Obiukwu Foundation Unity Cup: Ekwunife Stresses Importance of Grassroots Talent in Sports Development

Senator Uche Ekwunife presenting trophy to the winner of Kingsley Obiukwu Foundation Unity Cup 2025 The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Uche Ekwunife, has emphasized that harnessing grassroots talent is essential for sustainable sports development in Nigeria. Speaking at the final match of the 2025 Kingsley Obiukwu Foundation Unity Cup…

No Leadership Rift at NSC – Olopade

Olopade (first from left) flanked by SWAN National President Isaiah Benjamin and Director of Press NSC, Dr. Kehinde Ajayi during the press briefing. By Ikemefuna Asika The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has denied any leadership rift between him and the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Diko. Olopade made…

President Tinubu declares 9th NYG open in Asaba, pledges stronger sports development

By Ikemefuna Asika President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially declared open the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to sports as a catalyst for national unity, youth empowerment, and global competitiveness. Represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President emphasized that sports…

Founder of Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Ibe, Receives Prestigious NPUGA Sports Icon of the Year Award

The founder of Gregory university uturu Prof Gregory Ibe The Founder and Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Gregory Ibe, has been honoured with the prestigious “Sports Icon of the Year” award at the closing ceremony of the 8th edition of the Nigerian Private Universities Games Association (NPUGA). The event, held at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo,…