By Segun Giwa Team Delta has taken an early lead on the medals table at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival, securing a total of 67 medals. This is according to the latest tally released by the organisers as of the end of Day Three (8 p.m. on Saturday). TheContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa The Ondo State Female Basketball Team has qualified for the semi-finals event at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ondo Female Basketball Team defeated Akwa Ibom 24-14 in their encounter. The day twoContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa Ondo State contingent at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival continued it impressive outings with Para-powerlifting Kayode Blessing winning gold in the 65kg category. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victory added to the medal haul of the state making it two gold, threeContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has charged participants at the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship to showcase the true essence of sportsmanship. The First lady gave the charge when she officially declared the Championship open at the Moshood Abiola, National Stadium, on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Armee Patriotique Rwandaise Volleyball Club (APR) of Rwanda on Thursday defeated Club Femini De Carthage (CFC) of Tunisia 3-1 to record their first win at the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is the first gameContinue Reading
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
