Sport

Ikono Council Boss Lauds Elegant Angels FC, Pledges Standard Sports Facility for Youth Development

The Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Engr. Oto-Obong Essien, has reaffirmed her commitment to building a standard sports development facility in Ikono, inspired by Governor Umo Eno’s sustained investment in sports and grassroots development across Akwa Ibom State. She…

Ikono Council Refutes False Claim of Abandoning Female Footballers in Abuja

The Ikono Local Government Council has debunked reports alleging that teenage female footballers from the area were stranded and abandoned in Abuja by the Council Chairman, Hon. Oto-Obong Essien. In a statement issued by the Council’s Special Assistant on Media,…

Akpabio Pledges Annual Senate President’s U-18 Unity Cup to Boost Grassroots Football

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that modalities have been put in place to improve the Senate President’s U-18 Unity Cup annual tournament, and for nurturing of grassroots football talents across Nigeria. Akpabio disclosed this on Sunday at…

SPORTS FESTIVAL: Gov. Eno Orders Revival of Schools Sports In A’Ibom, Doles Out Cash Prizes On Athletes

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has charged the State Ministries of Education and Sports to collaborate with the Ministerial Organizing Committee of the just-concluded State Sports Festival to revive sporting activities in primary and post-primary schools through regular…

Governor Eno’s ₦695B Supplementary Budget, Health Sector Emergency Signal Commitment To Service Delivery

Just in the meantime, the State Governor, Umo Eno at the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council (SEC), took a bold step to fast-track development by approving a whopping ₦695 billion supplementary budget, and declaring a State of Emergency on the…

Akwa Ibom Unveils Logo, Sets Date for Maiden State Sports Festival 2025

UYO – Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to host the first-ever Akwa Ibom Sports Festival with a firm commitment to use sports as a driver for unity, talent discovery, and tourism promotion in the state. Speaking at a…

COASTAL ALL-STARS SHOCK UNIFIED MKPAT ENIN IN THRILLING 2 – 1 LEAGUE OPENER

The 2025/2026 Allstars League roared into action with an electrifying start, on Saturday as Coastal Allstars SC Onna stunned Unified Allstars of Mkpat Enin 2–1 in a gripping comeback victory that lit up the season’s curtain-raiser. Unified Allstars struck first,…

WAFCON VICTORY 2025: GOV. AIYEDATIWA SHOWERS SUPER FALCONS’ TOSIN DEMEHIN WITH ₦30M, HOUSE

In continuation of sports undying spirit, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has honoured Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, with a whopping ₦30 million and a house at Sunshine Estate, Akure, for her stellar performance at the just concluded WAFCON…

Tinubu Confers National Honours, $100, 000 Each And Houses To Super Falcons Players

President Bola Tinubu on Monday conferred national honours on members of the Nigerian female national team, Super Falcons following their historic victory at the just concluded 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday. The Super Falcons…

WAFCON VICTORY: Tinubu To Host Red Carpet Reception For Super Falcons At Aso Villa

President Bola Tinubu is set to receive the Super Falcons in a red carpet at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today, following their historic 10th continental title win at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Nigeria Super…