Sanusi Applauds Musa Nimrod for Driving Volleyball’s Rise in Nigeria
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has praised the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, for spearheading what he described as a remarkable transformation of volleyball in Nigeria. Sanusi made the commendation on Friday in Abuja after witnessing an electrifying match at […]
CNS Spikers, Customs Shine on Day 3 of NVBF Super Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso CNS Spikers and Nigeria Customs Service delivered standout performances on Day 3 of the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Super Cup in Abuja, with both sides emerging victorious in thrilling five-set encounters that highlighted the growing intensity of the competition. CNS Spikers were pushed to the limit before securing a dramatic […]
NVBF Launches Anti-Doping Program, Plans League Testing
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has launched a comprehensive anti-doping education programme in Abuja and announced plans to introduce doping tests in the Premier League starting in 2026. The initiative, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, brought together players, coaches, and officials from over 10 clubs participating in the 2025 NVBF […]
Nimrod Splashes ₦2.8m on Scholarships for Kaduna Volleyball Players
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chairman of the Kaduna State Volleyball Association (KADSVA), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has again reaffirmed his commitment to youth and sports development by awarding scholarships totaling ₦2.8 million to promising volleyball players in the state. The gesture was disclosed in a statement signed by the association’s Media Board Member, Okpani Dickson, and […]
Customs, CNS Spikers Lead NVBF Super Cup in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 2 of the 2025 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Super Cup delivered commanding performances and high-intensity matchups at the nation’s capital, with Nigeria Customs Service and CNS Spikers emerging as the standout teams in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the women’s event, defending powerhouse Nigeria Customs Service overwhelmed Fire […]
NAqF Unveils Swimming Programmes, Emphasises Grassroots Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Chamberlain Dunkwu, has unveiled a comprehensive lineup of national swimming programmes and competitions scheduled for 2026, reaffirming the federation’s commitment to grassroots development and long-term growth of the sport. The announcement was made on Monday during a press briefing held […]
NVBF Super Cup 2025 Tips Off in Commanding Style
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The NVBF Super Cup Tournament 2025 burst into life on Day 1 with a series of dominant performances, signaling a fiercely competitive road ahead in Nigeria’s premier volleyball showcase. In the men’s category, the Nigeria Correctional Service set the early pace with a resilient 3–0 win over Ajase Ipo. The opening […]
NIS, EFFA Partner to Drive Renewed Hope Sports Economy
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with a strategic move aimed at diversifying Nigeria’s sports economy through private sector collaboration. This commitment was restated by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIS, Comrade Philip Shaibu, during the signing of […]
AFCON 2025: CAF Bans Thiaw, Hakimi, Fines Senegal, Morocco
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a range of disciplinary sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), as well as several players and officials, following incidents during and after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. In a statement published on its […]
NCF Tikolo Part Ways After Three-Year Transformation Era
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced the departure of Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach, Steve Tikolo, following a mutual agreement between both parties. Tikolo, a High-Performance Manager exits the role after nearly 40 months at the helm, closing a chapter widely regarded as one of growth and renewed ambition for […]