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Ote4Wealth Tourney: Akwa Ibom secures quarterfinal place as Adamawa outshine Rivers

By Wale Mustapha on November 28, 2022 News, Sports

The State of land of promise, Akwa Ibom on Monday landed in Quarter final of the ongoing #Ote4wealth National Football Tournament after beating Benue 1-0 to seal the spot in the Nigeria’s capital city Abuja. Tobi Oyewole’s goal in the 14 minute of encounter sealed victory for Akwa Ibom. Imo delivered a disciplined performance to […]

Rivers SWAN hails Chris Green appointment as Sports Commissioner

By Wale Mustapha on July 9, 2022 News, Sports

The Rivers State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has hailed the appointment of accomplished sports administrator Christopher Green Esq. as the new Commissioner for Sports in the state. Green and four others were on Saturday sworn in as Commissioners by Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike, CON, POS Africa, with the former […]

Rivers United Congratulates Chris Green on appointment as Commissioner for Sports

By Wale Mustapha on July 9, 2022 News, Sports

The entire Rivers United FC family have joined other well wishers to felicitate with former executive member of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Barrister Chris Green on his latest appointment as Commissioner for Sports in Rivers State. The statement issued on Saturday and signed by Rivers United’s General Manager, Dr. Okey Kpaluku, it reads “On behalf […]

Kogi NYCN interfaces with APC youth party leader, stakeholders in Rivers State

By Wale Mustapha on May 9, 2022 News, Politics

..as NYCN NEC approves members’ political participation Still, in the spirit of conversing for a youthful and purposeful leadership come 2023 General Election, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Kogi State Chapter, has interfaced with Rivers State APC youth party leader and its NYCN leadership. In a round table discussion held in River State […]

Rivers, Delta claim top honors at Hon Daunemigha Beach Volleyball Championships

By Wale Mustapha on June 13, 2021 News, Sports

Rivers and Delta state have emerged champions of the maiden edition of Hon Famous Daunemigha U21 South South Boys and Girls Beach Volleyball Championship. The 1st ever Hon Famous Daunemigha Beach Volleyball Championship was held at West Itam Sports Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday. Rivers state beat Trailblazers 2-0 (21-15, 21-8) to […]

Aliyu Babangida is a sinking ship, he should not drag Governor Wike into his predicaments – Says PDP North Central Group

By Wale Mustapha on June 8, 2021 News, Politics

We the People’s Democratic Party North Central Support Group Alliance Forum wishes to condemn the recent comment made by the battered former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu over our highly revered governor of River State, Governor Nyesom Wike. Ordinarily, we wouldn’t have dignified him with a response, following the response of the party in […]

NSF: Grace Ayemoba Delivers 100m Gold For Team Rivers

By Admin on April 9, 2021 News, Sports

By Kingsley Oyero Grace Ayemoba showed class this Friday evening while competing in the 100 meters female event at the ongoing 2020 National Sports Festival in Edo State. Participating in her fifth National Sports Festival, Ayemoba edged athletes from other states to emerge victorious. Prior to the Festival, she had won two gold and three […]

NSF: Ex BBNaija Star to Compete in Colours of Team Rivers

By Wale Mustapha on April 7, 2021 News, Sports

First Runner up at the 2019 edition of Africa’s television reality show, Big Brother Naija, Mike Edwards will represent team Rivers at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival in Edo State. Mike Edwards is a professional athlete who had represented Great Britain in the past as a long jumper. The lagos born, United kingdom based […]

NSF: 14 teams confirmed as basketball events dunk off on Wednesday

By Wale Mustapha on April 5, 2021 News, Sports

14 states will be competing for the ultimate title of being crowned winner of the National sports Festival when the basketball event starts on the 7th of April. Seven teams each in the men and women’s categories will be doing battles at the Emotan College, Wire Road, Benin City In the men’s category, host- Edo will […]

NSF: Grace Ayemoba aims to win Gold for Team Rivers State

By Wale Mustapha on March 30, 2021 News, Sports

After participating in four different National Sports Festival, 100 meters national hurdles Champion, Grace Ayemoba says she intends to ink Rivers state name in gold at the forthcoming Edo 2020 National Sports Festival. Ayemoba who has won two gold and three silver medals in past editions said athletes are naturally excited about getting back on […]