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Rivers governor Fubara splashes ₦160 million on victorious state athletes

Rivers governor Fubara splashes ₦160 million on victorious state athletes

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara made cash donations worth N160 million as part of efforts to reward state athletes who excelled recently in national and international tournaments. The governor stated the gesture was not about the money doled out but appreciating the athletes who showed genuine love for the state in their victorious outing at sporting events held. Also today, I received a group of talented...

NSF 2022: Delta’s Ukpeseraye claims eighth cycling gold medal

NSF 2022: Delta’s Ukpeseraye claims eighth cycling gold medal

Ese Ukpeseraye of Delta State added to her impressive medal collection at the 2022 National Sports Festival as she claimed her eighth gold medal in cycling. She had previously won six individual gold medals in the 200m, 500m, 1km time trial, 80km road race, elimination race and individual time trials as well as the mixed relay and 3km team pursuit events. Oyo State's Tawakalt Yekeen took...