NPFL: Why I hired new coach for Enyimba – Governor Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has explained why his administration decided to appoint a new head coach for Enyimba Football Club of Aba. The governor said the move was necessary to inject fresh energy into the club and improve results in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). He spoke on Thursday at the Government House […]
Taraba-born badminton player Blessing Isaac called to Nigeria’s team for all-Africa championship
Nigeria’s badminton community has received a boost as Blessing Isaac, a young player from Taraba State, has been selected for the national team ahead of the upcoming All-Africa Badminton Championship. Her selection is being celebrated as a major achievement, especially for sports development in Northern Nigeria. Blessing’s rise to the national team reflects years of […]
Adamawa loses to Kwara as National Volleyball League begins in Umuahia
The National Volleyball Division One and Division Two League officially began in Umuahia, Abia State, with thrilling matches marking the start of the competition. In one of the opening fixtures, the Ajase-Ipo Volleyball Team of Kwara State defeated Adamawa in straight sets, 25–18, 28–27, 25–15, to secure an early victory in Division One. The championship, […]
Ex-gov Imoke feels proud as his product excels at National Sports Festival
Former governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, has shared his excitement and pride after an athlete who came through his sports program achieved great success at a national event. He said he feels more proud than anyone else because he saw her grow from the beginning. The athlete, Patience Okon George, made headlines […]
Shake-up As Sports Commission Reassigns 57 Federation Secretaries
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has taken a bold step to enhance the sports sector by reassigning 57 Secretaries-General and officers across various National Sports Federations. This decision is part of a larger plan to improve the efficiency and performance of sports administration in Nigeria. Olumide Bamiduro, the Director of Federation of Elite Athletes at […]
President Tinubu Names New Aide for Grassroots Sports Development
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeboye Adeyinka, better known as Zulu, as his Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development. Zulu is an experienced sports administrator who has worked in various sports roles, including as Special Assistant to the former Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh. He has also supported four different Governors of Lagos […]