Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has won the outstanding performance award of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in recognition of his remarkable achievements in sports development within the state….
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UNIJOS Set to Host First-Ever NUGA in North Central, Flags Off Awareness Rally in Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has officially flagged off its awareness rally ahead of the 27th edition of the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA), scheduled for 2025 —…
YSFON’S Boss, Gawuna lauds President Tinubu on sports development
By Ado Salisu The National President of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has described sports as a vibrant aspects that unite and project the good image of…
Ekweremadu names Okorie as Enugu Athletics Boss
By Ado Salisu The Enugu State Commissioner for Sports, Ike Ekweremadu Jr, has appointed former national hurdler and AFN Performance Director Victor Okorie as Chairman of the Enugu State Athletics Association Board….
NCS Organizes Elections For 18 Sports Federation as New Presidents Emerge
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission recently conducted elections across 18 Federations, resulting in new Presidents and Board members being inaugurated at the Moshood Abiola Stadium to steer affairs of their…
Kano Dala Hard Courts Tennis Tournament Director Elected NTF Vice President
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has elected the Tournament Director of the Kano Dala Hard Courts Tennis Championship, Alhaji Yusuf Datti, as its Vice President for the next four…
NSC Team Inspects Enugu Facilities Ahead of 2026 National Sports Festival
The National Sports Commission (NSC) undertook another inspection of sporting facilities in Enugu State as preparation continues for the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival, scheduled to hold in 2026. Kola…
Bichi First FC Gears Up for Gusau/Ahlan NNL 2025 Preseason Tournament
Bichi First FC is set to make its mark in the upcoming Gusau/Ahlan NNL 2025 preseason tournament, kicking off on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 to 31st October 2025, in Bauchi. The team…
NAF 2025: Nigerian Security Agencies Engage in 10km Walking, Jogging Exercise
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Recognizing the importance of mental and physical fitness as vital tools for improving combat readiness and operational success, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Service Group, Kano, on…
NFF Suspends Three Referees Indefinitely Over Controversial Decisions in NPFL Matches
By Mustapha Salisu The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has placed three referees on indefinite suspension following controversial officiating decisions during Match Day 8 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played…
Jaga Champions Youth Empowerment Through Sports in Zaria
Chairman’s passion for sports inspires new wave of youth engagement and community unity across the local government From Ishaq Galadima, Zaria Sports development has become a defining feature of the leadership of…
Bichi First FC Unveils Abubakar Musa as Technical Adviser
Bichi First FC has officially unveiled Coach Abubakar Musa as the Technical Adviser of the club. The ceremony, which took place at the club’s premises, was attended by the Club President and…
NYG 2025: Kano wins three gold one silver, two bronze medals so far
By Yusuf A. Yusuf The Team Kano has proudly opened it’s medals account at the ongoing this year National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State Team Kano has clinched its 6 medals…
Gombe Govt Dissolves State Sports Associations for Restructuring – Commissioner
By Laraba Usman The Gombe State Government has approved the immediate dissolution of all existing State Sports Associations as part of its plans to restructure the sports sector in line with national…
President Ahmed Tinubu Declares 9th Edition of National Youth Games Open
By Yusuf A Yusuf President Bola Tinubu has officially declared open, the 9th edition of the National youth games in Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Tinubu, who was…
NANPF Hails Tinubu on Nigeria-Brazil Aviation Deal, Urges NPFL to Maximise Benefits
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Association of National Professional Footballers (NANPF) has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, a move expected to significantly enhance…
Youth Games: Kano State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development urges athletes to make the state proud
By Yusuf A Yusuf The Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Honourable Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has charged the state athletes taking part in the 9th edition of the National…
Premier League: Deputy Senate President to upgrade BUK’s stadium
In furtherance of his commitment to sports development in the country, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has concluded the arrangement to upgrade the facilities at the Bayero…
Kano Gov’t denies Barau Fc access to Sani Abacha for the next coming NPFL
By Yusuf Alhaji Once more Barau Fc has been left scrambling for a venue after Kano State Sports Commission is trying to deny them access to the Sani Abacha Stadium for their…
NSC now working against Nigeria’s Sports Development?
From Mike Ndidi, Abuja There are now growing fears that the National Sports Commission (NSC) may miss out on achieving the objectives set out by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the commission’s…
Sen.Barau Unveils Barau FC Technical Adviser, Players,Vows To Win NPFL
Sen.Barau Unveils Barau FC Technical Adviser, Players,Vows To Win NPFL By Abdullahi Yusuf The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, on Monday unveiled the Technical Adviser of the newly-promoted Barau FC,…
Quaanpan LGC Chairman kick – off pre season final of peace, unity in Namu
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Executive Chairman of Quaan-Pan Local Government Council, in Plateau State, Hon. Christopher Au Manship, kick-off the pre-season final of the Peace and Unity Cup organized by Namu…
SWAN Demands Immediate Inauguration of National Sports Commission Board
By Ado Salisu The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to immediately inaugurate its 17-member governing board. Established in 1964, SWAN, the umbrella body for…
NSC Confirms Key Dates for 2025 National Youth Games
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed the official schedule for the 2025 National Youth Games, as the nation counts down to the much-anticipated multi-sport event to be hosted…
Team Nigeria Set to Depart for World Para-Powerlifting Championships in Santiago, Chile
By Ado Salisu Team Nigeria is set to depart for Santiago, Chile, to compete in the prestigious World Para-Powerlifting Championships, from August 11 to 18, 2025. The team, comprising Nigeria’s finest para-powerlifters,…