Author: Jimoh Bashir

A Governor on the touchline: AbdulRazaq’s hands-on backing for Kwara United’s continental push

When Kwara United boarded the flight to Accra for their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary tie, they didn’t go alone. Behind the players, the technical team and a handful of travelling fans was a very visible demonstration of political will: the personal and financial backing of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. His presence in Ghana, and […]

NSC receives Commonwealth Sports Bid Evaluation Committee in Abuja, as Nigeria’s 2030 Bid Advances

*President Tinubu reiterates commitment to host Africa’s first Commonwealth Games in 2030 The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to stage the first-ever Commonwealth Games to be hosted on African soil in 2030. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade reassured Commonwealth nations of Nigeria’s readiness, […]

Tokyo 2025: NSC steps in to resolve AFN challenges at World Athletics Championships

*Settles allowances and bonuses for all athletes The National Sports Commission (NSC) has successfully intervened in the recent challenges in Team Nigeria’s camp at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The leadership of the NSC, led by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has ensured the swift payment […]

Hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A perfect advert for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Reforms in Sports

The Commonwealth Games remains one of the most prestigious sporting fiesta in the World and unarguably ranks among the top three global sports competitions after the Olympics games and the FIFA senior World Cup. And Nigeria’s intention to stage this monumental Sports gathering speaks volumes of how much the current administration of President Bola Tinubu […]

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