GOV FUBARA HAILS FINIDI’S CHOICE AS SUPER EAGLES’ HEAD COACH

GOV FUBARA HAILS FINIDI’S CHOICE AS SUPER EAGLES’ HEAD COACH

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has congratulated Rivers-born ex-international and ace winger, Finidi George on his appointment by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the Head Coach of the National Football Team, the Super Eagles. Governor Fubara, in a congratulatory message…

Hon. Daregha wants youth involvement in sports

Hon. Daregha wants youth involvement in sports

By Harrison Akamule  In order to strengthen sports in the rural areas , Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Simeon Daregha charges young ones to cultivate the habit of being involved in sports, saying that sports and…

Musa to Build School in Kano, other parts of Nigeria

Musa to Build School in Kano, other parts of Nigeria

The Captain of Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa has revealed his plan to build school in his hometown Kano and other parts of the country. Musa, who had already built sports academy in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos and Plateau, said his new plan is…

GOV. FUBARA CONGRATULATES SUPER EAGLES FOR RESILIENCE

GOV. FUBARA CONGRATULATES SUPER EAGLES FOR RESILIENCE

…Assures of his commitment to developing sports in Rivers. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their performance and commended them for their resilience throughout the tournament at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)….

IKPEN OGHENETEGA Clinches GOLD @ Kogi Inter-Schools Chess Competition

IKPEN OGHENETEGA Clinches GOLD @ Kogi Inter-Schools Chess Competition

-By Albert Ograka/ Asaba IKPEN OGHENETEGA, has clinched GOLD at the 9th edition of “Kogi Inter – Schools Chess Competition” tagged SEASON 9. He won gold at the UNDER 14 MALE category. The event which took place between 18th to 21st December…

SPORTS: National Youth Games 2023 **”We are ready” – Says AFN President

SPORTS: National Youth Games 2023 **”We are ready” – Says AFN President

-By Shedrack Saxon Udu, PGD: The 7th National Youth Games originally billed for 7 to 17 September, 2023 has been rescheduled to to take place from 20 to 30th September, 2023 in Asaba.This information was made clear in a telephone chat with…

Delta Queens vs Sam Nelly

Delta Queens vs Sam Nelly

–By Sheddy Saxon Udu: Nigeria’s women football League Champions, Delta Queens of Asaba will on Friday lock horns with Sam Nelly Fc of Benin Republic in their second game of the ongoing WAFU B champions league in Benin City, Edo State.A statement…

Liberian Elections: Weah Promises to Make it Violent free, Credible, Transparent, Inclusive

Liberian Elections: Weah Promises to Make it Violent free, Credible, Transparent, Inclusive

Liberia’s President, George Weah has promised to ensure a violent free, credible, transparent and inclusive polls during the forthcoming general elections in the country scheduled for October. Weah, gave the promised on Wednesday in Monrovia during the celebration of the country’s 176th…

Indian High Commissioner Advises Nigerians to Embrace Yoga

Indian High Commissioner Advises Nigerians to Embrace Yoga

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gangandharan Balasubramanian, has advised Nigerians to embrace Yoga as it would go a long way to develop their minds and bodies. Balasubramanian, gave the advice on Saturday at the Yoga session organised by the High Commission…

National Youth Games: Delta signs MoU to host for next 4 years 

National Youth Games: Delta signs MoU to host for next 4 years 

Delta State Government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government to host the National Youth Games (NYGs) for the next four years.  At the ceremony at Government House, Asaba, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief…

Champions Emerge In FA Cup Finals: Warri Wolves Fc, Delta Queens Shine 

Champions Emerge In FA Cup Finals: Warri Wolves Fc, Delta Queens Shine 

Champions of the 2023 Delta State Football Association, (DFA) Cup final have emerged. Warri Wolves Fc and Delta Queens of Asaba were crowned as champions after defeating their rivals at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Sunday. Warri Wolves FC walloped…

TIRIKI MIENS FOUNDATION Wants Govt To Up Rural Sports *Lifts Okoloba Youths through football Tourney

TIRIKI MIENS FOUNDATION Wants Govt To Up Rural Sports *Lifts Okoloba Youths through football Tourney

-From Harrison Akamule: The three tiers of government have been encouraged to deliberately come up with policies that would address grassroots sports development and growth in the rural areas. Speaking to Journalists during the second edition of a Football Tournament in Okoloba…

NSF: Verify Report Before You Go To Press – Aniagwu Tells Journalists

NSF: Verify Report Before You Go To Press – Aniagwu Tells Journalists

Delta State Commissioner for Information and Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee of the National Sports Festival holding in Asaba, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has refuted media reports purporting that the hosting of the ongoing 21st edition by Delta state is one of the worst in…

NSF : Delta Will Serve As Performing Centre To Train Aquatic Athletes – Chinoye

NSF : Delta Will Serve As Performing Centre To Train Aquatic Athletes – Chinoye

President of National Aquatic Federation, Chief Chinoye Aliyu has said that the facilities in Delta state being host of the national sports festival will serve as performance centre for future aquatic athletes, which will be used to train and retrain them internationally….

Yoga Enthusiasts Troops to Indian High Commission to Mark International Yoga Day

Yoga Enthusiasts Troops to Indian High Commission to Mark International Yoga Day

Nearly 500 Yoga enthusiasts from all walks of life, Nigerian dignitaries, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Members of diplomatic corps, Indian community and friends from Media trooped to the High Commission of India in Abuja to celebrate the 8th edition of International Day…

Opinion>> NBBF President: Who Is Witch-Hunting Ahmadu Musa Kida?

Opinion>> NBBF President: Who Is Witch-Hunting Ahmadu Musa Kida?

–By: James Bwala The recent call for the suspension of international competition as claimed to have emanated from the presidency remains doubtful. This call has generated a lot of concern from basketball lovers as to why government would sanction such a great…

Easter: Reps Minority Caucus Urges National Rebirth, Economic Renewal

Easter: Reps Minority Caucus Urges National Rebirth, Economic Renewal

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has felicitated Nigerians on Easter, describing it as the celebration of the triumphant resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead and the hope of a brighter future for Nigeria as a nation…

28 Years After, 1994 Super Eagles Set Get Promised Houses for Winning Nations Cup

28 Years After, 1994 Super Eagles Set Get Promised Houses for Winning Nations Cup

Twenty-eight (28) years after winning the African Cup of Nations, the Federal Government has redeemed it’s housing pledge to the Super Eagles 1994 Set. Speaking at the official commissioning of the Housing Project under the National Housing Programme (NHP) Phase 1 in…

President Buhari Supports Beijing 2022 Olympic, Paralympic Winter Games

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA: President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed support for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, wishing Nigerian athletes participating in games success. The President in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser (Media &…

NEDC Promises Continued Sponsorship Of Sporting Activities In Troubled North East

NEDC Promises Continued Sponsorship Of Sporting Activities In Troubled North East

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Mike SOGBOLA/ MAIDUGURI: THE North East Development Commission (NEDC) has promised continued sponsorship of sporting activities in Nigeria’s North East to allow for promotion of peace in the troubled region. Speaking at the closing ceremony of sports…

Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup Enters Final Stage

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA):- From Sports DESK/By Sheddy Saxon Udu, PGD: THE sixth edition of the Delta State Principals Cup comes up on Tuesday, November 30,2021 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Alaka Grammer School, Ozoro will lock horns with Ovwor Mixed…

Gumel Promises Nigerians Better Outing At Commonwealth Games

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA: PRESIDENT, Commonwealth Games Nigeria, Habu Gumel has promised Nigerians to expect a better performance at the next Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Gumel, gave this promise at the weekend in Abuja when the Commonwealth Games Baton…

Headmasters’/Principals’ Cup: Delta Govt Harps On Grassroots Sports Growth

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Sports Editor’s DESK: Delta State Government has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring grassroots sports development, especially football activities in the state. The State Commissioner for Primary Education, Mr. Chika Ossai stated this in Asaba during a press…

Tokyo 2020: Nigeria Ministry Of Youth, Sports Assures Of Better Outing

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: As the battle for a place among the athletes at the Olympic trials continues today, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has assured Nigerians of a better outing at the Olympic Games holding…

FG Inaugurates Okowa Led Board Of AFN

FG Inaugurates Okowa Led Board Of AFN

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: THE Federal Government has inaugurated the Board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) after the successful conduct of the elections to fill executive position of the association saddled with the control of the nation’s…

Schimchi Football Academy To Feature In Ghana, Cote D’voire Competitions

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: SCHIMCHI Football Academy will be featuring in football competitions in Ghana and Cote D’voire, its Chairman, Olugbenga Adetona has disclosed. The Academy, who at the weekend a-four team tournament organised by FOJEIS at Gbagada Mini…

Bashorun Askia Hails Amaju Pinnck, Tasks Him on Grassroots Football

Bashorun Askia Hails Amaju Pinnck, Tasks Him on Grassroots Football

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has congratulated Mr. Amaju Pinnick on his election into the FIFA Executive Council, the highest decision making organ of the international football body….

BREAKING: Football Legend Diego Maradona Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At 60

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)– Agency Reports: Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to reports in his native Argentina. The football legend, according to Agency reports had a heart attack at his home just…

DESOPADEC MD Mourns As Rear Admiral Good Akpolo Dies at 67

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has expressed sadness and pain over the death of Rear Admiral Good Omo-Owho Akpolo (rtd.). Rear Admiral Good Akpolo (rtd.) who was one time…

African Missions Global Holds Inaugural Sport Festival Among IDPs Camps In Borno

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike SOGBOLA, North East Correspondent:  Sport Festival is currently being organized by African Missions Global (AMG) among internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps in Maiduguri, the birth place of Boko Haram. The Festival, which commenced on Tuesday at…

Warri Township Stadium In Deplorable State **Sports Commission Inactive, As Residents Appeal For Rehab

Warri Township Stadium In Deplorable State **Sports Commission Inactive, As Residents Appeal For Rehab

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): By Amby Gide [Sports Desk] The Warri Township Stadium in Warri South Local Government Area is in a deplorable state as the sports complex has technically been abandoned by the Delta State Sports Commission, headed by Mr. Tonobok…

Football Devt: Gov. Okowa Has Written His Name In Gold –Amaju NFF Boss

Football Devt: Gov. Okowa Has Written His Name In Gold –Amaju NFF Boss

The Nigeria Football Federation [NFF] has said Delta State Governor, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa deserves commendation for his tremendous support for the development of football in the country. In a letter of appreciation signed by the Chairman of NFF, Mr. Amaju Melvin…