…Rewards Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club with N30M Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured of sustaining support for the growth of all sporting activities in the State and making it attractive to the youths of the state. Governor Fubara gave his assurance when players of Rivers Hoopers Basketball …
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The embattled Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has asked his supporters not to panic over the Judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja that nolifies his victory at the party’s primary in May 25th, 2022. You would recall that the Federal …
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From Anthony Joshua’s ring walkout and the background Fela’s “water no get enemy” music you could sense he didn’t come to play. The quick feet, urgency and sheer will all accentuated his determination to regain his titles. And he gave Andy Ruiz a cut quite early on, I mean the …
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Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Acting Executive Director Projects, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, had threatened contractors handling NDDC projects to mobilise back to site or be ready to face harsh consequences. Ojougboh, who gave the directive while addressing newsmen, said this had become necessary following President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s avowed commitment …
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Edo Government on Thursday inaugurated 11 sub-committees for the successful hosting of the 20th National Sports Festival scheduled for March 2020 in Benin City. The Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, said in Benin that the aim was also to ensure the state won the edition, tagged: “Edo 2020″. The sub-committees are: …
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The Chairman of the Delta State Wrestling Association, Preye Ekpebide, on Sunday commended his athletes for their performance at the ongoing 5th National Youth Games (NYG) in Ilorin. His commendation has come in spite of the athletes’ failure to win gold medals at the event. Ekpebide told newsmen that the …
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Usulor Usulor of Anambra and Joshua Ajuozie of Edo have both won gold medals in the Judo event at the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) in Ilorin. Usulor defeated Angela Elechi of Delta in the girl’s Judo 44kg final, while Joshua Ajuozie of Edo defeated Kehinde Sulaimon of Lagos in …
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Nigeria’s D ‘Tigers defeated Dominican Republic 89-87 on Monday in San Domingo, as the team intensified preparations for the FIBA World Cup in China in August. The Coach Alex Nwora boys dominated spells in the tightly contested game. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria had earlier on …
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Andy Ruiz Jr might have produced one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history on Saturday, but his pay cheque was distinctly lightweight, compared to Anthony Joshua’s. The Mexican stunned Britain’s WBA, IBF and WBO champion to shake up heavyweight boxing’s established order in dramatic style. Ruiz is understood to …
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The President of Nigeria Para Power-lifting Federation, Queen Uboh, says Enugu State has been given the right to host the Para-Powerlifting World Cup slated for February 2020. Uboh made this known to newsmen in Enugu on Sunday after the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Federation. She commended Gov. …
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