By Amos Okioma, Otuoke A Nigeria and Turkey-based firm, Renew Empire Nigeria Ltd and Renew Group Ltd, Republic of Turkey has said it is set to host the maiden edition of the Niger Delta traditional wrestling tournament. The chief executive officer and managing director of the firm, Engr. Gospel Obolo, stated …
Read More »Dickson Distributes Football Kits to 76 Communities in Bayelsa
By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Seriake Dickson, has distributed football kits to 76 communities in Ekeremor/Sagbama Senatorial District in Bayelsa State, saying the gesture expresses his passion to engage and empower youths in a bid to discourage them from engaging …
Read More »Sports Devt: Bayelsa Govt Woos Banks, IOCs for Support
In a bid to promote sports development, the Bayelsa State Government has called for partnership and support from commercial banks, international oil companies (IOCs), construction firms and other corporate bodies doing business in the state. The deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call on Tuesday at a meeting with …
Read More »Diri to Declare Holiday to Honour Bayelsa Queens, Bayelsa United
Bayelsa State Government is to declare a public holiday in honour of Bayelsa Queens and Bayelsa United following their emergence as champions of the Men and Women’s competitions of the 2021 AITEO Cup. Governor Douye Diri made this known when he visited players and officials of Bayelsa Queens and Bayelsa …
Read More »Edo 2020: Naira Rain as Gov. Diri Splashes N195m on Bayelsa Athletes
… ‘Adopts’ Wrestling Champion, Sprinter Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, rewarded athletes that won medals for the state at the National Sports Festival held in April this year in Edo State. An elated Governor Diri announced a total package of N195 million for the gold, silver …
Read More »National Scramble Tourney: Prosperity Cup DG Lauds Diri, Others
By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe, has commended the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrujakpo, for the successful hosting of the maiden edition of the Governor Diri National Scrabble Championship, held in Yenagoa, the state capital. In …
Read More »Delta Community Organizes Football Match to Honour Drowned Footballer
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri What could be described as a novelty football match was recently organized by the youth leaders of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State to honour an indigene of the area, late Mr. Lucky Asekevwe. Lucky Asekevwe, a talented young footballer, …
Read More »Bayelsa Has Conducive Weather, Business Environment for Golf Tourism ~ Gov’s Aide
Consequent upon the tee off of this year’s edition of Bayelsa International Golf Tournament, tagged ‘the Governor’s Cup’, which took place from March 4 to 6, 2021 as part of activities to mark Governor Douye Diri’s first one year in office in Yenagoa, with over four countries participating, an international …
Read More »Wike Donates Buses, Ambulances to Rivers Utd, Rivers Angels
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has donated State of the art buses and ambulances to both Rivers United and Rivers Angels FCs. This was done at a brief ceremony today in Govt House, with the governor promising the gift of ten million naira to each of the clubs for …
Read More »Diri Seeks Private Sector Support for Sports
… Commends Baraza‘s MD Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has stressed the need for the private sector to complement government’s effort in sports development. Speaking at the Theatre of Dreams in Yenagoa on Monday during the finals of the three-day Baraza-sponsored Champion of Champions Wrestling Competition, Governor Diri noted …
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