By Stephen Benjamin Club officials participating in the ongoing Nationwide League One (NLO) at the Area 3 Football Pitch in Abuja have called for more support for grassroots football development. The officials, who cited funding and welfare challenges affecting teams in the competition, made the call in interviews with theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) says it plans to model its inaugural Nigeria Super League (NSL) after the prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL). Musa Ehizoje, the Public Relations Officer of the federation, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the elite league would showcase the bestContinue Reading
The organisers of the 6th Federal Education Sector Games (FEDUGAM) Rivers 2026 on Tuesday conducted draws for the football event at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin Nigerian volleyball player Rahmatu Ismail has called for stronger grassroots support, expressing determination to break into the international scene within five years. Ismail, from Kwara, said limited resources and inadequate infrastructure has continued to hinder her development and that of other female athletes nationwide. “Talents are everywhere,Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is set to host its 3rd Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, themed “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will be held at the Port HarcourtContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye AMTRIGG and Alhusna polo teams both emerged champions in a special commemorative polo exhibition match on Sunday in honour of the former Chief of Air Staff (CNS) Vice Adm. AZ Gambo’s 60th birthday anniversary. The exhibition held at the Nigerian Army Polo Resort/Guards Polo Club saw AlhusnaContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman has reaffirmed commitment to women development and inclusion. Sulaiman spoke during a courtesy visit by the President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Dr Lami Ahmed, and other executives to theContinue Reading
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, scored twice as Galatasaray defeated Antylyaspor 4-2 to clinch the Turkish Super Lig title. Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Frank Harrison, founder of Boccia Nigeria, has called on Nigerians and corporate organisations to partner in establishing a community centre for athletes living with cerebral palsy and other physical challenges. Harrison made the appeal in Abuja on Friday during the celebration of the fifth anniversary of BocciaContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has congratulated Lola Akande on her appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Sweden. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akande was a former Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. President Bola Tinubu approved her appointment asContinue Reading
