Interview with IOC Honorary President on China’s sports development Thomas Bach, Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has been a long-time supporter of sports development in China and of the Olympic Movement throughout his tenure. Often described as “an old and good friend of the Chinese people,” BachContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The 2nd Inter-State Fives Unity Cup Championship ended in Abuja on Sunday, with Kebbi State emerging overall champions. Kebbi dominated the tournament, winning all four trophies in the senior, intermediate, junior, and female categories. Katsina State finished second with three medals, Kaduna placed third with two medals,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s doubles pair, Canice Abua and Michael Emmanuel, defeated Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin and Khumoyun Sultanov 7–6, 6–4 at the ITF Davis Cup tie in Lagos. The closely fought encounter saw the Nigerians edge a tie-break first set before asserting control in the second to win in straightContinue Reading
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bayo Ojulari, says the oil and gas sector is committed to staff fitness, wellness and collaboration.Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Daniel Adeleye on Saturday defeated Uzbekistan’s Abdulaziz Usmonjonov, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a singles match at the ITF Davis Cup tie in Lagos. Adeleye narrowly dominated proceedings to secure a 2-1 victory on homeContinue Reading
No fewer than 1,200 athletes from 15 companies are expected to compete in 13 sports at the 20th edition of the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) scheduled to hold from Feb. 8 to Feb. 14, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC) has endorsed Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) on FridayContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Nigerian Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo has confirmed that he, alongside Jay Jay Okocha, Finidi George and many other African football legends, will feature in the African Legends United Gala Match. Nwankwo made this known in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the African ContinentContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has reiterated its commitment to aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to diversify the nation’s sports economy. The Director-General of NIS, Philip Shaibu, said this on Tuesday in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betweenContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Chamberlin Dunkwu, President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), has unveiled plans for talent discovery and grassroots development to improve swimming across the country. Speaking at a news conference, Dunkwu said “swimmers will not be idle in 2026”, with over six national youth tournaments scheduled. He saidContinue Reading
