By Ahmed Kaigama The Bauchi State Government has terminated the appointment of Mr Aminu Umar, the Chairman Interim Management Team of WIkki Tourists Football Club (FC), with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed by Muhammed Salis, the State Commissioner for Youth andContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Deputy Governor of Edo, Mr Philip Shaibu, has been officially invited by organisers of the much-anticipated inaugural Nigeria-France Sports Award and Gala. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the event is expected to be a gathering of both past and present Nigerian athletes, sports administratorsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye has hailed the quality of organisation at the ongoing 2023 Sheroes Cup in Abuja, saying it will help teams fine tune preparation ahead of the new season. Elegbeleye who was a special guest on Monday atContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Rep. Donatus Mathew (LP-Kaduna) has promised to promote peace and harmonious relationship through sports in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Mathew, who represents Kaura Federal Constituency made the promise at the opening of a friendly football match between Executive members of Labour Party in ZoneContinue Reading
Opeyemi Aremu-Gbemiro Ekiti Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has announced cash gifts for the state’s athletes who participated in the just concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta. Oyebanji made the announcement during a reception ceremony for the athletes at the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday. At the reception, heContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) said on Wednesday that it has cleared 19 more sports betting and gaming operators in the country. Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, Director-General of the commission, in a statement, listed the operators to include ZEBET, BETIKA, GOBET, MSPORT, AFRIBET and BANGBET.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) said it will hold a Stakeholders dialogue, on the implementation of sections of the Fiscal Responsibility Act that relates to lending by banks to governments and public institutions. Mr Bede Anyanwu, FRC’s Head of Strategic Communications who stated this is in aContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Excited at their first Nigeria Premier League (NPL) win over visiting Gombe United FC on Monday, Sporting Lagos FC, are optimistic of winning the league at first attempt. The Chairman of the club, Godwin Enakhena, made this known in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta Mr Amaju Pinnick, FIFA Executive Council Member and former Chairman, Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has emphasised the need to strengthen football in secondary schools to give more opportunities to budding talents. According to him, more attention to secondary school football will boost the sports in rural areasContinue Reading
By Peter Amine The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) said it would withdraw the licence of any football club involved in match fixing in the country. The NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau gave stated this at the opening of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Jos on Friday.Continue Reading
