Kwara SWAN congratulates Owolewa on SSA appointment
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State chapter, has congratulated Mallam Olayinka Owolewa on his appointment as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) Media and Strategic Communications to the Rt Hon. Olawuyi Ajuloopin. Rt Hon. Olawuyi Ajuloopin is a member representing Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency (Kwara State) at the House of Representatives. […]
Cyteck Engineering boss to equip Kwara Stadium Media Centre
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Cyteck Engineering Construction and Technology Limited, Engineer Ahmed Olaide has pledged to equip the Media Centre of Kwara State Stadium to create comfort for journalists covering Kwara United matches. Engineer Olaide made the pledge following a discrete appeal by Chairman of Sports Writers Association (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, Mallam Ayodeji […]
Kwara spirit, Kwara ‘United’ spirit
I had wanted to skip this week, so as to make it a forthright ritual. But what I witnessed yesterday, Sunday October 22nd, 2023 at the Kwara State Stadium Complex when Kwara United Football Club hosted Rangers International FC of Enugu prompted this. Again, I was already preparing for another issue, a special and International […]
NPFL: Kwara United drop points at home against Rangers
Rangers International FC of Enugu today, Sunday October 22nd, 2023, forced Kwara United Football Club to a one-all draw in Ilorin, in a Matchday Four encounter of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). After picking up a point against River United in Port Harcourt last week, Kwara United hoped for a second win at […]
Sports Minister visits NB Plc to spearhead Private Investment Drive
*Says private sector can play a leading role in sports development In a move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s sporting industry and ensuring the continued growth of various sports, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, paid a working visit to Nigerian Breweries Plc headquarters in Lagos on Friday, to discuss potential sports investment […]
Sports Minister commends NBBF for successful Zenith Elite Women’s Basketball League
*Congratulates Champions, MFM Basketball on winning title The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has commended the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by Engr. Musa Kida, for their organization of the Women’s Basketball League Final Four, held in Lagos from October 17th to 19th, 2023. The Minister was present at the National […]
Sports Minister fast tracks National Anti-Doping Commission Establishment Bill
*Promises to strengthen operations of National Anti-Doping Committee In a bold commitment to bolster the fight against doping in sports, the Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has declared an unwavering commitment to expedite the submission of the National Anti-Doping Commission Establishment Bill to the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly […]
Ilorin Fitness Festival takes centre stage November 11
All plans have been concluded by the Exercise is Medicine to stage the third edition of its mega road walk for this year’s edition, tilted ‘Ilorin Fitness Festival’ on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The mega walk which is tagged ‘150 Minutes Moves’ will commence at 6:30am at the General Hospital Roundabout and and ends at […]
Sports Minister tasks senior Ministry officials on development plan for discovered talents
*Says it cannot be business as usual Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, today, Tuesday October 17th, 2023, charged Heads of Department of the Ministry to come up with strategic plans that will define the growth path of talents discovered at the recently concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, the capital of Delta […]
Sports Minister tasks senior Ministry officials on development plan for discovered talents
*Says it cannot be business as usual Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, today, Tuesday October 17th, 2023, charged Heads of Department of the Ministry to come up with strategic plans that will define the growth path of talents discovered at the recently concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, the capital of Delta […]