Organisers Postpone NIPOGA By One Week

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15 years ago

May 10, 2010

The 16th edition of the Nigerian Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA) scheduled to have opened on Saturday has been postponed by a week following the death of former President Umaru Yar’Adua.

Mr Marcus Boman, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), told newsmen at the weekend in Zaria that the Games would now take off on May 15.

Boman said the decision was taken as a mark of respect for the late statesman.

The LOC chief, who is the Deputy Registrar of the host institution, Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, described the death of Yar’Adua as shocking.

“You will recall that NIPOGA was scheduled to commence on Saturday, May 8, and on Thursday morning we received with great shock the passing-on of our dear president.

“As a sign of respect, admiration and as patriotic Nigerians, we have decided to reschedule the event. Therefore, the opening will be next week Saturday, May 15, 2010 by the grace of God,” he said.

Some of the athletes, who had already arrived in Zaria, also expressed shock over the death and prayed God to grant him eternal rest.

Ogba, Others Endorse Niger Delta Sports Festival

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3 days ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Vice president of the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, foremost Sports Marketer and founder of Okpekpe Road Race, Mike Itemuagbor and top Sports Journalist and Media Strategist, Mitchel Obi have lent their voices in support of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF).
The personalities with backgrounds in sports administration, marketing and media spoke separately in commendation of the festival, an initiative of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) with Dunamis Icon as consultants.
“This is a positive addition to the evolving sports business ecosystem because it is not just a springboard for identifying talents, it also offers a platform to truly hone the skills of those already discovered”, remarked Obi, who served as Special Advisor to a former Sports Minister, late Anthony Ikhazabor.
He said the festival will be a flagship event in the region that would trigger interest in sports among the youths and people of the region.
Edo State-born Itemuagbor commended the NDDC for the decision to add sports in the list of their intervention projects in the region, adding that: “This speaks directly to the problem of youth restiveness which is of great concern to our people.”

Sports

Onyedika Not Sure For Super Eagles W’C Qualifiers

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3 days ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Raphael Onyedika has now emerged as a major doubt for the Super Eagles’ must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
The midfielder was forced out early from last week’s league game against Standard Liege.
He has not recovered from the injury and so will miss today’s league match against Gent and may also miss a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Aston Villa yesterday.
The Super Eagles take on Rwanda in Kigali on March 21, before they face Zimbabwe in Uyo four days later in crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Sports

‘I Must Win Trophy Before Retirement’

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3 days ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Al-Khalood defender, William Troost-Ekong, has shared his experience on the difficulties of winning the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) while describing it a must win trophy.
The former Watford FC defender has competed in the tournament three times but has yet to lift the trophy.
“I’ve been there three times now, bronze medal, silver medal, but I haven’t had the chance to win it. That remains my ultimate goal,” he told Tidesports source.
“It means so much to me and all the kids growing up in Africa and Nigeria.”