SWAN Honours Edeh with National Merit Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named Paul Edeh, the Chairman of the Benue State Football Association (BSFA), as one of the distinguished recipients of its prestigious National Merit Award of Recognition. The move is in honour of what described as his remarkable contributions to sports development and humanitarian […]
27th NUGA Games: Rugby Secures Spot as One of 22 Sports
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Rugby has been officially confirmed among the 22 events approved for the 27th Nigeria University Games (NUGA), scheduled to take place at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, from November 6 to 16, 2025. The inclusion was announced by the organisers of NUGA, who listed rugby alongside other featured sports such […]
Nigerian Beach Soccer Leadership Visits NFF President Ahead of Abuja Finals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As anticipation builds for the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals scheduled for November 6–9 in Abuja, the league’s leadership, led by National Coordinator Mahmud Hadejia, paid a strategic courtesy visit to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday. The visit highlighted ongoing collaboration […]
Elizabeth Anyanacho Clinches Historic World Taekwondo Medal for Nigeria
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has stormed back onto the global Taekwondo scene in emphatic fashion, ending a two-decade absence from the world medal table — thanks to a stunning performance from Elizabeth Anyanacho at the 27th World Taekwondo Championships currently taking place in Wuxi, China. Anyanacho, the reigning African Champion competing in the -67kg women’s […]
Baptist Academy Honours Re-elected NRFF Boss
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Baptist Academy ,one of Nigeria’s oldest educational institutions, has marked its 170th anniversary with a grand ceremony in honour of its illustrious alumni. Among the distinguished honourees was Ademola Are, the newly re-elected President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), who was inducted into the prestigious Order of Excellence for his […]
New NRFF Board Launches With Nigeria–Ghana Friendly
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Barely days after the re-election of Ademola Are as President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), the newly inaugurated board has swung into action — unveiling an international friendly match between Nigeria and Ghana. The much-anticipated encounter tagged “The Heritage Cup,” will take place at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium, […]
Ademola Are Re-Elected NRFF President
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Indoor Sports Hall of Package B, MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, came alive on Saturday as the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) held its much-anticipated elective congress. Delegates, stakeholders, and rugby enthusiasts witnessed a seamless and transparent election that reaffirmed Ademola Are’s leadership as he was re-elected unopposed as President of […]
Sheroes Cup 2025: Remo Ladies Retain Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtains have fallen on the 8th edition of the Sheroes Cup, and once again, Remo Ladies FC proved their dominance, emerging as back-to-back champions after another impressive run in Abuja. The Ogun State-based side showcased consistency, resilience, and attacking brilliance throughout the week-long pre-season tournament, finishing top of the table with […]
DG NILDS Congratulates Wopa’s Emergence as Vice President of Aquatic Sports Federation
By Chinedu Echianu Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated Alhaji Abdulrasak Owolabi Wopa on his election as Vice President of the Aquatic/Swimming Federation of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described Wopa’s victory as a reflection […]
New Nigeria Aquatic Federation Board Inaugurated
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatic Federation (NAqF) has officially inaugurated its newly constituted board, marking the beginning of a new era for aquatic sports development in the country. The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together sports administrators, athletes, technical experts, and stakeholders in the aquatic ecosystem, all eager to witness the emergence of […]