By Ado Salisu The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to using sports as a tool for national development, youth empowerment, and…
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2025 LGAN golf championship: Agbo emerges best gross winner
By Ado Salisu Teenage golfing sensation, Grace Agbo of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, is the champion of the 2025 Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern zone Golf…
NSSF: National Table Tennis Championships Kick Off in Lagos
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) National Table Tennis Championships has kicked off today at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. This two-day tournament is part of NSSF’s ongoing efforts…
Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes Still Alive as Dikko Hints at Possible FIFA Points Deduction for South Africa
By Ado Salisu National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, says the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be dramatically revived—pending a crucial disciplinary ruling from football’s…
Nestle Milo Inter Secondary Schools basketball finals begins in Lagos
By Ado Salisu The final stage of the 25th edition of Inter secondary schools Nestle Milo basketball championship for boys and girls categories commenced at the indoor sports Hall of the national…
NSC mourns death of Abba Yola
…Describes him as a Sports Administrator Per Excellence By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission, NSC, has described the demise of former Kano Pillars Chairman Alhaji Abba Yola as a painful loss…
8th African Nations Championship: Super Eagles B to play group phase games in Zanzibar
By Ado Salisu 2018 silver-medallists Nigeria will play their group B matches of the 8th African Nations Championship in Zanzibar – a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. It is…
Adamawa Govt, NAFA Introduce Flag Football in Schools
From Umar Dankano, Yola In a move to enhance youth participation in sports, the Adamawa State Government, in partnership with the Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA), has introduced a new sport known…
NSC Applauds Enugu Gov’t, as LOC for 23rd National Sports Festival is Inaugurated
By Ado Salisu Preparations for the highly anticipated 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games Enugu 2026” have taken a significant leap forward as the Enugu State Government officially inaugurated the…
Enugu Prepares for 23rd National Sports Festival as NSC DG Meets Governor Mbah
…LOC set for inauguration on Wednesday By Ado Salisu Preparations are in full swing for the 23rd National Sports Festival, to be hosted by Enugu State, as the Coal City positions itself…
Nigeria Flag National Team heads for historic African Championship in Egypt
…Unveils its competition apparel to the National Sports Commission The Nigerian American Football Association ( NAFA ) has unveiled its competition apparel to the National Sports Commission, NSC, as it gets set…
Ahmadiyya College Kano to storm Lagos for National Milo b/ball finals
Ahmadiyya College basketball teams (boys and girls) are expected to leave Kano on Thursday to Lagos ahead of the 25th edition of National Milo basketball finals. The Ahmadiyya College who were selected…
30 Days to Go: Track Dreams Ignite in Abeokuta, as African Junior Athletics Championship Nears
The countdown has officially begun as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, braces itself to welcome the continent’s future stars for the 3rd African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships, now just 30…
NOC commences construction of Permanent Secretariat in Abuja
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially commenced an ambitious project to establish its permanent secretaiat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This initiative, which aims to enhance the infrastructure and…
Nigeria poised to end medal drought at African Fencing Championships
As Nigeria prepares to host the 23rd African Fencing Championships from June 25 to 29 at Charterhouse Lagos, the Nigeria Fencing Federation is confident that the nation is ready to end its…
Nigerian-American Football Association NAFA calls for Kano govt support
Nigerian -American Football Association NAFA has called on Kano state government and other stakeholders in sports to support it aimed at developing the game at grassroots levels. The NAFA’s head of students…
SWAN Calls for Thorough Investigation into Fatal Accident Involving Kano Athletes
By Mustapha Salisu The National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Benjamin Isaiah, has called on government authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the tragic road accident…
Kano NLC Mourns 22 Deceased Athletes, Officials
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian Labour Congress(NLC), Kano State chapter, has expressed deep shock over the death of 22 athletes and officials from the state who died in a ghastly auto accident…
Kano Govt Pledges N1 Million, Relief Aid to Families of 22 Athletes Killed in Tragic Crash
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has announced a donation of N1 million each to the families of the 22 athletes who tragically lost their lives in a motor accident while…
Week-Long Activities Marking 2025 Children’s Day End in Yobe
From Auwal Salim, Damaturu, Yobe As part of efforts to engage school children in celebration of the 2025 World Children’s Day, the Education Secretary of Nguru Local Government Education Authority, Alhaji Hamisu…
Gateway Games 2025: Adama and Timmy Win Kano State’s First Five Medals at National Sports Festival
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Giginyu Kano State has opened its medal tally at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games 2025, with an impressive performance from its female weightlifters. The…
NSC disqualifies registered Athletes with Antidoping issues from participating in 22nd National Sports Festival
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has cautioned that registered athletes with antidoping issues cannot compete for scoring medals at the ongoing National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024. The NSC made it…
Ogun 2024: Vice president Shettima declare National Sports Festival Open
By Yusuf A Yusuf The Vice president Kashim Shettima has declared open the 22nd of National Sports Festival at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta Ogun State. Shettima who represents the President Bola…
Gateway 2024:Over 250 Kano State Contingents Arrive Abeokuta
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Over 250 Kano State contingents have safely arrived Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival, after a 30-hour journey. Before their departure, Kano…
Ex-IGP Adamu tournament kicks off in Nasarawa
Sixteen clubs are currently competing in the Former Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu Tournament in Nasarawa State. The competition was organized by Progressives Youth Forum for Mohammed Adamu and the final…