The National Sports Commission (NSC) has stated the need for the establishment of the National Intermediate Games, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bridge the gap between grassroots development and elite/professional sports level. The Intermediate Games will focus on athletes aged 16 to 18, providing them with a competitive platform that complements existing national events. While […]
First Lady U14 table tennis tourney: Adebayo praises Gov AbdulRazaq, sponsor
The Organisers of the U-14 Table Tennis Championship in honour of the First Lady, Her Excellency Ambassador Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has extend heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his unflinching support towards grassroots sports development in the state. The 6th edition of the competition, being organised […]
Kwara’s Golden Supporter: SWAN hails El-Lado’s enduring impact on sports
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State chapter, has joined family, friends, and the sporting community in celebrating the birthday of the Chief Executive Officer of El-Lado Motors, who is also the Baba Adini Tijanniyah of Delta, Alhaji Olatunji Mohammed. In a congratulatory statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mallam Ismail Ayodeji, and […]
Zenith Bank/NBBF Women Premier League: Final Eight emerges, as Perpetua hails Kida, sponsor
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Zenith Women Basketball League, Perpetua Clement has praised the standard of the just concluded second phase of the league in Ilorin, observing that it’s contributing immensely to the rise of the female basketball in the country. Speaking to newsmen during the closing session of the Savannah Conference […]
NSC leadership driving Nigeria’s sporting renaissance under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Mandate
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning Nigerian sports, crediting the renewed energy and direction in the sector to the visionary leadership of Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade. Since the assuming office, the duo turned the tide, ensuring accountability, transparency, and world-class standards that align […]
NSC constitutes Electoral Committee for National Sports Federation elections
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the composition of the Electoral Committee for the forthcoming National Sports Federations Elections. In line with the Commission’s mandate to uphold the principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability, the Committee has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting credible elections across all participating sports federations. The Electoral Committee […]
Grassroots sports gets boost as AbdulRazaq pledges greater support at Kwara YSFON CP Cup final
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to engaging more youths in sporting activities by creating an enabling environment for their development. The Governor, represented by the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Magaji, stated this at the closing ceremony of the 16th edition of the Kwara, […]
NSC recognises AFFAN for inclusion in National Sports Federations’ Boards
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) agenda of enhancing women’s participation in sports governance. In line with this objective, the NSC is pleased to announce the formal recognition of the Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN) as a stakeholder in the governance structure of […]
Gov AbdulRazaq reiterates commitment to sports development as 6th First Lady table tennis tourney ends
Kwara state has again reiterated its commitment towards the empowerment of the youths through sports, and equally partnering any individual or group that is supporting that initiative. While speaking yesterday, Thursday August 28, 2025, in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara state through the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale […]
Kwara YSFON/CP Cup final holds tomorrow, with Gov AbdulRazaq as Special Guest of Honour
The final of the 16th edition of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) organised Commissioner of Police Cup competition will hold tomorrow, Friday August 29, 2025, at the Kwara Football Academy pitch, beginning from 2.30pm. Three finals are on the card, the U13 and U17 male competitions, and the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) […]