Sports journalists have been advised to carry out their duties diligently, adhere strictly to professional ethics, and distinguish themselves from content creators in order to preserve the integrity of the profession. Chairman of Kwara United Football Club, Sir Kumbi Titiloye, gave the charge in his goodwill message at a mini reception held in honour of […]
Tinubu ‘deeply pained’ by Super Eagles’ World Cup exit – Adeboye
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was left deeply disappointed by the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their playoff loss to DR Congo in Morocco, a top Presidential Aide has disclosed. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Development to the President, revealed the President’s reaction in Ilorin […]
NSC opens Technical Session of 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar
The National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director-General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday opened the Technical Session of the 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar, Cross River State. The Technical Session forms a major component of the wider Council activities being steered by the Commission toward […]
FOR THE RECORD: Prince Oladimeji Ladi Thompson: The ‘Quiet Architect’ of Kwara United’s stability
For years, Kwara United Football Club lived on the edge, oscillating between flashes of brilliance and seasons of uncertainty, often undermined by the instability that plagued its administration. In a league where boards change as often as jerseys, Kwara United’s history, easily moving from the elite and lower league owing to frequent call for, and […]
Stadium Pitch: Kwara United berates Tóbi Samuel, urges NPFL to take necessary action
The management of Kwara United Football Club has faulted Adepoju Tóbi Samuel’s comments on the pitch of the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, observing that the remarks undermine NPFL integrity. The club, in a release signed by the Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, strongly criticised recent comments made by Sports Commentator Adepoju […]
Kwara SWAN to receive awardees honoured by National body tomorrow
Kwara State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) will tomorrow, Wednesday November 26, 2025, receive the six personalities from the state the were honoured by the national body last October. The reception has been scheduled for the Kwara SWAN Secretariat, George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, beginning from 4.00pm. National SWAN) confered a Special Recognition […]
Árábà FC set for open football trials, as club targets raw talents for European markets
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital is set to witness another exciting moment in grassroots football, as Árábà FC announces its Open Trials scheduled to take place at the Basin Football Field. The trials, expected to attract scores of young footballers from across Kwara State and beyond, are designed to identify raw, determined and disciplined talents […]
NNL26: Hamzat, Sa’ad on target as ABS Ilorin FC beat FC Basira to secure back-to-back wins
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC continued their perfect start to the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign with a 2–0 victory over Lafia-based FC Basira today Saturday November 22, 2025, at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl, George Agbazika Innih Stadium, Ilorin, Kwara State. Following a cagey, goalless first half, the Saraki Boys found their rhythm […]
Athletics’ future is bright in Nigeria – AFN Vice President Aku Aghazu
*Commends the National Sports Commission for its collaborative support The 2nd Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Aku Aghazu, has commended Nigeria track and field athletes for their performance at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh. Nigeria has won a total of 7 medals in track and field, including an impressive […]
Kwara FA Chairman, Thuraya calls for support for Gusau-led NFF to rebuild Nigerian football
In the wake of Nigeria’s painful failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, has called on stakeholders across the country to rally behind the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and his Board to chart a […]