Nigeria Holds Glasgow Commonwealth 2026 Trials
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s top track and field athletes will converge on Lagos this weekend as the country stages its official selection trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The three-day championship, scheduled for June 20 to 22 at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex, will determine the athletes who will […]
Tigers Crowned Inaugural NSL Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Middle-Belt Tigers have etched their name in history as the first-ever champions of the Nigeria Super League, edging past Southern Sharks by six runs in a gripping final at the TBS Cricket Oval, Lagos. In a tightly contested finale that lived up to its billing, the Tigers held their nerve in […]
Shaibu Hails Tinubu’s National Sports Infrastructure Overhaul
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for approving the comprehensive renovation and redevelopment of key sports facilities across Nigeria. Shaibu described the approval as a landmark decision that will significantly transform the nation’s sports sector by enhancing […]
NSC, NOC Back BFN’s Vision for Sustainable Badminton Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have commended the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) for organising a strategic retreat aimed at repositioning badminton for sustainable growth, grassroots expansion, and elite performance in the country. The two-day retreat, held in Abuja from May 13 to 14, brought together […]
NSC Appeals to Ofili: “Come Home, We’re Ready to Support You”
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili, urging her to return to the national team after World Athletics denied her request to switch allegiance. Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Abuja, stressing that the country remains […]
NSC Inaugurates Pioneer Board for Nigeria Federation of American Football
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has formally inaugurated the maiden board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify and modernize its sports landscape. The ceremony, held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, underscored the Commission’s commitment to developing emerging […]
NSC Sets Up 28-Member Committee for Abuja 2027 African Youth Games
By Arinzechi Nonso Nigeria has taken a key step towards hosting the 2027 African Youth Games with the inauguration of a 28-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) by the National Sports Commission (NSC). The committee was unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday by the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, who charged members to deliver what he described as […]
World Aquatics Awards Prestigious Scholarships to Two Nigerian Swimmers
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso World Aquatics, the global governing body for swimming, has awarded international training scholarships to two of Nigeria’s rising stars in the sport — Clinton Opute of Delta State and Collins Ebingha of Bayelsa State. The scholarships, part of World Aquatics’ elite development program, are aimed at providing athletes access to world-class training […]
Nigeria Strikes Gold as Abuja Hosts 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtains have fallen on a thrilling week of competition at the 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Continental Championship, held from August 1 to 7 at Jabi Lake, Abuja, with Nigeria’s girls and The Gambia’s boys emerging as continental champions in an event that blended youthful talent, international-standard organisation, and an electric […]
CNS Swimming Championship Set to Kick-Off
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As preparations gear up for one of Nigeria’s biggest swimming competitions, key stakeholders are rallying to ensure a historic and successful outing. Leading the charge is the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), who has expressed strong support for the event by deploying relevant departments within the Nigerian Navy to work closely with […]