Victor Ochei Pays Emotional Tribute to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi
Reporting By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, describing him as a courageous leader, loyal friend and a proud son of Ibusa whose legacy will endure across Delta North and beyond. Ochei, a former Speaker of the Delta State House […]
Shaibu Unveils 10-Year Blueprint As NIS Targets World-Class Status
Reporting By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General, National Institute for Sports (NIS) Comrade Philip Shaibu, has unveiled a long-term vision to reposition the Institute as a world-class sports education hub. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the 2025 Basic Certificate Coaching Course held at the NIS premises within the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Shaibu […]
Ratels Blow Two-Goal Lead as Heartland Queens Rally
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Naija Ratels’ fast start was undone by a strong second-half response from Heartland Queens as both teams played out a 2–2 draw in an entertaining NWFL Premiership clash in Abuja. The hosts were dominant early, racing into a two-goal lead within 22 minutes. Onu Markwell opened the scoring in the 13th minute, […]
Nigeria Hockey Federation Reacts to Award, Outlines 2026 Plans
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A Board Member of the Nigeria Hockey Federation, Yohanna Faruk, has described the award received by the federation as a major boost for the development of hockey in Nigeria and across Africa. Faruk, who spoke on behalf of the President of the Federation, Engr. Simon Nkom, was reacting after receiving the award […]
AFCON 2025: Ajilore Backs Super Eagles 28-Man Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles midfielder and Olympian, Femi Ajilore has described Nigeria’s newly unveiled 28-man provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations as balanced and well-considered. This is as he urged the players to seize the tournament as an opportunity to restore national pride. Reacting to the list released by head […]
AFCON 2025: Brown Ideye Backs Super Eagles to Rise Against the Odds
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles striker and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, Brown Ideye, has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s chances at the 2025 AFCON, urging Nigerians to keep faith in the national team despite recent disappointments. Ideye spoke at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) maiden End-of-Year Party and Awards 2025, […]
YellowGreens Clinch 2025 West Africa Trophy with Win Over Rwanda
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the YellowGreens, delivered a statement performance on home soil on Sunday, overpowering Rwanda by 40 runs to emerge champions of the 2025 West Africa Trophy at the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Pitch in Abuja Backed by an energetic home crowd, Nigeria produced a complete all-round display—solid with […]
AYG 2025: Nigeria Wins Gold in Women’s Beach Volleyball
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria delivered a brilliant performance to clinch the gold medal in the women’s beach volleyball event at the ongoing African Youth Games (AYG) in Angola, defeating Egypt 2–0 (21–17, 21–15) in Sunday’s final. The impressive victory crowned a dominant campaign for the Nigerian duo and further underlined the country’s growing strength […]
CGC Volleyball League Ends with Continental Praise for Nigeria
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) women and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers men have emerged champions at the 2025 Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League which ended in grand style in Abuja on saturday. The final phase opened with emphatic victories across several team Officials of the Confederation of African […]
NLO Sets April Kickoff, Unveils New Logo
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nationwide League One (NLO), on friday confirmed a tentative kickoff date of Friday, April 10, 2026, for the Africa’s largest youth domestic football league. The major announcement in preparation for the 2026 campaign was made during it Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja where the NLO also unveiled a refreshed logo, […]