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Sport Minister Declares 2023 SWAN Convention Open
As the 7th edition of the National Youth Games is rounding off, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has declared open the 2023 Sports Writers Association of Nigeria's (SWAN) Convention.
At the ocassion…
FG Insists On Use Of NIN To Screen Athletes At National Youth Games
The Federal Government has restated its determination to use the National Identification Number (NIN) rather than facial screening of athletes during National Youth Games with a view to ensure speedy elimination of age cheat in the games…
5,742 Athletes To Compete At 7th Edition Of National Youth Games In Delta State
No fewer than 5,742 athletes from the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory are to compete for medals in 35 different sports at the 7th Edition of the National Youth Games holding at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
The…
IRONBAR: Cross River Govt Rehabilitates Ex-Olympian, Offers Immediate Employment.
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has taken steps for the rehabilitation of ex-Olympian, Etim “Ironbar” Bassey, who has been living on the streets of Lagos for several years.
The governor, who met with the medal…
NIGERIA VS SÃO TOMÉ : Akwa Ibom Govt Purchases 30,000 Free Tickets For Spectators
Following high demand for match tickets since the announcement of sales, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has graciously purchased 25,000 more tickets for the AFCON 2023 qualification match between Nigeria…
FG , NFF Leadership, Brainstorm On Way Forward For Super Eagles Coach
With the Super Eagles set to take on São Tomé and Principe in a dead/rubber AFCON Qualifiers in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital on Sunday, September 10, 2023 the Federal Government has met and brainstormed with the Leadership of the…
AFCON 2027: Lagos , Delta Express Readiness To Host Africa
Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of her preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of…
SPORT FESTIVAL 2024: Ogun Reaffirms Readiness , Set Up 16-Man Committee
Ogun State government, on Tuesday, announced its readiness to hold the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in fulfilment of an earlier promise made by the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as it unveiled leading professionals in Nigeria's…
Bayelsa Restates Call For IOCs To Fund Sports , Declares 3rd National Scrabble Championship Closed
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has reiterated the call for multinationals and international oil companies and the organized private sector to invest in sports development.
He made the call at the closing ceremony of the 3rd…
Super Eagles Moves Up One Step In Latest FIFA Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles has moved up one place in the latest rankings released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Friday morning.
The three-time African champions moved from the 40th to 39th position.…