By Isaiah Eka President Bola Tinubu has described sports as a powerful tool for youth development and economic growth of a nation. Tinubu said this while declaring open the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) holding in Uyo on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo/Georgina Adegbie The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi has assured all participating teams of a conducive environment at the African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja. Adeniyi stated this during the technical meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. In his welcome address, he recognised the challenges facedContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Four African countries will make their debut in the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship scheduled for Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament will hold from Tuesday to April 14 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The tournament will featureContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde A 40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power” in an undercard bout of Ghana’s ProfessionalContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye No fewer than 350 golfers are set to slug it out for honours in the IBB International Golf and Country Club Lady Captain’s Cup 2025 scheduled to hold from April 2 to 6 in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the Lady Captain’s Cup is aContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has urged FCT athletes and coaches preparing for the 2025 National Sports Festival to strive for victory. Wike made the call while receiving the Torch of Unity for the 22nd edition of the festival, scheduled forContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s U19 Male Cricket team says it is hopeful of picking Africa’s sole ticket to the 2026 U19 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s World Cup. Daniel Gim, the head coach of the team, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday that the teamContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Boxing enthusiasts in Nigeria have paid tribute to former U.S. heavyweight boxer, George Foreman, who died on March 21 at the age of 76. They shared their thoughts with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Saturday, following the death of the boxing legend.Continue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Some football fans on Friday commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they beat Rwanda 2-0 in their Group C encounter of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification series. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in different interviews that the result was a veryContinue Reading
By Olayinka Owolewa On-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored twice on Friday to revive Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico with a crucial victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles started theContinue Reading
