By Segun Giwa Chioma Nwachukwu and Hafsoh Majekodunmi have won gold and silver medals respectively in the women’s junior (U-18) 400m category of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-23 championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the CAA Championship holding in Abeokuta, Ogun, has 35 African countriesContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau says his administration is remodelling the Rwang Pam Township Stadium to boost the game of football in the state. Mutfwang said this shortly after inspecting the ongoing remodelling project at the stadium on Friday in Jos. The governor said that the hugeContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s men’s team reclaimed their crown at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships with a dominant win over Côte d’Ivoire in Thursday’s final. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the four-day championship is ongoing at Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Nigeria’s women’sContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne No fewer than 100 players will slug it out in the 2025 NTF-CBN Tennis Championship scheduled to begin on July 21, at Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Senior Open Tennis Championship, now in itsContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase It was a clean sweep for Nigeria in the U18 women 100 metres finals as Miracle Ezechukwu’s 11:88s Rosemary Nwankwo 11:96s and Miriam Jegede 12:20s won the gold, silver and bronze medals at the ongoing Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Championships in Abeokuta. The Nigerian duo ofContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has berated nations and clubs around the world for underpaying women in sports. Türk called on member states and sports clubs to address the vast gender and stark pay gap which still exists in women’s sport. “The playing field is stillContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Sponsors of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship have promised to increase the prize money for winners from N8 million to a more attractive amount. President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju, said this in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the format of the championshipContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have delivered electrifying moments, marked by thrilling displays of talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the four-day championship is ongoing at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. As the tournament advances, attentionContinue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya The Director-General of National Sports Commission (NSC), Mr Bukola Olopade, has pledged to support any outstanding Nigerian young talent who emerges at the CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championships with best athletes’ welfare. Olopade made the pledge on Wednesday at the ongoing 3rd CAA U18/U20 African Athletics ChampionshipsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Tobi Oluwatola, CEO of TAO Energy, has emerged as the overall best net winner of the 2025 African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) Golf tournament in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was after Oluwatola played off handicap 19, and returnedContinue Reading
