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Former Gombe United Football Club Chairman Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has described Super Eagles player Alex Iwobi’s Cyber Attackers as senseless lacking in credible Sports background. Recall that days after the end of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)Super Eagles midfielder suffered Cyber Attacks by Fans which caused the Fulham FC player to exit the social media.Gombe however expressed his concern by stating his personal position on the issue. “My position on the Cyber-bullying of Super Eagles player Alex Iwobi by Fans.This singular development had generated reactions from different quarters including the Sports Minister.I have also noticed some stakeholders, a…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Sunday, congratulated his Abia counterpart, Dr Alex Otti, on his 59th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, commended the governor for his audacious drive in repositioning Aba as the commercial hub of the state. The Governor described Otti as an accomplished professional, indefatigable administrator and promise keeper, and extolled him for his unrelenting patriotic service to the state and the nation at large. He stated that Otti’s drive to reposition Aba as the economic nerve centre of Abia state had restored…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Sideso Abe I, OON, on the 16th anniversary of his coronation. Oborevwori’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, wherein he described the 16 years reign of the Uvwie monarch as “eventful and rewarding”. The Governor applauded the revered monarch for making Uvwie kingdom tranquil and investor-friendly since he ascended the throne 16 years ago. He noted that the monarch’s wisdom in handling the affairs of the kingdom had brought peace to it, and…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed sadness on the passing of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR. The Asagba, who was a distinguished medical scholar and first Black-African indigenous Dean of Medicine in a foreign land, passed on few months to his centenary birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori stated that the revered monarch, throughout his 33-year reign, provided purposeful leadership for his people and residents of Asaba, the state capital. He said that Asaba witnessed a quantum leap in urbanisation during Edozien’s rule,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpor, on their inauguration for second term on Wednesday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Wednesday, said that Diri’s emergence for another term in office was epoch-making. He lauded Diri for his Prosperity vision for Bayelsans which, according to him, would engender the sustainable growth and development of the state. Oborevwori said that the “overwhelming victory and peaceful conduct of the election” would spur Governor Diri to do more for…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would engage relevant Federal Government authorities for the revitalisation of all seaports in the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received the Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM Atuwatse III, CFR, and his retinue of chiefs at Government House, Asaba. He commended the leadership quality of the Olu of Warri, describing him as a blessing to our generation. Oborevwori said; “I appreciate you for the love you have shown this administration. You have been very supportive and I appreciate you for coming here today to congratulate me. As a…
A coalition of Delta State Community Youth Forum, Monday, declared its unalloyed support for the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, affirming that they would rally round him for a second tenure till 2031. Members of the coalition who were in Government House, Asaba, in large numbers on a solidarity visit to the governor, said they would continue to support the policies and programmes of the Governor Oborevwori- led administration in the state.Speaking on behalf of the coalition, the President of the National Association of Delta State Students, NADESSTU, Comrade Monday Wiiska, said they were in Government House to celebrate…
Embattled Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi has continued to receive massive support after he became a victim of cyber bullying. The online attacks came after Nigeria lost the Africa Cup Of Nations AFCON 2023 final match 1-2 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire with the social deviants believing Iwobi’s performance was below par all through the tournament. The fallouts turned ugly and messy as the Fulham midfielder deleted all pictures and videos in his social media accounts. In support of the star midfielder, the Minister of Sports Development John Enoh held a tete-a-tete with Iwobi with encouraging words for the former Eagles’…
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has appealed to Nigerians to forgive the team for failing to overcome Ivory Coast in the final of the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that William Troost-Ekong had put Nigeria ahead seven minutes before the end of a cagey first half when the centre-back rose highest to powerfully head in from nine yards out following a corner. Franck Kessie nodded in the equaliser in the 62nd minute when he was left unmarked at the back post from Adingra’s corner before Sebastien Haller netted the winner Reacting after the game, Nwabali in a…
The men’s marathon world record holder, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, 24, has died in a road accident in his home country. According to BBC reports, he was killed alongside his coach, Rwanda’s Gervais Hakizimana, in a car on a road in western Kenya on Sunday.Kiptum made a breakthrough in 2023 as a rival to compatriot Eliud Kipchoge – one of the greatest marathon runners.And it was in Chicago last October that Kiptum bettered Kipchoge’s achievement, clocking the 26.1 miles (42km) in two hours and 35 seconds. The two athletes had been named in Kenya’s provisional marathon team for the Paris Olympics…