RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO MISS CHRISTY OBOMANU ASSISI FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE IN GOLF
The Rivers State Government has pledged a scholarship award to Miss Christy Obomanu-Assisi for winning a gold medal at the just concluded 5th Dr. Awa Ibrahim junior Golf championship Championship in Lagos. Making this public, Rivers State Sport Commissioner, Hon. Boma Iyaye revealed that Miss Obomanu-Assisi was being rewarded for earlier winning a bronze medal at the National youth games...
Ayinde talks up position in Super Falcons team
After being included in the Super Falcons team to the 11th Africa Women's Cup of Nations in Ghana, Asarum midfielder Halimatu Ayinde has talked up her position in the team. She noted that players in the team have different qualities they will bring to the team. "I can play any role at the middle of the park. But this is not...
Gora: Nigeria’s participation at the World Scrabble Championship a success
President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation, Suleiman Gora has stated that the nation's participation at the just concluded Scrabble World Championship in London was a success. According to him, it further puts the country on a growing path given the quality of players at the championship. "Our major aim of participating at the World Scrabble Championship was achieved. We wanted to...
Ohaa: NSF will bring tourism and economic development to Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Permanent Secretary Ohaa Chinyeaka Christian says hosting the National Sports Festival in the nation’s capital next month will bring tourism and economic development to Abuja. Speaking in Abuja, Ohaa said that the FCT administration is poised to make sure that the event is a success. "National Sports Festival is a multi sports event that brings different...
Otuadinma Seeks To Retain Sports Festival Taekwondo Gold
National Sports Festival female taekwondo gold medalist, Uzoamaka Otuadinma has declared that she wants to retain her top spot at this year's edition in Abuja. Sports247.ng can report that Otuadinma will be heading to the FCT for the 2018 sports festival with a belief that she can keep her title in the taekwondo event. The African women's taekwondo champion will represent...
Adewumi Aderemi Savours MFM’s Basketball Debut
Mountain of Fire & Miracles Ministry (MFM) of Lagos female basketball team coach, Adewunmi Aderemi is relishing his side's maiden outing in the national league. Although his side could not get among the top three at the end of proceedings this week, sports247.ng can report that the man fondly called 'Owoolo' is standing tall. While also praising the sponsors for their...
Akashili Praises Increase In Women’s League Money
First Bank female basketball club of Lagos captain, Nkechi Akashili has praised the league sponsors for increasing the prize money for this year's edition of the national women championship. Speaking against the backdrop of her team's conquest of the Nigerian Women Basketball League once again, as they retained their title on Wednesday, the national team star said she was excited...
Cameroon Heroine Haunted By Falcons’ Spanking
One of the star players Cameroon will be banking on for glory at this year's Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON 2018), Madeleine Ngono Mani admits she is still haunted by the defeat by Nigeria on home soil two years ago. However, while admitting that losing to Nigeria at home in the 2016 final hurt her and her teammates to...
Monidafe Marvels Over Bendel Insurance’s Revival
Ex-soccer star, Francis Monidafe has marveled over the prospects of his former club, Bendel Insurance of Benin City returning to the top-flight league in Nigeria. Sports247.ng reports that, with The Benin Arsenal on the verge of a spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), following their qualification for the final-8 of the lower cadre Nigerian National League (NNL), USA-based...
KEEPING FAITH AGAINST ALL ODDS
I have gone through a lot of stuffs in the short years I've lived so far. Naturally, I'm a very daring person and I like taking calculated risks. But this has led me into countless failures and loss of money. One particular instance comes to mind: In 2008, while I was doing my mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in...
