By Ijeoma Okigbo Uyi Akpata, president of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), said the upcoming 2025 T20 World Cup Sub-Regional African Qualifier C in Abuja, will test Nigeria’s facilities as well as cricket prowess. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, Akpata saidContinue Reading
200 amateur golfers set for FirstBank 63rd Lagos Championship By Kazeem Akande By Kazeem Akande Two hundred amateur golfers are set to compete at the 63rd annual FirstBank Golf Lagos Open, from Nov. 18 to Nov. 24, at the Ikoyi Club 1938 golf section. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has emerged champion of the 2nd Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) golf tournament held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that over 160 golfers from the electricity industryContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Saturday teed off the second edition of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) golf tournament at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament which brought togetherContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko says his priority is to develop a viable and lucrative Sports economy for the nation. Dikko stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when the former Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh formally handed overContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Some stakeholders on Monday commended the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) over the successful hosting of the maiden edition of its Individual Boxing Club Championship. The stakeholders spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the championship held at Bishop AggereyContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Edo women’s cricket team has won the fourth edition of the National Women’s Championship. The tournament organised by the team Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) saw Edo beat Akwa Ibom by 89 runs finish unbeaten and clinch victory on Sunday. Akwa Ibom had won the toss and electedContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has slammed Libya with a 50,000 dollars fine and also awarded Nigeria three points from the botched Matchday 4 2025 AFCON Qualifier. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match earlier scheduled to be played between LibyaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Newly appointed National Sports Commission Chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko has pledged to establish a robust framework for the transformation of sports in Nigeria. Dikko disclosed this after a closed door meeting with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and the immediate past MinisterContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo No fewer than 300 girls are expected to feature in the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Women’s Criio festival billed for Friday in Abuja. Ehis Uadiale, NCF coordinator for the event, said the festival which is sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) is aimed at promoting theContinue Reading
