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Ogun State Indicates Interest To Host National Sports Festival
The Ogun State Government has indicated interest to host the next National Sports Festival just as it has commenced renovation of sport facilities across the state.
The state governor, Dapo Abiodun gave this indication when he…
Lagos Dissolves Board Of State Sport Associations
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved with immediate effect, the dissolution of the 40 State Sports Associations under the supervision of the Lagos State Sports Commission.
The Executive Chairman, Lagos…
Y2021 SPORTS FESTIVAL: Team Lagos Begins Closed Camping
The Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Oluwatoyin Gafaar, has restated the commitment of the government to ensure that the best athletes in the State participate in the forthcoming 20th National Sports Festival (NSF)…
Sokoto United FC Rakes In N11m, As Handball Players Grab Bikes, Freezers
Over N11 million was realised on Saturday at the unveiling and launching of new branded jerseys for the Sokoto United Football Club (SU FC) under the Nigerian National League 2020/2021 season.
Similarly, Governor Aminu Waziri…
Pulev Comments About Anthony Joshua’s Skin Colour Ahead Title Fight
Kubrat Pulev has made a reference to Anthony Joshua’s skin colour ahead of their expected world heavyweight title fight in December.
The Bulgarian will challenge for Joshua’s WBA, IBF and WBO titles, with a date and venue for…
NBA Finals: Butler Powers Heat To Game 3 Win Over Lakers
Jimmy Butler took centre-stage as injury-hit Miami Heat took game three of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers 115-104.
Butler delivered a triple double of 40 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to power the Heat to…
Miami Heat See off Boston Celtics To Reach NBA Finals Against Lakers
The Miami Heat reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014 after a 125-113 win over the Boston Celtics wrapped up a 4-2 series victory in the Eastern Conference.
The three-time NBA champions will play Western…
10 , 000 Persons To Participate In Kaduna Maiden International Marathon Race
Kaduna State Government has unveiled plans to organize the maiden international marathon in November this year, saying no fewer than 10,000 persons, including youths, mostly from higher educational institutions and other senior citizens,…
Iran Wrestling Champion Afkari Executed
Iranian wrestling champion Navid Afkari has been executed for the alleged murder of a security guard during anti-Government protests in 2018, according to state media.
“The retaliation sentence against Navid Afkari, the killer of Hassan…
Edo 2020: Edo State Sports Commission Rallies Athletes, Coaches For Obaseki
With the 2020 Governorship Election in Edo State just around the corner, athletes and officials in Edo State are gearing up for a mega rally in Benin City, the state capital in support of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The rally being…