African football unites behind Gianni Infantino ahead of FIFA presidential election
African football has thrown its full weight behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential election, with all 54 member associations of the Confederation of African Football…
Michael Olise May Miss World Cup Semi-final, As FIFA Rejects France’s Appeal Against His Yellow Card
Another Nigerian-born player is in the news regarding copntroversial cards issued by referees at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, as Michael Olise stands to miss the semi-finals with France –…
Nigeria set for online World Youth Scrabble Championship Qualifiers
Nigeria’s quest to assemble a formidable team for the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship begins this weekend as the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) conducts its national qualifiers on the Woogles…
President Federation Cup: Dogo eyes glory to ease off El-Kanemi’s relegation
El-Kanemi Warriors head coach, Kabiru Dogo, has apologized to the club’s supporters and the State Government following the team’s relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), but insists the…
NPFL: Bendel Insurance FC Striker Alex Oweilayefa bags League Bloggers Young Player Award…ascribes success to coaches,mgt
Bendel Insurance FC Striker Alex Oweilayefa has been rewarded for his hard work and God given talent as he received League Bloggers Award as the best Nigeria Premier Football League’s…
Security: Tinubu meets chiefs over insecurity
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to review the country’s security situation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Police to Personnel: Searching citizens’ phones unlawful
Jos: The Police Command in Plateau has warned its personnel against unlawfully demanding and searching of citizen’s mobile phones. Mr Bassey Ewah, the Commissioner of Police in the state gave…
FG Signs Games Hosting Agreement with ANOCA for 2027 African School Games
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has signed the Games Hosting Agreement for the 2027 African School Games with the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA).…
Horse racing federation targets nationwide expansion, anti-doping reforms – Coordinator
The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says it is expanding horse racing across the country while introducing stricter anti-doping measures to curb horse abuse and other unethical practices. The…
South Africa names 36-member squad for Lagos Commonwealth fencing championships
South Africa has unveiled a formidable 36-member squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Federation Championships scheduled for Lagos. The squad blends experienced campaigners with emerging talents expected to challenge strongly…