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  The Abegyi Bwaya of Bwari and Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, was among distinguished personalities honoured by the Nigeria National League (NNL) for their contributions to the growth and development of football in the country. The respected philanthropist and sports administrator was recognised on Wednesday alongside the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau; former NFF Secretary-General, Fani Amun; and other notable individuals who have played key roles in advancing the NNL and grassroots football. The honour, presented during the April and May editions of the NNL Awards in Abuja, acknowledged Mouktar’s unwavering support for the league and his impactful efforts in promoting football development within the FCT and beyond. The NNL Awards aim to celebrate outstanding achievements by players, coaches, teams, and stakeholders, while also encouraging excellence, fostering g...

  The National Sports commission has congratulated Joshua Aiyenuro Babatunde for setting a new record for the longest professional hairdressing marathon which he just concluded at the velodrome of the Abuja National stadium. Tjosh as he is popularly called embarked on the record breaking mission on the 10th of June 2025 and finished on Tuesday, June 17th 2025. Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko alongside the Director General of the sports commission , Hon Bukola Olopade, were amongst some of the top dignitaries that visited him during the exercise to cheer and motivate him. The NSC Chairman said this is another example of the true spirit of the Nigerian youths which is the reason President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has continually prioritised the capacity building of the Nigerian Youth. " I am not surprised with this latest feat coming from another Nigerian youth because our youthful population are the most resilient, dogged and hardworking in the world". " I want to...

The President of Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Tijani Babangida, MON, General Secretary, Comrade Edema Fuludu,MON and a Benue State PFAN Executive Committee member, Father Dennis, were at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Abuja, Tuesday, to throw more light on the petition by PFAN to the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, on the tragic and untimely death of Vipers Sports Club of Kitende, Uganda footballer, Abubakar Lawal, a Nigerian, who passed on a few months back in controversial circumstances.  PFAN gave some fresh and useful information to the Interpol with the help of the late footballer's wife. There is assurance that the Ugandan police, will collaborate with the Nigeria police to unravel how and what led to the death of Abubakar Lawal. As it is expected that those involved in the incident will be brought to book, and the widow given the late husband's entitlements. 

  By Akeem Busari  A large group of sober sports personalities including members of the Ghana Football Supporters club, accompanied by members of Nigeria's foremost football fans group, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, as well as, the wife of the late Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, were at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to receive the body of the deceased boxer. Speaking with journalists at the venue, National Chairman of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Rev. (Amb) Samuel Ikpea, in an emotion laden tone, described the death of the late boxer as a painful and unfortunate incident that could have been prevented.  "There has been several reasons given by the people on what could have caused the death of Segun Olanrewaju. No matter the excuses or reasons, I believe the incident was avoidable, if necessary precautions had been taken. "However, this is not the moment to share blames. What we all should do is to put on our usual garb of h...

  Preparations are in full swing for the 23rd National Sports Festival, to be hosted by Enugu State, as the Coal City positions itself to deliver a memorable fiesta. The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, held a productive meeting with the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Peter Ndubuisi Mbah at the Enugu State Government House on Tuesday, as part of strategic engagements to ensure early planning and smooth execution of the biennial multi-sport event. During the visit, the Governor reaffirmed Enugu State’s  resolve to delivering a world-class festival that will not only celebrate Nigeria’s athletic talents but also promote national unity and youth engagement. In a major step forward, Governor Mbah has approved the composition of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), which will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday.  The LOC comprises seasoned professionals with robust credentials in sports administration, youth ...

  The Nigerian American Football Association ( NAFA ) has unveiled its competition apparel to the National Sports Commission, NSC, as it gets set to depart for the inaugural IFAF Africa Flag Football continental Games in Egypt billed for the 20-21 of June 2025. In a brief but significant ceremony, the President of NAFA, Babajide Akeredolu, unveiled the jerseys the team will be using in Egypt to the Director General of the NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade on Tuesday, as the DG charged the team to do the country proud and return with flying colours. "On this trip to Egypt I wish you guys well and I am more encouraged that you guys are very confident that our women team will win Gold. I am also very fascinated that you are taking U13 to this tournament.It's inline with the Commission's renewed hope vision to also start building for the future". "I must also thank you and your team for the kind of aggressive publicity and glamour you are creating around flag football  in Nige...