By Segun Giwa The Okitipupa Local Government Coordinator of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT), Mr Christopher Akinniyi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for renewed attention to youth development through sports. Akinniyi made the remark on Saturday in Okitipupa, at the ongoing GMT-organised President Bola Tinubu Sports Festival in OndoContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Okigbo Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, the President of Court of Appeal, says her foundation, Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand (KRSD) is using sports to create awareness on road safety. Dongban-Mensem, who stated this at the just concluded International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) in Abuja, said that sports servesContinue Reading

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–1 victory over Gabon in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a symbol of Nigeria’s resilient spirit. ‎ ‎The President’s message is contained in a statement issued by hisContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Okigbo/Aderonke Ojo Philip Shaibu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) has applauded the institute’s `special committee’ for successfully submitting its report on institutional transformation and pledged its full implementation. Speaking during the official presentation of the report on Tuesday in Abuja, the D-G, describing theContinue Reading

By Aderonke Ojo Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, continued their impressive form at the ongoing WAFU-B U-20 Girls Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over hosts Benin Republic on Sunday at the Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun. Barely 24 hours after defeating defending champions Ghana 3-1 in their opening match,Continue Reading

By Aderonke Ojo 19 coaches out of 25 have earned the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) certification at the just concluded Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the FIVB is responsible for setting rules, organising international competitions like the Olympic GamesContinue Reading