By Ijeoma Okigbo The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has launched a N2billion appeal fund for the construction of its headquarters building in Abuja. The National President of SWAN, Isaiah Benjamin, unveiled the appeal fund during the celebration of the association’s 60th anniversary on Friday in Abuja. Benjamin welcomedContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The President of the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Federation (NBSF), Uche Odozor, says plans are underway to position Nigeria as the headquarters of baseball and softball in Africa. Odozor disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, saying the country isContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Olusegun Runsewe, President, Nigeria Golf Federation has called on the media to use its influence to strengthen governance, partnerships and investment in the nation’s sports sector. Runsewe made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a public lecture organised by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN),Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Shehu Dikko, has warned sports journalists against sensational and unverified reports, saying media credibility directly affects national unity and sports development. Speaking at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) 60th anniversary on Thursday in Abuja, Dikko urged journalistsContinue Reading
Prédictions de saison EPL 25/26 : la bataille du top 4 L’Angleterre aime ses mythes. Et la Premier League est son dernier grand roman collectif : un récit en 38 chapitres, écrit par onze protagonistes à la fois. En 2025–2026, ce roman promet d’être plus électrique que jamais. Les géantsContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede TotalEnergies, the major sponsor of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), on Wednesday launched the AFCON Trophy Tour in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event marked the first public appearance of the gold-plated trophy, valued atContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Francis Okooboh, Head Consultant of Abzchain Resources Football Club of Abuja, has reaffirmed commitment to developing grassroots football talents in Nigeria, leveraging new partnerships with top European football clubs. Okooboh stated this at a news conference in Abuja on Monday, when scouts from Tottenham Hotspur FC andContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria is to host the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Professional Championships in October 2026, marking its first professional bodybuilding event, which will include the launch of a national Fitness and Bodybuilding League. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the international professional bodybuildingContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Nigerian inline skater and youth advocate, Sylvester Phadion, is set to attempt two Guinness World Records on Dec.7 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Phadion stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said that the record-breaking attempt wouldContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The newly elected President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adeniyi, is optimistic about the future of wrestling in the country, citing the successful election as a sign of progress and reform in Nigerian sports. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
