By Ijeoma Okigbo Mr Philip Shaibu, Director -General (DG) of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has called for greater synergy between the Institute and the National Sports Commission (NSC). Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Shaibu decried the lack of collaboration among key organisations responsible for the developmentContinue Reading

By Abdulrahman Yahaya Nigeria’s quartet to the World Relay Championship in Botswana have qualified for the World Mixed 4×100m at the World Championship scheduled for Beijing, China. The quartet comprising Favor Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson achieved the feat on Saturday at the ongoing World Relay ChampionshipContinue Reading

By Victor Okoye Emmanuel Benard and Victoria Uduak on Sunday emerged top winners in the men’s and women’s categories at the Akalaka Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 16 fighters thrilled fans at the Akalaka Spirit of the Warrior showdown atContinue Reading