Sports
Former SWAN President Task Sports Writers On Professionalism
The immediate past President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Sir Honour Sirawoo, has urged sports writers in the country to always cross check their facts before publishing.
According to him, for a sports writer to be relevant it must depend on his or her quality of story written, adding that every sports writer should improve hence the world is growing fast in terms of technology.
Sirawoo who is also the Permanent Secretary Rivers State Scholarship Board said this on Friday during a one day seminar on Health awareness and new rules in the game of football organised by the SWAN Rivers State chapter, held at the Ernest Ikoli Press Center Moscow Road Port Harcourt.
He explained that most journalists in the country thought journalism is all about writing and speaking grammar, saying that what is expected from a journalist was simple and correct English as its primary functions was to entertain, educate and enlighten people.
‘A lot of people thought that journalism is an environment where they can just come and write grammar and speak big English and go back to their houses and sleep. As a journalist if you must be relevant that will depends on what you can give out to the society in terms of quality reporting.
“Journalism is not a child’s play the way they respect lawyers and doctors that is how journalists should also be respected. Besides, If you manage yourself well you will earn respect.
“The appropriate way to improve is by attending workshops and seminars” he said.
He commended the Chairman of Rivers SWAN Sarah David for organising the seminar, adding that with such seminars the association will be respected.
Earlier Rivers SWAN Chairman David expressed appreciation to Sir Sirawoo, other special guests and members of the association for attending the event massively.
By: Kiadum Edookor
Port Harcourt the capital city of Rivers State will be at the centre stage in Nigeria as Port Harcourt Arsenal Community will hold her maiden edition of Football Fans Fiesta (FFF).
The Fiesta scheduled to hold on the 13th December, 2025, at Eddiz wine bar GRA, promises to be all football fans carnival in the State , as there will be a lot of fanfares.
The Coordinator of Port Harcourt Arsenal Community (PHAC), Ugochukwu Oputa has said that the forthcoming Football Fans Fiesta was basically to promote peace, unity and love among football fans in irrespective of the cub.
He stated that sports is a catalyst to bring peace, love and Unity in any given society, hence the occasion was initiated.
Oputa said this in an interview with sports journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, saying that arrangements are on top gear for a successful programme.
” This event is for all football fans irrespective of your club. It is basically to promote peace, love and Unity among fans.
“It is like stating the obvious that football is the catalyst of peace and unity in the world. So the Port Harcourt Arsenal Community want to use this avenue to bring people together and foster friendship.
“There is no gate fee, but it is expected to put on jersey of your club as to make the event look unique” Oputa said.
The Coordinator used the forum to advice football fans in the world to love one another, and equally urged fans that will attend the occasion to be of good conduct and behaviour.
Tonye Orabere
Liverpool’s season of abject misery worsened as they were beaten with embarrassing ease by a hugely impressive Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s Premier League champions were looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Manchester City, but instead ran into a Forest side revitalised under new manager Sean Dyche and looking back to their best.
Liverpool head coach Slot gave £125m British record signing Alexander Isak a start, but he was totally anonymous once more and only lasted 67 minutes.
Forest went ahead after 33 minutes when defender Murillo shot powerfully past fit-again Liverpool keeper Alisson to subdue an already anxious Anfield.
Igor Jesus had a second ruled out for handball, but Forest doubled their advantage 39 seconds after the break when former Liverpool defender Neco Williams set up Nicola Savona for a crisp finish in front of The Kop.
Liverpool could barely raise a response in a desperate display, Forest increasing their lead 12 minutes from time when Morgan Gibbs-White scored after Alisson saved from Omari Hutchinson.
It means Liverpool, who lie 11th before Saturday’s late fixture, have now lost six of their past seven Premier League games as Slot’s near £450m summer spending spree comes under further scrutiny.
Forest, meanwhile, are surging away from the relegation zone and are up to 16th.
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