By Yusuf A. Yusuf The Sarkin Yoruba of Kano, Dr. Alhaji Murtala Alimi Ote-Sese, has sustained his support to members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State chapter, by…
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Gov. Yusuf bags SWAN outstanding performance award for Sports Development
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….
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…
Kano SWAN Urges Gov’t to Declare Emergency in Sports Sector
By Yusuf Alhaji The Kano State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called on the state government to declare a state of emergency in the sports sector, citing…
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…
SWAN Appreciates Yobe State Commissioner’s Support, Encouragement
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hon. Barma Shetiman, for his unwavering…
SWAN Kano Mourns Death of Judo Warriors FC Chairman, Alh. Auwalu Judo
By Mustapha Salisu The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State Chapter, has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family of Alhaji Auwalu Judo, Chairman of Judo Warriors FC, who passed…
Yobe SWAN Patron to Host Members in Damaturu for Enhanced Interactions
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has received praise for its commitment to advancing sports development through effective sports reporting within…
SWAN Kano Congratulates Barau FC Kano on NLO Promotion Play Off Victory
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano State Chapter has congratulated Barau FC Kano on their impressive victory in the New Year Mega Lottery (NYML) NLO Promotion Play Off. This was…
SWAN Confers National Philanthropy Award to Alhaji Isyaku Umar Tofa
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)…
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…
Boycotting Kano Pillars FC Technical Crew’s Interviews by State Chapter of SWAN
On Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, following post-match press conference of match day 25 between host Kano Pillars and visiting Rangers International at Sani Abacha Stadium, a regrettable incident occurred which led to…
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…
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…
SWAN North East Mourns the Passing of Former Yobe Governor, Bukar Abba Ibrahim
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Comrade Ahmed Kagana Amshi, the Vice President of the North East Zone, extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the late Former Governor of…
AFCON 2023, SWAN Ex-Officio In Charge of Northwest, Malikawa Departs to Cote D’Ivoire
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, KANO SWAN Former SWAN North West Vice President, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa departs to Cote D’Ivoire to witness the thrilling action of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
Kano SWAN Pays Condolence Visit to Alh. Salim Shariff Abdallah’s Family
By Muzammil Dalha Yola On Monday, the 15th of January 2024, the Kano State Chapter Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Comrade Zaharaddeen Sale, along with some executive committee…
Kano Pyramid Handball Team Clinches Victory in 2024 Malikawa Cup
By Muzammil Dalha Yola The Kano Pyramid Handball team has emerged as the champions of the inaugural 2024 National SWAN Ex-Officio Malikawa Garu Handball Tournament. The exhilarating competition concluded with Kano Pyramid…
Kano Para Athletes Risk Missing Games Due to Lack of Funding
The participation of Kano State para athletes in the upcoming 2nd National Para Games hangs in the balance due to a lack of funding from the state government. The games, scheduled for…
Triennial Congress: Newly sworn-in President thanks delegates, vows to lead inclusive, progressive SWAN
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The newly sworn-in President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has expressed gratitude to the delegates, immediate past leadership and others who contributed…