NSC Reaffirms Hockey Revival, Eyes Continental Hosting
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalising hockey through improved infrastructure, grassroots development and stronger domestic competitions as part of efforts to restore Nigeria’s status on the African hockey stage. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Nigeria Hockey Super […]
Kada Stars clinch sixth straight Hockey Super League title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kada Stars have once again underlined their dominance in Nigerian hockey, claiming a sixth consecutive National Hockey Super League title after completing an unbeaten campaign at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The Kaduna-based side sealed the 2026 championship with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Plateau Tigers on Saturday, finishing the season […]
NILDS Opens Wellness Clinic, Expands Staff Fitness Drive
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to staff welfare by expanding its sports and wellness programme and announcing that the institute’s staff wellness clinic is now ready ahead of its scheduled commissioning on July 16. Prof. Sulaiman made the […]
Spain, Portugal, Switzerland Reach World Cup Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain, Portugal and Switzerland booked their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after recording victories in Thursday’s Round of 32 matches and the early hours of Friday, setting up intriguing knockout clashes as the tournament gathered momentum. Spain were the biggest winners of the day, cruising […]
Norway Court Clears Daniel Daga of Sexual Misconduct Allegation
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been discharged and acquitted of allegations of rape and sexual misconduct after a Norwegian appeal court overturned his earlier conviction. Daga, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FC, was initially convicted by a lower court panel of three judges, where a majority found him guilty […]
D’Tigers Stun Tunisia, Revive Qatar 2027 Dream
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, reignited their 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification campaign with a thrilling 84-81 victory over Tunisia in a crucial African Qualifiers clash on Thursday in Luanda, Angola. The win ended Nigeria’s winless start to the qualifiers and handed new head coach David Fizdale a winning debut […]
NSC Unveils Puma Kits, Targets Medal Record
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially unveiled Team Nigeria’s new Puma kits for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, expressing confide FCnce that the country is on course for its most successful outing in the history of the competition. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko said […]
FIFAWC: England, Belgium, USA Through To Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso England, Belgium and the United States booked their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (FIFAWC) after three gripping Round of 32 encounters delivered late drama, remarkable comebacks and standout individual performances. England needed a captain’s intervention to avoid a stunning upset against DR Congo, recovering from […]
Tinubu to Send-Off Team Nigeria Ahead of 2026 Commonwealth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President Bola Tinubu will today officially bid farewell to Team Nigeria as the nation steps up preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The send-off ceremony, scheduled to hold at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes as they embark on their quest […]
NSC Unveils New Para Sports Boards to Drive RHINSE Agenda
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated newly elected boards for Nigeria’s Para Sports Federations, charging them to spearhead a new era of growth and align with the Commission’s Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy (RHINSE). The elections, widely described as free, fair and credible, produced new leadership across seven federations: […]