Wale Edun Summons Emergency Meeting to Resolve Nigerian Boxing Crisis
Wale Edun, the President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) and Minister of Finance, has convened an emergency board meeting in Abuja to address a three-month impasse with the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC). ALSO READ: Stanley Nwabali Dismisses NPFL Return as He Seeks New Club The conflict stems from the NBF’s decision to […]
Nigeria Set to Host 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos
Nigeria is preparing to become the first sub-Saharan country to host the Commonwealth Fencing Championships scheduled to take place in Lagos from August 9 to 14 2026. ALSO READ: US Department of State Authorizes Personnel Departure from Abuja Embassy Adeyinka Samuel the President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation confirmed that Rugby School Nigeria will serve […]
CAF Technical Experts Begin Facility Inspections for PAMOJA 2027
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dispatched a team of technical experts to Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to evaluate their readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: NSC TO UPGRADE ABUJA SHOOTING RANGE TO GLOBAL STANDARDS According to reports, these inspections are a crucial step in ensuring the three co-hosts meet […]
NSC TO UPGRADE ABUJA SHOOTING RANGE TO GLOBAL STANDARDS
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has launched a strategic project to upgrade Nigeria’s national shooting range at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to international specifications. ALSO READ: ETHIOPIA DEMANDS IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL OF ERITREAN TROOPS Announced on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the initiative is a collaboration between the NSC, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria […]
Infantino Stands Firm on Trump Peace Award as Boycott Calls Intensify
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has dismissed widespread criticism and mounting calls for a boycott of the 2026 World Cup, following his decision to grant US President Donald Trump an inaugural “peace prize.” ALSO READ: Sports Minister Debunks Claims of South Africa Replacing Morocco as 2026 WAFCON Host Speaking with newsmen, Infantino maintained that the recognition—presented […]
Sports Minister Debunks Claims of South Africa Replacing Morocco as 2026 WAFCON Host
South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has officially moved to silence rumors regarding a last-minute change in venue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: Nigeria Edges Guinea to Move Within One Win of World Championship In a clarifying statement issued on Monday, McKenzie corrected a previous assertion by his deputy, Peace […]
Nigeria Edges Guinea to Move Within One Win of World Championship
Nigeria’s senior men’s handball team, the Golden Arrows, kept their 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship qualification hopes alive with a 30-28 victory over Guinea in Kigali, Rwanda. ALSO READ: STAKEHOLDERS GATHER IN KADUNA TO REIMAGINE EDUCATION THROUGH YOUTH CO-CREATION The win came despite the team being reduced to six players in the first half following […]
Nigeria’s Golden Arrows Face Egypt for World Championship Qualification
Nigeria’s senior men’s handball team, the Golden Arrows, face their biggest test yet as they take on continental giants Egypt today, January 27, 2026, in Kigali, Rwanda. ALSO READ: An Open Letter To Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, By Nasiru Jagaba This high-stakes encounter in the Main Round of the 27th African Men’s Handball Nations Cup is […]
Egypt Edge Nigeria in Heated AFCON Tune-up
Egypt secured a 2–1 victory over Nigeria in a final pre-AFCON friendly on Tuesday, marked by tactical shifts and a contentious officiating row. ALSO READ: U.S. President Donald Trump Expands Travel Restrictions to Nigeria Despite the Super Eagles dominating possession early on, Mahmoud Saber opened the scoring for the Pharaohs after half an hour. Nigeria […]
Super Eagles Begin Final AFCON Preparations in Cairo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria officially commenced their final training camp on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt, as they enter the last week of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: Flash Floods Kill at least 37 in Morocco’s Safi Region The first session took place at 8:00 PM local time inside […]