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National Sports Festival: Rivers Government Confident of a Colourful Outing

By Wale Mustapha on March 30, 2021 News, Sports

The government of Rivers state has expressed confidence that its contingent to the 20th National Sports Festival tagged Edo 2020, coming up later this month will excel. Commissioner for sports in the oil rich state Boma Iyaye during a press briefing today as the state continue to put finishing touches to their preparations for the […]

National Sports Festival: Team Rivers Athletes Receive Covid-19 Vaccine

By Wale Mustapha on March 29, 2021 News

The Rivers state Athletes to the forthcoming National Sports Festival today got vaccinated as they intensify preparations for the festival. The development is in tandem with the directive of the Honourable Sports Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare that athletes and officials that will be part of the multi sports event must get vaccinated. The Covid-19 Vaccine […]

Rivers State has found new oil in football

By Wale Mustapha on March 10, 2021 News

It was a galaxy of meeting of stars in Port-Harcourt on Tuesday when Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday unveiled the Real Madrid Football Academy with an assurance that the institution would not only create jobs, but produce world class future stars. Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Dare said” From time immemorial, Rivers […]

NMMAF TO HOLD FIGHT NIGHT IN PORT HARCOURT THROUGH DFC AFRICA

By Wale Mustapha on December 17, 2020 News, Sports

The Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts Federation, NMMAF through the Dynamite Fighting Championship, DFC Africa has finalized plans to hold a fight night in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event which is scheduled for the 26th of December, 2020 in collaboration with Eddiz Wine Bar will feature mixed martial artist registered with DFC Africa. Confirming the […]

Gernot Rohr Tips Real Madrid Academy to Rival Top European Facilities

By Wale Mustapha on December 8, 2020 News, Sports

Super Eagles’ coach, Gernot Rohr says the Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt can be compared to any of the best academies across the world. This is just as the Special Adviser to Rivers State Governor on Real Madrid Academy, Barrister Christopher Green, says the state government remains fully resolute in their quest of making […]

Football Stars set to invade Port Harcourt for Governor Wike Pre-season Tourney

By Wale Mustapha on October 1, 2020 News, Sports

The city of Port Harcourt is set to host one of the most prestigious Pre Season Tournament tagged the Governor Wike Cup. General coordinator of the colourful event, Mallam Badawiy Bashir revealed plans have been put in place to make the event successful. The event is expected to last for 10 days and will have […]