Sports
Mixed Relay: Nigeria sets African record, eyes World Relays spot
By Olanrewaju Akojede Team Nigeria has taken a major step towards qualifying for the World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, after a record-breaking mixed relay…
Tag: National Sports Commission
Sports
CFN denies abandoning Ukpeseraye, cites millions in support
By Aderonke Ojo The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has dismissed allegations by Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye that she was abandoned by the federation…
Sports
Sports fosters unity, inclusion — Arabinrin at 2026 IWD
Ijeoma Okigbo Aderonke Arabinrin, Founder of Fame Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, reiterates that sports promotes unity, inclusion, and can be a powerful tool for…
Sports
Stakeholders demand fresh, transparent elections as NBBF board tenure expires
By Victor Okoye Concerned stakeholders of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Tuesday confirmed that the tenure of the federation’s board expired on Jan.…
Sports
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji emerges World Number 1 Women’s Badminton Player
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has risen to World No. 1 in the Women’s SL3 Category in the latest rankings…
Sports
LGAN begins preparations for 2026 Africa golf challenge in Abuja
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has begun preparations to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) from Nov.…
Sports
Super Eagles: Gusau reaffirms confidence in Chelle amid transfer speculation
By Victor Okoye Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has reaffirmed confidence in Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, amid reported…
Sports
Bolaji clinches para-badminton gold in Egypt
By Aderonke Ojo Africa’s top para badminton player, Eniola Bolaji, won the 2026 Egypt International Championship on Sunday at the New Capital Indoor Hall in…
Sports
AFCON 2025: Eagles’ bonuses approved, payments underway — NSC DG
By Victor Okoye The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, says all financial entitlements of Super Eagles players and officials have…