*Calls for renewed commitment towards producing quality athletes In a landmark move towards advancing training of coaches in Nigeria, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has fostered a strategic partnership between the National Institute for Sports (NIS) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). This action was prior to the Minister’s meeting […]
Senator John Enoh Marks 100 Days in Office, Pledges Ongoing Commitment to Progress and Development
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has commemorated a significant milestone—100 days in office—a period marked by notable strides and unwavering dedication to advancing sports development in Nigeria. Reflecting on this milestone, Senator Enoh emphasized the accomplishments achieved and the continuous pursuit of progress lying ahead. Thus far in his tenure, […]
Kwara NUJ/Adato inter-chapel table tennis tourney begins tomorrow
21 players, both male and female, from 11 Chapels have been registered to participate in the Kwara state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) organized and Hon. Ogbeni Seun Oguniyi sponsored Inter-Chapel table tennis tournament, scheduled to hold on Wednesday November 29th and Thursday November 30th, 2023, at the NUJ Press Centre, Ilorin. The […]
100 Days in Office: Rethinking sports Infrastructure Development Through the Vision of Senator John Enoh
In the realm of sports, where dreams are nurtured and champions are forged, a persistent obstacle stifles potential and dims the aspirations of countless enthusiasts—the unavailability of adequate sports infrastructure. This problem stands as one of the major banes of sports development in Nigeria. Across communities and states in the federation, the absence or inadequacy […]
Offa Volleyball Club urged to play for Kwara at Gateway Games 2024
The victorious Offa Volleyball Club have been charged to make all necessary arrangements to represent and win gold medal for the state at the National Sports Festival. The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Magaji, while receiving the victorious Offa Volleyball Club who won the Nigeria Volleyball Premier league back-to-back today […]
100 Days In Office: Towards addressing doping violations in Nigerian sports: The ‘Enoh-mous Effect’
In the last few years, Nigerian athletes have been in the eye of the storm due to violation of doping rules. Doping in itself refers to the use of banned substances to enhance performance. As a means to curtail doping, the Integrity units of sports bodies carry out random and planned doping tests on athletes, […]
NOC appoints Tunde Kazeem member of Constitution Review Committee
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has approved the appointment of Mallam Tunde Kazeem as a member of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Constitution Review Committee. In a letter signed by Engineer Habu Gumel, President of NOC, the appointment of Tunde Kazeem is in recognition of his wealth of experience and outstanding contribution to Nigerian sports […]
Aare Musbau: Offa LGA, home of volleyball
*Speaks on the construction of sports facility in Offa The Aare Bobajiro of Offa land, Aare Musbaudeen Olaniyi stated that Offa Local Government Area in Kwara State is the new home of volleyball. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Print Best Nigeria Limited made the claim following Offa Volleyball Club’s success at the just concluded […]
NPFL: Dogo shifts focus to Akwa Utd game, after Kwara Utd beat Gombe Utd 2-0
Kwara United Football Club today, Sunday November 26th, 2023, defeated visiting Gombe United FC 2-0 in the Matchday 10 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) decided at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Returnee Alao Mohammed, with a volley in the 37th minute, and Abubakar Garba’s low drive in the […]
Volleyball: Offa VC, CNS Spikers emerge winner of 2023 Premier League
Offa Volleyball Club and Chief of Naval Staff have emerged champions of the 20223 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in the Men’s and Women’s categories respectively. Offa VC beat Nigeria Security And Civil Defense (NSCDC) 3-1 (25-18, 22-25, 25-19, 25-17) in their match on the final day in a keenly contested Men’s match while CNS Female […]