The Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, Mallam Salihu Ayodeji Ismail, has received a major commendation from the management of the Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Kwara) for his dedication, professionalism, and exceptional contributions to the growth of the station. The commendation was conveyed in an official letter dated […]
Kwara SWAN set for maiden Media Advancement Seminar for Football Coaches
The stage is set for the maiden Media Advancement Seminar for Football Coaches organised by the Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). The event is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Taiwo Awoniyi Sports Media Centre, George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, with activities expected to […]
Golden at 50: The inspiring journey of Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka and Lolo Nkechi Chukwuemeka
It was a day of colour, glamour, gratitude and celebration as family members, friends, associates, traditional rulers, sports enthusiasts, captains of industry and community leaders gathered on Sunday June 28, 2026, to celebrate a remarkable milestone in the lives of Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, Nwachigoziri 1, and his beloved wife, Lolo Helen Nkechi Chukwuemeka, who both […]
Kwara FA felicitates Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, wife on 50-50 birthday celebration
The Kwara State Football Association (Kwara FA) has extended warm congratulations to a seasoned sports administrator, renowned businessman, philanthropist and community leader, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, the Nwachigoziri 1, and his wife, Mrs. Lolo Nkechi Chukwuemeka, on the occasion of their joint 50th birthday celebration holding today, June 28, 2026. In a goodwill message signed by […]
Kwara SWAN hails Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, spouse on 50/50 birthday celebration
Members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, have felicitated High Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, the Nwachigoziri I, and his wife, Chief Mrs. Lolo Helen Nkechi Chukwuemeka (JP), on the occasion of their golden jubilee celebrations. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of Kwara SWAN, Ayodeji Ismail, today Sunday June […]
The Pen, The Passion, The Legacy: Honouring the Editor of Sports Liveth, Alhaji Gesinde Adedeji Amosa at 63
*A life dedicated to journalism, public service, sports development and community leadership “Journalism is not just a profession; it is a lifelong commitment to learning, patience, integrity and service.”— Alhaji Gesinde Adedeji Amosa As family, friends, professional colleagues, admirers and well-wishers today, June 23, 2026, celebrated the 63rd birthday of veteran journalist, media entrepreneur, sports […]
From Principal’s Cup glory to FIFA history: The inspiring story of Fatai Atere
*How a Lagos schoolboy became Nigeria’s first FIFA World champion In the rich history of Nigerian football, few stories capture the imagination quite like that of Fatai Atere, a young boy from the bustling streets of Mushin, Lagos, who rose from school football prominence to become one of the country’s most celebrated youth football heroes. […]
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko pledges support for Taiwo Awoniyi’s Kwara Kiddies League initiative
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has pledged the Commission’s full support for Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi’s grassroots football development initiative, the Kwara Kiddies League. Dikko made the commitment when he received Awoniyi on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The Super Eagles […]
Abdul Momoh Masterclass: Kwara sports stakeholders decry Super Eagles World Cup miss
*Bid Momoh farewell to 2026 World Cup Stakeholders in the Kwara State Sports Industry, particularly those involved in football, have expressed their disappointment regarding the absence of the Super Eagles of Nigeria from the ongoing World Cup tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This sentiment was highlighted during the […]
From hotel attendant to FIFA-Accredited Photojournalist: The remarkable journey of Abdul Momoh
*A story of resilience, opportunity and destiny Success often arrives disguised as hardship. For FIFA-accredited photojournalist Abdul Momoh, the path to international recognition was neither straightforward nor predictable. It was a journey marked by chance encounters, difficult decisions, personal setbacks, and an unwavering determination to rise above circumstances. Today, Abdul Momoh is a respected figure […]