6 d. ago Okpebholo rallies support for Team Edo, as athletes dominate National Youth Games

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, announced that Team Edo has taken an emphatic early lead at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, clinching outstanding 17 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals to sit comfortably at the top of the medals table. The Chief Press […] The post Okpebholo rallies support for Team Edo, as athletes dominate National Youth Games appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NYG: Kwara’s Physically Challenged Student Lifts 71kg To Win Gold Medal

A physically challenged student, Adebayo Ridwan, has clinched a gold medal in the para-powerlifting event at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Ridwan, a JSS 2 student of Government Day Secondary School, Ojagboro, Ilorin, is a member of Team Kwara at the sporting event. He lifted 71kg, outclassing other contestants to […]

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7 d. ago Probe alleged threats on NNPCL GCEO, Itsekiri group tasks IGP, DSS

Itsekiri Progressive Youth Movement (IPYM) has called on the Inspector – General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and other relevant security agencies to investigate the alleged threats to life,  raised by the Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL),  Bashir Bayo Ojulari.     Speaking last week at the NNPC Towers […] The post Probe alleged threats on NNPCL GCEO, Itsekiri group tasks IGP, DSS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nasarawa records first football victory, clinches third bronze in karate at National Youth Games

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Team Nasarawa began its campaign at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, on a bright note with a victory in football and another medal in karate. In football on Saturday, the Nasarawa boys defeated hosts Team Delta by a lone goal in a thrilling encounter at St Patrick’s […] The post Nasarawa records first football victory, clinches third bronze in karate at National Youth Games appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago No cracks in Sports House, we are one family – NSC boss clears air

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has debunked reports of an alleged rift between him, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, and the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau. Olopade made the clarification yesterday at a press conference during the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta […] The post No cracks in Sports House, we are one family – NSC boss clears air appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Niger Delta youths condemn call for sack of NNPC boss, pass vote of confidence

Tribune Online Niger Delta youths condemn call for sack of NNPC boss, pass vote of confidence Youths of the Niger Delta, under the aegis of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States’ Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCONYCN), have faulted the call by the Jonathan Lokpobri-led Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) for the sack of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bashir Bayo […] Niger Delta youths condemn call for sack of NNPC boss, pass vote of confidence Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu declares 9th National Youth Games open in Asaba, Nasarawa wins two medals on day one

From Abel Leonard, Lafia President Bola Tinubu on Friday declared open the 9th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with a rallying call for sports development and unity. The President, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Information and Public Communication, Hon. Sunday Dare, described the Games as a factory […] The post Tinubu declares 9th National Youth Games open in Asaba, Nasarawa wins two medals on day one appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago SWAN president confident National Youth Games will unearth future stars

From Abel Leonard, Asaba As the 9th edition of the National Youth Games gets underway in Asaba, Delta State, President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Mr Isaiah Benjamin has expressed optimism that the competition will serve as a platform to discover Nigeria’s next generation of sporting talents. Benjamin made the remarks yesterday […] The post SWAN president confident National Youth Games will unearth future stars appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 6,382 Athletes, Officials Begin Medal Chase At 9th National Youth Games In Asaba

Following the completion of the Digital Registration Management (DRM) process, a total of 6,382 athletes have been confirmed to represent all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The quest for medals will commence today (Thursday), although the Games will officially be declared open […]

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1 week ago Delta Senator, Former Reps Member Trade Words Over Comments On Warri Unrest

The renewed crisis between Urhobo and Itsekiri youths of Delta State has drawn a battle line between a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, representing Warri federal constituency, and Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central. While the senator condemned the violence and lamented the damages done to the Urhobo Progressive Union […]

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1 week ago Niger Delta Youth Leaders Storm NNPC Headquarters In Abuja, Demand Sack Of GCEO Bayo Ojulari

A group of Niger Delta youth leaders on Wednesday staged a protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Towers in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Engineer Bayo Ojulari, over allegations of corruption and mismanagement. The protesting youths also insisted that an indigene of the Niger Delta […] The post Niger Delta Youth Leaders Storm NNPC Headquarters In Abuja, Demand Sack Of GCEO Bayo Ojulari appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FCT: Niger Delta youths block NNPC towers over alleged mismanagement

Tribune Online FCT: Niger Delta youths block NNPC towers over alleged mismanagement A group of Niger Delta Youth leaders, on Wednesday, protested at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Towers in Abuja demanding FCT: Niger Delta youths block NNPC towers over alleged mismanagement Tribune Online

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1 week ago Coalition kicks as Niger Delta youths protest, seek Ojulari’s resignation

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) yesterday staged a protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) Towers, Abuja calling on its Group CEO, Mr Bashir Ojulari to quit. The group demanded that the GCEO should be replaced over alleged corruption and mismanagement. The youths also […] The post Coalition kicks as Niger Delta youths protest, seek Ojulari’s resignation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PHOTO: Protest rock NNPC tower, as youth call for Ojulari’s resignation

Coalition of Niger Delta Youth leaders on Wednesday staged a protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Towers read more PHOTO: Protest rock NNPC tower, as youth call for Ojulari’s resignation

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1 week ago NCDMB, Gold & Millar train 60 Niger Delta youths in tech skills

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Gold & Millar Solutions, has trained 60 youths from the Niger Delta region in Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and fire alarm installation and maintenance in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. According to the NCDMB, the training is part of its ongoing initiatives to ensure that Niger […] The post NCDMB, Gold & Millar train 60 Niger Delta youths in tech skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDDC gets commendation as stakeholders harp on change through tech, skills

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu Speakers and stakeholders at the 2025 International Youth Day Celebration recently held at Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North-East local government area of Delta State have commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for preparing the region’s youths for the future through human capital development of the youths initiatives. They also harped on the […] The post NDDC gets commendation as stakeholders harp on change through tech, skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Tackling Niger Delta Challenges With ‘Key Projects, Appointments’, Says SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has that said President Bola Tinubu was taking concrete steps to address long-standing challenges in the Niger Delta region through strategic projects and appointments. Akume stated this when a delegation of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum, led by the President […]

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2 w. ago 2025 NYG: Delta Athletes Begin Camping, Bayelsa Shines In Zonal Elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta have entered closed camping ahead of the 9th edition, which will take place from 26th August to 6th September in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s School hostel, the Delta Sports Commission hostel, and the Hockey hostel located in […]

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2 w. ago Delta athletes begin camping for 9th NYG, as Bayelsa shines in zonal elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta, has moved into a closed camping ahead the 9th edition holding from August 26 to September 6 in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s school hostel, Asaba, Delta Sports Commision hostel as well as the Hockey hostel located at […] The post Delta athletes begin camping for 9th NYG, as Bayelsa shines in zonal elimination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago N/Delta Youth Leaders Laud NSA Over Arrest Of Asaru Terrorist Leaders

A group, Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) has applauded the national security adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, over the arrest of Ansaru terrorist leaders, Abu Bara and Mallam Mamuda. The forum said the operation, which effectively crippled the central command of Ansaru, stands as one of the most significant milestones in Nigeria’s […]

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