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 commended the Super Eagles for the efforts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs in spite of Sunday’s defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Morocco. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, conveyed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.Continue 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 Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Alade Ajibade has made history at the 2025 World Sambo Championships in Bishkek, Uzbekistan, becoming the first African to win a medal in blind Sambo. Competing in the men’s -98kg category on Saturday, Ajibade secured a bronze medal in his debut international tournament. His feat markedContinue 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 The President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adeniyi, has visited national wrestlers in camp in Abuja and presented a new bus to the federation. Adeniyi, who recently assumed office as NWF president, said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to improving athletes’ welfareContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has credited his formative football years in Germany for shaping his discipline, character, and professional outlook. In the latest edition of The Exchange Podcast hosted by Femi Soneye, and monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)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
