The annual double-salvo FIFA Member Association courses for technical and physical fitness instructors, and for young talents in refereeing, has commenced with a total of 80 participants to undergo classroom and field drilling, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. A statement by the NFF Communications Department says the programme for the 40 technical and…
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has called on the people of Ndokwa nation to remain peaceful, and follow due process in their activities. Sir Onyeme stated this during a breakfast meeting with some leaders of Ndokwa ethnic nationality at his residence in Asaba on Monday. The Deputy Governor said…
BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA The need for collaboration in creating a brighter future for women and girls in Asaba and environs was the fulcrum of the message during the Change Of Insignia/installation Ceremony of Uche Onwumah, as the 14th President of Soroptimist International, Asaba, Delta State. Declaring the event open, the Chairman, Installation Committee, Mrs. Catherine…
The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu, on Wednesday, led a high powered delegation to the site where a mini sports stadium will be constructed in Wamba Local Government Area of the State. This is contained in a statement by the Head of Public Relations, Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth…
By Moses Uzuakpundu In a move widely hailed by analysts and international observers, the Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed the full repayment of the $3.4 billion loan secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This repayment marks a major fiscal milestone and positions Nigeria more favorably in…
By Moses Uzuakpundu The Federal Government’s decision to roll out free education across 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) starting in August 2025 is a transformative policy that deserves commendation. Spearheaded under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and embedded in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, this initiative is not…
The Nigeria Football Federation has commended Governor Adedapo Abiodun of Ogun State for showering players and officials of the senior women national teams of Nigeria and Cameroon with monetary gifts following the two teams’ international friendly match in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Tuesday. Nine-time African champions Nigeria swept past the Lionesses in the…
Following its earlier expression of condolences, a high-level delegation from the National Sports Commission (NSC) has concluded a condolence visit to the Government and people of Kano State, as well as families of victims of the tragic road accident involving members of the state’s contingent returning from the 2024 National Sports Festival. Led by Director…
Heartland FC has commiserated with the people of Kano state, Nigeria, at the demise of over 20 Team Kano athletes, officials and journalists who died on their way back to the pyramid city after representing the state at the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival. The Team Kano representatives were only 50 kilometres close to home…
As part of efforts to promote sports development at the grassroot, the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge has announced the maiden edition of a 10 kilometer Asaba International road race scheduled to hold on 5 October 2025. The traditional ruler, Wednesday made this known in a press briefing with newsmen at his palace…
