By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Rukayat Suleimon has made history, becoming Africa’s first female blind sambist to win gold at the World Sambo Cup in Yerevan, Armenia. Competing in the women’s -54kg category, she defeated opponents from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to secure the title. Suleimon and compatriot Elizabeth Aseso wereContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has unveiled an Olympic-size boxing ring as part of efforts to boost sporting activities in the state. Speaking at the event on Friday in Uyo, the Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, said that the state was committed to reviving combat sports. Bassey saidContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Abia Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Chief Nwaobilor Ananaba, says the maiden edition of the Abia Soccer Fest has uncovered at least 60 talented young footballers from the grassroots. Ananaba disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the state finals of the competition at theContinue Reading
The Nathaniel Idowu Foundation U-14 Football League enters its final matchday, with tension rising among teams chasing qualification for the decisive Super 4.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Chief Samuel Anyamele, an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Ambassador, has redeemed his N10 million pledge to the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Anyamele, popularly known as Onwa, made the pledge during LGAN’s 2025–2027 Exco inaugural kitty onContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders have highlighted sport’s role in promoting unity, peace and development, urging young people to embrace it as a pathway to nation-building. They spoke on Monday at a mini-tournament marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, organised by Playing for Peace and Empowerment InitiativeContinue Reading
Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has called on Nigerians to participate actively in the 2026 Olympic Day scheduled for June 27 nationwide.Continue Reading
The Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association says activities marking its 40th anniversary will begin with a novelty football match.Continue Reading
Kano Pillars Football Club delivered a clinical display, defeating Bendel Insurance 4-0 in a Week 33 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar-Mata.Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Enugu State has emerged the overall winner of the just concluded 3rd National Para Games in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outstanding performance saw Enugu secure 40 gold, eight silver and seven bronze medals, for a total of 55 medals. Bayelsa finishedContinue Reading
