Category: Sports
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BASHIR ADENIYI, COMPTROLLER-GENERAL OF NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE, ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA WRESTLING FEDERATION
Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has been unanimously elected as President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF). The election took place on October 25, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, and was supervised by the National Sports Commission. Adeniyi secured all 14 votes from Executive Board members,…
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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION TRAINS 100 FEMALE ATHLETES IN NIGERIA ON LEADERSHIP AND SELF-DEFENCE AGAINST GBV
The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) wrapped up its 4th edition training in Benin, empowering over 100 female athletes from across Nigeria with leadership skills and self-defence techniques to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The two-day event, held from October 31 to November 1, brought together participants from states like Abia, Cross River, Delta, Oyo, Ondo, Edo,…
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ARSENAL EXTENDS PREMIER LEAGUE LEAD WITH DOMINANT 2-0 WIN AT BURNLEY
Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League following a commanding 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The Gunners showcased their set-piece prowess once again, with Viktor Gyokeres opening the scoring in the 14th minute from a corner involving Declan Rice and Gabriel. Gyokeres nodded home from close…
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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…
