By Victor Okoye More than 400 golfers are set to compete in the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Golf Tournament at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja. The week-long tournament, organised to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, will also honour retired and serving officers ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has inaugurated a Local Organising Committee (LOC) for its 60th anniversary celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration was held on Wednesday at the association’s national secretariat in Abuja. SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, urged the committeeContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s outing at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships ended with one silver medal, flashes of brilliance, and renewed questions about systemic weaknesses in sports administration. Tobi Amusan once again proved Nigeria’s most dependable global athlete. She claimed silver in the women’s 100m hurdles, clocking 12.29 seconds,Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Bayelsa is set to host the Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation Nigeria (ABBFN) Ultimate Night of Champions from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5 at the Chief D.S.P. Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event is being held under theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s domestic football league is at a defining moment, with stakeholders demanding urgent reforms to revive fan interest, restore credibility and align with global football best practices. The stakeholders spoke on Sunday in Lagos withContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to host a world-class 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming to become the first African nation to achieve this historic milestone. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday during a visit by theContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Fans have praised the just concluded AFC World Series Mixed Martial Arts Championships in Lagos, describing it as one of the most captivating sporting events. The spectators, speaking on Tuesday with the NewsContinue Reading
Tendances technologiques qui façonnent l’avenir du sport au Nigéria Le sport au Nigéria évolue beaucoup, grâce à la montée des technologies numériques. Entre appl͏icatio͏ns pour port͏ables, analyse de données plus͏ pointue et nouvelles mém͏es pour faire du commerce, le sport au Nigéria est plus facile d’accès, plus interactif et plusContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde No fewer than 100 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights will feature in this year’s AFC World Series Championships, scheduled for Sept. 11-Sept. 14 in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, sanctionedContinue Reading
By Chiamaka Iheanacho Some football enthusiasts on Wednesday expressed concern over Nigeria’s FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign after failing to beat South Africa for maximum points. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the result hasContinue Reading
