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Cool FM/Wazobia Boss Advises Fans On Sportsmanship
The Head of Stations Cool FM/Wazobia Radio Stations in Port Harcourt, Aduratonni Bolade, has advised football fans in Nigeria to exhibit the spirit of sportsmanship at all time.
Bolade, gave the advice in an exclusive interview with Tidesports at the football fans fiesta organised by the station, at the Lessuka event center Port Harcourt, at the weekend.
He explained that the major reason behind the event was to bring football fans together and promote peace in the state.
According to him, the stations is not only promoting foreign clubs, but also Nigerian clubs.
“We are looking at ways of bringing football fans together, so that there will be relative peace at our viewing centres.
‘If you look around, people do not wear only foreign clubs jersies, but also Nigerian clubs, like Enyimba, Heartland, Dolphins, Sharks etc”, Bolade said.
The Head of Stations revealed that next year, they are going to re-work their concept and improve on their entertainment line-up, by bringing more popular musicians and comedians within and outside the state.
“Our plan is to rework our concept and improve on our entertainment and add pep to the event in the third edition, as what we are doing today is the second edition” he stated.
Also speaking, Head of News in the Stations, Blessing Olomo said the event was well packaged, even though attendance was not as high as last year.
“You know we cannot really predict an event, because there are lot of events going on now, but I believe that the attendances is still encouraging”, Olomo said.
Also, speaking, the Head of Events, Kelvin Ogbodo said that the event was borne out of the popularity of their stations’ sports programmes.
According to him, the event was also to add social life to football fans in and outside Port Harcourt.
“We promise that next year, there will be an improved line up in our programmes”, Ogbodo said.
Tonye Orabere
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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