Tag: sports

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian youths that his administration remains committed to expanding opportunities for them across technology, manufacturing, agriculture, sports, creative industries...

The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has emphasized the critical role of grassroots sports in shaping disciplined, resilient, and leadership-driven...

Ndufu-Alike (Ebonyi), Feb. 23, 2026 (NAN) The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (AEFUNAI) branch, on Monday began...

Abakaliki, Feb.20, 2026 (NAN) The Ebonyi sports council has pledged to collaborate with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ebonyi chapter on  development ...

Lagos, Feb. 18, 2026 (NAN) Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday inaugurated the Lagos State Sports Trust Fund board, urging members to mobilize resources for...

Abuja, Feb. 18, 2026 (NAN) The Senate multi-committee budget defence meetings are crucial for scrutinising government spending plans and policy priorities ahead of the...

Abuja, Feb.11, 2026 (NAN) The Director General, National Institute for  Sports (NIS), Mr Philip Shaibu, has reiterated calls for increased funding for the institute...

Awka, Feb. 3, 2026 (NAN) The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter, has urged Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to construct an Olympic-standard stadium...

Gusau, Jan. 30, 2026 (NAN) The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Zamfara chapter has hailed Gov. Dauda Lawal for hosting the Super Eagles...

Rabat, Jan. 18, 2026 (NAN) Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations title after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a...

Onitsha (Anambra), Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has hailed the Super Eagles for their beautiful display throughout...

Ibadan, Jan. 14, 2025 (NAN) Ekiti Queens Football Club on Wednesday defeated Pacesetter Queens of Oyo State 2-0 in match-day 6 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria...

Uyo, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The Akwa United Football Club has urged players to maintain hard work, so as to conquer the Nigeria National...

Awka, Jan. 14, 2025 (NAN) A Chairmanship aspirant for Awka North LGA, Chief Anthony Nchekwube, has promised to empower youths through grassroots sports development.   Nchekwube,...

Berlin, Jan. 13, 2026 (dpa/NAN) Germany’s Tatjana Maria on Tuesday, celebrated a prestigious victory against seven-time Grand Slam winner, Venus Williams, just a few...

Lagos, Jan. 8, 2026 (NAN) Africa’s table tennis campaign suffered an early setback at WTT Champions Doha, as Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna and Egypt’s Hana Goda...

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the supervision of the Dubai Sports Council - The Summit,...