By Sumaila Ogbaje The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, says the Boko Haram/Islamic States West African Province Terrorists are not waging war against the armed forces but against Nigeria. Abubakar stated this while speaking with Defence Correspondents who are on media tour to the theatre of operationContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has urged the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to intensify efforts in fostering sports development in the country. Olopade gave the charge on Tuesday in Abeokuta after a novelty match organised by SWAN for media professionalsContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Lawmakers have expressed the National Assembly’s commitment to making laws that will ensure gender inclusion in security management in the country. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Sen. Ireti Kingibe (LP-FCT) and her counterpart in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kafilat Ogbara (APC-Lagos) stated this onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of FCT Badminton Association, Mohammed Bappa has pledged to fast-track the growth of the sport in FCT through robust grassroots development tournaments. He made the pledge on Saturday during the medals presentation at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun, where FCT wonContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh Kola Oredipe, the founder of Samkey Athletics Club, has called for the support of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) as he aspires for the South-South zonal position on the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Oredipe, who is also the Director-General to theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Esports on Saturday made an historic debut as a demonstration sport at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ in Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fast growing sport worth $180 billion global value was on full display at theContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Team Ogun on Friday won the 4×400 mixed relay at the ongoing National Sports Festival tagged “Gateway Games 2024”. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the race at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, the Coach of the team , Saheed Akinpelu, applaudedContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Delta has leapfrogged Team Bayelsa on the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Team Delta amassed 35 gold, 12 silver and 29 bronze, bringing the state’s total medals to 76. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the official medalsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Helen Kwanashie, a Professor of Pharmacology at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), says the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode of learning democratises education and breaks geographical barriers. Kwanashie, a professor in the NOUN’s Faculty of Health Sciences, made this submission during a valedictory lectureContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade has hailed the performance of the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival(NSF) in Ogun. Olopade, who was visibly happy spoke after the medal presentation to IJA swimmer Aidan Abili who has wonContinue Reading
