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...Pledges Support For Palm Mill Project The Mayor of Umuahia North LGA, Hon. High-Chief Victor Ikeji, Ph.D, has described the church as a critical component in the development of any society. The Mayor made this assertion while appearing as a special guest of honor of the Catholic Diocese of Umuahia 3 Deanery, 2024 Deanery Day Celebration held today Saturday 29th June 2024 at the St Michaels Catholic Church, Ugwunchara, Umuahia. He said, the early churches in Nigeria played a huge role in the socio-economic development of their host communities. The Umuahia North council boss, applauded the church for initiating a palm oil project. He stated that the Umuahia North is constituted of agrarian communities and, when the project is  completed, it will contribute in no small measure to the palm production within the local government and its environment. He assured the church of the support of the council to ensure the timely completion of the project....

The Honourable commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Dr. Daniel Igali, on Friday restated the State government's commitment to the development of Para sports in the country. The world and Olympic champion made the assertion in Yenagoa, at the opening of a technical seminar with the theme: 'Upgrade the capacity of technical officials of Para Athletics' organised by the Para-Athletics Federation of Nigeria in partnership with Bayelsa State Para Athletics Association.  Daniel Igali said that para sports had brought  glory and honour to Nigeria and Bayelsa State at major events, hence the sustainability. Champion Igali commended the Para athletics Federation for its contribution toward the development and promotion of para sports in the country through its developmental programmes. He said: “We are happy that this programme is holding in Bayelsa State which is in addition to the many other national events we have hosted this year". “The Prosperity...

The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has emphasized the importance of Referees to Nigeria attaining enviable heights in world football.  Governor Diri stated this during the 2024 Nigeria Football Referees Association, Annual General Meeting on Thursday, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital.  Governor Diri who was represented by the commissioner for Sports Development,  Bayelsa State, Honourable Daniel Igali, said Referees play a vital role in the outcome of games, hence the need for them to be fair and professional.  Igali commended the progress Nigerian Referees have made overtime while advocating for a better welfare which will aid them to being fair and just in the discharge of their duties.  "It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to the General Annual Meeting of the Nigeria Referees Association here in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State in 2024. I extend a warm welcome to all referees, officials, and distinguished guests present here...

Laddan Bosso and Glen Stahl lead 8 other international scouts in Bayelsa for International Scouting Exercise The 5th Governor Douye Diri International Scouting Program is set to commence on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The program, organized by the Prosperity Cup in collaboration with Tristone Agency OTP Finland and Red Sapphire Abuja, aims to identify and develop young talents in the state, aligning with Governor Douye Diri's philosophy of empowering youths through sports. Over 500 youths have been selected from 22 centers from the ongoing  Prosperity Cup season 6 for a week-long camping exercise in preparation for the U-20 coach Ladan Bosso and Glen Stahl of Sweden  scouting exercise which will take place from July 1-4, 2024, while a coaching clinic will be held between July 1 and 2 at Golden Tulip Hotel, Onopa, starting at 8am daily. The program is sponsored by the Bayelsa State Government, Nigerian Co...

.. .Paris Olympics is our next target for a good outing - AFN Boss, Okowa  President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, was in cloud nine on Monday evening, watching World Record Holder in women's 100m hurdles, Tobiloba Amusan, as she inspired Team Nigeria women's 4x100m Relay to win Gold at the Japoma stadium, venue of the 23rd African Senior Athletics championships. Amusan was in imperial form as she 'flew' on the track to hand Nigeria it's fourth gold medal at the Championships. The victorious quartet anchored by Tobi Amusan include Justina Eyakpobeyan, Tima Godbless and Olayinka Olajide. Amusan missed her 100m hurdles event due to illness. An elated President of AFN, Chief Tonobok Okowa said, "I was really worried on my arrival in Douala, and saw the condition of Amusan. I was at the airport when I heard the news. From the airport, I rushed down to the athletes hotel to see her. Then, she was really down, and I prayed to Go...

The organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroot football competition, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, has congratulated the State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, for their successful election new executives. Recall that the elective congress of Bayelsa SWAN was held in Yenagoa on Friday, with Mrs Timinipre Ohia of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), emerging as Chairman. Preye Yabrifa of Glory FM 97.1 - Vice Chairman, Patrick Ndubuisi of Raypower/AIT - Secretary and Ekounkumo Amgbare of DayBreak Newspaper - Treasurer. Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe in a statement on Saturday, expressed delight that the much talked about elections have been concluded, and the new executive can begin to pilot the affairs of the association with the intent of repositioning it to greater heights. While eulogising the immediate past Comrade Alambo Datonye-led executive, Mr Akpe urged the new executive to take a cue from the...

The ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the New Jos Stadium, Jos, defeated Gombe United 2-1 in the last league encounter of the season to amass a total of seventy points in the 2023/2024 NPFL season and crowned champions before an appreciative crowd that had the governors of Enugu and Plateau states. Two early goals in 3 and 7 minutes of the highly entertaining encounter off the boots of Kazeem Ogunleye and Godwin Obaje while the host, reduced the tally in 25 minutes off the boot of Sa’ad Abubakar while efforts to get more goals by either side proved abortive till the end of the first half of the encounter. The second half was end-to-end stuff as the fans were at the edge of their seats as opportunities came and went with the short stoppers of the contending sides showcasing their stuff between the sticks. Enugu state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, his Plateau state counterpart, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, and business mogul, Prince (...

***Southern Ijaw LGA Chairman Reward Champions with Four Hundred Thousand Naira** Ogboinbiri FC have emerged champions of Southern Ijaw in the ongoing Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup local government finals decided at the Oporoma town. Ogboinbiri FC beat Adulama FC 2-0 at Oporoma town to lift the trophy. A goal in each half from Okon Godbless on 24 minute and Daniel Bekowei on 69 minutes gave Ogboinbiri FC the deserved victory. The final which witnessed electrifying football and organic atmosphere was watched by the chairman of Southern Ijaw local government Hon.Target Segibo, vice chairperson, supervisory councilors, political appointees and dignitaries. Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Hon.Target Segibo in a remark, who described football as the biggest unifier said he was satisfied with the performance of both sides particularly the champions. He announced a cash prize of four hundred thousand naira, (#400....

The much anticipated elections of the Bayelsa chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), have been held in Yenagoa with Mrs Timinipre Ohia of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), emerging as Chairman. The keenly contested election saw Mrs Timinipre Ohia clinching eleven votes out of twenty one,  while her only challenger, Pereolotu Amgbare of The Light Newspaper garnered ten votes. George Ameli of Niger Delta Television (NDTV), who initially was contesting for the office of the Chairman, announced his withdrawal from the race, few minutes to the election. Preye Yabrifa of Glory FM 97.1 was the lone contestant of the office of Vice Chairman, same for Patrick Ndubuisi of Raypower/AIT, who vyied for Secretary and Ekankumo Amgbare of Break Newspaper contesting for the office of the Treasurer, as the trio were returned unopposed. The new executives were sworn in immediately after the elections. National Officer delegated to observe the conduct of the ...

…10 FOREIGN SCOUTS , AGENTS EXPECTED BY 30TH JUNE. The Central Organizing Committee (COC) of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, otherwise known as the Prosperity Cup, says it is set to flag off the 5th edition of the Governor Douye Diri International Scouting Programme and Coaching Clinic for coaches participating in the ongoing competition. The scouting event sponsored by the organisers of Nigeria’s largest Grassroot Football Tournament is in collaboration with Tristone Football Club, OTP Finland, and Red Sapphire According to a statement by Mr Ono K. Akpe, Director General, and Mr Perala Aboro, the Tournament Director/Head Scouting, the international coaching clinic which follows the recently organized refresher course for referees is in line with Governor Douye Diri's commitment to enhancing the capacity, skills, knowledge and empowerment of Bayelsans through strategic capacity building programmes.  The four-day programme will see foreign experts visit B...

***As David Alagoa,Chairman Nembe LGA Laud Governor Douye Diri's Support Of Youth Empowerment Through Sports**** Nembe City FC emerged Champions of Nembe Local Government Area after seeing off their opponent, Fisherman's Sons FC by two goals to one at the Nembe City Stadium on Thursday. Goals from Ginah Yahmarabhi and Ayibanumoipre Pulo in each half separated the two sides. The game played under a clement weather, also proved to be exciting with the display of artistry and doggedness by both teams, each aiming for the coveted local government champion award. Pacy winger, Ginah Yahmarabhi drew first blood after taking advantage of a defensive error, to send his teammates and fans into wild celebration, but it didn't last long, as the Fisherman's Sons FC drew level fifteen minutes later, through young striker, Jackson Idumabo, who slotted the ball beyond the advancing Nembe City goalkeeper, Atebu Ayebaesin. At the resumption, both sides kept measur...

By Francis Joseph The Chairman Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association Mr Ama-Ebi Ebikpolade Stow has said that the Bayelsa State Table Tennis Team at the World Table Tennis Championship in Lagos are there to gauge their performance against the rest of the world. Mr Ama-Ebi Ebikpolade Stow stated this while speaking to a Yenagoa based radio station (People's FM 93.1) on Thursday morning said that Team Bayelsa's aim for the tournament was not necessarily to win a medal but to gauge their performance against the rest of the world. "When we left Bayelsa we did not come here for medals, we came to gauge where we are against the world, and we have done that as far as Mathew goes we have done that yesterday and it's a good start." "We know were he is now and it's a good start and as you know we are about to open our hall and when the proper immense training starts we can come out and say okay we are coming for medals maybe from the next one but right...

  *** Organizers Commend Ogbia Council Boss For A Colourful Final** Nigeria's biggest grassroots football tournament, the Prosperity Cup ongoing local government finals train, continued on Tuesday in Ogbia Local Government with Movers FC of Otuasega emerging Ogbia champions. Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup witnessed an unprecedented turn out of fans at the Otuasega Township Stadium and was watched by the Chairman of Ogbia Local Government, Hon Golden Jeremiah, Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon Michael Ogbara, Chief I.I. Afagha, former Ogbia PDP Caucus Chairman amongst other dignataries. Movers FC of Otuasega joined the league of LGA Champions already boasting the likes of Krusaders Feeders FC of Ekeremor, Agbere FC of Sagbama, Odi United of Kolokuma/Opokuma, Kongho United of Brass. Movers FC of Otuasega beat Anyama FC 2-1 to lift the trophy. Precious Omonibo saw off Brandy Ataria's challenge to fe...

The prestigious World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Lagos 2024 has commenced with a vibrant display of talent and competition at the Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall. Team Bayelsa's representation at this global event is a testament to the unwavering support and sponsorship from the chairman and the board of the Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association (BYSTTA). The tournament, running from June 19th to June 23rd, offers a substantial prize pool of USD 80,000 and 400 ITTF Table Tennis World Ranking Points for the champions, setting the stage for intense and electrifying matches. Among the shining stars of Team Bayelsa is John Matthew, BYSTTA's third-ranking player, who has stepped in for Samuel Boboye following Boboye's recent appendectomy. Matthew's debut in the singles qualifier was nothing short of spectacular, marking a significant victory that resonated throughout the sports hall. His performance caught the attention of the esteemed D...

***As Bayelsa Deputy Chief of Staff, Former LGA Chairmen Grace Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA Finals*** The train of the ongoing local government council finals of the Bayelsa 's Governor's Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup on Monday, produced a champion in Kolokuma/Opokuma Council Area. Odi United lived up to the expectations of their fans by joining Krusaders Feeders of Ekeremor, Agbere FC of Sagbama, and Kongho United of Brass to emerge as Kolokuma/Opokuma Champions. Two goals in each half from Odi United saw the team defeat the resilient Creek FC 2:1 on match Day-4 of the Prosperity Cup LGA finals. Odi United's forward, Ebilado Achimota drew first blood quite early, about six minutes from kick off, as he caught the defence of Creek FC napping and slotted in the first goal  - a goal that demoralized Creek FC throughout the first half. At the resumption, Creek FC  illuminated the arena, after winger, Miracle Daniel went on a solo dri...

...BEAT WATER STRIKERS OF TWON- BRASS IN PENALTY SHOOTOUT... The Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament popularly known as Prosperity Cup Season 6 LGA Finals continue to record exciting football and draw more support and appreciation across the state and beyond as Brass LGA Final came to climaxing end with Kongho FC the proud winners of the LGA Final.   A few minutes after the blast of the whistle, Kongho FC left no one in doubt that they came to the party well prepared.  Their early incursion into their opponents half  almost resulted into a very early goal, but the defence of Water Strikers repelled their attack.  Nackson Prince of Kongho FC gave the Water Strikers defence a big job on the day as he kept them on their toes every way of the game. As tormentor-general, he threw all spanners at the works of the Water Strikers defense, but they determined not to be undone easily withstood him and the rest of the Kongho attack But their reso...

***As Sagbama Council Chairman Gifts N.5m The Chairman of  Sagbama Local Government Area,  Mrs  Alice Tangi has boosted the morale of Agbere Football Club of Agbere community with #500, 000 cash donation as they emerged champions of the local government Governor's Cup contest. Making the donation, the council boss    lauded the sporting drive of  Governor Douye Diri led Prosperity Government,  describing it as a noble cause to identifying talents  as the competition  has positively engaged the youths of Bayelsa State.The  chairman's donation of N500,000  sent the Agbere team into a frenzy jubilation beyond measure. She stated that the  donation was  in support of the governor's youth and sports development initiatives, which has placed Bayelsa on the global map. The Chairman was also presented with an award by the organisers for her support of grassroots sports development. She  thanked the tournament dire...

*** Local Government Finals Continue On Saturday In Sagbama*** Krusaders Feeders FC of Peretorugbene have emerged champions of the Ekeremor Local Government Area of the first local government finals in the ongoing Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup in a pulsating final decided at the Ekeremor Township Stadium on Friday.  The final, which witnessed electrifying football from  both sides - Krusaders Feeders FC and Petroleum Boys FC - was watched by the Chairman of Ekeremor Local Government Area, Hon Onniye Isaac, Vice Chairperson, supervisory councilors and other political appointees. Krusaders Feeders FC had to dig deep into their repository of skill, tactics and endurance to beat Petroleum Boys FC 2-1 and lift the trophy. Handsome Surveyor put the Peretorugbene based side ahead in the 17th minute from a rebounded effort to send the Krusaders Feeders FC fans into celebration. Jeremiah Ebiye restored parity for Petroleum Boys...

DEPUTY GOVERNOR, SPORTS COMMISSIONER, LGA CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, OTHERS TO GRACE INAUGURAL LGA FINAL... All is now set to host the inaugural local government finals of Nigeria's largest grassroots football tournament in Ekeremor Township stadium, at the headquarters of Ekeremor Local Government Area.  The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the competition announced the commencement in statement on Thursday. According the LOC, winners will emerge at the various local government areas and will be presented with trophies and cash rewards, alongside invitational letters to the coaches of both teams, ahead of the international coaching and scouting clinic. The statement signed by the Director of the tournament, Mr Perela Aboroson, said the Round of 32 of the Prosperity Cup will kick-off after the conclusion of the local government finals. The Prosperity Cup organisers say the move is in line with the Governor's drive to ensure grassroot foo...

Track and Field events in Bayelsa received a shot in the arm as the Samkay Athletics Club unveiled kits to athletes in the State. At the brief ceremony held inside the main bowl of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, the Founder and Chief Executive of the Sam Kay Athletics Club, Dr. Kola Oredipe said the gesture was to encourage the young and upcoming athletes to aspire to be the best. Dr. Oredipe who is the Vice Chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association charged the young athletes to utilize the kits to do the State proud at the forthcoming National Athletics Under 20 and Olympic Trials scheduled for the Sam Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State from June 16 to 18. Dr. Oredipe who is the Director, Bayelsa State Government New Media said the kits that were handed to the athletes were part of efforts to motivate more youths to get involved in Athletics. Some of the kits donated to the athletes were running vests, spike shoes, tr...

Movers FC of Otuasega and Anyama FC of Ogbia on Tuesday continued their dominant display in the ongoing Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup with impressive victories in their designated centers.  Movers FC of Otuasega at the Kolo center humbled Abureni FC 2-0 after a goalless first half of hostility. Samuel Otavie put the former Ogbia champions ahead on 64 minute to send the jubilant Otuasega fans into celebration. Movers FC talisman, Elton Mina on 71 minute added salt to the injuries of Abureni FC having conceded on 64 minute from Samuel Otavie's beautiful finish. At the Otuokpoti center, Azibapu Vincent's lone goal on 39 minute was all 2022 semi finalists Anyama FC needed to advance to the next phase of the spectacle. Anyama FC beat Hummels Stars FC 1-0 in an encounter that witnessed a massive turnout of spectators. Oruma FC at the Otuasega center whitewashed Jerry FC 4-1, a brace from Lemanya Gospel on 2 and 83 minutes as well as ...

... say, "he was a hero in Bayelsa State, and the country at large" The organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroots Football Tournament, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup has commiserated with Bayelsa Queens Football Club and the entire Okara family over the demise of their coach and son, Domo Okara. Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe, in a condolence message on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee (COC), expressed shock and great sadness at the sudden passing of Bayelsa Queens head coach. According to the statement, the sad development that occurred on Saturday, 8th, June, 2024 has left a huge vacuum in the football fraternity, not just in Bayelsa State, but the nation at large given his invaluable contributions to football development in the country. He described the incident as “real tragedy” but urged the bereaved family to be strong as no one can question God. "We share in the sorrow and pain...

            ***Movers FC, Hummels Stars FC, Abureni FC, Bayelsa United Feeders and Agbere FC Secure Victories** Anyama FC of Ogbia on Friday made a clear statement of intent in the ongoing Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament christened, the Prosperity Cup with an emphatic 6-0 victory over Wai Brigade FC at the Onuebum center Azibapu Vincent put Anyama FC ahead five minutes into the game from a smooth finish to unsettle Wai Brigade FC. Godgift Agala and David Odiba compounded the woes of Wai Brigade FC to make it 3-0 just before the halftime mark. Anyama FC continued with their dominant display on resumption as Godgift Agala netted his brace on 64 minute making it 4-0 just as David Odiba and Azibapu Vincent completed their brace on 71 and 76 minutes respectively to qualify for the next phase of the showpiece. In the last game at the Onuebum center, Hummels Stars FC beat Otuaba 2-1 to progress to the next round of the tournament. Goals from Bri...