By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it remains committed to giving students opportunities to engage in sporting activities. The Permanent Secretary, Dr Olushola Adeshola, said this on Thursday when he received in his office, the FCT contingent to the Nestle Milo National Basketball Championship held inContinue Reading
Mr Olusade Adesola, Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration (middle in black) with basketball teams of GSS Karu and other officials in Abuja on Tuesday By Philip Yatai Mr Olusade Adesola, Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says FCTA will continue to support sports development in schools forContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Speaker, Katsina State House of Assembly, Alhaji Nasir Daura, has commended the management and players of Katsina United Football Club (FC) for gaining promotion back to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Katsina by the Assembly’sContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Sports enthusiasts have called on stakeholders in the sector to uphold the virtues of transparency and accountability to fight corruption in the industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they spoke at a one-day International Conference on Corruption in Sport, Whistle blowing and Transparency inContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Athletes, aerobic clubs and school children on Saturday in Lagos joined millions across the world to take part in the 2023 Olympic Day celebrations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, tagged ‘Let’s Move’, was held at the National Stadium, Lagos. Thomas Bach,Continue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the extension of the tenure of the executives of the Katsina State Football Association (FA) to September 2023. The spokesperson of the state FA, Mr Nasir Sani-Gide, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has called on States to demonstrate full commitment to the success of the Olympic Day celebration. Ibrahim Abdul, Chairman of the Sports-for-All Commission of the NOC made the call during a virtual meeting of the Committee ahead of the Olympic Day RunContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Nigeria will participate in 11 events at the 2nd African Beach Games scheduled to hold between June 22 and June 30 in Temament, Tunisia, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Nigeria OlympicContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma Mr Dave Jegede, the Technical Director, Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) says the kiddies Karate Championship is capable of boosting sports development in the country. Jegede was speaking on Saturday during the opening of the championship organised by the ClassicContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Paul Edeh, Proprietor, Naija Ratels Football Club, Abuja was on Saturday in Makurdi elected Chairman of the Benue State Football Association (BSFA). Edeh polled 28 votes to defeat his rival, Mr Godwin Uwua, former Super Eagles Assistant Coach, who garner one vote, at the end ofContinue Reading
