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With less than 24 hours to the November 7, 2026 Ohuhu Welfare Union (OWU) election, serious controversy has continued to trail the Caretaker Committee (CTC), particularly its Secretary, Ogbonna Nwachukwu, over his alleged bias, lack of transparency and handling of the electoral process. Despite the election being just hours away, the CTC Secretary has yet to publicly release the authenticated lists of candidates and delegates. This deliberate withholding of critical electoral information has raised concerns among aspirants and stakeholders about the credibility and fairness of the exercise. More disturbing are allegations that Ogbonna Nwachukwu has secretly made the delegates' list available to his preferred candidates while deliberately keeping the same information away from other contestants and the general membership. Stakeholders allege that this unequal access is part of an attempt to manipulate the electoral process and influence the outcome in favour of candidate...

 The unfolding controversy surrounding the forthcoming Ohuhu Welfare Union (OWU) election has exposed what concerned citizens and stakeholders describe as an alarming display of personal authority, disregard for constitutional order and apparent resistance to collective leadership by the Secretary of the Caretaker Committee (CTC), Ogbonna Nwachukwu. At a time when the union desperately needs transparency, fairness and strict adherence to its constitution, Ogbonna Nwachukwu has come under intense criticism over allegations that he has consistently conducted himself as though the OWU Constitution is subordinate to his personal decisions, the CTC Chairman, Rev. Sam Ekeledo, and even the collective wisdom of Ohuhu traditional rulers. The most troubling aspect of the unfolding crisis is the allegation that the CTC Secretary has repeatedly told individuals and some candidates that nobody will tell him what to do, not even the OWU Constitution. If these statements are accurate...

Samuel Michael Bunas alongside his wife  By Francis Joseph  Chief Hon. Samuel Michael Bunas, the NDC candidate for Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Yenagoa Constituency 1, has officially declared his intention to contest the seat and solicited the support of the people of Agudama-Epie. Bunas made the declaration on Sunday when he visited his in-laws and stakeholders in Agudama-Epie community. Addressing the gathering, he said Agudama-Epie remains his home and an integral part of his political journey. The Assembly hopeful noted that while he hails from Onopa, he cannot achieve victory with Onopa votes alone, hence the need for a broad alliance with Agudama-Epie and the entire Epie/Atissa clan. "I cannot do it alone. Onopa alone cannot vote me into the House of Assembly. I need your votes. I am appealing to Agudama-Epie to stand with me and vote for me," he appealed. Bunas assured the people that his aspiration is driven by service and not personal enri...

By Francis Joseph  The Director General of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, and Board Member of Bayelsa United Football Club, Ono K. Akpe, has congratulated the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Daniel B. Igali (OLY), on his distinguished recognition at the Bayelsa @ 30 Anniversary Celebration. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him, Akpe described Igali as his "Goodman, brother, friend and pride of our land," noting that the honour is in recognition of his outstanding achievements and immense contributions to sports development. Akpe described Hon. Igali as a true Bayelsa sports legend and a global icon who has flown the flag of Bayelsa, the Ijaw Nation, Nigeria and Canada with uncommon honour, dignity and excellence — from the mat as an Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion to the office as a dedicated public servant transforming sports in the state. He said the awa...

Not every football journey begins in a famous academy or under the lights of a major stadium. Some begin on modest pitches, in towns far from the attention of scouts and the international spotlight. They are built through patience, sacrifice, discipline and the determination to keep moving forward when the road becomes difficult. For Adnan Aziz, that journey began in Djougou, northern Benin. Born on January 1, 2002, Aziz discovered football at a young age and gradually turned his passion into a serious ambition. His pursuit of a professional career has taken him beyond Benin and into several European football environments, including Italy, the Czech Republic and France, before continuing once again in Italy. At 24, Aziz believes that the most important chapters of his career may still be ahead. The Beginning in Djougou Before Europe, there was Djougou. It was there that Aziz developed his love for football and began dreaming about turning the game into his profe...

Ohis Asein faksmedia.com Two-time former Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Christopher Green, has sympathised with NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, over what he described as the difficult period currently facing Nigerian football following a series of disappointing results by the country's national teams. Speaking exclusively to FAKS MEDIA on Monday, the immediate past Rivers State Commissioner for Sports described Gusau as a good friend who genuinely means well for Nigerian football, but said the current situation demands fresh ideas, experience and capacity within the NFF Board. “President Gusau is a good friend and I know he means well for our football, but he needs Competent hands, and those who have the technical know how to turn the Fortune of Nigeria Football around,becaus,at this point where our football has become a laughing stock in Africa, we need fresh air in the Board,” Green said. According to the former NFF board member,...

Lagos residents are in for a memorable culinary experience as the highly anticipated Lagos Bole Hangout comes alive on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The event, scheduled to hold at JJT Park, Ikeja, promises to bring together lovers of Nigeria's famous roasted delicacy for a day filled with flavour, fun and cultural celebration. Tagged "Taste of Port Harcourt," the event is designed to showcase the rich culinary heritage of the Garden City through its iconic bole. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy expertly prepared Bole & Fish, Bole & Pepper, Extra Spicy Bole, and the signature Bole Special, all made with the authentic Port Harcourt touch that has made the delicacy a household favourite across Nigeria. Beyond the delicious meals, the Lagos Bole Hangout aims to create an atmosphere where food lovers, families, friends and tourists can connect over great food and vibrant entertainment. The colourful food truck, grilled fish, roasted plant...

The people of Umuawa (Alaocha na Alaike) have announced a total boycott of the purported Ohuhu Welfare Union (OWU) election scheduled for Saturday, 16th May, 2026, warning that they will challenge in court any attempt to reinstate a candidate they described as “duly disqualified.” This was part of the resolutions reached during a meeting of Umuawa Zone held on Thursday, 14th May, 2026, where leaders and stakeholders from the six villages of Umuawa condemned what they termed violations of the Ohuhu Welfare Union Constitution ahead of the election. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the community also called for the postponement of the election for at least three weeks to mourn the late Chairman of the OWU Caretaker Committee, Dr. Emeka Okengwu, who died on 9th May, 2026 while serving the clan. The communiqué alleged that the Secretary of the current OWU Caretaker Committee unlawfully issued a fresh nomination form to one of the aspirants, Ekejiuba Ekpo, despit...

‎...As Participants Commend Organizers for Academy Initiative  ‎ ‎The process of establishing the FC Barcelona-affiliated Bayelsa Starlet Academy, has begun in earnest with the commencement of an Under-19 Tournament/Screening programme, in Yenagoa. A total of 70 players in the U-15 and U-19 categories are participating in the three-day exercise.  ‎ ‎It will be recalled that last week, during the grand finale of the 2026 edition of Prosperity Cup, the Bayelsa State Government and FC Barcelona, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a football academy in the state with the State Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali, signing on behalf of the state government while the Technical Director, Barca Academy (Africa Project), Mr Bernat Villa Gorriz signed on behalf of the Spanish football giants. ‎ ‎The screening exercise, which will run from Wednesday, 13th through Friday, 16th of May, 2026 and held at the Samson Siasia Stadium,...

‎... As Round  of 16 Fixtures Get Underway  ‎ ‎Bayelsa United Feeders have been eliminated from the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, Nigeria's biggest grassroots football showpiece, tagged the Prosperity Cup a week after triumphing in the Yenagoa LGA championship.  ‎ ‎Southern Ijaw LGA champions, NDU Oilers FC beat Bayelsa United Feeders 5-4 on penalties after a two all draw in regulation time in a tie decided at the Tombia centre. Kilete Micah put NDU Oilers ahead on 32 minutes from a beautiful header.  ‎ ‎David Igbogidi levelled the scoreline two minutes into the second half from a rebounded effort. NDU Oilers went ahead again on 72 minutes from Haidah Ebiketein's strike. Christopher Biki restored parity for Feeders on 75 minutes to stretch the encounter into penalty shootout. ‎ ‎Sagbama LGA champions, Kolobiriowei FC at the Ayamasa centre pipped hard-fighting Osunmabio FC by a lone goal, courtesy of Israel Ebipade's 90th minute strike in what co...

‎ ‎By Hananeel Jackson  ‎ ‎After weeks of exciting football across 30 different centres in Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, the men have started being separated from the boys.  ‎ ‎A total of 257 teams, comprising 227 in the men's category, 28 in the women's category and two para-soccer sides, will jostle for the total prize money of ₦80,000,000.00 in this year's edition of the showpiece.  ‎ ‎Governor Douye Diri on Thursday,  ‎26th of February, 2026 took the ceremonial kick-off of the tournament to herald this year's edition of the soccer fiesta after a series of capacity building training programmes for the personnel of all departments of the competition.  ‎ ‎The competition was kick-started in both Sangana and Okpoama centres in Brass LGA on the 7th of March, 2026 with the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, who was represent...

‎... As Action Resumes on Friday ‎ ‎It was a harvest of goals across the four different centres in day one of the women's version of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎A total of 55 goals was scored across the four centres namely Kpansia; Swali; Golf Pitch, Onopa and the Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, BDGS centre, with fans treated to exciting football.  ‎ ‎Former champions, Golden Sun Sports Club, Ogboloma at the Government House Golf pitch, Onopa, defeated Seaside Amazons FA 4-3 on penalties after a barren draw in regulation time while Tigress FC of University of Africa, Toru-Orua in the second game of the centre pipped Golden Jeremiah United of Ogbia one nil to secure qualification to next phase of the competition. ‎ ‎Diongoli Babes at the Swali Centre edged out Igbogene Starlight by two unreplied goals to move into the next phase. Bayelsa Queens Feeders in th...

‎ ‎... Organizers Heap Praises on Institution for Continuous Support  ‎ ‎The organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, have presented the tournament branded jerseys to its lead sponsor, Premium Trust Bank. ‎ ‎The presentation was done at the Premium Trust Bank Regional Office in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, ahead of the grand finale of the tournament on May 8, 2026 ‎ ‎Regional Head of Premium Trust Bank, Mr. Danjuma Omeje, alongside Yenagoa Branch Manager, Mr. Festus Anwulichukwu Osih received the jerseys on behalf of the Managing Director, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim.  ‎ ‎Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe in a remark, said the essence of the visit was to appreciate the financial institution for their unwavering support towards sports development in the State, stating that their continuous involvement has given sports a new direction....

‎... As Edi 1 FC, Okoroma United, MLDM FC, Others, Secure Round  of 16 Slots  ‎ ‎Ogbia LGA champions, Movers FC of Otuasega have been booted out of Season eight of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Brass LGA runners-up, Igoni FC of Odioama edged out Movers FC by three goals to one in an encounter decided at the Opu-Nembe Stadium. Lawrence Grickson put Odioama ahead on 16 minutes from a beautiful finish.  ‎ ‎Olali Abinani levelled the scoreline for Movers FC on 78 minutes to give the Ogbia champions a lifeline but their hopes of progressing were dashed on 83 minutes when Lawrence Grickson struck again to complete his brace. Wilfred Victor on 88 minutes scored the third goal to compound Movers FC's woes. ‎ ‎Fantuo FC of Fantuo at the beautiful Okpoama Island, off the Atlantic Ocean, beat Brass LGA champions, Mini FC of Minibie by a lone goal. Courtesy of Gina Yai...

‎ ‎... As LGA Finals Climax In Yenagoa LGA  ‎ ‎Mini FC of Minibie have been crowned champions of Brass Local Government Area in Nigeria's biggest grassroots football fiesta, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎The Sangana centre winners pipped Igoni FC of Odioma by a lone goal to become Brass LGA champions courtesy of Provide Morris' 56th minute strike to give the Minibie side the deserved victory.  ‎ ‎Champions, Mini FC are the latest team to join Okoroma United, Movers FC of Otuasega, Kolobiriowei FC of Bolou Orua, Osunmabio FC, Odi United and NDU Oilers FC to win their respective LGA's as the Round of 32 approaches.  ‎ ‎Brass LGA champions, Mini FC received ₦1,000,000 for winning the LGA championship while runners-up Ogoni FC got ₦500,000. ‎ ‎An elated coach of Mini FC, Messiah Benson in his post-match reaction, said the triumph means a lot to the people of Akassa kingdom, maintaining that the victory ...

‎ ‎... As LGA Finals' Hostility Moves to Southern Ijaw ‎ ‎Odi United have emerged champions of Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area in Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎Odi United beat Mountain of the Lord Deliverance Ministry, MLDM FC 4-3 on penalties after a barren draw in regulation time in an encounter decided at the Kaiama pitch on Thursday, 16th April, 2026.  ‎ ‎After a scoreless first stanza, the second half continued in a conservative approach from both teams but it was Odi United that should have taken the lead after a well delivered ball for Francis Idua but he blasted it wide.  ‎ ‎Minutes after Odi United would have paid dearly for their earlier miss when MLDM FC had a good attempt to be in front but the goalkeeper of Odi produced a spectacular save to still keep his team in the game.  ‎ ‎Champion, Odi United received ₦1,000,000 for their effort while ru...

  ‎ ‎. ..As Women Affairs Commissioner Expresses Delight Over Women's Football Growth  ‎ ‎Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, Hon. Joanah Gigi says the introduction of the women's category of the Prosperity Cup has changed the fortunes of women football in the State. ‎ ‎The commissioner made the assertion at the opening ceremony of this year's women's version of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.  ‎ ‎Hon Gigi noted that the introduction of the women's tournament was indicative of the State's investment in women football, pointing out that the future of women's football is bright with the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Hon. Gigi said she was pleased with the quality of football displayed by the two teams pitched against each other in the ceremonial op...

  ‎ ‎... As Prosperity Cup Train Lands Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA ‎ ‎A new champion has emerged in Sagbama Local Government Area in Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎Kolobiriowei FC of Bulou-Orua triumphed two nil against Agoro FC of Agoro in the Sagbama LGA final decided at the Ebedebiri community field on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.  ‎ ‎Arepade Asu put Kolobiriowei FC in front on 18 minutes from a well-taken, inch-perfect set-piece to keep the Bulou-Orua side's hopes of winning the Sagbama LGA final for the first time, having conquered the Sagbama LGA defending champions, Agbere FC in the preliminary round of the tournament.  ‎ ‎Olomu John on 65 minutes added another to seal Kolobiriowei FC's victory after a dominant second half performance ensuring that they returned home with smiles.  ‎ ‎Champion, Kolobiriowei FC received ₦1,000,000 for their triump...

The Bayelsa State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) warmly congratulates Mr. Lambert Bibowei Harrison on his well-deserved appointment as the Director of Sports in Bayelsa State. In a message signed by the association's Chairman, Mrs Timinepre Ohia, and Secretary, Mr Patrick Ndubuisi released this Wednesday says the appointment is a testament to Mr. Bibowei's longstanding dedication, professionalism, and invaluable contributions to the development of sports in the state and beyond.  Bayelsa SWAN notes with confidence that Mr. Bibowei'’s wealth of experience and vision will further reposition the sports sector in the state, enhance talent discovery, and strengthen Bayelsa’s reputation as a powerhouse in Nigerian sports.  His appointment comes at a critical time when strategic leadership is needed to consolidate past achievements and chart a new course for sustainable growth. The association expresses optimism that under his stewardship, ...

Bayelsa's athletics team had an impressive outing in Day One at the ongoing MTN CHAMPS at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State. Rising star, Tejiri Godwin who was recently invited by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for the World Relays in Botswana, led the charge, running a Personal Best of 10:32 sec to win his heat in the 100m event for male. Similarly, Augustine Nwazuruike also won his heat with a time of 10:57 sec, while, Winifred Awonusi ran a time of 10:77sec.  In the 400m event for male, Sisan Efejuku ran to a blistering time of 47:70sec to win his heat to qualify for the finals, while Faye Perfect who also took a shot at the event had a time 48:14 and Tamunotonye Abagwo ran 48:88 sec. For the 400m U- 20 event, Samson Tebowei and Mekioniso Messiah both ran 50:72 and 50:91 respectively. In the female 400m event for junior, Faith Ezechukwu ran a time of 54:63 sec, with Eniola Odutan wrapping up the days event by winning the h...