Appah Macauley – The trailblazer
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.
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Bayelsa Prosperity Roadwalk Ends 2025 on Solemn Note as State Honours Late Deputy Governor Ewhrujakpo
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.
ASEC Mimosas Clinch 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League Spot by Defeating Bayelsa Queens on Penalties
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.
“Ogele Wey Go Sweet” – Diri Celebrates Bayelsa Queens and United FC
“You must come home having beaten the entire West African zone. You’re not just representing Bayelsa or Nigeria—you’re representing West Africa in this female continental engagement. That is my charge to you.”
Bayelsa Governor Gets UNICEF, Soccer Ambassador Awards
“We will continue to invest in very critical areas of human capacity building, particularly in our youths via sports development, and also in the health of our people. There is no investment that is too much in these areas and several others.
Medical Doctor Crowned Gov Diri National Scrabble Champion
“The Governor Diri Scrabble Championship was the focus for scrabble players across the world as it was going on in the Bayelsa capital. We succeeded in introducing technology to positively showcase Bayelsa and the governor’s contribution to human capacity development”
Diri, Premium Trust Bank Honour NWFL Champions, Bayelsa Queens
“Knowing that we have a sports-loving president with what he doled out to the Super Falcons, I believe the Federal Government will support the Bayelsa State government to ensure you do well as the country’s representatives. You are no longer just Bayelsa Queens but you are now Nigerian Queens.”
WAFCON Final: Go For Trophy, Bayelsa Gov Urges Super Falcons
“They did it in the past, and having won it nine times, I believe they can achieve what the media has dubbed “Mission X,” which will make it the 10th WAFCON title for Nigeria,” the Bayelsa governor stated.”
Prosperity Football Cup: Congratulations EGM FC!
“We are very ambitious and with the assurance that our new 25,000 capacity stadium will be ready in about two years, I have directed the Commissioner for Sports Development, Champion Hon. Daniel Igali, to make a bid for the hosting of the National Sports Festival in 2028”.
Bayelsa Will Be Number One In Sports, Says Gov
“We want to be number one in sports in Nigeria and I believe we can export football to the rest of the country and beyond. We are encouraged that football keeps our youths happy.“
