Buhari to declare open National Sports Festival in Edo on April 6
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to virtually declare open the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled to commence in Edo on April 2. Musa Ebomhiana, Head of Media and Communications,…
20th NSF: Organisers say Sports fans can’t watch events live, call for quick release of funds
Sports fans hoping to watch live games of the rescheduled 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) will not have the opportunity to do so, the organisers announced on Monday. Philip Shaibu,…
20th NSF: Gov. Obaseki to receive torch of unity April 3 as State reconstitutes LOC’s sub-committees
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo will on April 3 receive the torch of unity of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020”, an official said on Monday. Philip…
White House explains cause of Joe Biden fall on steps of Air Force One
White House has explained cause of President Joe Biden’s tripping and falling three times as he jogged up the steps to Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews on his…
We have to pick the best for national assignments, we shouldn’t be happy with mediocrity – Sunday Oliseh
Super Eagles legend, Sunday Oliseh has lamented the fallen profile of the senior national team, saying that the 1994 African champions now lack quality. Oliseh said unlike his playing days,…
LAGOS INAUGURATES NEW BOARDS OF SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated the newly reconstituted Boards of Sports Associations in a brief ceremony on Wednesday, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere….
NBA, BAL launch Gender Equality Initiatives in Africa
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) have announced the launch of several initiatives to advance gender equality and economic…
COVID-19: Most Japanese don’t want foreign fans to attend the Olympics – poll
Most Japanese do not want international spectators to attend the Tokyo Games this summer amid fears a large influx of visitors could spark a resurgence in new coronavirus infections, a…
Mixed Martial Arts: Blachowicz beats Adesanya to retain UFC crown
Jan Blachowicz bounced back from a slow start to outpoint Israel Adesanya and retain his light-heavyweight title after an enthralling tactical battle at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Saturday….
LAGOS DISSOLVES BOARDS OF STATE SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved with immediate effect, the dissolution of the 40 State Sports Associations under the supervision of the Lagos State Sports Commission. The…