Tag: #SportsJournalism
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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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VETERAN NIGERIAN SPORTS JOURNALISTS NOMINATED FOR SWAN JOURNALISM VETERANS’ AWARDS
Esteemed sports journalists including Tony Nezianya of NAN, Emeka Odikpo of FRCN, and three stars from Anambra—Philip Balepo, Emmanuel Ndukuba, and Chigozie Chukwuleta—have been nominated for the prestigious Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Journalism Veterans’ Awards. The nominations celebrate their lifelong dedication, professionalism, and significant impact on Nigeria’s sports journalism landscape. This special recognition…
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SWAN INAUGURATES MEDIA COMMITTEE FOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sports journalism’s premier body gears up to showcase six decades of impact with powerful storytelling. The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named a seven-member Media and Publicity Committee to promote its 60th anniversary celebration from October 29 to 31 in Abuja. Chaired by Anambra’s Chimezie Anaso with Akwa Ibom’s Emmanuel Akpan as Vice…
