Sports

NNPC/TEPNC’S OML 58 Competition To Promote Peace, Reconciliation

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10 years ago

January 15, 2016

Grassroot football players showing off their skills

The 2015 edition of the
NNPC/TEPNG Football competition for the OML 58 host communities in Rivers State, which is the 14th edition has been earmarked for peace and reconciliation in the areas.
This indication was underlined during the opening ceremony of the competition held yesterday at Okah High School, Elele Okinali in Ikwerre local government area.
Speaking in his keynote address, the Executive General Manager, Operations, Mr. Jean-Claude Vachet expressed the Joint venture’s pride to identify with the noble project as part of their commitment to encourage and empower the youth through active engagement and skills training that will promote sustainable socio-economic development.
The football competition is one of the community relations programmes aimed at strengthening unity, peace and love between the company and her host communities and Mr. Vachet described this 14th edition as a special with the theme, “playing for peace, Reconciliation.
Mr. Vachet, who was represented by the Community Affairs Services Manager. Mr Obara Okechukwu, said because of security challenges currently beleaguering the communities, the usual age restriction was kept aside.
“I want to say that this year 16 teams will start the campaign towards one goal of winning the competition. Ubrama and Abarikpo are featured for the first time, both teams are drawn from the Ekpeye Kingdom” Okechukwu said.
He explained that the management of Total E &P Nigeria Limited and their joint venture partners are committed to supporting the annual competition.
The community affairs services manager, used the forum to appeal to all participating teams to make new friends through this tournament.
“I Thank the organizing committee for putting this competition together. I also advise players to respect technical officials, tournament to achieve success” He stated.
Earlier the chairman of the occasion, Chief Omieneokuma Kile, urged the participating teams to use the competition as a platform to foster peace and friendliness in the communities.
“Football is a friendly game, as such I urge you to be happy. I also advice you to take the game seriously to enable you grow from grassroots to international level” Chief Kile added.
The opening match was between defending champions, Erema United FC, Idu and Ubrama FC.

Tonye Orubere

Sports

Tinubu Declares Para Games Open… Expresses Commitment To Continually Develop Sports

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2 days ago

March 30, 2026

The Tide

It was another colorful opening ceremony at the third edition of the National Para Games, holding in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.

The Moshoodi Abiola National Stadium was colorfully decorated to suit the event; there were cultural dances and acrobatic displays to activate the spirit of sportsmanship, love, and unity.

Again, the match past event expresses that there is ability in disability; it rekindled friendship and hope in them.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu expressed commitment to support sports in all ramifications continually.

According to him, the aim of the competition is to promote unity and discover talents that can represent the country at an international level.

President Tinubu, who was represented by the chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, emphasised that every sport will be given adequate attention.

“This administration’s commitment is to ensure equal opportunities for all sports in the country.

” We urged participating states to use the event to demonstrate the spirit of togetherness, mutual respect, and service to humanity,” Tinubu said.

Also speaking, Rivers State Director of Sports Obia Inyingikabo used the forum to express her profound gratitude to the Governor of the state, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, for graciously approving and releasing funds to enable the state para team to attend the games.

She stated that the governor has made a significant impact on sports development in the state and also expressed confidence that the team would make a statement in the competition.

By: Tonye Orabere

Sports

Red House shines At CSS Obete Ndoki 10th Interhouse sports

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2 days ago

March 30, 2026

The Tide

The Community Junior Secondary School, Obete, Ndoki in Obigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State last week held their 10th edition of the school’s Annual Inter-House Sports Competition. It was a display of variety of sporting engagement and competition that saw the Red House emerging winners at the end of proceedings.

Green House came second, while the Yellow house finished third.

Meanwhile, the Principal of the school Obete Ndoki Mr Amaechi Ifeanyi has decried the poor infrastructural facilities at the school.

Speaking with newsmen,he said the school with a total student population of 170 has no classrooms, science laboratories and teachers.

The principal listed the challenges of the school to include, poor learning environment classrooms, office and staff room, lack of sports equipment, lack of school bus and others.

He listed some achievements of the school to include reconstruction of 30 pieces of desks, and reconstruction of staff office.

The principal stressed the need for the government to come to the aide of the school, adding students sit under dilapidation roof and trees to learn.

Speaking on the interhouse sports, Ifeanyi said the school has produced a lot of sports men and women in the past, stressing that the school is talented future footballers and Athletes who will one day make the nation proud of discover early.

“Today we are here to celebrate our illustrious children the builders of tomorrow, this competition is to create awareness to our children to understand the society requirements to sustain their future living

“I will also draw the minds of parents to the spirit of sportsmanship in their respective houses by forgiving one another to help all grow better in our community irrespective of the degree of offence and challenges “he said.

The event also featured awards to distinguish personalities who retired from the school.

Sports

Yellow House Wins Dinada Academy Inter-House Sports Competiton

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2 days ago

March 30, 2026

The Tide

The yellow house on Thursday scored 182 points to emerge as champions of the first annual inter-house sports competition of the Dinada Academy Nursery and Primary School in Port Harcourt.

The competition, which was held at the number six field of Old Port Harcourt Township, saw the Blue house come second with 164 points, as the Green house occupied the third position with 158 points.

In his opening address, the chairman of the occasion

Alalibo Kingsley encourages the children to use the inter-house competition as a means of developing different sporting activities.

Kingsley, who was represented by Frank Kabolo, said sport is currently one of the best ways of earning income, adding that it is important to key into sports at an early age.

The chairman commended the proprietress of the academy, Mrs Ibiene Josiah, and the staff of the academy for organising its first annual inter-house.

“Today I want to commend the proprietress of the academy, Mrs Josiah, and the staff for the knowledge they have imparted to the children.

“As you can see, the children are very happy, as sports bring joy unity, and love to the society,” Alalibo said.

Also speaking was the proprietress of the academy, Mrs Josiah, who thanked the staff and management of Dinada Academy and also expressed her profound gratitude to parents and guardians for their contributions and cooperation towards the successful inter-house competition.

“It is indeed a day to remember in the history of Dinada Academy.” We started the journey together, and God, in his provision, supplied all that was required in achieving our desired goals.

“I appreciate the management, parents, and guardians for giving us a day like this to remember in years to come.

“We pray as you journey back to your respective destinations God will grant you journey mercy,” she prayed.

By: Kiadum Edookor