The 3rd edition of the Kada Unity Cup commenced Monday at the Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion Mini Stadia, Etete, signaling the start of a two-week football tournament promoting unity among military and paramilitary organizations. Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, speaking at the opening ceremony, pledged to scout and recruit exceptional […]
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The city of Benin is gearing up to host the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, scheduled from February 20th to 27th. This multi-sport event, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), will bring together over 3,000 athletes and officials from nine oil-producing states in the region. The […]
Amadin Enabulele, Executive Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, has called for a collaborative effort among stakeholders to leverage sports as a means to unite Nigerian youth and create numerous job opportunities. During the opening ceremony of the South-South Zonal Eliminations for ball games, held in Benin on Tuesday, Enabulele […]
As the sports community gears up for the much-anticipated 2024 National Youth Games, taking place in Asaba, Delta State, the focus now turns to Edo State, which is set to host the South-South Zonal elimination games. These competitive events, aimed at providing teams with the chance to qualify for the […]
In a significant move towards youth engagement and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, Honourable Tajudeen Alade Suleman, Chairman of the Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, has unveiled plans to prioritize sporting activities as a key component of his governance agenda. The announcement came at the grand finale of the 8th […]
The Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has warmly received a delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC), led by William Glenwright, the General Manager of Development. The meeting, held at the Government House in Benin City, highlighted Edo State’s commitment to sports and its crucial role […]
The Edo State Government has announced plans to resurrect the prestigious Principals’ Cup in schools across the state to drive grassroots sports development, igniting a wave of excitement and enthusiasm. During an engaging session with journalists, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa-Oviawe, revealed that Governor Godwin Obaseki had issued […]
The Acting Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has called upon Guinness Nigeria Plc to lend their support and expertise in driving the growth of sports in the State. During a courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City, led by Managing Director Baker Magunda, the […]