By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu says his administration is committed to reviving golf as “one of those prestigious sports that would attract both national and international visitors and investors” to the State. He committed on Friday 9th February, 2024 while welcoming a delegation from the
By Patrick Obia The Federal Government of Nigeria has lauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria for reaching the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations where they will face the host Nation Ivory Coast. The Eagles reached the final after defeating the Republic of South Africa 4:2 on penalty shoot-out having played out 1:1 draw in regulation
By Godwin Otang The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has commissioned Civil-Military Cooperation projects executed by Major General Emmanuel Udiandeye, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, at Bedia Community in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. A statement from the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nawachukwu, indicates
By Patrick Obia The Federal Government of Nigeria has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their qualification into the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations going on in Côte d’Ivoire. Ademola Lookman’s goal in the first half was enough to help Nigeria overcome Angola and reach the semi-finals of the competition; the
By Patrick Obia The Honorable Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their 2:0 victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Nigeria reached the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFCON after Ademola Lookman scored twice to beat a disappointing
By Sylvia Akpan The Government of Nigeria and her Turkish counterparts have tightened bilateral relationships in the area of sports development. The ties was disclosed on Thursday, January 25, 2024, when the Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh received the Turkish Ambassador, Hidayet Bayraktar, and the Deputy Head of Mission Imdat Karakoc at
By Sylvia Akpan Cross River-born Jasmine Oku is set to compete as an athlete together with her team to represent Nigeria in curling at the Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, Asia. The 2024 Winter Youth Olympics, officially known as the IV Winter Youth Olympic Games and commonly known as Gangwon 2024, is a
In the heart of Africa, a sports revolution quietly brews in Nigeria’s bustling streets and vibrant communities. This nation, rich in cultural diversity and teeming with untapped potential, has long embraced sports as more than just games. They are a unifying force, a source of national pride, and a platform for showcasing the relentless spirit