Sport
Chairman Abakaliki FC Supporters Club Debunks Fraud Allegation, Faults Greed Among Political Appointees
By Alex Odeh The Chairman of Supporters Club of Abakaliki Football Club, Maurice Mbam has debunked rumors making the rounds that he embezzled money given to members of Supporters Club after the President’s Federation Cup competition held at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Lagos State Mabam Maurice, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
Sabon Gari Triumphs at Inaugural CDS Peace and Unity Cup in Kaduna
By Onwe Wisdom Pan Afric Reporters KADUNA, July 7, 2025 In a thrilling display of sportsmanship and unity, Sabon Gari Local Government Area clinched a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Zangon Kataf to win the maiden edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Peace and Unity Cup 2025. The grand finale, held in Kaduna…
We’re Supporting Young Athletes Who Lack The Means To Develop Their Potential-Engr. Darlington Ugota
Alex Odeh The Chairman of Esthington Group of Companies, Engr. Darlington Ugota, has re-stated his commitment to youth empowerment through business mentorship and sports development, even as he underscored that such interventions are needed to boost government efforts in job creation and talent development. Speaking with journalists on Thursday in Abakaliki, Ugota, whose business subsidiaries…
NSF Tragedy: Ningi Mourns Demise of Kano Athletes, Officials
The Senate Committee Chairman on Sports, Senator Abdul Ningi has expressed profound grief over the tragic loss of members of the Kano State contingent to the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) otherwise known as Gateway 2024 in Ogun State, who died in a fatal road crash on Saturday on their way back from Ogun…
NUJ FCT begins monthly fitness as Chairman tasks journalists on regular exercise to keep fit, productive
The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Ms. Grace Ike has urged members of the council to embrace regular exercise in order to keep fit and be more productive. Grace made the call at the council’s inaugural keep-fit monthly exercise at the council’s Secretariat on Saturday May 31st, 2025 in Abuja. She…
Sen Abdul Ningi’s Senate Sport C’tee Chairmanship: Round Peg in Round Hole and the Best Senate Committee Chairman Appointment in the 10th Senate
By Onwe Wisdom The appointment of Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District (PDP) as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports has been hailed as a masterstroke, with many describing it as a “round peg in a round hole.” Ningi’s wealth of experience in sports administration, coupled with his passion…
NIGERIA SPORT DEVELOPMENT: Sen. Ningi Calls For Sport Commission and Legislative Relation
By Onwe Wisdom The Senator Committee Chairman on Sport, Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi has called for harmonious relationship between the Sports Commission and the legislature especially the sport committee of the Senate to further provide legislative instrument for sport development. The senator’s call which he gave during the committee first sitting after…
UNAPOLOGETIC: THE UNACCEPTABLE REALITY OF UNPAID SALARIES IN THE NPFL
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has been plagued by a persistent and shameful issue: the non-payment of salaries to players, officials, and staff by some clubs. This unacceptable reality is a stark reminder of the deep-seated problems that have long afflicted Nigerian football. Despite the efforts of the League Management Company (LMC OR…
APC Chieftain Charity Amayaenvbo Congratulates Amadin Desmond Enabulele on Appointment as Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission
Renowned APC chieftain and advocate for progressive leadership, Charity Amayaenvbo, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Amadin Desmond Enabulele on his well-deserved appointment as Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission by Governor Monday Okpebholo. In his congratulatory message, Amayaenvbo lauded Enabulele’s remarkable track record as a visionary business magnate whose entrepreneurial excellence has inspired…
DEMELLO’S WINNING FORMULA FOR ENONE FOOTBALL TEAMS AT THE ONGOING GOVERNOR’S CUP
In a bid to encourage, support and motivate football teams and the youths representing Ado, Ogbadibo Okpokwu (Enone) at the ongoing Benue State Governor’s cup, Hon. Chief Agbo Innocent Demello Agbo has conceptualized a winning and motivation strategy for the football teams and players. Hon. Demello promised to offer monetary gifts to the footballers…
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