By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Chess players and lovers have been promised thrilling moments as Nigeria hosts the Zone 4.2 West Africa Chess Championships from March 31 to April 9. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Saturday, Mr Babatunde Ogunsiku, the championships’ Media Director, Local Organising CommitteeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives’ Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has advocated more investments in sporting activities to build future generation of athletes and foster unity in the country. Musa made the call on Friday, at the Inter-House Sports of DEPOWA Day care, Nursery PrimaryContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) has reiterated its support for the development of cricket in the country. It lauded the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) for its “governance structure and fruitful partnership” for the past six years. Tolu Adeleke, PwC Representative, said this at a news conference on Wednesday aheadContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Ishaku Bamaiyi, the Founder/President, Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), says the body is set to promote grassroots development of the sport through the organisation of the Festival of Motorsport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ATCN was registered in June 2009, with theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh No fewer than 11 countries have arrived in Abuja for the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament, set for March 6-8, at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The tournament is part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS. Francis Njoaguani, Director of the ECOWAS Youth andContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie The Nigeria Aquatics Federation says it is taking steps to discover new swimming talents that will represent the country at various international competitions. Chinoye Aliyu, President, Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAF), said this while reeling out the programme of activities for the forthcoming “Swim to Future” kiddies championshipContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman, FCT Football Association (FCT FA), Mouktar Mohammed, has urged Family Worship Champions (FWC) FC and Naija Ratels FC to make FCT proud in the 2025 President Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FWC FC triumphed over EFCC FC 4-3 via penalties onContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Family Worship Champions (FWC) Football Club edged EFCC FC 4-3 on Saturday in a penalty shootout to claim the 2025 FCT President Cup title in Abuja. The thrilling final was played at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja. The match began dramatically, with FWC FC beingContinue Reading
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Saturday won the state’s edition of the 2025 President Federation Cup competition after defeating Ijele FC 3-0. In the final match played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, striker Daniel Onyia scored in the 27th minute to give the Flying Antelopes theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Azania Omo-Agege, Interim President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), says the federation will not support any move aimed at promoting transgender boxing in the country. Omo-Agege said this on Wednesday in Abuja, while expressing concerns over the proposed visit of Boris Vandervorst, President, World Boxing FederationContinue Reading
