Why Mobile Entertainment Continues to Outgrow Traditional Media Television used to dictate when people watched something. A show aired at a set time, and if you missed it, you waited for a repeat. That world barely exists anymore, and smartphones are the main reason why. Across Africa, mobile devices haveContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya The Nigerian Wrestling Federation (NWF) has announced plans to establish a training camp in Iowa State University in the U.S., in preparation for the forthcoming 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. A statement by the Federation in Abuja confirmed that the President of the NWF, BashirContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Former Nigerian squash professionals in the diaspora have pledged stronger support for grassroots development of the sport, calling for sustained investment, wider competitions and greater international opportunities for young players. The commitment was made at the closing ceremony of the seventh edition of the Squash in DiasporaContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Lagos State Street Soccer Stars Oshodi 2026 on Saturday came to an end with Sheu Close defeating its rival, Amusa Street, with 2-0 to emerge as the champion of the edition. Sheu Close produced a strong performance in the final to secure the title,Continue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Nigeria’s U-18 Beach Volleyball Coach, John Iwerima, has commended the performance of players, Joy Lawrence and Ifechukwu Odoh, at the Saly, Senegal, championships. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lawrence and Odoh won the U-18 Beach Volleyball Championship after defeating hosts Senegal 2-0 in Thursday’sContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Adekunle Adebiyi, Secretary of the Nigerian Squash Players in the Diaspora, has urged individuals, corporate organisations and other stakeholders to invest in young squash players to help produce future world champions. Adebiyi stated this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja on the sidelines of the ongoingContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye No fewer than 50 young footballers are set to participate in the ABT Football Academy Scouting Programme in Kwoi, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long programme is scheduled to take place at ABT Football Academy, SabonContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Five-year-old Ayomide Omotoso has become one of the major attractions at the ongoing 7th Adegboyega Efunkoya U-15 National Table Tennis Tournament in Lagos. The tournament is holding at the Indoor Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that OmotosoContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Greens on Thursday defeated Mozambique by 407 runs in their fourth match of the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 World Cup qualifier in Kigali, Rwanda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria won the toss and elected to bat at theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The organisers of Squash Ex-Pros in the Diaspora Tournament say they are using the competition to promote grassroots development of squash to encourage young players to prioritise education alongside their sporting careers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seventh edition of the tournament holdsContinue Reading
