By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Delegations Arrive as Action Begins BENIN City comes alive today as the 2nd Niger Delta Games officially get underway at the historic Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. In the build-up to the opening ceremony, delegations from participating states arrived in quick succession at the Games Village located within the Benson Idahosa University campus. […]
Torch Ceremony Signals Countdown to Regional Showpiece THE symbolic torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games arrived in Delta State on Monday, marking a key milestone in preparations for the regional sporting event designed to uncover and nurture young talents. The torch was presented at Government House, Asaba, and received on behalf of Governor Sheriff […]
EVENT OVERVIEW & DEVELOPMENT ANGLE EDO State is set to host the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, with about 3,000 athletes and officials expected from nine oil-producing states across the region. The multi-sport event, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), will take place in Benin City from […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Cross River Discovers Sporting Gems at Niger Delta Games Trials CROSS River State has recorded a major breakthrough in identifying new sporting talents during the recently concluded state trials for the 2nd Niger Delta Games. The trials, held in the Central Senatorial District, aimed to select athletes for the state finals […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE NDDC says preparations are underway to deliver a bigger and better Niger Delta Games in 2026, with Edo State set to host the second edition. Speaking at the inaugural organising meeting in Port Harcourt, Main Organising Committee Chairman Alabo Boma Iyaye said the Commission plans to expand participation, improve logistics and […]