Sports

DFC Africa Joins Police Campaign To Fight Cultism And Other Vices

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4 years ago

September 14, 2021

The President of the Dynamite Fighting Championship (DFC) Africa, Ambassador Henry George has identified the Police Campaign against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) as a true partner in the quest for the repositioning of the mind-set of young Nigerians for
self-discovery and strategic leadership direction.

He disclosed this to media in Port Harcourt, while briefing the
National Coordinator POCACOV CSP Ebere Amaraizu on the readiness of
his organization to partner with POCACOV to offer a platform of
self-discovery and strategic leadership direction to teeming Nigerians
through the sport of Mixed Martial Arts which is globally gathering
momentum.

George also commended the Nigerian Police Force on POCACOV initiative
which he said he has followed up and understands it is not just a
community driven program but a program that touches on core mandate of
Dynamite Fighting Championship.

According to George who is also the International representative of
World Martial Arts Council and World Mauythai Organization (WMO
Nigeria), POCACOV is using Sports as an advocacy tool to engage and
inspire young minds for greater society and that is what the
Federation is about.

“We use combat sports to inspire and motivate young people against
cultism, criminality and other vices. We help young minds to become
champions and an asset to the Nation. DFC is about realization of
dreams, hope for the youth and to create positive impact”, he added.

He explained that the upcoming DFC Africa event, DFC7 which comes up
in November will be in partnership with POCACOV and create a robust
platform for self-discovery, strategic leadership direction for young
minds from various neighbourhoods.

On his part, the National Coordinator of POCACOV, CSP Ebere Amaraizu
thanked Ambassador George for identifying and believing in the
initiative POCACOV as a veritable partner that will impact on the
youths and positively change their thoughts.

Amaraizu also assured that POCACOV will stop at nothing to ensure that
the upcoming Mixed Martial Arts program, DFC7 in Rivers state yield
its desired objectives with the hopes of discovering another Kamaru
Usman and Israel Adesanya.

The Dynamit Fighting Championship, DFC will hold its seven fight-night
this November in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports

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1 hour ago

October 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.

Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.

“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”

Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.

“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.

Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.

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