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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.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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