Sports

By Henry Ubus Engr. Emmanuel Udoka, the Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Security, has highlighted the complex root causes of Nigeria’s growing kidnapping crisis. Speaking on the pressing issue, he outlined three key factors contributing to the alarming rise in abductions across the country. Firstly, Udoka emphasized the severe economic hardship faced by many Nigerians. He explained that high inflation, coupled with a struggling economy, has driven some individuals to resort to…

A former President of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, is dead He reportedly died in Paris on Thursday, August 8, 2024, a day before his 78th birthday. Hayatou’s death was made known by the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, in a post on his Instagram stories. Infantino wrote, “Saddened to hear of the passing of former CAF President, former FIFA President and interim, FIFA Vice President and FIFA Council member, Issa Hayatou. As a…

Member representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has pledged his support for initiatives that would see to the development of sports in the Constituency. The House of Representatives member gave the commitment on Friday at Peccan Hotel, Emevor, when he chaired the finals of the Maiden Isoko North Table Tennis Tournament facilitated by Mr Palmer Ogheneyole Nathaniel. The Isoko Federal lawmaker commended the organizer of the Table Tennis Competition…

*Calls on all Ughelli South Eligible voters to Vote Massively for the PDP The Delta State football association Ughelli South chapter (DFA Ughelli south) led by Hon Chief Mrs Mercy Ahwana, proudly endorses Dr. Lucky Avweromre and Hon. Mukoro Happiness, of the PDP chairmanship and vice chairmanship candidacy for Ughelli South Local Government Council. As an organization committed to fostering unity, development, and youth empowerment through sports, we recognize the exceptional leadership and vision that…

By Moses Darah The Ekabo FC have won the 2023 Esaba City Football Competition after defeating Ovwere FC by 4-2. The eight Football Clubs that participated in this year’s Football Competition tagged ‘Esaba Peace Cup 2023’ are Dr. Matthew Dore FC, Late Oyibu Biagboron Darah FC, Late Awolowo Muayor FC, Late Ovwere FC, Prof. G.G. Darah FC, Very Rev Fr Dr Christopher Ekabo FC, Saturday Clark FC and Prof. J.T Agberia FC. The win ensured…