Governor Alia Donates 4 Vehicles To Lobi Stars FC

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2 years ago

January 11, 2024

Joel Ajayi

As part of his determination to ease the transportation challenges of the Lobi Stars football club of Benue, Governor Hyacinth Alia has donated four vehicles to the Football Club.]

This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Tersoo Kula on Thursday in Makurdi.

He said that the governor donated when players and team officials led by its Vice Chairman, Mr Dominic Iorfa, visited to appreciate him for his support.

Alia commanded the club for the wonderful performances it has recorded in the ongoing Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) so far this season.

“The excellent results the team has achieved have put smiles on the faces of many Benue people,“he said.

He urged the team to maintain the momentum throughout the season and promised to upgrade the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi to international standard before the end of the season.

The governor said that the upgrade would enable the team to start playing their home matches in Makurdi.

He described the group of players as the best and promised to continue to motivate them.

Earlier, the Deputy Governor and Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Barr. Sam Ode, thanked Alia for the support given to the club so far.

The deputy governor said that the support had resulted in the team’s successes in the ongoing NPFL Season.

He appreciated the Vice Chairman, Dominic Iorfa, for the work and energy he has put into the club, and described him as a sports enigma.

Ode said in spite of all the skepticism surrounding the club at the beginning of the season, he propelled the club to the top, challenging for top honors in the country.

Also speaking, the Vice Chairman of the Club, Iorfa, and the Club captain, Daniel Atsaka, congratulated the governor on his Supreme Court victory.

They acknowledged that the club has enjoyed the best welfare packages so far under his administration.

They called on the people of the State to continue to support the team for more positive results as the season progresses.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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10 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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