By Victor Okoye The Rotary Clubs of Apo and Aso Golf have teamed up to intensify efforts to keep polio at zero level in Nigeria. This year’s World Polio Day theme is “Finishing the Job: Our Legacy for a Polio-Free World.” As part of the campaign, the Rotary Clubs ofContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Barca legends and African legends are set for battle in an exhibition game in Abuja for champions cup on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the highly anticipated match will kick-off at 3:00p.m. local time (16:00 HContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has reaffirmed the league’s commitment to building a sustainable football ecosystem that attracts sponsors and delivers stakeholder value. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the media interactive session focused on promoting live radioContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Mr Philip Shaibu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has reiterated his commitment to restoring the institute`s lost glory after years of neglect and institutional rot. Shaibu, who stated this while addressing newsmen on the state of infrastructure decay at the institute`s office inContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos. This landmark event aims to unlock Nigeria’s sports potential, boost grassroots participation, and promote health, fitness, and excellence inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and World Athletics, has concluded plans to host the 2026 Africa Road Running Race in Lagos. The event, which will be the first of its kind on the continent, is scheduled to holdContinue Reading
By Vivan Ahanmisi Chappal Energies has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment and national development through the sponsorship of Nigeria’s Women’s Rugby League Team, the Green Falcons. The company confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Zahra Buhari-Indimi, daughter of Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, will host a charity football match in Abuja, in a move to empower youths and promote maternal health and education. The high-profile exhibition match, organised in collaboration with the Attom Foundation, will hold on Saturday at theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Team Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams returned home on Sunday after representing the country at the African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian teams gave spirited performances against Africa’s top sides, including South Africa, Ghana,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Omar Assar and Hana Goda led Egypt’s squads to gold in both the men’s and women’s team events at the eight-day tournament. To retain their crown, Egypt’s women’s team defeated Uganda 3-0 in the final, while the men’s team overcame Algeria after edging Nigeria in the semifinals.Continue Reading
