NTF President Felicitates NSC Chairman on Birthday
By Andrew Abah, Abuja President of the Nigerian Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has expressed his felicitation to the National Sports Commission, NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko on the latter’s birthday. He said that “on behalf of the…
Anti-Doping Centre Board’ll Boost Nigeria’s Global Sporting Reputation – Omidiran
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honourable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Federal Government on the inauguration of the Technical Board of the…
Kano Sports At A Crossroads: The Tukur Babangida Opportunity
By Sani Mohammed Zaria (SWAN President, 1996 – 2002) The appointment of Tukur Babangida as the Executive Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission presents a defining moment for the future of sports in Kano. It is an opportunity not only to…
Awodi Emerges Para Powerlifting Federation Boss, Pledges Improved Athletes’ Fortune
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Philanthropist, Kingsley James Awodi has been elected as new President of the Para Powerlifting Federation, ushering in what stakeholders say will be a transformative period for the sport in Nigeria. The election was conducted at…
Eniola Wins Silver At 2026 British & Irish International Para-Badminton
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji has won a silver medal at the 2026 British & Irish Para Badminton International on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The Paralympic bronze and World Championship silver medallist lost 2-0 (21-18, 23-21) to…
DAVNOCH Open: Ochei Reaffirms Commitment To Tennis Development
…As Yusuf, Ogunjobi Emerge Champions By Andrew Abah, Abuja President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has reaffirmed his commitment to repositioning Nigerian tennis through sustained reforms, increased competitions…
DavNotch Committed To Tennis Development In Nigeria – Ochei
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Managing Director of DavNotch Nigeria Limited, Emmanuel Ochei has announced plans to increase prize money and players’ incentives in future editions of the DavNotch National Open Tennis Championship as the tournament…
Pillars B/ball Team Welcome Commission Board With Victory Over Aso Sky
By Ado Salisu Kano Pillars basketball team has defeated highly rated Aso Sky of Abuja 84-81 points in the ongoing Nigerian Premier League Basketball Second Phase Championship in Minna centre, the capital city of Niger State. The Pyramids City Boys had…
NUJ Humbles NBA 3-1 In Novelty Football Encounter At Uyo Township Stadium
By Patrick Titus, Uyo In what was described as an impressive novelty football match played at the Uyo Township Stadium within the week, the Akwa Ibom State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) football team walloped their Nigerian Bar…
FirstBank/Sam Okwaraji Foundation U-16 Schools Championship Kicks Off Nationwide
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The 2026 Edition of the FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation Under-16 National All-Secondary Schools Championship is set to begin across Nigeria, rekindling excitement among secondary school students and football enthusiasts…