Sports

DG Tasks Committee Over Talent Hunt

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17 years ago

July 13, 2009

Director-General of the National Sports Commission, (NSC), Dr Patrick Ekeji, has inaugurated members of the main organizing committee of the U-18 Inter Zonal Talent Hunt Competition. Speaking at the event, which took place in the NOC boardroom of the National Stadium, Lagos, Dr Ekeji reminded all the zonal coordinators and states’ director of sports present on the dwindling fortunes of the country in international sporting competitions’, which he claimed necessitated his action.

“Most of our athletes, who have for long been representing the country are now ageing and need to be replaced by fresh talents”, observed the NSC boss.

He added, “it is the realisation to reposition sports for higher performance alone through the injection of fresh talents into the mainstream that this competition is being organized”.

The NSC director-general thereby appointed all zonal coordinators and directors into the main organising committee which Mr Peter Nelson, the zonal coordinator of South-West zone was made the chairman of the MOC Mr Philip Gidado, the zonal coordinator of South-East was appointed as the secretary.

Nelson in his acceptance speech on behalf of other coordinators expressed their appreciations for the privilege extended to them to serve. He applauded the efforts of the NSC DG since assumption of office, to reposition sports at the grassroots level.

“This vision to bring in new and young athletes into the mainstream of Nigerian Sports to replace the ageing ones and your dynamic reformation in the NSC hierarchy within this short time you have spent at the helm of affairs shows clearly that the time for real sports development has come”, Nelson reiterated.

The Talent Hunt Competition itself is being organized by NSC only in sports which constitute the area of Nigeria’s strength in international competitions, which includes: track and field, boxing, teakwondo, table tennis, special sports, weight lifting and wrestling for the first place.

Sports

TEAM RIVERS SET TO WIN 4×400 ” MORROW” …Wins Triple jump Silver

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27 seconds ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

Kelvin Wonodi of Team Rivers has won silver medal in the triple jump event in male category at the ongoing Niger Delta Games(NDG), holding in Benin, Edo State.

Wonodi jumped 14.36m to clinched the medal, it was a keenly contested event.

Team Rivers has qualified for the finals of 4×400 mixed relay , that will take place tomorrow at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

In his reactions the athletics coach of team Rivers Micah Michael Esuku said he is optimistic that they win they remaining events.

He noted that games is not all about winning medals but it is aimed to discover talents and groom them.

“My athletes are trying their best and happy with because they are putting in their best, already we have won one silver medal in triple jump in the male category, and won two bronze medals both in male and female in Hammer throw..

” The Niger Delta Games is not all about winning medals but aimed at developing hidden talents at the grassroots,” Esuku said.

By: Tonye Orabere

Sports

GBV Sensitization Programme Garners Positive Response In Ogu Community

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59 minutes ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

Stakeholders in Ogu Town, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, have commended the Rivers State Multi-Stakeholder Action Committee on Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention for their recent sensitization programme in the Community.

The Chairman of Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs, Chief Lawrence Abiabiari, who spoke on behalf of the Council,, described the programme as a “welcome development” and an “eye-opener” for many attendees.

Represented by Chief Stephen Mina- Omubo, the Chairman stated that the event had shed light on issues such as rape and abandonment, noting that ”some community members were previously unaware that women can also be perpetrators of rape”.

Chief Omubo thanked the group for addressing these topics and expressed hope that the lessons learnt would be shared with others in the community.

He called for regular hosting of the GBV sensitization and assured of their community’s backing.

In her remarks, the Coordinator of the Rivers State MultiStakeholder Action Committee on GBV, Barr. Evelyn Membere-Asimiea, said the programme aimed to educate the community on GBV issues and empower them with knowledge to prevent and respond to cases.

While thanking their sponsors – ActionAid Nigeria and Ford Foundation – for their support, Barr. Membere-Asimiea, described the sensitization as “very impressive”, given the large turnout that exceeded their expectations.

She also noted that survivors of GBV can access support services at the Rivers State Sexual Assault Referral Centre at No. 32 Nembe Street, Borokiri, Port Harcourt, managed by the Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, or contact the Office of the Public Defender, Ministry of Justice for GBV-related issues.

She also revealed plans of the committee to take the campaign to other LGAs across the state, including Ikwerre LGA.

“We plan to replicate this success in other communities to create a safer environment for all in Rivers State”, she stated.

Earlier, the Head of Advocacy Sub-Committee in the group, Barr. Ere Boma, in her presentation, explained GBV, the various types like sexual, domestic, economic, and psychological violence.

Barr. Boma urged the participants to take action against GBV, support survivors and promote a culture of respect and equality in their communities.

The programme, themed “Ending Gender Based Violence Starts with Us”, featured discussions on GBV awareness, rights, and support services, questions and answers sessions with attendees, including traditional rulers, community leaders, women, civil society organisations, and some committee members.

Sports

Inter Best Juventus To Maintain Serie A Lead

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7 days ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

Andrea Cambiaso scored at both ends during the first half of Saturday’s Derby d’Italia, before Pierre Kalulu’s red card forced Juventus to play the entire second half a man light.

Substitute Francesco Pio Esposito got Inter back in front with a bullet header, then Manuel Locatelli’s pinpoint finish looked to have salvaged a point for the Bianconeri, before Zielinski struck on the cusp of stoppage time.

Juventus made the brighter start, but they were masters of their own downfall in the 17th minute, when Cambiaso deflected Luis Henrique’s cross beyond Michele Di Gregorio.

Cambiaso atoned within nine minutes, catching Henrique on his heels when Weston McKennie’s cross squirmed through to the back post and applying a side-footed finish.

But after Bremer cleared Zielinski’s dinked effort off the line, Juve’s hopes were damaged when Kalulu received his second yellow card for a 42nd-minute pull on Alessandro Bastoni, though the Inter centre-back appeared to go down theatrically.

Di Gregorio made a remarkable stop to thwart Hakan Calhanoglu, but as Juventus dropped ever deeper, they were punished when substitute Esposito guided Federico Dimarco’s searching cross into the far corner with 76 minutes on the clock.

It looked like Inter would have to settle for a point when Locatelli whipped a wonderful finish into the bottom-left corner in the 83rd minute, but Zielinski had the final say as his 20-yard drive fizzed through Locatelli’s legs and beat Di Gregorio.