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Port Harcourt Fans Commend RSG Over Viewing Centres
Fans in Port Harcourt have commended Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike for settling up viewing centres to enable residents watch the ongoing World Cup in Russia free.
Speaking to Tidesports on Monday at the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, Aba Road, during the match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the Wike viewing centre fans praised the Futon Company Limited and the Rivers State government for giving them the opportunity to watch the match live.
A member of the Rivers State Referee Association, Edwin Chima, said that the government of the state is commendable for providing a place for people to watch the match free in Port Harcourt.
“People come from different places to watch the match live in the Pleasure Park”, he said.
You will recall that the state government had opened viewing centres in strategic places in Port Harcourt to enable residents watch the ongoing world cup free.
Chima stated that most people do not have a place to watch the matches but with the provision of centres by the state government, people are now watching the match with happiness.
“Last Friday he provided people with snacks and T shirts”, he stated.
He noted that there was always steady power, adding that, when Nigeria Super Eagles were playing a lot of people came to Pleasure Park to entertain themselves.
Also speaking, a staff of Julius Berger Company of Nigeria, Amadi Jacob, thanked the state government for giving them the opportunity to join the rest of the world and Nigerians to enjoy the ongoing world cup.
Earlier, a resident of Aba Road, ThankGod Uche, has said that the Pleasure Park has always been orderly with a standby generating set and power inverted for steady power.
“Governor Wike remain my governor and I will always support him, I want him to do more in the state and beyond”, Uche explained.
Uche explained that attending the viewing centre had afforded him opportunity to make more friends.
According to him, the move has shown how sensitive the state government responds to what affects the generality of the people in the state.
Kiadum Edookor
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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