NYG 2025: Edo Disqualified, Abia Upgraded to Bronze in Boys’ Rugby Sevens
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a dramatic turn of events at the ongoing 2025 National Youth Games (NYG), the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has stripped Edo State of its Boys’ Rugby Sevens bronze medal for fielding an ineligible player. The ruling has officially elevated Abia State to the bronze medal position, while Kano and Delta […]
2025 CGC Volleyball League: NSCDC Stuns Reigning Champions CNS Spikers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The opening night of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League delivered fireworks as Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) shocked defending champions Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers at the indoor sports hall of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. The high-octane clash lived up to its billing, with NSCDC drawing first […]
Rugby: Commonwealth Games Inspectors Visit Proposed Stadium Site
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s ambition to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games gained momentum on Saturday as the Commonwealth Games Evaluation Committee inspected a proposed rugby stadium site in Abuja, sparking renewed optimism for the future of rugby in the country. The high-powered inspection team, led by Lazilayana Ezera Tsahabangu, Darren Glenn Edward Hall, and Ann-Louise […]
NUKSA to Honour Nigerian Rugby Leaders in London
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria United Kingdom Sports Award (NUKSA) is set to shine a spotlight on Nigerian rugby leadership as two of the sport’s most influential figures—Dr. Ademola Are, President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), and General Manager Azeez Ladipo—are to be honoured at a high-profile fundraiser and gala in London. The […]
Prof. Uyi Akpata Re-Elected as Nigeria Cricket Federation President
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has re-elected Professor Uyiosa Akpata as its President for another four-year term in an election that stakeholders described as transparent, credible, and historic. The polls, conducted under the supervision of an independent electoral committee, also produced new zonal representatives and a Vice President, ushering in what many […]
Ladipo, Sulaiman Elected into Nigeria Rugby Federation Board
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has ushered in a new chapter of leadership with the election of Azeez Ladipo as Athletes’ Representative and Angulu Sulaiman as Technical Representative on its board for the next four years. The peaceful elections saw Ladipo secure victory with 16 votes, while Sulaiman won emphatically by […]
NCF Elections: Ofem Retains Player Rep Seat, Akintokun Emerges Technical Representative
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigerian Cricket Federation (NCF) board elections have produced a mix of continuity and renewal as Endurance Ofem secured re-election as Players’ Representative while Olumide Akintokun clinched victory as Technical Representative. The elections, conducted during the federation’s Annual General Meeting, saw Ofem defeat Chineze Onwizurike by 30 votes to 6, sealing his […]
NCF Elections: Onyeama Pushes for Grassroots Reforms, Digital Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is heading into what promises to be a decisive election, but the build-up has been clouded by controversy. Protests, petitions, and conflicting eligibility rulings have stirred tension within the cricket community, as some aspirants were disqualified and later reinstated in dramatic fashion. These developments have left stakeholders […]
Abuja Hosts CGC Nigeria Volleyball Premiership 2025
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Top-flight volleyball returns to Abuja this weekend as the CGC Nigeria Volleyball Premiership 2025 begins on Saturday, September 20, at Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The tournament, which runs until October 2, will see Nigeria’s best volleyball clubs compete for national glory. At a pre-tournament press conference, Nkechi Nzogwu, Chairman of the […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Readiness To Host Commonwealth Games
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s ambition to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games took a significant step forward on Thursday as the National Sports Commission (NSC) received members of the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee in Abuja. The visit marks a crucial phase in the evaluation process as the West African nation pushes to become the first […]