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Bayelsa State U-16 team have defeated her Rivers State counterpart 1-0 in the final of the Zonal U-16 Play-Off for the South-South. The encounter which was decided at the Samson Siasia stadium was witnessed by stakeholders and other football enthusiast with kids displaying talents as part of the catch them young initiative to prepare the lads for future engagement. Agie Gideon scored the only goal for the Bayelsa U:16 side from a long range effort to beat  Rivers State goalkeeper just at the halftime mark having dominated play. Despite the defeat Rivers will join Bayelsa State to represent South South in the national U:16 finals early next year in a yet to decided venue. National Vice President Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) South South  Mr. Kali Gwegwe in a remark, commended the lads for the show of dexterity, stating that apart from keeping the lads busy and away from crime in order to attract interest from local and foreign clubs. He noted that sport...

.. ... Shop At a Discounted Price For  the Yuletide  The Acting Director-General of Abia State Orientation Agency, Ms. Ure Abazie, has called on Abians and those from neighboring states to take advantage of the ongoing Aba International Trade Fair at the Aba Mega Mall, Osisioma, Abia State. The Abia Orientation boss, while speaking at the eve of the former kick-off by the executive governor of the state, Dr. Alex Otti OFR on Saturday 30th November, 2024 posited that there is no better place for families to do their Shopping for the festivity than at the trade fair. She asserted that, the trade fair which is been organized by the state government and  Aba Chamber of Commerce, Mines, Industry and Agriculture ( ACCIMA) is well thought out to accommodate the needs of every stratum of society; as there are  goods to cater for  every need, ranging from basic household goods to luxury goods like cars, jewelry amongst others. Ms. Abazie further adduced that ...

As the festive season approaches, Honourable Glad Bonsome is gearing up to spread joy and warmth to those who need it most – the elderly. In a remarkable display of kindness and generosity, Honourable Bonsome is planning a December cash giveaway specifically designed to support seniors in the Communities within Ward of Yenagoa Local Government Area. This selfless initiative aims to provide financial assistance to elderly individuals, helping them to celebrate the holiday season with dignity and cheer. Bonsome's vision is to ensure that no senior citizen is left behind during the festive period, and that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the joys of Christmas. The cash giveaway is set to take place in December, with Honourable Bonsome personally overseeing the distribution of funds to the selected beneficiaries. This act of kindness is a testament to Honourable Bonsome's commitment to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the lives of other...

***Awards Trophy to 13 Year Old Ekunke for Emerging Overall Champion*** Bayelsa State Chess Association monthly tournament has been concluded in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The monthly tournament sponsored by the  Niger Delta University NDU was organized by the State Chess Association to prepare players for future competition with players from all over the state in attendance . Omorere Benjamin emerged champions in the opens with 6.5/7 points, Igolukumo Felix on second with 5.5/7, Ekunke Goodness finished third with 5/7 points having dominated the games earlier. However, in the special award saw Ebiakpo Cherish as the best female on 3/7, Asingbi Douye claimed award in the Best 45+ with 4.5/7, Alagoa Kere smiled home with the Best NDU award on 5/7, Bayefa Oyeinkeperemo clinched the award of the best U:10 on 4/7 in the monthly fiesta. Head Coach of the Bayelsa State Chess Association Mr. Bomo Kigigha in a remark, expressed gratitude to the ...

  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Bayelsa State Chapter has put in place a series of activities to mark its 2024 Week from December 7th to 13th. A statement by the Chairman of the Planning and Organizing Committee, Mr. Loveday Herbert and Secretary, Tom Amaegbe says the programme of activities will include a 6 Kilometer Road Race, the Clinton Thompson Cup which is a football competition among Media organizations in Bayelsa State, Indoor Games, a Capacity Building Workshop/Training for members and a SWAN Award Night. According to the statement, the 6 Kilometer Road Race for journalists and media professionals will take place on Saturday, December 7th from the Ekeki Park to the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, while the Clinton Thompson Football Tournament holds from Sunday, December 8th through the morning of Friday, December 13th at the Sports Complex and Hamilton Garden play pitch. It notes that the Indoor Games which features Scrabble, Chess a...

... As 5 Players Set To Jet Out To Europe ... Bayelsa State is gearing up to host the 6th edition of the prestigious Douye Diri International Scouting Tournament, a platform that showcases Nigeria's brightest young football talents. This year's event is scheduled to take place from December 4th to 8th, 2024, at the iconic Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. The tournament is organized by the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup. According to the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe, the event promises to be an exciting opportunity for young players to gain international exposure and secure lucrative deals with top European clubs. The invitation-only tournament is a direct result of the outstanding success of the Prosperity Cup, which has attracted global attention for its exceptional talent showcase. This year's event will feature top European scouts, coaches, and club representatives seeking to disco...

Mayor Lucky Igbokwe has appealed to the military not to go on reprisal attacks against innocent members of the community but to identify, arrest, and deal with only persons directly and remotely connected to the gruesome killings of military officers. Mayor Igbokwe, a United Nations Mayor of Peace in a statement he issued in Umuahia on Saturday strongly condemned the incident describing the killings as barbaric, heinous, and unimaginable, Igbokwe said no circumstances should have warranted such magnitude of wickedness against officials and personnel of a law enforcement agency. He appealed to the military to adopt the best globally accepted cause of action in dealing with the unfortunate development by avoiding the temptation to vent its anger on the innocent residents of the community. Mayor Igbokwe asked the military to deploy high-level intelligence gathering to identify, isolate, arrest, and deal with only those connected to the incident but also to allow the innocent r...