By Mohammad Tijjani The Nigerian Air Force’s Headquarters, Air Training Command, Kaduna has successfully completed the Intra-Command Sports Competition for all NAF personnel serving in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long competition was attended by 678 athletes. They competed in various sporting events which included,Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Former First Lady Maryam Abacha has urged Nigerian youths to embrace vocational training and skills to equip themselves against the rising unemployment challenge and become self-reliant. The wife of the late Head of State made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Golf and Tour Charity Association of Nigeria has commenced its 12th edition in Minna, with a pledge to contribute to orphanages in the state. Wing Commander Dangana Sarki, Chairman of the Minna Local Organising Committee, disclosed this during a press conference in Minna on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase President Bola Tinubu has called on governments at all levels to leverage sports for economic growth and development. Tinubu said this on Thursday while declaring close the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged: “Gateway Games 2024” in Abeokuta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that TeamContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says National Sports Festival (NSF) has proved to be more than a festival of sports but a display of abundant talents possessed by Nigerians and triumph of national unity. Obasanjo spoke through a recorded video played during the closing ceremony of the 22ndContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Delta has been officially declared overall winner of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) hosted by Ogun. The NSF tagged “Gateway Games 2024” was declared opened by President Bola Tinubu on May 18. Details later….Continue Reading
By Olayinka Owolewa Nigeria scored twice in the 1st half to beat the Black Stars of Ghana on Wednesday in London in an international friendly match tagged Unity Cup. The Super Eagles will on Saturday play the Jamaican national team in the final of the tournament. Cyril Dessers put theContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Team Delta’s star swimmer, Dorcas Oka, has broken a 33-year-old national record in the women’s 100m freestyle event. The previous record of 1:00.72 was set in 1992 by Ikaghoemi Joshua and had remained untouched until now. Oka clocked a new time of 59.59 seconds at the NationalContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Delta is cruising to overall victory on the official medals table of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun with 226 medals. Delta, which is in a clear lead of 33 other states on the medals, has won 92 gold, 59 silver and 75 bronze,Continue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Team Ogun on Friday won the 4×400 mixed relay at the ongoing National Sports Festival tagged “Gateway Games 2024”. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the race at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, the Coach of the team, Saheed Akinpelu, applauded theContinue Reading
