Sports
LGA Boss Advises Youths To Be Resourceful
The Chairman of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Hon. Ben Israel Eke, has advised youths in Ekpeyeland to deploy their talents for resource generation and capacity building.
He stated that stakeholders in the area also have their roles to play in terms of peace and deveploment in the society.
Eke gave the advice on Tuesday while handing the trophy to the winners of the competition, Non-Indigenes FC, at Government Primary School, Ahoada East, saying that peaceful environment creates meaningful deveploment and job creation.
Speaking at the event the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, who is representing AELGA Constituency two, also supported the chairman.
He noted that the youths have conducted themselves peacefully since the competition started.
“ I noted that the youths had behaved very peacefully and admirably from the start of the competition to the end and that was encouraging to all would-be investors” , Ehie said.
Also speaking, the Special Assistant to the Chairman on Sports, Chief Richard E. Ihua-Maduenyi, commended the participated teams and officials for their peaceful disposition during and after the tournament.
According to him, the chairman has again proven his love for the youths and capacity deveploment in the area, through the sponsorship of various sporting events.
The finals which was witnessed by huge crowd saw Non-Indigenes FC, beat Edeoha United 4-3 on penalties, after playing draw in regulation time and take home the first prize of N500,000.
Other dignitaries who attended the event are; Commissioner for Special Duties, Emeka Onowu, Special Guest of Honour, Vice Chairman of the Council, Dr. Rose I.Ololube, Hon.Charles Ihua-Maduenyi and Special Adviser to Governor Wike on Security, Hon. Victor Ekaro.
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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