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Ahoada East council Boss Pledges support for grassroots sports development as Chairman 's cup kicks off in grandstyle

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  Ahoada East  council Boss :Solomon Abuba Ochoma at the opening ceremony of Chairman cup sponsored by his administration  The executive chairman of Ahoada East local government council Honourable Solomon Abuba Ochoma says the LGA 's chairman cup will provide the platform for upcoming and talented Footballers in the Orashi region to showcase their skills in quest of stardom and greener pastures  The executive chairman of Ahoada East local government council Solomon Abuba Ochoma stated this during the opening ceremony of the Chairman cup sponsored by his administration  Solomon Abubu Ochoma said the actual essence of the tournament is to discover and nurture talents in the LGA to stardom, adding that his administration has put every measure in place to harness the abundant football talents abound in the Orashi region . Solomon Abubu who was full of praises for the local organizing committee led by Richard Elvis while speaking with news men moments after the openi...

Ahoada East chairman's cup kicks offs tomorrow

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            Ahoada East council boss            Hon Solomon Abubu Ochoma  Ahoada all stars will play  NYSC of Ahoada in the opening match of Ahoada East chairman cup football tournament  This was contained in a statement signed by the organizer of the competition Richard Elvis Richard Elvis disclosed that the match will be held at the Ahoada  Government primary school  in Ahoada main town  tomorrow by 3pm He added that the executive chairman of Ahoada East local government council Honourable Solomon Abubu Ochoma is the sole sponsor of the tournament that will be competed among clubs in the LGA Richard Elvis also disclosed that the former executive chairman of Ahoada East and power of grassroots sports in Rivers state Ben Eke will serve as the chairman of the occasion  Other notable dignitaries in Ahoada East and Rivers state are also expected to grace the occasion .

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Golf would serve as a major source of Revenue for Nigeria if--DR Ohia

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                        DR Patrick Ohia on the golf course  A Porthacourt based golf enthusiast DR Patrick Ohia  has taken a swipe at the government over their failure to develop the game of golf in the country  DR.  Patrick Ohia  came out with this at the  closing ceremony of the CIO international golf championship which ended in Porthacourt. Patrick Ohio who is the  Chief Medical director of Morning star Hospital group in Porthacourt said it is high time the Government begins to harness the tourism potentials in the game of golf . This he said would be actualized by the government with the establishment of more golf courses across the country  According to him, if you travel to Kenya , you would see several golf courses in the city of Nairobi which occasionally attract tourists to the country and become one of the sources of revenue for their nation's economy. DR Patrick Ohia who h...

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Curtains falls on CIO international open as champion Francis Epe lauds sponsor

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    Winner of CIO international open Golf Championship : Francis Epe of Ikoyi golf club ,Lagos The  Python international golf club In Porthacourt went agog at the weekend as notable dignitaries from far and wide trooped out in their large numbers to witness the closing ceremony and presentation of prizes to winners at the sixth edition of  CIO international golf championship  Prominent among the notable personalities in attendance during the closing ceremony of the remarkable and memorable event was his Excellency, Rivers state Governor Sir Similaiyi Fubara and GOC, six divisions  of Nigeria Army major General E. E. Emekah and many others After one week round of competitive golfing at the Python International golf club, Francis Epe of Ikoye golf club emerged the overall winner of the tournament in the pros category to cart home the twenty thousand dollars prize money earmarked for the  overall winner  Speaking to newsmen moments after the presenta...

Rivers Referees holds two day seminar

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The Rivers state  football referee council is set to organize a two day  seminar on the changes of the laws of the game . This was contained in a statement issued by the chairman of Rivers state referee football council Deima Dennis Charles  The statement revealed that the event which  is with the theme:  learn to understand football and officiating will commence on Friday at the Dame Alice Lawrence Nemi Lawson model  primary school , Elekahia in Porthacourt  by 11am It added that there will be presentations of certification for participants  Organisers of the event disclosed that Rivers state commissioner for sports Christopher Green is expected to be in attendance. While the King of Bonny Kingdom  Edward Asimini Pepple the third will serve s Royal father of the day CaF and NFF instructor Peter Edibe will be presenting papers on the occasion  INT

Governor Fubara promises to revamp Governor 's cup golf championship

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    Governor Fubara at the closing ceremony of CIO Rivers state governor Sir Similaiyi Fubara has promised to revamp and revive the governor's cup golf championship from the state of Comatose. Governor Fubara made the promise at the closing ceremony of the sixth edition of CIO golf championship sponsored by Chief executive officer of Keves Global Limited  The governor said his administration is committed to supporting grassroots sports development especially the game of golf which he will provide the basic support required to ensure more participation in the sport so as to popularize the game  Governor Fubara however took a swipe at those remarketing Rivers state by circulating negatively in the media due to their selfish political interest, arguing that Rivers state is very peaceful and a safe haven for investors. Governor Fubara exchanging pleasantries with Sponsor of CIO Chief Ikenna Okafor during the closing ceremony at Python international golf club He  exp...

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RIVERS FOOTBALL REFEREES COUNCIL FELICITATE WITH CHAIRMAN EMERITUS ON HIS MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY

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  Rivers Referee boss: Deima Dennis Charles  The Chairman, River State Football Referees Council, Mr. Dima Dennis Charles has reiterated the need for married couples to live in love and understanding for God’s divine blessings. Mr. Dima Dennis Charles who made the assertion during the marriage anniversary, thanksgiving ceremony of their colleague, High Chief Nathan Onumajuru at the Salvation Army Church, Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt last Sunday said when the couple believed in God, he will surely take them to greater heights in life. According to him, High Chief Onumajuru who is also the chairman emeritus of the council noted that as football referees council, they are proud of his exemplary lifestyle, co-operation and submission to each other, enjoining other couples to let love prevail in their marriages. He described the occasion as wonderful and worth celebrating, as he prayed God and believed that He who had started good things in their lives will take it to the end to his ...

CAF Clears Ndidi For World cup play offs final against DR Congo

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  . Super eagles midfielder: Wilfred Ndidi  The Confederation of African Football, CAF has confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to feature for the Super Eagles in 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final with Democratic Republic of Congo. The information was shared on the Super Eagles official X account on Saturday. “CAF has confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to feature for the Super Eagles in Sunday’s playoff clash against DR Congo,” reads the message. Cautions accumulated during the World Cup qualifiers do not carry over into the playoffs; only confirmed suspensions apply.” Ndidi was cautioned in the sixth minute of Super Eagles’ 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon on Thursday.

Former Rivers governor praises Chief Okafor over Golf Sponsor Ship

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  His Excellency, Former Governor of Rivers state Sir Celestine Omehia performing the ceremonial tee off of a tournament in Porthacourt  Former governor of Rivers state Sir Celestine Omehia has showered praises on the Chief executive officer of Keves Global limited Chief Ikenna Okafor for  sponsoring the CIO international golf championship in Rivers state  Sir Celestine Omehia made these remarks while speaking during the flag hoisting of participating countries at the Sixth edition of the CIO international golf championship at the Python international golf club in Porthacourt  Sir Omehia, who is now the chairman of Rivers state Amateur golf Association said the CIO international golf championship which also include the amateurs apart from the professionals has kept the sport on stream in Rivers state  The Rivers state golf boss  said the tournament will also help the state golfers to sharpen their skills ahead of future tournaments especially events su...

Indigenous Ogoni Contractors Call for Strategic Collaboration With HYPREP to Strengthen Technical Monitoring Across Ogoniland Projects

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  President, Ogoni indigenous Contractors  HON Kenule Kukang JP The Indigenous Contractors of Ogoni have formally requested a collaborative partnership with the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) aimed at improving the technical monitoring and evaluation of projects being executed across Ogoniland . In a statement issued today in Port Harcourt , the group underscored the urgent need for a more robust, locally driven oversight mechanism that ensures remediation, water, livelihood and infrastructural projects meet required technical standards and reflect the real needs of Ogoni communities. According to the President of the Indigenous Contractors of Ogoni, Kenule Kukang, the proposal is designed to close existing technical gaps and enhance accountability in project delivery, not to duplicate or undermine HYPREP’s internal structures. He noted that Ogoni has an extensive pool of competent professionals including engineers, environmental scientists, project manager...

CIO golf championship will soon become a global tour -Chief Okafor

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  Sponsor of the  CIO Chief Ikeena Okafor swinging on the golf course  Sponsor of the CIO international golf tournament Chief Ikenna Okafor says he is working towards making the Championship a global tour The Chief executive officer of  Keves Global limited Chief Ikenna Okafor made this known during the flag hoisting of  participating countries at the sixth edition of the CIO international golf championship at the Python international golf club in  Porthacourt The seasoned Philanthropist said the championship is now the biggest golf tournament in the West African region, adding that the Safari tour  is now part and parcel of the championship and gradually it will soon become a global tour where the professional golfers will be competing for the prize money of one million dollars. Chief Ikenna Okafor who also sponsors table tennis, Tennis, Football and a lot of other sports however called on the professional golfers especially Nigeria pros to concentrat...

2026 world cup play offs final: Eagles to Square up against DR Congo

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  The Super eagles of Nigeria will file out against DR Congo on Sunday in the finals of the 2026 world cup play offs This followed their 4-1 resounding victory over Gabon in the first semi finals of the 2026 world cup play offs at Rabat Morocco. The Eric Chelle from the blast of the whistle, went into the game creating several scoring chances in the first half with Akor Adams having a one on one situation with the Gabonese  goal keeper but his effort was parried away by the Panthers goalie  Loyce Mbaba for a clearance  On resumption of play the Gabon side saw their penalty appeal ruled out by the video assistant referee after Nigeria defender Osaye Samuel dragged the  shirt of a Gabonese player in the eagles essentially area , leaving their fans in disappointment  However Nigeria grabbed the lead on the 78th of play when Akor Adams capitalized on a defensive blunder and struck home his second goal for the super eagles of Nigeria to throw the Nigeria fans wi...

Hanging of Ogoni nine: FG Should set up judicial review -MOSOP leader

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MOSOP leader : Lazarus Tamana  The Movement for the survival of Ogoni People led by Lazarus Tamana has called on the federal government to set up a judicial review into  the circumstances surrounding the hanging of Late human rights icon Ken Saro wiwa and eight Ogoni martyrs hanged in 1995 under the cruel military junta of late General Sani Abacha The MOSOP leader who was speaking at an event with the theme no to oil resumption in Ogoniland to mark the 30th anniversary of the execution of Ogoni martyrs said this becomes very necessary to put an end to the lingering misunderstanding between families of Ogoni thirteen. Lazarus Tamana, who is an international activist based in the United Kingdom also asked Hydrocarbon pollution remediation project to carry out the Ogoni clean up in line with the recommendation of  the UNEP report. He however pointed out that the execution of the Ogoni nine by the military junta in 1995 was widely condemned by the international community, add...

Gokana Unity forum Blast MOSOP , demands for the remains of Ogoni four

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  .Three decades after the gruesome murder of the Ogoni four , a group known as Gokana Unity forum are now calling the release of their remains for a proper burial  The Secretary of Gokana Unity Forum DR Chris Barigbon  made the call at an event organized to mark the remembrance of the Ogoni four martyrs  DR Chris Barigbon  took a swipe at successive leadership of MOSOP for failing to adhere to terms of reconciliation at the oputa panel where it was agreed that the remains of Ogoni four be released for proper burial He accused the organization over their insincerity to work towards genuine reconciliation between the families of Ogoni nine and Ogoni four, adding that the Gokana Unity forum will not rest on their oars until the remains of the four are recovered  He also advised the leadership of MOSOP  to tender an unresolved apology  to the families of Ogoni four over the gruesome murder of the four prominent Ogoni leaders who were the shining ligh...

Golf Ngere Abere Wins Timson captain day tournament as LOC chairman praises Outgoing captain

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          Engineer Asuzu Chubuikem, LOC chairman, captain day tournament  The golf section of  Porthacourt club 1928 went agog   at the weekend  as golfers within the south south and beyond turned out en mass to participate in the Timson Okah 's captain day golf championship organized to mark the end of his two years tenure as captain of the golf section of Porthacourt club As at 7am, all the participants were already at the golf section, Porthacourt club 1928 to compete in the one day tournament played as shot gun where all those competing in the tourney will tee off at the same time , with former governor of Rivers state  Sir Celestine Omehia performing the ceremonial tee off. After an 18 round  of golf on the course, Mr Ngere Abere emerged the overall winner of the tournament with  the best gross score in the tourney which attracted Chief Ikenna Okafor , Adokiye Ikpoki,  Joe Poroma,    GOC of six division...

CIO golf Championship: PGAN Tournament Director lauds Sponsor

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        PGAN Tournament Director: Johnbull Dangofa  Tournament director of Professional golfers Association of Nigeria Johnbull Dangofa has showered encomium on the sponsor of the CIO international golf championship Chief Ikenna for keeping the sport on stream among the pros in West Africa and other parts of the continent  Johnbull Dangofa in an interview with  Barry Global news  Commended the sponsor and life vice president of the Professional golfers association of Nigeria Chief Ikenna Okafor  for the giving the PGAN a listening ear and increasing the prize money for the winner to  twenty thousand dollars. Johnbull Dangofa,  a seasoned golf administrator in the Niger Delta noted that the Professional golfers Association of Nigeria is a work in progress, adding that the organization has gained international recognition over the years . He added that the Safari tour which is the biggest tournament in Africa are coming to participate...

PH Golfers ready for Timson Okah 's captain tournament

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      Chairman tournament organizing committee : ENGR Chubuikem Asuzu All.  is  now set for the tee off of the Timson Okah captain's day tournament slated for the golf section of Porthacourt  1928 on the   8th of November. Chairman of the tournament organizing committee Engineer   Chubuuikem Asuzu  made this known in a statement signed by the competition secretary of Porthacourt club 1928  golf section, Ordinance Emeji    The Chairman of the LOC Engineer Chubuikem Asuzu enthused that the tournament promises to be exciting as over a hundred and twenty golfers are fine tuning preparations ahead of the tourney to compete for the glittering prizes that are up for grabs in the  competition that Wil played as a shot gun According to  Engr Asuzu, the captain's day tournament which  is being organized to mark the tenure of Timson Okah as captain of the golf section, Porthacourt club 1928 will remain memorable...