Brigadier General Lonsdale Adeoye (Rtd) have emerged zonal representative of the North Central Zone on the board of the Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF). To emerge victorious, General Lonsdale got five out of seven votes from the zone, to leave his opponent, Hassan Abdullahi from Niger with mere two votes. The election which was conducted […]
2021 Independence Cup begins with goals galore
Defending champions, KWIRS humbled Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kwara State chapter by 4-1 in the opening day of 2021 Independence Cup. It was a one-sided affairs as the revenue collectors scored four goal through Ahmed Abdullahi, Agunbiade Abdulkadir and Alaro Abubakar making the SWAN goal from Abubakar Gbodofu a mere consolation for the […]
Deputy Governor unveils Kwara SWAN Media Games logo
Kwara state government has said that it will not renege in its drive to promote sports and youth development, especially from the grassroots. The State’s Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi stated this yesterday while unveiling the Logo for the 5th edition of the Kwara SWAN Media Games, scheduled for the State Stadium Complex, Ilorin between […]
Sports Federations’ National Elections holds Thursday
All is now set for the final phase of Elections into the boards of 23 Sporting Federations at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Thursday September 30th, 2021 According to the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Peter Nelson, “The Committee is conducting elections into the 23 federations that were yet to have their own […]
Nigeria’s Sports Minister holds Tripartite meeting with Algerian, Egyptian counterparts
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare today in Abuja held a Tripartite meeting with his counterparts from Algeria and Egypt, on how to foster mutual benefits among their countries. The meeting formed part of activities marking the 40th anniversary of the Association of National Olympic Committees in Africa (ANOCA) taking place […]
Golfers celebrate Lubcon Limited at 30
Not fewer than 80 golfers have showed interest to take part in an 18 holes one-day golf competition billed for Saturday 2nd of October 2021, on Ilorin golf course as part of activities to celebrate Lubcon Limited at 30. The competition that will feature Professionals, Amateurs, Ladies, Veterans and Super Veterans will tee-off 8.00am, while […]
Nigeria hosts ANOCA, Youth and Sports Ministers in Abuja
Nigeria is playing host to three Ministers of Youth and Sports from Egypt, Algeria and Ghana, alongside 54 Presidents of Olympic Committees from African countries in Abuja this week. The Guest Ministers, Hon. Minister Mustapha Ussif, Ghana, Hon. Minister Ashraf Sobhi, Egypt, Hon. Minister Abderezak Sebgag, Algerie and Ambassador Dr. Amina Mohamed of Kenya are […]
Deputy Governor, Elder Kayode Alabi unveils Kwara SWAN Media Games logo Tuesday
The logo for the forthcoming 2021 Kwara SWAN Media Games will be unveiled on Tuesday September 28th, by the Deputy Governor, Elder Kayode Alabi, in his office, beginning from 11.00am. The unveiling of the logo is a major feature, ahead of the Games scheduled to hold between October 6th to October 9th, at the Kwara […]
Kwara Internal Revenue Service, NMA, SWAN, three others to fight for freedom at Independence Cup
Defending champions, Kwara State Internal Revenue Services, KWIRS will have to use many tax collecting skills if they are to retain this year’s Independent Cup. KWIRS and five other teams, including Kwara state chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), First Bank Plc and Independent National […]
Sports funding: SWAN partners TNFF
As part of efforts to proffer sustainable solutions to the challenges bedeviling sports development in Nigeria, The Nigeria Football Fund (TNFF) has concluded arrangements to partner with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to find a lasting solution to the ugly development. To this effect, representatives of the two bodies last weekend held a […]