Delta State is poised to host the most spectacular National Youth Games yet, according to Mr. Onoriode Oborevwori, Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission. Represented by the Acting Director General of the Delta State Sports Commission, Emuobo Igalase, Oborevwori made this assertion during the Joint Technical Meeting of the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) and Directors of Sports of various states. The meeting was held in preparation for the 9th National Youth Games, which Delta State is set to host. Oborevwori emphasized that Delta State, under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, is committed to delivering world-class events that will…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
By Chinedum Ohanusi & Peace Agbo Over three thousand non-league players have been cleared to participate in the forthcoming 2025 edition of the Abia State Football Festival (ASF), billed to kickstart later this month across all the 184 Wards, and the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. These figures were reeled out on Friday, by the Vice-Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Abia Football Festival (ASF), Captain Eric Asomugha, while speaking to newsmen in Umuahia on the level of progress made since the inauguration of the LOC, last month. Captain Asomugha reiterated that the essence…
_Finished 4th overall with 25 medals in Algeria_ Athletes and officials of the Nigeria school sports contingents have successfully returned home after an impressive showing at the inaugural School sports games in Algeria. The team enmassed 25 medals in total and finished forth overall at the games. According to the Team Captain Miracle Ezechukwu, “this is an international exposure for us as athletes and we will come better in the future. ” I want to use this opportunity to thank the National sports commission who gave us the opportunity to represent our father. It is a rare opportunity and a…
Players and officials of the victorious D’Tigress are still basking in the euphoria of the welcome they received from both the Government, Corporate Nigeria and Nigerians after winning the Afrobasket for the 5th consecutive time in Cote d’Ivoire. The players and their officials have been warmly received back home since their heroic feat in Abidjan where they did the unprecedented by winning the African women title for a record five times in a row. After winning the tournament, the Nigeria basketball Federation,NBBF, alongside the National Sports Commission, NSC, ensured the team was flown back home as royalties in a chartered…
Joseph Odoekwu The President of Africano FC Nigeria, Rev. (Amb) Samuel Ikpea has reacted to the group fixtures which came out on Wednesday as his side would be making their debut in group A. Ikpea who is also Santos FC of Brazil Ambassador to Nigeria has described the development as a welcomed one, adding further that Africano FC will not be under pressure despite organizers seeing them as a debutant side who is willing to make history in the tournament . “We have seen the outcome of the group stage draw and it’s a welcomed one” Ikpea started. “We are…
…As CGC Adeniyi Commits to Repositioning the Service for Excellence, National Impact In a renewed drive to institutionalise ethics, professionalism, and stakeholder trust, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched its Reputation Management Guide, a key policy document aimed at reorienting officers on the values, behaviours, and standards required to uphold the service’s image. The unveiling ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, was led by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in the presence of management members, senior officers, communication professionals, and public relations practitioners. Speaking at…
The curtain has officially fallen on the 1st African School Games in Algiers, Algeria, which was a grand a celebration of youth, talent, and continental unity. Team Nigeria concluded the Olympic-styled event , finishing with an impressive 25 medals, comprising 6 gold, 10 silver, and 9 bronze medals across 10 different sports. Nigeria ranked 4th on the log behind hosts nation, Algeria, followed by Egypt, and Tunisia. In a symbolic moment during the closing ceremony, the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and hosts, Algeria formally handed over the host’s flag to Nigeria, signifying the country’s emergence as…
Nigeria has officially been awarded the hosting rights for the 2nd African Schools Games, set to take place in 2027. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Algiers, following a competitive bidding process that saw Nigeria triumph over other strong contenders, including South Africa and Kenya. Reacting to the announcement, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade expressed his excitement and pride in Nigeria’s achievement: “This is a huge win for Nigeria and for the future of sports development on the continent. Our successful bid is a testament to the unhinged commitment of President Bola Ahmed…
By Chinedum Ohanusi & Friday Jushua In a bid to improve the technical ability of coaches in Nigeria in tandem with best global practices, sixteen (16) Nigerians have completed an International Handball Federation (IHF) Grade D Course, in Abuja. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the programme on Sunday, the Technical Director of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Bala Mohammed said the course was conceived to boost the growth of the game of handball from the grassroots. “The ‘D’ license is the minimum standard for the IHF licenses. It is also one of the technical requirements to guide…
By Chinedum Ohanusi The Association of Nigeria Women in Sports (NAWIS), have again joined well-meaning Nigerians, in rolling out the drums, and the Red Carpet to celebrate, the Women’s Senior National Basketball team, D’Tigress, for winning an unprecedented 5th straight FIBA Afrobasket title, on Sunday, in Côte d’Ivoire. D’Tigress lost the first quarter 21-26 to the Aigllons of Mali at the Palais des Sports in Treichville; but fought-back to win the 2nd period, and went to the break level on 41-41 baskets. The reigning champions then won the 3rd and 4th quarters, against the resilient Malian ladies, to seal the…