From Muzammil Dalha Yola The 12th edition of the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil (ADUSTECH) Inter-Faculties Sports Competition came to a close on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with a…
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NANPF Appoints CSP Kalu Chijioke as Director of Players’ Safety and Security
In a decisive move to bolster players’ welfare in Nigerian football, the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has announced the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Kalu Chijioke as…
Bakin Zuwo Blazers edged out NTM Thunder to win Dam Foundation Summer Showtime Basketball Competition
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Blazers dominated Thunder to win the Dam Foundation Summer Showtime Basketball Competition by 41 – 30 at NTM Thunder basketball field at Yan lemo in the ancient city…
Afrobasket: Tinubu lauds D’Tigress for making historic final
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, following a gritty win over Senegal. The…
Team Nigeria Jets Out to Algeria for Inaugural African School Sports Championship
By Ado Salisu A contingent of 60 student-athletes have departed Nigeria for Annaba, Algeria, to compete in the inaugural edition of the African School Sports Championship, taking place from July 26 to…
Chess For Social Impact celebrates International Chess Day with Fundraiser for Nigeria’s chess prodigy Olisa
By Ado Salisu To mark International Chess Day, Chess for Social Impact, a flagship of Mendlife Global Foundation, on Sunday, hosted the Abuja Elite Chess Meetup, blending competition with a fundraiser for…
NGF President Hails Young Nigerian Golfers’ Historic World Championship Feat
By Ado Salisu The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has praised the remarkable performance of young Nigerian golfers during the country’s historic debut at the inaugural ISF…
ADUSTECH Kicks Off 12th Edition Inter-Faculty Sports Competition
By Muzammil Dalha Yola The Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil (ADUSTECH), Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai, has given the green light for the commencement of the 12th…
CAA Africa U18/U20 Athletics Championship: Naira Rain for Team Nigeria Athletes
NSС announces N1 million for Gold, N750k for Silver, and N500k for Bronze The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced cash rewards of N1,000,000 for each gold medal, N750,000 for silver, and…
CAA U-18/U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE: Ikwesi wins first medal for Nigeria as Kenya, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Uganda mine gold
By Ado Salisu Fifteen events will be concluded on Day 2 of the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-20 Championships going on in Abeokuta, Ogun State, South-West, Nigeria….
NSC Rallies Funding Support for NUGA, as Nigeria Competes at World University Games
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has played a pivotal role in securing the participation of Team Nigeria (represented by Nigeria University Games Association – NUGA) at the 2025 FISU…
NSC Drums Support for Junior D’Tigress, as Team Settles in Czech Republic for FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup
By Ado Salisu With the full support of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Nigeria’s U-19 women’s basketball team, Junior D’Tigress have arrived in Brno, Czech Republic to begin their campaign at the…
Managing, Playing For Kano Pillars A Difficult Job – Ahmed Musa
By Abdullahi Yusuf The newly-appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Ahmed Musa, says it is a difficult task playing for the club as well as managing its affairs. “It is…
Veteran Okon-George, Legend Mary Onyali to Compete at AFN/Dynamic Meet in Lagos
By Ado Salisu African Games gold medallist and former African champion, Patience Okon-George, is confirmed to compete in the women’s 400m at the highly anticipated AFN/Dynamic Athletics Meet. Fresh from an outstanding…
Ahmed Musa Vows to Restore Kano Pillars Pride
The General Manager of Kano Pillars FC and Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has vowed to reposition the club and restore its pride of place as one of the finest football institutions…
10 Days Left: One Stadium, One Continent: Abeokuta Set to Host African U18/U20 Championships
By Ado Salisu 10 days left, and all eyes are on Abeokuta, Ogun State, as the city braces to host the continent’s most promising young athletes at the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics…
AFN Clears Air On Nse Uko’s Ordeal
By Ado Salisu The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has distanced itself from the current two year ban handed Imaobong Nse Uko by the Integrity Unit of World Athletics for doping violations…
CAA U-18, U-20 Champs: Athletes vow to lift Nigeria’s image with sterling performance
By Ado Salisu As the 3rd Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) Junior Championships draws near, Nigerian athletes in camp have reiterated their dedication to delivering outstanding results, thereby enhancing the country’s image…
CAA U-18, U-20 Champs: Athletes vow to lift Nigeria’s Image with sterling performance
As the 3rd Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) Junior Championships draws near, Nigerian athletes in camp have reiterated their dedication to delivering outstanding results, thereby enhancing the country’s image at the upcoming…
43 Countries, 937 Athletes and Officials Set for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta
With just two weeks to go, excitement is reaching fever pitch as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, prepares to welcome the continent’s finest young athletes for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics…
Nse Uko: AFN Denies Laxity in Communicating Anti-Doping Rules to Athletes
By Ado Salisu The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has denied allegations that it has been docile in communicating the dangers and risks of doping violations and rules to athletes. This comes…
Nigeria Football Federation extends tenure of NPFL, NNL, NLO boards
By Ado Salisu The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has opted to extend the tenure of the present boards of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League…
Sen. Babangida Upgrades Jigawa Stadiums to National Standards
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of efforts to promote youth development through sports, the Senator representing Jigawa Northwest Senatorial District, Senator Babangida Hussain, has upgraded two township stadiums to meet national…
Founder Ijele football club, Chief Naza Commends Stakeholders
By Ado Salisu The founder and owner of Ijele Sports Club Chief Ferdinand Naza has commended Coaches, Players, Sponsors, Supporters club, Partners, and Fans for their support for the outgoing season. The…
2025 President Federation Cup: Kwara United, Rivers Angels emerge champions
Cup holders Rivers Angels made it 10th title accomplished as they edged Nasarawa Amazons on penalties, while Kwara United won their first-ever national trophy at the grand finale of this year’s President…