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Rivers State Launches Annual Sports Tournament to Foster Youth Talent
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced the launch of an annual sports tournament aimed at nurturing youth talents and fulfilling their aspirations. Directed by the governor, Commissioner for Sports Christopher Green will develop the tournament’s framework and collaborate closely to initiate it, with plans to honor outstanding performers at a ceremony in December 2024.
During an event at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara commended various sports teams, including Rivers United Under 17 Youth League and Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club, for their achievements. He emphasized the importance of sports in uniting people and reducing crime, urging increased investment in youth engagement through sports programs.
Fubara highlighted his administration’s decision to prioritize sports development over other uses of state resources, aiming to foster peace and progress in Rivers State. He announced substantial cash prizes for individual and team winners across various sports disciplines, reflecting his commitment to rewarding excellence and promoting sporting success.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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