By Sumaila Ogbaje The GEJ Golf Club set a new benchmark in Nigeria’s sporting calendar, becoming the first to blend cultural heritage with golf in celebration of the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary. The event, tagged “Swinging in the Depths of Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage”, showcased golfers clad in traditional attires andContinue Reading

By Victor Okoye Two golf enthusiasts have donated major facilities to the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gesture is part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary Golf Tournament. The facilities include a Back NineContinue Reading

By Aderonke Ojo Sports betting company, BetPawa has launched its first initiative to support the Nigeria National League (NNL), introducing a N56,400 Locker Room Bonus for matchday squad players and technical staff. The initiative was unveiled at an official ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, where the NNL announced a landmarkContinue Reading

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