Sports
Lagos State Police Command Emerge Overall Winner Of IGP Open Weightlifting Championship
The Lagos State Police Command on Friday emerged overall winner of the first edition of Inspector General of Police, IGP Open Weightlifting Championship held in Abuja.
The Centre of Excellence Command won a total of 33 medals including 12 gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze to emerge best state in the three-day competition.
Rivers State Police Command came second with 10 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze medals making a sum of 18 medals.
FCT Sports Council came third with 9 gold and 3 silver making a total of 12 medals. Niger State won 9 medals with 6 gold and 3 bronze to pick 4th position.
Kogi State Sports Council won 6 gold medals to emerge 5 best state in the competition just as her counterpart in the North-Central, Nasarawa State Sports Council won 5 gold and 1 bronze to win 6th position.
7th position went to Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC who won 12 medals including 4 gold, 7 silver and 1 bronze whereas Delta Police Command won 3 gold medals as 8th best participant.
9th position went to Kano State Police Command who won 2 gold and a silver while their Ekiti State counterpart won 6 silver and 3 bronze to place 10th.
Kebbi State Police Command and Sokoto Command took 12th and 13th positions with 6 medals of 3 silver, 3 bronze and 3 bronze, respectively
Celebrity
Ochei Felicitates Asagba of Asaba on 2nd Coronation Anniversary
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE, has felicitated with His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge, CON, Asagba of Asaba, on the occasion of his Second Coronation Anniversary.
Ochei, who is also the NDC Candidate for Delta North Senatorial District, described the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate the Asagba’s commitment to the peace, unity, cultural heritage and development of Asaba.
He commended His Royal Majesty for bringing his wealth of scholarship, experience and statesmanship to bear on the traditional institution, while promoting values that strengthen communal harmony and preserve the rich heritage of the Asaba people.
“Your Majesty, I celebrate your Second Coronation Anniversary and your continued dedication to the wellbeing of your people. May God Almighty grant you good health, wisdom and strength for many more years of purposeful service.
“May your reign continue to be marked by peace, unity and progress for Asaba, Delta State and humanity,” Ochei said.
He wished the Asagba a memorable anniversary and prayed for continued blessings upon his reign.
Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE
Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
President, Nigeria Tennis Federation
NDC Candidate, Delta North Senatorial District
-
Featured7 years agoLampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured6 years agoFG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured7 years agoChildren Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured7 years agoNYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured5 years agoTransfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Featured7 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones
-
Sports4 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News2 years agoZulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
