By Philip Yatai Former Super Eagles Captain Joseph Yobo says the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has raised the governance bar through remarkable infrastructural development in the nation’s capital. Yobo made the remarks while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Abuja CityContinue Reading
Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a gripping FIFA World Cup semi-final and secure a place in the tournament’s final.Continue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Kylian Mpappe said he and his France teammates did not perform well to progress to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final after their 2-0 defeat against Spain on Tuesday. France went into the game as the favourite but Didier Deschamps’ men were completely outplayed by a betterContinue Reading
By Grace Abe The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has nominated the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs Hulayat Omidiran, as its first National Matron. SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin announced the nomination when he and other members of the National Executive Committee visited Omidiran in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The National Institute for Sports (NIS) and the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have strengthened their partnership to advance sports education, capacity building and athlete development in Nigeria. The Director-General of NIS, Philip Shaibu, and the Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, reaffirmed the commitment during the vice-chancellor’sContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman. Yahaya France and Spain will trade tackles in the first Semi-final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday in what promises to be a mouth-watering encounter. A battle between the best attacking side of the tournament and the best defensive team. France’s attack ledContinue Reading
The sixth edition of the Run Club Abuja (RCA) Charity Half Marathon has generated N12.4 million to procure neonatal healthcare equipment for two public hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Nathaniel Idowu Foundation says it will host the maiden edition of its four-week Summer Camp at the rejuvenated Maracana Sports Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos, in August. In a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos by the foundation’s media department, the four-week camp would hold betweenContinue Reading
By Mohammad Tijjani and Aaron Usman President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government will promote traditional sports, especially horse racing, to empower youths, strengthen unity and stimulate economic growth. Tinubu spoke through Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, at Saturday’s Renewed Hope West African Horse Racing Derby grand finale atContinue Reading
Government College, Eric Moore, has emerged champions of the Lagos State finals of the maiden FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation National Secondary Schools Football Competition.Continue Reading
