By Sumaila Ogbaje In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, Nigerian athlete, Festus Igube, has secured a bronze medal in swimming at the ongoing Invictus Games taking place at Vancouver, Canada. The Director of Defence Information, Brig. -Gen. Tukur Gusau, said on Sunday in Abuja. Gusau said that Igube,Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering women across all sectors in the country. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this at the tee-off ceremony of the 26th edition of the IBB Ladies Amateur Golf Open on Friday in Abuja. The tournament, themed “TheContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Team Niger on Tuesday won the Under 17 Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) North Central zonal qualifiers, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Niger defeated Benue to emerge winners in the male category, finishing unscathed in five games of the tournament played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu/Oluwatope Lawanson The maiden edition of the Lagos State Schools Sports Festival kicked off on Wednesday with athletics and field events, providing students with a platform to showcase their talents and sportsmanship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, organised by the LagosContinue Reading
Rugby By Georgina Adegbie The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Ademola Are, says the federation will continue to work towards promoting girl-child participation in rugby across the country. Are stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. He saidContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre, has been appointed an ambassador for Mission 89, a global research and advocacy organisation dedicated to combating child trafficking. Lerina Bright, Executive Director of Mission 89, said on Friday in a letter to convey the appointment that the move underscores the organisation’sContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has expressed the commissions’ commitment to the development of a vibrant sports economy in the country, in collaboration with stakeholders. Dikko stated this on Thursday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Association ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General (D-G) of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to advancing badminton development in Nigeria. Olopade made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a farewell visit to Team Nigeria’s camp, ahead of their departure for the 2025 All-African SeniorContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Former Super Eagles star Tijani Babangida and MOP Stars FC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and transfer young Nigerian football talents to clubs in Europe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaborative MoU was signed by both parties on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Badminton Association Board has pledged to boost grassroots development of the sport with the organisation of tournaments across the area councils of the territory. The Chairman of the association, Mohammed Bappa, said this on Thursday in Abuja when he paid a courtesyContinue Reading
