The National Sports Commission (NSC) congratulates 17-year-old swimming sensation Abduljabar Adama and the Nigeria Aquatics Federation following his historic silver medal in the men’s 50m butterfly event at the World Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania. Adama clinched silver with an impressive time of 23.64 seconds, finishing just 0.10 seconds behind Great Britain’s Dean Fearn, who took gold with 23.54 seconds. NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, hailed Adama’s achievement as a milestone for Nigerian sports: “Abduljabar Adama’s silver medal is a proud moment for Nigeria and for Africa. His hardwork and talent have once again demonstrated that our athletes…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
By Rosemary Ugiomoh The athletes, team, board members and fans of Bobsled and Skeleton Federation of Nigeria gathered at the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos on Saturday, August 23, 2025, for the highly anticipated Olympic trials. The event marked a crucial step towards determining the country’s representatives to the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026. The trials brought together top bobsled and skeleton athletes from across the country, all vying for a spot in the national team. Nigeria’s bobsled team made history in 2018 by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Winter Olympics. The team, consisting of Seun…
By Rosemary Ugiomoh The stage is set for an exhilarating display of speed, skill, and determination as the Bobsled and Skeleton Federation of Nigeria (BSFN) presents the 2026 Winter Olympic Trials. The event promises to be an exciting showcase of Nigeria’s top bobsled and skeleton athletes, all vying for a spot on the country’s Winter Olympic team. The trials are being held ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the athletes are expected to give it their all in a bid to secure a place on the national team. The trials will feature star-studded lineup, some of Nigeria’s most talented…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its resolve to strengthen regional security cooperation and modernise border management at the West Africa Border Security Week, held in Accra, Ghana, from 5–6 August 2025. Representing the Service, Comptroller Olomu Babatunde delivered a presentation titled “Combating Cross-Border Illicit Trade in West Africa: A New Strategy for Regional Security”, highlighting the growing sophistication of illicit trade networks across the subregion. He detailed the drivers and far-reaching consequences of illicit trade from economic sabotage to heightened security threats and urged a collaborative, intelligence-led response to dismantle such networks. Olomu outlined measures already in force,…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have been eliminated from the 2025 Men’s AfroBasket Championship following a 91–75 defeat to Senegal in their quarterfinal clash at the Pavilhão Multiusos Arena in Luanda.D’Tigers started the game brightly, edging a tightly contested first quarter 24–23. However, Senegal turned the tide in the second quarter, outshooting Nigeria 30–18 to establish an 11-point halftime lead (53–42). Jean-Jacques Boissy proved decisive for Senegal, leading all scorers with 17 points at the break, while Ike Nwamu kept Nigeria in contention with 14 points. The third quarter saw Senegal extend their dominance, limiting Nigeria to just 13 points while scoring 23…
Not less than Six West African countries have arrived Abuja for the much talked about 13th West Africa Deaf Football/3rd Athletics Championships that kicked-off officially on Tuesday 19 August 2025 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Thei technical Committee meeting of all the participating countries where so many issues were trashed out was held on Tuesday as Packaged by the West Africa Deaf Sports Union ( WADSU ) under the Able leadership of Mr Amuda Yusuf Ibrahim. The two week championship that is holding at the Package ‘A’ of the MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja is in commemoration of the 50th…
The National Sports Commission,NSC, has concluded a two day inspection of facilities in Lagos state for the award of hosting rights for the 2026 10th National Youth Games. The Commission inspected facilities at the Elegbata Mini stadium, the Onikan stadium, the TBS Cricket oval and the Rowe Park Sports centre. It also inspected sporting facilities in Unilag, CMS Grammar school, the Agege stadium and the Ikeja Golf club. The NSC Director of Grassroots Sports Department, Mrs Amaka Ashiofu who led the inspection team ensured that every detail is put into consideration during the exercise in line with the mandate of…
The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), has announced plans for the final home journey of late legendary Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai. According to the statement from PFAN and signed by its Secretary General, Edema Fuludu, the remains of the former Super Eagles goal keeper would be lying in state at the Onikan Stadium on Friday August 22nd, 2025. The events which are being organised in conjunction with the Lagos Legends Club and with the support of the Lagos State Sports Commission, includes a valedictory football match in his honour, after the funeral mass church service. Guests, fans and members…
Super Eagles forward Sadiq Umar and Federal House of Representatives member Bello El Rufai are waxing stronger, in their recent acquisition of Ranchers Bees of Kaduna The club has announced a landmark partnership with European sportswear giants Macron.The Italy-based brand, renowned for its quality and innovation in sportswear, signed a one year deal to kit Ranchers Bees ahead of the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Speaking on the transformation, the new owners emphasized their vision for the club’s revival: “We want to put a smile on the face of Kaduna people. This club means a lot to the state,…
On Thursday, the 14th of August 2025, marked a historic milestone as the Kebbi Area Command successfully processed its first declaration using B’ODOGWU— an indigenous platform developed by Officers and Men of the Nigeria Customs Service with the support of our concessionaires under the Trade Modernisation Project.The event took place during a sensitization exercise on the B’ODOGWU platform, conducted by ICT Modernisation Officers for Officers and Stakeholders of the Command. In his remarks, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller CC Nwokorie, expressed his profound appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, for entrusting him with the leadership of…