By Mohammed Baba Busu/Bashir Rabe Mani The Hope Renewed 1st Year International Horse Racing Derby opened on Wednesday in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament, organised by the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria ends on Saturday. The derby with the theme: ‘Hope Renewed 1st AnniversaryContinue Reading
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has dismissed speculations about a cancellation or postponement of the upcoming Paris Games due to the political situation in France. It said it was part of a disinformation campaign. Reports had suggested that IOC president Thomas Bach was concerned after France’s far-right National Rally, ledContinue Reading
Habu Gumel, President, Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), addressing weightlifting coaches during the Olympic Solidarity sponsored Level 2 coaching course in Abuja. Seated behind him is Abdul Ibrahim, President, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) and International Weightlifting Instructor, Pierce Kyle. By Emmanuel Afonne The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC),Continue Reading
The Emir of Borgu, Muhammad Sani Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV hands over the champion’s trophy to the captain of Kagogi Young Stars.(Photo Credit:NAN) By Victor Okoye Kagogi Young Stars on Friday pipped Koro Young Stars 1-0 to lift maiden Kitoro IV Unity Cup in Borgu, New Bussa, Niger. TheContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie Her Game Sporting Foundation football tournament for girls has kicked-off in Abuja, with 16 teams battling for honours. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the maiden edition of the grassroots tournament got underway on Thursday at the Area 3 FIFA Goal Project astro pitch. MrsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) said on Tuesday that it has put everything on ground to surpass the achievements of the country at previous Olympics. President of NOC, Habu Gumel, said this while receiving the reports of committees on its constitution review and the refurbishment of sportsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Chairman of the Anambra Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi has pledged support for the second edition of the FCT Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondent Chapel Football Tournament. The three-day tournament tagged “Football for Friendship and Peace” is slated for July 11 to July 13 at the Old Parade Ground,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Ex-International, Kanu Nwankwo has called for support for Attom Foundation’s awareness and fund raising charity geared towards eye treatment of over 10, 000 Nigerians. The football legend told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sidelines of a Charity Champions Cup match organised by the FoundationContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Ghana’s Vincent Torgah has emerged overall winner of the maiden Rowland Adewumi Golf classic held at the prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that golfer representing Tema golf club emerged champion on Saturday with a gross of 219Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Dr Rowland Adewumi, a golf enthusiast and promoter has pledged to invest more in the development of golf in Nigeria through his “Rowland Adewumi” golf classic tournament. Adewumi stated this on Saturday at the tee-off of the tournament at the prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club,Continue Reading
