The long neglected schools sports, which had served as springboard for legendary athletes from Kwara is now set to start again, with this year’s edition scheduled to begin in November 10th, 2023, according to Kwara State Sports Commission. The Commission today, Thursday October 26th, 2023 sets the ball rolling with the inauguration of the Main […]
MINILS wins maiden Research Institutes Football League
Michael Imuodu Institute for Labour Studies (MNILS) football team on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, defeated Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) 2-1 to win the maiden edition of Research Institutes Football League, with the Director General of MINILS, Comrade Issa Aremu saying it’s a vindication of his administration’s support for sports development at the […]
Paris 2024: Super Falcons and Ethiopia’s ‘Lucy’ battle to 1-1 draw in Addis Ababa
Nigeria and Ethiopia’s senior girls put up a hard-fought battle in Addis Ababa on Wednesday afternoon with the game ending 1-1 to set up an interesting return leg in Abuja on Tuesday next week. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade’s scorching shot from the edge of the box, six minutes after the restart, restored parity at the Abebe […]
Gov Yahaya Bello receives SWAN President, assures of support
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has assured support to the National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Mr Isaiah Kemje Benjamin for him to succeed in the running of the affairs SWAN in Nigeria. The Governor, who congratulated the President over his victory which he described as a win for Kogi […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports Minister challenges NOC to break new grounds
*Calls for adequate preparation towards success in Paris In a bid to elevate Nigeria’s presence and performance at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, the Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a compelling call to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to push the boundaries of their preparations. The […]
Sports Minister charges NAPHER-SD to play leading role in promoting fitness and health education
*Says physical fitness and health education are integral components of a thriving and prosperous nation The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has charged the National Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD) to play a more leading role in promoting fitness and health education across the country. The Minister […]
4oth Hope Games gets date, as sponsor gets commendation
All is set for the 40th edition of Hope Games for the people with Special Needs (disabled) in Kwara State. The Gmes have been scheduled to hold between Thursday 9th and Friday the10th of November, 2023, at School for the Special Needs, along Jebba Road, Ilorin, beginning from 2 pm each day. The Hope Games […]
4oth Hope Games gets date, as sponsor gets commendation
All is set for the 40th edition of Hope Games for the people with Special Needs (disabled) in Kwara State. The Gmes have been scheduled to hold between Thursday 9th and Friday the10th of November, 2023, at School for the Special Needs, along Jebba Road, Ilorin, beginning from 2 pm each day. The Hope Games […]
Former Kwara United Board member completes management course at NIS
Former Kwara United Board member, Abdulkadir Mohammed Saheed has completed a Sports Management course at the National Institute for Sports (NIS), hoping to add value to the system in Kwara state. While expressing delight at the completion of the course, Saheed said that Sport Management is a very good course for every Manager in sports business, […]
Sports Minister celebrates 60th Posthumous birthday of “the Gangling” Rashidi Yekini
*Says the “Goals father” will forever remain in the hearts of millions of Nigerians The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, yesterday joined the nation and the global football community in commemorating the 60th posthumous birthday of legendary Nigerian footballer, Rashidi Yekini. Yekini, born on October 23, 1963, in Kaduna, left an […]