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New United Stars President Pledges To Uplift Club
The new president of United Stars Football Club of Port Harcourt, Comrade Emeka Nwibe has pledged to lead the club to the next level and uphold its constitution.
Comrade Nwibe, who said this shortly after being sworn in as president of the club also said that, accountability and fairness will be the overall guiding principles of the new administration.
According to him, the club would tolerate cerate indolence, gossips and manipulations.
“In the course of our duty, I want to make it clear to everybody that division of labour as stipulated within the autonomy of each office would be obeyed.
“If you are the coach, do the work of a coach and if you are the provost, please mind your office, because I will not condone nor compromise negligence of duty” he said.
In his speech, the out- gone president of the club, Mr. Okechukwu Ezeh said that the club under his administration successfully executed all its programmes.
The former president noted that the club did not lose any of its members within the period under review, while two training pitches were acquired following government’s policy that affected the club at Rumueme Girls College, Customs Gate and RSUST playing fields.
He also stated that the club hosted a number of games including such sides as All Stars Enugu, African United FC amongst others.
He further thanked members for their support and urged for the gesture to be extended to the new executive of the club.
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.
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