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24/07/2025

NSF2024: Gov Diri Splashes Cash Reward on Bayelsa Athletes
... Bayelsa to Host 2028 National Sports Festival

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has rewarded Bayelsa athletes that made the state proud in the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Team Bayelsa finished third according to the official medals table declared by the National Sports Commission, maintaining its podium finish.

Receiving the contingent inside the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Diri noted that sport has become a window of opportunities and empowerment for the youths in the state.

Governor Diri, who was at the closing ceremony of the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, said he was shocked by the twist in the medals table due to the gap between the host state, Ogun and Bayelsa, hours to the closing ceremony, stating that before he left Abeokuta, he had already noticed some unconventional practices that were ongoing.

According to the state helmsman, team Bayelsa did not finish third but second on the medals table, maintaining that apart from perennial champions, Delta that Bayelsa's threat was Delta and not host, Ogun State.

"On behalf of your government of prosperity and the people of Bayelsa, I congratulate all our athletes and all our officials for making us proud at the Gateway Games at Abeokuta, Ogun State. I do not believe that you took third, I believe that you finished second at the Games", the governor stressed.

He hinted that the state is committed to hosting the 2028 National Sports Festival in Bayelsa with the construction of the 25,000-capacity stadium currently ongoing at Igbogene in Yenagoa, the state capital, urging the various ministries involved in the construction to ensure that the stadium is completed at the stipulated time.

Senator Diri announced a cash reward of one million naira ( #1,000,000.000) to each gold medalists, team gold medal athletes would smile to the bank with seven hundred thousand naira ( #700,000), silver medalists five hundred thousand naira ( #500,000) while team silver medalists will get three hundred and fifty thousand each ( #350,000).

He explained that bronze medalists would smile home with three hundred thousand naira ( #300,000) each while team bronze medalists would receive two hundred thousand naira ( #200,000).

Officials of gold medal athletes will equally receive One Million naira each ( #1,000,000.000), gold medal technical official will also smile home with Seven Hundred Thousand Naira ( #700,000) each.

Governor Diri further explained that silver medal team officials would go home with five hundred thousand naira ( #500,000), silver medal technical officials will receive four hundred thousand naira ( #400,000) each, bronze medal team officials will get two hundred thousand naira ( #200,000) each, officials of the Ministry of Sports Development and the Sports Council will receive #1.5 million naira.

He equally promised to reward Local Organizing Committee members with ( #1,000,000), festival secretariat officials ( #700,000) each, essential staff, three hundred thousand naira ( #300,000), support staff will go home with ( #200,000) each, urging the commissioner for finance to immediately release the monies to the athletes.

Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali in his remark, said the state's medals stand at the Gateway Games was not a true reflection of Team Bayelsa's performance at the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta.

Director of Sports, Bayelsa State Sports Council, Sir Braveman Wodi in an interview, appreciated the governor for the huge investment in the development of sports in the state, pointing out that the gesture by the state's helmsman is a testament of his passion for sports.

27/07/2024

News Flash!

Nigerian Senator and proprietor of FCIFEANYIUBAH Dr. PATRICK IFEANYIUBAH dies in London.

09/07/2024

SWAN charges Football stakeholders to rally round Kwara United FC for glory.

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter has called on football stakeholders in the state to rally round Kwara United FC ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Professional Football League Season.

Kwara United finished 13th position with 12 wins, 15 draws and 11 losses at the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League season.

In a statement signed by the Vice Chairman of the Association Mallam Toyin Saheed said Kwara United FC has the capacity of finishing in the top three next season as well as qualifying for continental football.

He said, “I am calling on football stakeholders in the state to rally round and support Kwara United FC next season. From Ex Kwara United players to the supporters, fans, okada riders, cab drivers, market women, commissioners, Special Advisers to the Governor and Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission to pray for the success of the club. We want to see more spectators fill the stadium next season in order to give a sense of belonging to the players playing for the state.

“Kwara United FC remains the only professional club in the state playing in the NPFL and we must pray for the club never to fail. Last season, the club struggled during the first half of the season before getting its footings towards the end of the league.

“I am aware of the pedigree of the Chairman Kwara United FC, Kumbi Titiloye; he has led Kwara United to the CAF Confederation Cup (three season ago), the people of Kwara State next year wants to play the continental football at home in order to boost the economic value of the state”.

He urged the Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi (Thuraya) to ensure the state witness NPFL next season by continuing to maintain the football pitch.

Saheed said, “The FA Chairman, Idris Abdullahi used his good office in ensuring AU Mustapha (SAN) bankrolled the re-grassing of the Kwara State Stadium football pitch. I want to urge you to continue maintaining it in order for us to witness football in Ilorin next season”.

“I want to thank the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for ensuring the players get their entitlements when due in the last five years”, he added.

09/07/2024

People don’t believe I played in the NPFL and travelled to Maiduguri by road — Ex-Super Eagles star Peter Odemwingie

Peter Odemwingie reflects on his inspirational football journey, crediting his early experiences and mentors in Nigerian football for shaping his successful international career.

Former Super Eagles forward Osaze Odemwingie has reflected on his time in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), revealing the influential figures he learned from during his time in Benin City.

Speaking in a candid interview, Odemwingie recalled arriving in the city at the age of 17, where he was surrounded by a host of experienced players and coaches.

Former Super Eagles winger Osaze Odemwingie recalls fun memories of his time with ex-internationals Pius Ikedia and Julius Aghahowa and how he learnt from them.

When I arrived in Benin City at that time, I was 17, you had Harrison Omuko, Chico, our captain, we had Augustine Eguavoen, who was my GM (general manager of Bendel Insurance),' Odemwingie said.

We had a good coach, Solomon Ogbeide . So, there were a lot of people to learn from - there was Chukwudi Nworgu as well, he was playing for the under-17 national team at the time.'

Odemwingie speaks on his NPFL journey
The former Premier League star, whose father was Insurance's team doctor at the time, revealed how being around these esteemed figures daily fueled his passion and drive to work hard and follow in their footsteps.

These were guys I was learning from. Things like this used to make me so excited about football,” he stated in a video on Twitter.

So, when I saw those guys regularly, every day, those were things that provoked me to work hard. I saw international people in front of me daily.'

Peter also dispelled any doubts about his Nigerian football pedigree, recalling the gruelling journeys he made across the country to play in the NPFL.

'I travelled by road to Maiduguri, to all these spots from the farthest point in the North to Port Harcourt and those games I played in the Nigerian league, I remember them well, scoring amazing goals against Sunshine Stars in Akure.'

Odemwingie's reflections paint an intriguing picture of his humble beginnings in the Nigerian game, and the influential figures who helped shape his successful career.

09/07/2024

The EFCC has opposed Godwin Emefiele's request to travel overseas for medical treatment, arguing he poses a flight risk due to international connections. Emefiele, former CBN governor, had deposited his passport as part of bail conditions, but the EFCC contends his health issues can be treated locally. Legal proceedings are ongoing, with a ruling adjourned to July 16, 2024.

09/07/2024

Abraysports FC wins AMAPRO championship

Abraysports FC have retained AMAPRO Football Championship beating Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL All Stars 6-5 on penalties.

The Nigeria Nationwide League One, NLO side who failed to win a single match in the championship had to rely on heroic goalkeeping of Jamiu Ibrahim to defend the tirle they won last year at the same Kwara Football Academy, KFA Pitch in Ilorin.

An own goal from Hammed Yaqub gave Abraysports an early lead of a pulsating final.
Olatunji Sunbomi went close to double the lead for the champions in the 17th minutes but had his effort went inches off target.
It was all about Abraysports in the first half who could have score more.

The second half saw a new look and ambitious NPFL All Stars as they tweaked their team and formation that handed them control of the game.

The trio of Wasiu Alalade, Godwin Oshagbemi and Waheed Adebayo went close to find the equalizer for the NPFL side but were denied by heroic goalkeeping of Akinniyi Toheeb and bit of ill luck.

They would soon restore parity in the 65th minutes through Issa Gata’s sublime half volley.
Both teams created lots of scoring moments till the closing stages but couldn’t make it count.

Abraysports introduced Ibrahim Karim for the shootouts and the young goalkeeper justified the coach’s believe in him as he stopped two of the spot kicks to help Abraysports defend the title they won last year.

NPFL All Stars’ Oshagbemi won the King of AMAPRO while KFA’s Uthman Tajudeen won Prince of AMAPRO award.

BrainBehind AMAPRO, Shogo Shodunnke who appreciated the sponsor and partners for the success of the championship noted that the tournament has been to achieve its desired aim of bridging the gap between Amateur players and professional footballers.

Shodunnke said the tournament will continue to grow in leaps and bounds with more support from relevant Stakeholders who shared the same dream with the project like Bet9ja Foundation and others partners.

The Governor of Kwara State who was represented by Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji said AMAPRO Football Championship has assisted the state government in encouraging the youths in the state by giving hope through football.

The 2024 AMAPRO Football Championship was proudly sponsored by Bet9ja Foundation and collaborations with Hudl Wyscout, 4th Brother Clothing, Darajeph Technologies, Stefolga Group

09/07/2024

Best Senate We Ever Had Is Saraki, Lawan Was Rubber Stamp, Akpabio Is Far Below Standard — Shehu Sani

History will continue to bear witness.

26/05/2024

Breaking News!!

Former EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, is dead.

Ibrahim Lamorde, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has died at the age of 61.

Mr Lamorde died in Egypt where he was receiving medical treatment, a close associate said, according to Premium Times.

Lamorde served as EFCC chairman between 2011 and 2015 while he was a police officer.

He joined the Nigerian Police in 1986 and retired as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2021.

According to his profile on the EFCC website, Mr Lamorde was the third Executive Chairman of the anti-graftagency.

When the EFCC was created in 2003, Mr Lamorde was made the pioneer Director of Operations. In December 2007, he took over as Acting Chairman, holding the position until Mrs Farida Waziri was appointed Chairperson and confirmed by the Senate in June 2008.

In December 2010, Mr Lamorde returned again to the EFCC as Director of Operations to replace Stephen Otitoju, the then Acting Director of Operations.

Lamorde was appointed again as an acting Chairman of the Commission on November 3, 2011, following the removal of Farida Waziri by President Goodluck Jonathan.

He was an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) at the time.

On February 15, 2012, he was confirmed as the third substantive Chairman of the Commission by the Senate.

He held the position until November 9, 2015, when President Buhari replaced him with Ibrahim Magu as the EFCC Chairman in an acting capacity.

04/11/2023

NPFL Signs N5.03bn Five-Year Broadcast Deal With Startimes.

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Thursday in Abuja signed a five-year broadcast sponsorship rights contract worth N5.3bn with Cable TV giants StarTimes, Completesports.com reports.

NPFL Chairman Honorable Gbenga Elegbeleye told the media at the signing ceremony that StarTimes will pay an initial N1.06bn in the first year of the sponsorship package and an annual increment of N50 million for four years from 2023 to 2028

Elegbeleye added that the signing of the contract is a fulfilment of his promise to Nigerians that Nigeria’s domestic football league will return to television commending the cable TV company for partnering with the NPFL to improve the domestic league

“It is a 5-year deal worth N1.06bn with StarTimes, with a 50 million naira increment annually. They will kick off by broadcasting two matches from November 18 kickoff date before increasing it to four matches weekly from February 2024, then it will increase to eight matches per week for the rest of the contract,” Elegbeleye divulged.

Also speaking at the signing ceremony, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, said the broadcast deal was aimed at driving the interest of football fans in the country to the NPFL games like the foreign football leagues such as the English Premier League (EPL).

Gusau stated that the contract signing is coming at this time because the NPFL was tidying the broadcast deal to ensure that it benefits all the parties involved, adding that he is happy that Nigerians can watch the NPFL matches from the comfort of their homes.

“Making our domestic league among the best in Africa is one of my cardinal programs and with our league being watched on live TV. It will curtail bad officiating, help market the league and showcase our talents to the world. I must commend both NPFL and StarTimes for working assiduously to broker the deal,” the NFF boss remarked.

Earlier, the CEO of StarTimes, Joshua Wang, announced that the company won the broadcast rights of the top tier Nigeria Football League for five years effective from 2023.

“Today, we are pleased to announce that we have secured the exclusive rights to broadcast four Matches of NPFL per Round in the 2023/24 season and 2024/25 season; and eight matches of NPFL per Round in the 2025/26 season, 2026/27 season and 2027/28 seasons,” Wang stated.

“This means that StarTimes will be the only platform where you can watch the best of Nigerian football every week. We will also have the first pick of the matches we want to showcase, ensuring that we bring you the most exciting and competitive games in the league. This deal is a win-win situation for both parties.”

Wang added: “For StarTimes, it means that we can offer our subscribers more value and variety in our sports content. For the NPFL, it means that they can benefit from our expertise and experience in producing and broadcasting high-quality football matches. Promoting and developing the league is not only a business goal for us but also a social responsibility. We are committed to growing the sports industry in Nigeria by collaborating with our local partners and sharing positive Nigerian stories.

“We believe that this deal will enhance the visibility and popularity of the NPFL, both locally and internationally. We hope that it will also inspire and motivate the players, coaches, and clubs to perform at their best and showcase their talents. We are confident that this partnership will bring more joy and excitement to millions of football fans in Nigeria and beyond,” he concluded.

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