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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.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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