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Golfers Donate N6m To Charity Homes After Tournament

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9 months ago

November 18, 2025

Two Charity Homes got N4 million each as the 29th TotalEnergies Charity Golf Tournament ended in Lagos at the weekend.

While the golfers contributed the sum of N6 million, TotalEnergies doled out N2 million to the two Charity Homes, Child Lifeline (Gbagada), which educates and reunites street-connected children, and Nigerwives Braille Book Production Centre (Victoria Island), which provides Braille books to schools throughout Nigeria.

Speaking at the end of the tournament held at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, the Managing Director of TotalEnergies Upstream Company in Nigeria, Mr Matthieu Bouyer, described the 29th edition of the charity tournament as a “unique occasion” where the joy of sport seamlessly blends with the spirit of giving, and every swing taken leaves a lasting impact on lives.

“Whether you are a passionate golfer or stepping onto the green for the first time, your participation today is invaluable not only to us, but even more so to the many individuals whose futures you help brighten. Today’s tournament is not just about fairways and scorecards; it’s about experiencing the thrill of a good game while embracing compassion, strengthening our community, and reaffirming our commitment to giving back.

“At TotalEnergies, we recognise the remarkable benefits of enjoying a good game. Golf isn’t just exercise for the body; it refreshes the mind, sharpens focus, and builds friendships. The camaraderie and competition out here today remind us that life’s best moments often come from coming together for a worthy cause. More importantly, the greatest victories are won not only on the course, but also in our hearts—when we choose to give generously to those who need it most.

“Our support for sport goes beyond this tournament. From proudly sponsoring AFCON to backing the National Men’s Division One & Two Basketball Leagues, the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG), and the OML 58 grassroots football tournament, we invest in sports because we believe in the power of sports to inspire, unite, and empower,” he said.

Bouyer said that the charity tournament has, since 2011, grown into a cherished tradition for TotalEnergies.

“It is more than a game—it’s a movement fueled by your generosity. The funds you raise today are not just numbers; they are lifelines for our selected Charity Homes—covering assistive devices, medications, therapy, counselling, and awareness campaigns. When you give, you help restore hope and dignity to the less privileged, reminding us that true fulfilment comes from helping others.”

On the field, John Christopher Agrati emerged as TotalEnergies Best Man, just as Sabina Brochard was crowned the TotalEnergies Best Lady.
Silas Galba won the men’s stableford with 37 points, while Folabi Balogun (36 points) finished second, with Victor Irince-Koko (35 points) in third position.

Aissatou Diof won the Ladies category with 36 points, Fortune LongJohn was second with 34 points, while Ronke Iyiola was third with 29 points.

In the Nearest to the Pin Hole in One category, Paul Brisibe emerged as the winner for the men, while Sabine Brochard picked the Ladies trophy.

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Rivers-born Chess Player Clinches Third Position At World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship

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4 days ago

August 10, 2026

The Tide

A veteran Rivers State chess player, Apollos Akomaka, has finished in joint 3rd place at the just-concluded World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship held in Abuja.

Akomaka, who is the director of physiotherapy at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, overcame a shaky start to secure a podium finish in the 11-round rapid event that began on August 2.

The tournament featured top chess players from several countries.

After losing his opening game, the defining moment for Akomaka came between Rounds 7 and 11.

He raised his game and began defeating some of the top-ranked players in the event.

The Rivers-born player ended the championship tied for 3rd place in the U2000 category with 6.5 points out of 11, alongside Cameroon’s national champion, Noumbo Vidal.

His final game was against Vidal, with the Nigerian playing the black pieces.

Vidal opened with a queen’s gambit but quickly transposed into an English opening with a double fianchetto attack.

Akomaka responded sharply with a king’s Indian defense and soon launched a kingside attack from a defensive position.

The pressure paid off, resulting in an immediate material gain, a knight for a rook, and leaving Akomaka with a strong attacking advantage.

Vidal fought hard to avoid mate and managed to steer the game into an endgame, where he found some respect. At that point, the Cameroon champion offered a draw, which Akomaka accepted.

Speaking after the event, Akomaka said that he is resilient and determined after the poor start but happy that he finished on the podium.

He expressed optimism that in subsequent competitions he will make Rivers State proud and Nigeria at large.

Akomaka has won both local and national chess championships in recent times.

He is passionate about chess; besides, he has equally sponsored several national chess tournaments in Nigeria.

The World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship concluded with Akomaka of Rivers State,

Nigeria, battling back from an early loss to end among the top three in his category

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Team Nigeria Secures Women’s 4x100m, 4x400m Finals at World U20 Championships

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5 days ago

August 10, 2026

The Tide

Team Nigeria continued its impressive showing at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, securing places in both the women’s 4x100m and 4x400m relay finals after strong performances in the heats.

The Nigerian quartet of Becky Ebiyadi, Jecinta Lawrence, Tejiri Praise Ugoh and Faith Ezechukwu booked their place in the women’s 4x400m final after clocking a season’s best of 3:35.28.

Nigeria finished third in the heat behind Italy and Great Britain, doing enough to advance to the final and remain firmly in contention for a medal.

In the women’s 4x100m, Ugoh joined Lucy Nwankwo, Chigozie Nwankwo and Oluebube Ezechukwu as Nigeria produced another season’s best, clocking 43.65 seconds to secure an automatic ticket to the women’s 4x100m final.

The qualification was sealed by a sensational anchor leg from Ezechukwu. Receiving the baton nearly 20 metres behind the United States, the Nigerian launched a determined charge down the home straight, rapidly closing the gap before edging the Americans at the line to claim the third automatic qualifying position.

Nigeria stopped the clock at 43.65 seconds, just 0.02 seconds ahead of the United States, who finished in 43.67 seconds.

The performances mean Nigeria will now contest both women’s relay finals, further strengthening the country’s medal prospects at the championships.

In Saturday’s evening phase of the event, Success Uyibo will compete in the 200m women’s final while the 4x100m compete in the women’s final.

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Poor welfare forced me to dump Delta for Enugu, says world – Nwachukwu

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5 days ago

August 10, 2026

The Tide

World Record holder and Commonwealth Games champion, Goodness Nwachukwu, has revealed why she dumped Delta State for Enugu State.

The sudden departure of Nwachukwu, a multiple gold medallist, from Team Delta to the Coal City, Enugu , sparked controversy within the sports family, with officials of Delta State Sports Commission accusing the president of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria, Sunday Odebode, of manipulating the system for the athlete to dump the state.

But Nwachukwu, who broke the World Record to win a gold medal for Team Nigeria in the Women’s Discus F42 event at the just-concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, has cleared the air on the circumstances that led to her movement to Enugu State.

Speaking with The Tidesports source report, shortly after winning the gold medal, Nwachukwu said: “It is not true that anybody aided my movement from Delta State to Enugu. Rather, it was Delta State that forced me to leave because of poor remuneration.