Bayelsa State and Spain’s football giant, Barcelona, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a football academy in the state. The Commissioner for Sports, Dr. Daniel Igali, signed on behalf of the state government while Mr. Bernat Villa Garris signed on behalf of Barcelona during the grand finale of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football…
By Douye Diri It was an exciting grassroots football cracker yesterday evening in the final of the male version of the 2026 Prosperity Football Cup at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa with Okoroma United FC of Nembe LGA emerging as the new champion. Alongside my Deputy, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Akpe, other distinguished…
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, Daniel Igali, has lauded Governor Douye Diri for spearheading the successful hosting of the maiden Yenagoa City International 10km Race, describing it as a landmark achievement for sports development in the state. Speaking with EMTV News shortly before the commencement of the race at the Opolo roundabout in…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development as a strategic tool for youth empowerment and global recognition. The governor made this known at a ceremony held at the Peace Park Yenagoa, opposite Government House, shortly after the maiden Yenagoa City International 10-kilometre race. Represented by the Deputy Governor,…
*World Athletics Rep In Yenagoa For 10km International Race Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, said the state was prepared to host the 10km international road race on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The race, which commences from the Opolo roundabout and terminates at the Peace Park in the state capital, Yenagoa, will feature…
“Today, we resume from our weekly Prosperity Walk break. The crowd might not be as we expected, but I believe that as we continue, more people will join from next week.”
“To his immediate family, dependents, and all who held him dear, I extend, on behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State, our heartfelt condolences. We know that words may seem insufficient in the face of such a loss, but we offer them nonetheless as a token of our solidarity and our respect. Your husband, father, brother, and relation was a worthy son of Bayelsa, a committed public servant, and a man who left a legacy of service,”
Appah Macauley was a pragmatist, a mentor, a man who understood the weight of legacy. Often, he reminded us that the wrestling family would bury him. He spoke without fear, because he had already made his mark.
Governor Diri commended residents for turning out in large numbers to honour the late leader, stressing that true legacy lies not in longevity but in impact. According to him, Senator Lawrence Ewhrujakpo made a lasting impact on the state through his service and dedication.
In the second half, Bayelsa came close to taking the lead. Seimeyeha Akekoromowei burst down the left in the 75th minute, drawing a strong save from Dabilgou, before Shakirat Moshood forced the Ivorian goalkeeper into another parry from a 30-yard free-kick six minutes later. Akekoromowei tried to pounce on the rebound but was penalised for a foul.
