Sport

Gov Alia removes Iorfa as Lobi Stars Executive VC, appoints new board

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has removed former Nigerian international, Dominic Iorfa, from his role as Executive Vice Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club in Makurdi.

The Governor has placed the club under the direct supervision of the Benue Sports Council and appointed a six-man board, chaired by Dr. Philip Nongu, to manage the team.

In a statement released on Saturday evening by his Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communication, Solomon Iorpev, the Governor ordered that all handovers be completed by midnight on Saturday.

The statement read: “The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has directed that, effective immediately, Lobi Stars FC will be under the Benue Sports Council.”

“A new Board of Lobi Stars FC has also been constituted. The membership includes: Dr. Philip Nongu – Chairman
ii. Dr. Iorngulum Malu – Secretary
iii. Chief Solomon Andiir – Member
iv. Mr. Harry Yachi – Member
v. Mr. Francis Ejiga – Member
vi. Sir James Iorpuu – Govt. Reps

“The Governor has directed that all Management handovers must be completed before midnight today, Saturday, September 7, 2024.”

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

Recent Posts

Monday Odigie steps down as Bendel Insurance coach

Monday Odigie, the coach of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, has resigned from his…

30 mins ago

Lewandowski reflects on missed Manchester United transfer

Robert Lewandowski has reflected on the time he nearly joined Manchester United in 2012, only…

44 mins ago

Okoye reflects on Super Eagles return after two years

Maduka Okoye has reflected on his first appearance for the Super Eagles in two years.…

58 mins ago

Probe panel: Ortom defeats Benue state govt at appeal court

The Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, on Thursday set aside the ruling of the Benue…

15 hours ago

Police take action over murder of lawyer Mark Ofikwu in Otukpo

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of prominent Otukpo-based lawyer and…

16 hours ago

BREAKING: Reps reject bill proposing six-year single tenure for president, governors

A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state…

17 hours ago