youth Sports in Isoko South, Donates Equipment to Owodokpokpo-Igbide Football Team

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Dr Ufuoma Abundance Ekaba has donated sporting equipment to the Owodokpokpo-Igbide Youth Local Football Team in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, as part of efforts to promote youth development and sports activities in the community. The donation, which was aimed at encouraging the youths to take active part in sports, particularly football, was described as an investment in discipline, teamwork, unity and healthy living among the younger generation. Speaking during the presentation, Ekaba said football and other sporting activities could provide opportunities for young people to discover…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Esiovwa-Thompson On Commonwealth Fencing Gold

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated 16-year-old Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson on his historic gold medal triumph at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos.   Esiovwa-Thompson, an indigene of Osubi in Okpe Local Government Area of the State, made history by winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s Under-23 epee event at the championship.   In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori commended the young fencer for his emergence, describing his feat as a remarkable achievement that had brought honour and pride…

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Dafinone Congratulates Esiovwa-Thompson on Historic Commonwealth Fencing Gold

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  Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated 16-year-old Nigerian fencer, Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson, on his historic gold medal victory at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos. Dafinone, in a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the people of Delta Central and the Urhobo Nation, described the achievement as a landmark moment for Nigerian sports and a source of immense pride for Delta State. Esiovwa-Thompson made history by winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in the Men’s Under-23 Epee event at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships. The young fencer produced…

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New Anambra CP Assures Safety, Vows Intelligence-Led Policing, Says Command To Bear Medical Bills Of Surviving Child

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The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has announced that the state police command will bear the full medical expenses of the surviving child in the tragic incident involving four children found unconscious in Ideani Community. Oji Ama, who disclosed this during his maiden press briefing in the state, said the Command would closely monitor the child’s treatment and recovery to ensure that all necessary medical interventions were provided. The Commissioner expressed deep sadness over the incident, which resulted in the death of three…

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

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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

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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

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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

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…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

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    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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