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By Uche Aguoru Like a seasoned product strategist unveiling a world-class brand, Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, took center stage at the European Parliament in Brussels, presenting Africa as the next frontier of innovation, investment, and opportunity. Participating in the high-level European Union Visitor Program, facilitated by the Pan African Parliament, Kalu didn’t just attend, he delivered. With clarity, poise, and conviction, he made the case for a new kind of partnership between Europe and Africa, one anchored not on dependency, but on mutual prosperity through “near-shoring. Taking a quote from one of his declarations ”We have the raw materials, you have the technology. Do not take our raw materials and return finished goods to us. Come and set up these processing plants where the raw materials can be found,” Kalu’s advocacy transcended politics it was diplomacy with substance. He proposed a recal...

... DG PROSPERITY CUP SALUTES INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE OF NFF PRESIDENT.  In a significant milestone for Bayelsa State's football development, 18 talented young players from the Prosperity Cup have received an invitation to participate in the South-South Zonal U-17 National Team screening.  This innovative initiative, spearheaded by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) under the leadership of President Ibrahim Gusau, aims to identify and nurture young football talents across the country. The invited players, all aged 17 and below, showcased their exceptional skills during the 2025 edition of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, widely regarded as Nigeria's largest grassroots football fiesta. This tournament has consistently provided a platform for young players to demonstrate their abilities, and it's heartening to see the fruits of this labour being recognized on the national stage. The formal invitation, dated June 25, 2025, was extended to the Direct...

The 3rd Edition of the Ohuhu Spelling Bee, a flagship educational event sponsored by the Member Representing Umuahia North (Ohuhu) State Constituency, Hon. Barr. Anderson Kelechi Akaliro, was held successfully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, bringing together young minds from across Ohuhu in a vibrant celebration of literacy and academic excellence. The event, organized under the theme “Raising Readers, Building Leaders”, featured eight secondary schools within Ohuhu, namely: Afugiri Girls Model Secondary School Okaiuga Nkwoegwu Secondary School Ofeme Technical School Oriemeanyi Secondary School D Great Ambassador Nelcinn Community Secondary School, Isingwu Comprehensive Secondary School, Umuda-Isingwu Ohiya Community Secondary School After a fiercely contested series of rounds, Afugiri Girls Model Secondary School emerged the overall winner, with D Great Ambassador Schools clinching the 1st Runner-up position, and Okaiuga Nkwoeg...

***As Defending Champions, Advance Dreams FA Begin Title Defence Against Glitch FC... Advance Dreams Football Academy will begin their title defence this weekend in the 2024/2025  Bayelsa State Football Association League against Glitch FC of Yenagoa at the Bishop Dimieari Grammar School pitch.  This year's Bayelsa State Football Association League will see over 20 teams jostling for glory in four different centres with the both finalist representing the State in the nationwide division two play-off this year. According to the draws released by the state football association secretary, Mr Diseye Nwankwe, Famgbe FC will be up against Better FC in group A, Kingdom Stars FC will take on Saturday FC while Creek FC entertains Foundation FC on Saturday.  Kolombia FC in group B, will face youthful Bayelsa FA, The Rhema FC United Stars of Okaka, defending champions Advance Dreams FA and debutant Glitch FC with group games coming up on Sunday at the BDGS ce...

...Urges Other Corporate Citizens To Emulate The CEO. The Central Organizing Committee of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup, extends warm congratulations to Mr. Emmanuel Emefienim, Managing Director of Premium Trust Bank, on his birthday. In a statement signed by the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe, the Committee commends Mr. Emefienim for his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. The statement highlights the bank's consistent sponsorship of the Prosperity Cup, Nigeria's largest grassroots football tournament, as a testament to its passion for sports development and youth empowerment. Mr. Akpe noted that Mr. Emefienim's leadership style has not only elevated Premium Trust Bank to a prominent position in the nation but has also made a significant impact on sports development in Bayelsa, the Niger Delta region, and Nigeria as a whole. The Prosperity Cup Organizers laud Mr....

.. ..... As Afini FC Crowned Women's Champions  By Francis Joseph   Eternal Grace Ministries Football Club of Yenagoa has emerged champions of the 2025 Bayelsa Governor's Cup 7th edition tagged Prosperity Cup after defeating Advanced Dreams FA on Penalties. The match which was played at the Main bowl of the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa was a closely contested, high-stakes encounter that ended 0-0 after 90 minutes of play. Both Eternal Grace Ministries and Advanced Dreams FA created scoring opportunities, but neither could find the back of the net despite their best efforts. The tension was palpable as the game remained deadlock locked, with neither side able to gain a decisive advantage. On the lottery of penalties EGM FC triumphed over Advance Dreams Football Academy 3-2 in a nail-biting shootout. The victory earned them a prize money of 10 million naira and also became the first team to win the prosperity cup twice after their 2022 triumph over Odiom...

Crusaders FC of Peretorugbene and Bayelsa Stars Queens FC of Yenagoa have claimed third best of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament christened the Prosperity Cup. In their highly anticipated third place matches, former champions, Crusaders FC of Peretorugbene in Ekeremor Local Government Area humbled Bayelsa United Feeders FC by four goals to one in an encounter watched by the NFF Technical Director, Austin Eguavoen, former Bendel Insurance Head coach, Monday Odigie, Akwa United coach Kennedy Boboye and FIFA Agent, Paul Ojo, who represented Golden Eaglets coach, Manu Garba at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.  Goals from Anthony Moses on 15 minute, Vincent Great's brace on 54 and 60 minutes and Chukwuma's late minute goal as well as Ebimoghen's consolation goal was all the Peretorugbene side needed to console themselves, having failed to reach the Prosperity Cup final. Earlier in the w...