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
By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports suggesting FIFA has cleared South Africa of any wrongdoing in the ongoing player ineligibility saga involving Teboho Mokoena. Ademola Olajire, NFF Director of Communications, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that it had notContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie The Interim President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Azania Omo-Agege, has called for greater professionalism in selecting and preparing boxers for international competitions. He stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. His call followed Nigeria’s poor performanceContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Organisers of the Akara Festival in Nigeria and the Acarajé Festival in Brazil are partnering to promote Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Nigerian heritage through culture, cuisine, and fitness. The Akara Festival, led by Fitnesstalkshow Communications, will hold from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19 at the Elekahia Stadium, Port Harcourt,Continue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s boxing history is rich with champions who commanded global respect, from Dick Tiger’s legendary reign in the 1960s to Samuel Peter’s brief heavyweight dominance. More recently, names such as Anthony Joshua, Efe Ajagba and Elizabeth Oshoba have ensured Nigeria’s presence in world boxing, although oftenContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Association of National Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and league organisers to prioritise safety and fan experience at domestic match venues. It made the appeal on Saturday in Abuja, citing the need to improve security and inclusivity at all levelsContinue Reading
