By Nicholas Obisike Some football supporters in Aba have lauded the Flying Eagles of Nigeria`s 1-0 win against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia and called for injection of creative midfielders into the team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Auwal Ibrahim’s goal in the 38th minute separated theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a flying note with a 1–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tightly contested fixture took placeContinue Reading
Priscilla Osaje Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Chairman of the African Region of the International Chovken Federation (ICF), has announced that Nigeria will host the 2025 Chovken African Regional Championship. Kangiwa revealed the development during a visit by the executive members of the Nigeria Chovken Association to the Chairman of the NationalContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday emerged overall winner of the 6th edition of the One Service One Medal (OSOM) Games in Abuja, securing 43 gold, 38 silver, and 34 bronze medals. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) finished as runners-up with 30 gold, 24Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade has charged Secretary Generals of various Sports Federations to have an innovative approach in the discharge of their duties. Olopade gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja at a strategic meeting with all the various Secretaries ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh No fewer than 53 male and female teams are set to do battle in the 2025 Minister of the FCT Volleyball challenge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that highly anticipated season 2 of the grassroots Volleyball tournament will spike-off at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium,Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Efe Okwagbe, Chairman of the Nigeria Tennis Umpires Association (NTUA), has commended three Nigerian referees for successfully bagging the International Tennis Federation (ITF) certification as White Badge Tennis Referees. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trio of Joseph Edili, Bitrus Danjuma, and Folashade OgunsholaContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Monday congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024–2025 Nigerian Premier Football League title. His spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said the president described the club’s victory as a milestone achievement that shined a spotlight on Ikenne and Ogun. Tinubu said the historicContinue Reading
By Philip YataiThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyeson Wike, has directed the newly appointed members of the Interim Management Committee of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club to commence work immediately. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and SocialContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Dr Ebere Bernard, Chief Executive Officer of Akalaka, Spirit of the Warrior, on Sunday said he is committed to developing youths through organising Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) contests. Bernard told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that Nigeria is blessed with abundant talent, but muchContinue Reading
