Gov Eno Honours Akwai Ibom Commonwealth Games Medallists
…Flags Off 2026 State Sports Festival By Patrick Titus, Uyo Three Akwa Ibom athletes who won medals at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, namely gold medallist Edidiong Umoafia and silver medallist Ruth Nyong, both in…
My Mission Is To Unite Basketball Family, Deliver Podium Result – Abdullahi
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi Campaign Organization for the 2026 NBBF Congress has highlighted the leadership philosophy of its principal, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, describing teamwork, inclusion and a demonstrated knack for measurable…
Ahead Of Bout With Tyson Fury, Joshua To Reunite With Ben Davison
Former world champion Anthony Joshua has reunited with trainer Ben Davison for his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury, reportedly set for December 11 in Cardiff, Wales. AJ worked with Davison for several fights before moving on after his devastating KO…
Nigeria Stumble In Chess Olympiad Round 6 As Men, Women Suffer Defeats
Nigeria’s men and women endured a difficult outing in Round 6 of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, suffering defeats to Vietnam and Austria respectively. The men were handed a heavy 4-0 defeat by Vietnam, while the women lost 3-1 to…
Abdullahi Pledges To Reposition Nigerian Basketball, Give Breath Of Fresh Air
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The campaign group in support of Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi for the presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has pledged a fresh beginning and comprehensive repositioning of Nigerian basketball, emphasizing the need for a…
FEPSGA Games: Kano Sports Commission Inspects Facilities Monday
The Executive Chairman of Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida is expected to lead other top government officials on Monday 20th September, 2026 to inspect facilities ahead of the 45th annual Federal Public Service Games…
NAPHER-SD Elects New Executive Committee Members
….Applauds BUK VC for support By Ado Salisu, Kano Nigerian Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreational, Sports and Dance NAPHER-SD has re-elected Professor Florence Bola Adeyanju for a second term as its President. The election was…
SWAN Lends Weight Behind Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship
By Andrew Abah, Abuja President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Comrade Isaiah Benjamin, has commended the initiator of the Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, for his immense contributions to basketball…
2026 Akwa Ibom Sports Festival Lists 27 Sports Disciplines
By Patrick Titus, Uyo A total of 27 sports disciplines will be competed for by athletes as the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival kick starts from September 22 to 29, 2026. The competition will be held in 10 designated venues within Uyo, and its…
DAM Foundation Targets Grassroots Catch Them Young Basketball
By Andrew Abah, Abuja For Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, basketball development is more than an ambition. It is a responsibility he has embraced for years, driven by a belief that sport can become a powerful instrument for youth development, community…