By John Kennedy Ikemefuna The Chairman, Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Dr. Michael Odey, has hailed the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) for the prompt delivery of the local government electoral materials to all the twelve litoral locations in the state without a hitch. Dr. Odey admitted that this time around there was a paradigm shift in the distribution of electoral materials to all the riverine areas of the state, having struck an agreement with the leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria towards the effective distribution of voting materials before time with three hundred speed boats…
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By John Kennedy Ikemefuna The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, the President-General of the Union in company of his national executives were in Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Thursday this week to pay the Director-General of the Agency and his executives a visit to discuss issues bothering on the Union’s biometric identification cards for the Dockworkers and Seafararers branches of the Union bonafide members, who are legitimately working in the sector across all the seaports of the country. Comrade Bunu said the biometric registration and identitification of all individuals Union…
In a grand ceremony on Friday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, officially kicked off the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Reaffirming his administration’s dedication to harnessing sports as a powerful tool for fostering national unity, empowering the youth, and enhancing global competitiveness, President Tinubu set the tone for a thrilling event that promises to showcase the talents of Nigeria’s young athletes. Represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President emphasized that sports remain a vital force in building cohesion among Nigeria’s diverse peoples while offering young talents a pathway to international…
The Deaf Super Eagles of Nigeria Will on Saturday, take Gambia in the final of the 13th West Africa Deaf Football championship holding at the Moshood Abiola National stadium, Abuja.Photo Caption: From L-R Deaf football chairman, Kabiru Umar, Ike Chukwuemeka, Coach Kamiludeen Banjo,Mr Sadeck Tchagnaou (WADS),Mr Amuda Yusuf Ibrahim and Nouhoum KEITA Malian official To get to the final, the Deaf Eagles on Wednesday, defeated Niger Republic 2-0 in the first semi-finals while Gambia trashed Liberia 2-0 ialso in the second semi-finals on Thursday. Ironically, both teams played in same group A during the preliminary rounds and Nigeria beat Gambia…
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, are overwhelmed by an unprecedented surge in athlete and official registrations, prompting a frantic scramble for additional space to accommodate the unexpected influx. Led by Olopade, top officials were seen navigating the lovgstical challenges as the opening ceremony approaches. For the first time in the history of the Games in 2013, over 7,000 athletes and officials are in Asaba for the 9th edition, which will be declared open today by the chairman of the National Sports Commission NSC, Malkam Shehu Dikko on behalf of President…
The National Sports Commission has applauded Didih Onome Omolola for winning gold in the women 53kg at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India today. This is coming after Ruth Nyong Asuquo won silver in the 48kg junior women category on Monday. An elated NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko believes that with Onome’s golden lift, the floodgate of medals for Team Nigeria has been opened. His words, “This championship will serve as qualifiers for the Commonwealth Games next year meaning that it’s imperative to excel so as to earn the right to participate at the Games next year. It’s…
The Deaf Super Eagles of Nigeria will today take on Niger Republic in the first semi-finals of the on-going 13th West Africa Deaf Football tournament holding at the Moshood Abiola National stadium Abuja alongside the 3rd West Africa Deaf Athletics championship. Nigeria is the defending champion and has won the trophy 5 times with the last victory being in 2024 in Lagos The Deaf Super Eagles topped group A with 6 points from two matches by spanking Cote D’Ivoire 3-0 in the games opener and a 3-2 victory against Gambia in their second game to remain unbeaten in the group…
With an impressive 6,382 participants confirmed, the stage is set for a thrilling display of youthful talent in Asaba, Delta State. The event, scheduled from August 29 to September 6, 2025, will feature over 30 sports disciplines, including athletics, swimming, football, and traditional Nigerian games. The theme “We Are the Future” highlights the role of sports in shaping the next generation of Nigerian leaders and champions. The finalized entries so far include 4,961 athletes, 635 coaches, 386 team officials, and 400 state delegates. These figures highlight the growing scale and importance of the Games, which continue to serve as a…
NSC’s Busy Sporting Calendar Showcases Nigeria’s Rising Global Presence, It has been an eventful season for Nigerian sports, with athletes representing the nation across multiple disciplines on the global stage. From cricket to taekwondo, football to basketball, athletics to badminton, table tennis to weightlifting, and now swimming, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has overseen an unprecedented calendar of international participation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mandate to the leadership of the NSC, under the guidance of Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, is beginning to bear fruit. Nigerian sports federations are now competing at international events with…
By John Kennedy Ikemefuna The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi inuagurates four (4) Units under Dockworkers Branch of the Union.The four Units are differently located in Delta State as follows: 1) Ifiekoro/Obeji Unit; having Comrades Endurance Odongharo Bobele as Chairman and Andy Eyifoma Omagbemi as Secretary. 2) Sapele Unit has Comrades Felix Oborodowan as Chairman and Akoko Aghogho as Secretary. 3) Koko Unit has Comrades Happy Wilkie as Chairman, while Bright Dumkpemi is Secretary. 4) Oghara Unit has Comrades Daniel Ayoka as Chairman with Tanno Kingsley as Secretary. After the inuagural…