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The Ekowe & Nange-Ama Monthly Scrabble Competition, held on Saturday 18 October 2025 at UAC Ekowe Community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, produced a remarkable performance from Ebi Akintola, who swept through the event undefeated with a 9-0 record and a +1097 spread. Game Summary Round | Opponent | Score | Opp. Score | Spread | Cumulative 1 Inioemi Agazi 610 223 +387 +387 2 Reynold Wolo 413 354 +59 +446 3 Joshua Willie 469 465 +4 +450 4 Wotaritimi Tonbie 491 233 +258 +708 5 Philip Kigigha 421 359 +62 +770 6 Saviour Tonbie 413 265 +148 +918 7 Reynold Wolo (Rematch) 386 357 +29 +947 8 Reynold Wolo (Rematch 2) 436 391 +45 +992 9 Wotaritimi Tonbie (Rematch) 386 281 +105 +1097 🔸 Wins: 9 🔸 Losses: 0 🔸 Total Spread: +1097 🔸 Venue: UAC Ekowe Community Ebi Akintola’s performance stands out as one of the most dominant runs in recent Bayelsa scrabble competitions a clear statement of form heading into future tournaments.

WESPA Calendar Features 5th Gov. Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship The World English-Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) has listed the 5th Edition of the Gov. Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship on its official events calendar. This recognition places the prestigious tournament firmly on the international stage, attracting attention from top players and enthusiasts worldwide. Scheduled at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, the championship has become a flagship event in Nigeria’s Scrabble calendar, consistently drawing elite competitors from across the country. The tournament honors the support of Governor Douye Diri, whose commitment to the game has helped nurture talent and boost the sport’s profile both locally and globally. With its inclusion on the WESPA Calendar, the 2026 edition is expected to see increased participation, higher competitive standards, and wider media coverage, further cementing Nigeria’s status as a powerhouse in world Scrabble.  WESPA Calendar...

African Champion, Gov. Diri National Scrabble Champion, and Word Cup 2025 Runner-Up, Enoch Nwali aka the drummer boy.  Enoch Nwali, runner-up Word Cup 2025 Enoch Nwali has become synonymous with excellence in African Scrabble. The Nigerian prodigy, who has consistently proven himself on both local and international stages, added yet another accolade to his growing legacy in 2025. Enoch and Sokol give smiling thumbs to the cam before their game Enoch dominated the 4th season of the Gov Diri National Scrabble Championship, showcasing his unmatched word power, strategic depth, and mental stamina. The victory reaffirmed his position as one of Nigeria’s and Africa’s most formidable Scrabble talents. A group photo 😁 But his journey didn’t stop there. At the Word Cup 2025, one of the most prestigious global Scrabble tournaments, Enoch battled against the world’s finest players, eventually finishing as runner-up. This silver-medal finish was a testament to his consistency at the highest ...

Dorcas Innocent Clinches Opens Category Title at the 5th Gov. Diri National Scrabble Championship The 5th Edition of the Governor Diri National Scrabble Championship came to an exciting close with Dorcas Innocent emerging as the winner of the Opens Category, capping off a remarkable display of skill, composure, and competitive spirit. Dorcas Innocent, the winner for opens category  Held in [insert city/location of event], the championship drew top Scrabble players from across Nigeria, each vying for glory in one of the nation’s most respected tournaments. The Opens Category featured a competitive field of rising talents and seasoned wordsmiths, but Dorcas distinguished herself with a consistent performance throughout the rounds. Dorcas Innocent and her trophy 🏆  Her path to victory was marked by strategic word plays, calculated risks, and a keen understanding of the game’s tactical demands. By maintaining focus under pressure, Dorcas secured the top spot, further cementing h...

The 5th Edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Tournament holds in August.  You can recall that the Press Secretary to the Governor and Chairman of the Bayelsa State Scrabble Association, Daniel Alabra has tirelessly worked to ensure the 5th Edition holds as promised by the state governor.    Over 250 players all over the country are usually expected to participate for over N10,000,000 prize bands with a grand prize of N1,000,000 and a giant trophy 🏆  Players like Enoch Nwali (the defending champion), George Ezinore (Current National Champ), Timi Doko (Current African Champ) are all warming up for the event

When the 3rd Gov. Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship was ongoing at the Bayelsa State Banquet Hall in Yenagoa this July before the Las Vegas World Championship, I met with Enoch Nwali after he loss to Emmanuel Ofidi in round 14 of 15, I told him to win the last round just to make me happy. little did I know he took that as a priority to achieve it. To me, I just felt he was a little bit low in motivation so had to say something nice to him. Eventually, he came to my table and gave me a like👍symbol from a distance and that was when I realize that he had won the tournament.   The game of scrabble is one that helps you to have critical thinking skill and enhances your brain. Each time you encounter "bad picks" you see that your thinking speed increases. If not for the fact that I saw Enoch and spoke with him, he probably would have loss to Ofidi who knows.  while all this was happening, a none scrabble player by named Evylin walked to the podium to look for me having...