Category: Sports
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ABUJA TEAMS SWEEP TITLES AT 2025 NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE IN UMUAHIA
The 2025 National Division I and II Nigerian Volleyball League wrapped up on Saturday at the Umuahia Township Stadium in Abia State with a strong showing from teams based in Abuja, who dominated multiple categories. In the Division Two Men’s category, Light Volleyball Club of Abuja took the championship, with Bayelsa Volleyball Club and Rhino…
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SWAN LAUNCHES N2 BILLION FUND FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS TO MARK 60 YEARS OF SPORTS JOURNALISM EXCELLENCE
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has kicked off a N2 billion appeal fund to build its own headquarters in Abuja, celebrating six decades of shaping Nigeria’s sports narratives. National President Isaiah Benjamin, speaking at the diamond jubilee, said SWAN has matured and now deserves a befitting home to match its legacy. “For 60…
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CHAIRMAN OF NSC CALLS ON SPORTS JOURNALISTS TO PRIORITIZE TRUTH AND UNITY
At the 60th anniversary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Abuja, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko urged sports journalists to avoid sensationalism and focus on accurate reporting. He stressed that media credibility directly impacts national unity and the growth of sports in Nigeria. Dikko reminded reporters that speed must never trump truth in…
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NIGERIA SET TO LEAD AFRICAN BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SCENE, SAYS NBSF PRESIDENT UCHE ODOZOR
Uche Odozor, President of the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Federation (NBSF), emphasized that Nigeria is ready to lead in developing baseball and softball across Africa. As the President of WBSC Africa, he stated that Nigeria’s new role presents a great opportunity to promote not just baseball and softball but also the emerging Baseball5 variant.He described…
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NGF PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN RUNSEWE BLAMES ADMINISTRATORS FOR MISINFORMATION ON FIFA GOAL PROJECT IN KEBBI
Olusegun Runsewe, President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), says misinformation about the FIFA Goal project in Kebbi stems from administrators’ failure to work closely with mainstream media. Speaking at the 60th anniversary and awards lecture in Abuja, Runsewe pointed out that many public officials exclude journalists from their activities, leaving a void quickly filled…
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GOTV BOXING NIGHT 34: JAM FESTIVAL SET TO THRILL FANS ON DECEMBER 26
Get ready for an electrifying year-end boxing showdown as GOtv Boxing Night 34: Jam Festival is confirmed for December 26 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. The event will showcase no fewer than 10 of Nigeria’s top boxers competing across five exciting bouts, including a World Boxing Federation light heavyweight title fight and a national super…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS OUT OF FIFA U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AFTER 4-0 LOSS TO ITALY
The 2022 bronze medallist Nigeria Flamingos were knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday following a 4-0 defeat by Italy in the Round of 16 in Morocco. Italy extended their unbeaten run to four wins in four matches. Nigeria fought hard and almost took the lead early with captain Shakirat…
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LGAN PRESIDENT CELEBRATES GOLF AS A SPORT THAT UNITES AND BUILDS HEALTH
At the 10th Enugu Ladies Open Golf Championship on Monday, Mrs. Evelyn Oyome, President of the Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN), praised golf for bringing together people from all walks of life. She highlighted the health benefits of golf, explaining that walking an 18-hole course up to five times a week provides excellent endurance…
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NIGERIA AND GHANA SET TO CLASH IN “THE HERITAGE CUP” RUGBY FRIENDLY
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has kicked off its new tenure with an exciting announcement – an international friendly match against Ghana, aptly named “the Heritage Cup.” The game is set for November 29, 2025, at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium in Accra, a thrilling prospect for fans eager to see the historic…
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NUGA GAMES 2025: UNIVERSITY OF JOS SET TO WELCOME 10,000 ATHLETES FROM 22 UNIVERSITIES
The University of Jos is gearing up to host the 27th edition of the National Universities Games Association (NUGA) games, scheduled from November 6 to 16, 2025. Vice Chancellor Tanko Ishaya revealed that over 10,000 athletes from 22 universities across Nigeria will compete in a variety of sports, promising an exciting and memorable event. During…
