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Enugu State, Hosts 20th edition of Chief of Naval Staff and 12th edition of Naval Officers Wives Association Soccer tournaments
The Combined opening ceremony of the 20th edition of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) and 12th edition of Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA) Soccer Tournaments took place on Sunday 7 April 2024 at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu State. The CNS was represented by the Fleet Commander Central Fleet Rear, Admiral NC Ekwom.
These tournaments have continued to contribute significantly to youth development nationwide. Notably, the tournaments are hosted in different Nigerian cities annually & involve youth soccer teams from the entire country.
This year, 19 youth soccer teams from different states including; Abia, Abuja, Anambra, Ebonyi, Benue, Enugu, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Delta, Edo, Ondo, Osun, Imo, Nasarawa, Rivers, & Kaduna are participating. It promises to be exciting.
The week-long 20th edition of the Chief Of the Naval Staff U-14 boys and NOWA U-17 girls football tournaments formally came to a close on Saturday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, South East Nigeria. The closing ceremony was well attended by dignitaries from different walks of life.The special guest of honor, the Chief Of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla was represented by Navy Secretary Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu while the chief of Air Staff was represented by Air Officer Commanding ground training command Air vice Marshal UK Abdullahi As well as Commissioner for Youths and Sports Barrister Lloyd Ekweremadu who represented the Enugu State Governor Peter Mba, amongst others.
The final matches and the closing ceremony were colorful and remarkable.The event lived up to expectations as football enthusiasts could not hide their excitement. The day was marked by tension as players and coaches were desperate to win the coveted trophies. After a serious battle, the Kogi boys team got a consolation.They defeated their Rivers State counterparts 1-0 to win the third place match.
The NOWA girls final match was full of intrigues as highly rated Ebonyi team disappointed their teaming supporters losing 4-0 to their Imo state counterparts thereby giving them the opportunity to lift the NOWA trophy for the first time. Host Enugu boys came stronger and didn’t take things for granted.With the spiritual backing of their proprietor Reverend Father Mbaka, the 10-man Adoration Boys demolished their Abia opponents 5-0.The encounter was quite entertaining and the fans were on their toes throughout the match.
Abia team got a rude shock because despite putting in their best, they couldn’t survive the firepower of a team that had incomplete players. It was celebration galore for the host after winning the male trophy and other individual awards.Nwodo Nicholas of Enugu won the best male goalkeeper of the tournament while Wisdom Boniface won the highest goal scorer and the most valuable player award with 6 goals. Imo’s Okpara Jacklin was the best female goalkeeper of the tournament.
There were other numerous awards that added colour to the Occasion. In all the Youth Sports Federation Of Nigeria YSFON is full of appreciation for the players and officials for contributing to the success of the tournaments. The Nigerian Navy also congratulated the Youths for their discipline and urged them to be focused and hard working to ensure a formidable future for the country.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday.
He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.
Details later…
Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.
More to follow….
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In a decisive move to end the protracted land dispute between the Isinigbo and Igoba communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the constitution of an Arbitration Committee to mediate the conflict and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
The committee is chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, expert in conflict resolution and a Fellow of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Arbitratirs in the United Kingdom.
The Governor’s action aligns with a resolution of the Ondo State House of Assembly and underscores his administration’s commitment to peace, security, and communal harmony across the state.
The land dispute between Isinigbo and Igoba has lingered for years, leading to the loss of lives and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.
The unrest has also strained social relations and disrupted the peaceful coexistence of residents in the affected communities.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s intervention is seen as a bold step toward restoring order and ensuring long-term stability.
The committee’s mandate includes identifying the root and immediate causes of the conflict, key actors involved, and facilitating peaceful dialogue between stakeholders.
Other members of the committee include Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, representing Okitipupa Constituency II in the State House of Assembly; Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Wilson Afolabi; Ondo State Surveyor-General, Surv. Idowu Owolabi; and Mr. F.O. Adaramola, Secretary of the Ondo State Boundary Commission, who will serve as secretary of the committee.
According to the appointment letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the committee is also expected to recommend actionable solutions to the boundary issues and propose strategic policies to prevent similar conflicts in other parts of the state.
The committee has been given a three-month timeline to complete its assignment and submit its report to the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Olayide Owolabi Adelami, for further action.
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