Barely a week after his retirement from the civil service, Sir Braveman Wodi, the immediate past Director of Sports, Bayelsa State Sports Council, has unveiled a book titled “Journey of the Brave”. ”Journey of the Brave”, which chronicles the story of Sir Braveman Wodi’s life is a powerful reminder …
Read More »Nigeria Has no Team in CHAN Eagles ~ Joe Cole
… Exonerates Coach Chelle Following the crushing defeat suffered by the CHAN Eagles at the hands of the Sudanese team in the ongoing African Nations Cup, a renown football pundit in Rivers State has exonerated the Eric Chelle-led coaching crew from blame. Chairman of Crystal All Stars International FC …
Read More »Bayelsa Gets Nod to Host National Sports Festival
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has said Bayelsa State can comfortably host the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF). The NSC Director-General, Mr. Bukola Olapade, stated this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Government House, Yenagoa, with a delegation that included Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee and former …
Read More »NTTF Board Member Pledges Support for Samson’s Anniversary Celebration
By Amos Odeh. The South-South representative on the board of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Mr. Ama-Ebi EbiEkpolade Stow, has pledged his full support for the forthcoming anniversary celebration in honour of Chief (Ambassador) Ogunu Miebi Samson, a respected figure in grassroots sports development. The anniversary planning committee, led …
Read More »Bayelsa Gov Gets UNICEF, Soccer Ambassador Awards
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, received an Award of Excellence from the United Nations Children Educational Fund (UNICEF) in acknowledgement of the state’s prompt response to its counterpart funding obligations in the health sector. Governor Diri was also presented the Miss Nigeria Football Award by organisers …
Read More »Medical Doctor Wins Diri’s National Scrabble Championship
A medical practitioner, Samuel Adebola, won the star prize of one million Naira at the fifth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship held last weekend in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The Ogun State-based doctor clinched the coveted trophy in the Masters Category, beating stiff competition from …
Read More »Apreala Hails Diri For Rewarding Bayelsa Queens
The Chairman of Bayelsa Queens FC, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala has hailed Governor Douye Diri for the show of love towards the reigning Nigeria Women Football League champions. Pastor Apreala said the governor’s gesture to reward the players and officials of the Prosperity Girls after their heroic outing in the …
Read More »Scrabblers Jostle For N10m Gov Diri Prize
Scrabble players across Nigeria will this weekend converge on Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, for the fifth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship. The tournament slated for August 2-3 holds at the Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa. Chairman of the Bayelsa State Scrabble …
Read More »Bosso Absconds From Duty As Bayelsa United Coach, Club Writes NFF
Management of the Bayelsa United Football Club has confirmed the abscondment of Coach Ladan Isah Bosso from duty as the Technical Adviser of the team, describing it as show of arrogance and disrespect to Bayelsa and it’s people. 57 years Ladan Bosso, who was contracted last year as Technical Adviser …
Read More »Akassa’s Enduring Contribution to National Sports Development
By Dave Ikiedei Asei In the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War, the Akassa clan played a transformative role in rebuilding the country’s social fabric through sports. The conflict had scattered youths across various communities, but the resurgence of sports provided a vital platform for reconciliation, unity, and …
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