SWAN Calls For Fair, Credible NBBF Elections To Strengthen Basketball Governance
By Ado Salisu, Kano The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called on the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) to ensure a free, fair, credible and transparent electoral process in its forthcoming October 15, 2026 election, stressing that…
Crisis Rocks NBBF Elections: Aggrieved Candidates Petition Tinubu Over Alleged Manipulation
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Concerned stakeholders and presidential candidates in the forthcoming Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections have petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over alleged grave irregularities and constitutional breaches in the…
NBBF Election: Glover Promises Free, Fair Poll As Dr. Abdullahi, 2 Others Cleared
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections, Barrister Lanre Glover, has assured stakeholders of a free and fair election to produce a new president and other executive members of…
KNSG Woos Investors For Sports Development, Commissions Breakthrough Football Pitch
By Ado Salisu, Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reiterated his government’s commitment to partner with private investors so as to promote and develop various sports infrastructure for the benefit of the teeming youth across the state. The…
Basketball: Dr. Mustapha Pledges Grassroots Development, Potential Podium Finish
By Andrew Abah, Abuja As the October 15 elective congress of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, draws closer, one of the presidential aspirants Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha (DAM) has unveiled a new road map towards repositioning Nigerian basketball for…
Nigerian-Born Administrator Lola Ogunbote Lands Major Chelsea Appointment
Nigerian-born football administrator Lola Ogunbote has been assigned a senior role at Chelsea. According to a report by Vanguard on October 7, 2026, Ogunbote has joined the London club as Head of Football Operations and Player Services. Ogunbote arrives…
Nigeria Considers FIFA Compensation Claim After DR Congo Eligibility Revelations
According to a report by ESPN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Nigeria is weighing the possibility of demanding compensation from FIFA after new information emerged concerning the eligibility of a DR Congo player during the 2026 World Cup qualification…
WAUG 2026 Opens At Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
By Ado Salisu The 2026 West Africa University Games (WAUG) officially opened Saturday, at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, with a colourful parade of delegations, cultural performances and the lighting of the Games flame. The opening ceremony…
NSC Hails Gov Mbah’s Commitment To Successfully Host 23rd National Sports Festival
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The National Sports Commission has commended the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for the infrastructural upgrade across the state and his commitment to delivering a world-class 23rd National Sports Festival,…
NPFL Clubs Receive Share Of First Euromatch Sponsorship Tranche
Clubs participating in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL have received their respective shares from the first tranche of the league’s Euromatch title sponsorship package. The Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Dr Ayo Hammed Abdulrahman,…