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L-R (sitting): Dr. Tony Philmoore, Executive Director, Professional Golfers’ Association of Nigeria (PGAN), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, President, Nigeria Golf Federation, Mr Lawal Garba, Chairman/CEO, Trobell Nigeria Limited, The Royal Father of the Day, His Royal Highness, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi and Simon Lalong, the former Governor of Plateau State at the just concluded second edition of the Nigeria Golf Federation Stakeholders and Golfers Summit in Abuja.

NGF announces maiden Oba Saheed Elegushi Open Golf Championship

On: August 29, 2026

The Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) has announced plans to organise the maiden edition of the Oba Saheed Elegushi Open Golf Championship.Continue Reading

Maj. Gen. Godwin Umelo (rtd) alongside Dr Ali Peters, the Vice Captain of TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC) during the commissioning of a newly built state-of-the-art caddy shed at the club in Abuja on Monday. (PhotoCredit:NAN)

TYB Golf Club inaugurates new caddy shed in Abuja

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: August 11, 2026

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A brand new caddy shed has been constructed at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC) in Abuja.Continue Reading

League of African Ambassadors unveils continental agenda, to host fundraising golf tournament

By: Philip Daniel Yatai

On: July 28, 2026

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By Victor Okoye The League of African Ambassadors (LAA) has unveiled its continental vision and announced plans to organise a fundraising golf tournament aimed at promoting African diplomacy, strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation. The President of the League, Ambassador Nwanne Ominyi, disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday inContinue Reading

Captain Michael Chidi (MC) Ukaegbu, Captain of Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) tees off during a 50th Birthday/Inaugural Golf Tournament organised his honour at the BIGC in Bonny, Rivers State.(PhotoCredit:NAN)

Oyelahan, Saleh, Ahube Shine at Captain Ukaegbu’s Inaugural Golf Tournament

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: June 16, 2026

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Adebowale Oyelahan, Murtala Saleh, Lady Captain Nnenna Ahube and Abigail Ikuifisile emerged as top performers at Captain Michael Chidi (MC) Ukaegbu’s Inaugural Golf Tournament and 50th Birthday Championship held at the Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC).Continue Reading

The Board Chairman of the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, alongside the President, Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed and her team during a courtesy visit to Dogora’s office on Tuesday in Abuja. (Photo Credit: NAN)

AACT 2026: Dogara backs bid to showcase Nigeria through women’s golf

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: June 9, 2026

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The Board Chairman, National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), Yakubu Dogara, has endorsed the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) 2026 as a platform for showcasing Nigeria through women’s golf.Continue Reading

Brig. Gen. Nicholas Ashinze, the Captain of TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC) applauding Abiola Popoola, the overall winner of the just concluded Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament, as he lifts his trophy.(PhotoCredit:NAN)

Popoola wins TYB Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament in Abuja

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: May 24, 2026

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Abiola Popoola has emerged overall winner of the TYB Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja.Continue Reading

AACT 2026: Onwa redeems N10m LGAN pledge, backs Nigeria’s golf ambition

By: Tosin Kolade

On: April 8, 2026

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By Victor Okoye Chief Samuel Anyamele, an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Ambassador, has redeemed his N10 million pledge to the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Anyamele, popularly known as Onwa, made the pledge during LGAN’s 2025–2027 Exco inaugural kitty onContinue Reading

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Director-General, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi and Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) President, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed (middle), and her delegation during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday. (PhotoCredit:NAN)

Energy Commission partners with LGAN on 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 13, 2026

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The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has pledged to partner with the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) to support Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT).Continue Reading

L-R: Jumai Adamu, Lady Captain of TYB Golf Club; Martina Saleh, former LGAN First Vice President, North; Maryam Shehu, AACT Ambassador; Lami Ahmed, LGAN President, and Ali M. Ali, MD NAN

NAN, LGAN forge media alliance ahead 2026 All Africa Golf Challenge Trophy

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 3, 2026

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The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali M. Ali, has agreed to partner with the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) ahead of the 2026 All Africa Golf Challenge Trophy.Continue Reading

The Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), President, Mrs Lami Ahmed.

Ladies’ golf association inaugural kitty tees off Feb.14

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi

On: January 28, 2026

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By Victor Okoye The Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) will host its inaugural kitty to usher in its President and the 2025–2027 executive council on Feb. 14 in Abuja. The event will hold at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Golf Club, NAF Base, Airport Road, marking the official commencement ofContinue Reading

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