By Muzammil Dalha Yola Alhaji Isyaku Umar Tofa (Makaman Bichi), was honoured and conferred with the prestigious title of Philanthropy of the Year by the National Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN)…
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SWAN Holds National Full Council Meeting In Kano May 2 By Abd
By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Full Council Meeting of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is to hold in Kano on Thursday, May 2. The Chairman, National Mobilisation Committee of the…
SWAN Kano Congratulates Hon. Mustapha Kwankwaso, New Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development
By Muzammil Dalha Yola The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano State Chapter, under the leadership of Comrade Zaharaddeen Sale Yakubu, extends heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso on his…
Commissioner Mustapha Kwankwaso Pledges Better Sports Facilities, Youth Development
By Muzammil Dalha Yola On Saturday 20th April 2024, the newly appointed Commissioner of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development in Kano State, Mustapha Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, embarked on a visit…
Kano Pillars Receives Three-Game Ultimatum From KNSG to Reverse Fortunes
The Kano State Government, through the Acting Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Hon. Hamza Safiyanu Kachako, has issued a decisive three-game ultimatum to the management and technical crew of Kano Pillars Football…
Knights of St. John Lead Others to Host Aniagwu Golf Kitty
The Knights of St. John International will lead other dignitaries to a golf tournament at the Ikoyi Club 1938, to celebrate the Vicar General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Monsignor John…
Mbappe says winning Champions League matter of pride
Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe has said that helping his hometown club to finally win their first Champions League title is a matter of pride for him. This was after he scored…
NPFL: Enyimba thrash Kano Pillars 5-0 in Aba
Enyimba International FC of Aba on Wednesday thrashed visiting Kano Pillars 5-0 in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2023/2024 match day 28 in Aba. In the match played inside the…
Pillars Clinch Federation Cup Win in Thrilling Final As Usman Ghali Bags SWAN Pop Cola MVP Award
By Muzammil Dalhatu Yola Kano Pillars Football Club emerged victorious in the 2024 State Federation Cup finals held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Saturday, 30th March 2024. The team,…
SWAN Kano State Chapter Distributes Bags of Rice as Ramadan Gesture
By Muzammil Dalhatu Yola SWAN (Sports Writers Association of Nigeria) Kano State Chapter recently embarked on a generous initiative by distributing bags of rice to its registered members as a Ramadan gesture…
Mubarak Sani Shahada wins SWAN Kano Pop Cola Man of the Match Award in the NPFL23/24 MD 25
By Muzammil Dalha Yola The SWAN Kano Pop Cola Man of the Match for the recent Match Day 25 fixture between Kano Pillars FC and Rangers FC, held at Sani Abacha Stadium…
Yobe State Handball, Volleyball Teams Qualified To Represent N/E At National Competition
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state handball and volleyball teams who played their final matches of basic education schools sports have successfully won and qualified to represent Northeast zone at the…
NPFL MD 23: Abia Warriors’ Daniel Ijeh voted SWAN Kano Pop Cola Man of the Match
By Muzammil Dalha Yola In a thrilling encounter on match day 23 of the NPFL, Kano Pillars faced off against Abia Warriors. The game took place in Kano, and it ended with…
Curious Case of Mustapha Salisu: A Rising Star’s Mysterious Absence
By Ellams Awwal Mustapha Salisu, once prolific goal scorer for NPFL team Katsina United. In the previous two seasons, Salisu showcased his prowess emerging top goal scorer for the Chanji boys before…
Ahmed Musa’s Generous Donations Strengthen PCRC Kano State Command
By Muzammil Dalha Yola In a demonstration of profound philanthropy and commitment to community welfare, Alh. Ahmed Musa, the esteemed national, continental, and intercontinental football sensation, has extended generous support to the…
Manchester United can still finish fourth, says Ten Hag
Top-four Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag said his team can still make up the eight points between them and Aston Villa to achieve a top-four finish in spite their shock home…
Bassey, Iwobi shine as Fulham burst Manchester United bubble
Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were on the score sheet as Fulham burst the bubble of optimism around Manchester United with a well-deserved 2-1 victory on Saturday. The News Agency of…
Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi Condole SWAN Kano Chairman Zaharaddeen
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, SWAN Kano Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi paid a condolences visit to the SWAN Kano State Chapter Chairman Comrade Zaharaddeen Sale on the death of…
Kano Emir Tasks Football Players to Emulate Ahmed Musa’s Community Service
By Mustapha Salisu His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has urged football players to follow the exemplary behavior of Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, who actively contributes to…
NPFL 2023/24: Doma United First Stanza Analysis
By Muzammil Dalha Yola Doma United has shown remarkable form in the first round of the NPFL 2023/24 season. Their overall performance has been very good, securing 9 wins, 5 draws, and…
AY to Nigerians: Stop cyberbullying Alex Iwobi
Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has appealed to Nigerians to stop cyber bullying Alex Iwobi. He revealed this recently on his Instagram page. He urged fans of Super Eagles…
Kano horse racing competition ends
The International Horse Racing competition organised by Kano Turf Club came to the climax on Sunday with five horses beating the pack to emerge victorious in their various categories. The News Agency…
President Tinubu commends Super Eagles despite AFCON loss
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the performance of the Super Eagles at the just concluded 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. In a statement, Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson,…
AFCON final: Expert advises Nigerians to prioritise their health
Dr Aramu Ningi, a consultant surgeon in Bauchi, has advised Nigerians, especially those treating hypertension, to prioritise their health over the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte…
About 2 billion people watching 2023 AFCON — CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, on Friday in Abidjan said about two billion people globally are watching the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Motsepe…