By Chinedum Ohanusi The first phase of the 2025 Adover Plc sponsored Handball Premier League, enters Day 3 today, with matches in both men’s and women’s categories, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Ogbe Stadium in Benin City . The league which got underway on Monday, however threw up some surprises, as three teams, Kano Pillars (men), and Seasider Babes of Lagos and Delta Queens of Asaba were all absent, conspicuously. Sports Day has it on good authority that, multiple champions and one of the powerhouses of the men’s championship, Kano Pillars HC asked to be left out, as…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Olympic Marathon Walk, scheduled to take place on July 12, 2025, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The event, which is part of the annual Nigeria Engineering Games, will be led by the NOC President, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel. In a press conference held in Abuja, Engr. Gumel extended an invitation to Nigerians of all ages to participate in the event, emphasizing the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness. “I would like to see not less than 250 people at this year’s event,” he said.…
The Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup have congratulated the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his historic emergence as Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). Director-General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe in a congratulatory message on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee (COC), of the competition, described his emergence as a testament to his exceptional leadership. The statement described the Custom boss’s triumph in Brussels, Belgium as a defining moment for Nigeria on the global stage, pointing out that his…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Faith Kipyegon has once again made history by shattering her own world record in the 1500m event at the Eugene Diamond League. On July 5, 2025, the Kenyan middle-distance runner clocked an astonishing 3:48.68 minutes, lowering her previous record by 0.36 seconds. This remarkable achievement took place at the Prefontaine Classic, part of the Wanda Diamond League Final, held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon . Kipyegon’s record-breaking performance was a testament to her exceptional endurance and speed. Diribe Welteji of Ethiopia and Jessica Hull of Australia secured the second and third positions, with times of 3:51.44…
The Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has congratulated Chief Dr. Jonathan Nnaji, ( The Aha Eji Ejemba I ) on his recent election as the Ist Vice President of Africa Taekwondo Union (AFTU) In the congratulatory message signed on his behalf by the the Chief of Staff, Victor Umeh Esq, on 3July 2025, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, expressed his Joy on the outcome of the Africa Taekwondo election held recently in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. It reads, ” On behalf of His Excellency, I convey the profound regards of the Government of Enugu State on your…
10 days left, and all eyes are on Abeokuta, Ogun State, as the city braces to host the continent’s most promising young athletes at the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships. From July 16 to 20, the historic MKO Abiola Stadium will serve as the single venue for all events — a unified arena where talent, ambition, and national pride will collide in a celebration of African excellence. This edition is already breaking records before the first race begins. Thus far, a total of 43 countries have confirmed participation, with 937 athletes and officials set to compete. The figure marks one…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Kishane Thompson, Jamaica’s sprint sensation, has once again proven why he is called “King of the 100m”. Thompson dominated the men’s 100m event at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic, part of the prestigious Wanda Diamond League, with a blistering time of 9.85 seconds. The meet, held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, attracted top talent from around the globe. Thompson’s impressive performance wasn’t just about the win; it showcased his exceptional speed and technique. With a world-leading time of 9.85 seconds, he left his competitors in the dust, including Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes, who clocked a season’s best…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Nigerian shot putter Chukwuebuka Enekwechi made history on Saturday by becoming the first African to throw over 22 meters in the men’s shot put event. At the Eugene Diamond League, Enekwechi achieved this remarkable feat with a throw of 22.10 meters on his second attempt, shattering the long-standing African record of 21.97 meters. This impressive throw not only marked a new African record but also surpassed his previous personal best of 21.91 meters, which he set at the same event last year.Enekwechi’s historic throw earned him third place at the Eugene Diamond League, with American athlete Joe…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Tears flowed freely as family members and football stars gathered for the funeral of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Gondomar, Portugal. The emotional ceremony was held at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, a church located about 33 kilometers from Porto, where the brothers grew up. The funeral procession was attended by numerous football personalities, including Liverpool teammates Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, who brought floral tributes to pay their respects. Other notable attendees included Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, Manchester City’s Ruben Dias, and Portuguese midfielder Renato…
The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, on Monday, 31 June 2025, hosted a three-day reunion for its past and present Directing Staff, recognising their dedicated service and pivotal role in shaping the intellectual foundation of the Service. The event, which commenced with a Regimental Dinner at the College cafeteria, brought together retired and serving senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, military personnel, and invited guests. The gathering was designed to foster unity, camaraderie, and a renewed sense of purpose among participants. In his remarks, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who attended the dinner as Special Guest…