The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to immediately inaugurate its 17-member governing board. Established in 1964, SWAN, the umbrella body for all Sports Editors, Reporters, Producers, and Presenters, warned that the Commission is operating in gross violation of its establishing law with the delay of a properly constituted NSC board. SWAN Kano Organizes Workshop For Journalists SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement through Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Sunday, said the Commission has been functioning without a statutory board since its creation in October 2024, contrary to the NSC Establishment…
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Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed the official schedule for the 2025 National Youth Games, as the nation counts down to the much-anticipated multi-sport event to be hosted by Delta State. According to the Commission, the Games will run from August 26 to September 6, 2025, bringing together the best young talents from across the country to compete for glory and national recognition. Over the past few months, the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) have been actively inspecting and certifying facilities and venues, to ensure they meet the required standards for hosting…
Ado Salisu Team Nigeria is set to depart for Santiago, Chile, to compete in the prestigious World Para-Powerlifting Championships, from August 11 to 18, 2025. The team, comprising Nigeria’s finest para-powerlifters, will represent the nation with determination and pride, aiming to further cement Nigeria’s dominance in the sport on the global stage. Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, commended the athletes for their commitment and hard work throughout their camping period, urging them to go all out for victory. WOFAN Inaugurates Marketing Hub, Empowers 450 PWDs “You are carrying the hopes and pride of millions of…
NNPC Retail Limited has dismissed a pump attendant and suspended a station manager following a viral video showing an attempt to defraud a customer at one of its filling stations. The company said in a statement that its investigation traced the incident to a station in Ikorodu, Lagos, describing the behaviour as “unacceptable” and contrary to its values of integrity, transparency, and exceptional customer service. NNPC Advocates Africa-Centric Energy Transition at NAICE 2025 In line with its sanction grid, NNPC Retail said the pump attendant had been disengaged, the station manager suspended, and the dealer issued a formal warning letter.…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has restated its commitment to promoting women’s inclusion in decision-making as a key driver of societal transformation. Speaking during a one-day capacity-building workshop at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano, NAWOJ Chairperson, Comrade Bahijja Kabara, stressed that women must have the opportunity to contribute to policies and initiatives that foster progress. NAWOJ Commends Ondo CPS for Supporting Journalists’ Widows The workshop, organised in partnership with the Aminu Magashi Foundation and the Community Health and Research Initiative, sought to strengthen the capacity of women journalists in objective and timely reporting while…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six entrepreneurship skills institutes across the state, in a renewed drive to create jobs and reduce unemployment among young people. The event, held in Kano, marked the graduation of trainees from institutes specialising in various vocational and technical skills. Addressing the gathering, Governor Yusuf said the initiative was aimed at rekindling hope, restoring dreams, and unlocking the potential of Kano’s youth to become self-reliant, productive, and innovative contributors to the state’s economy. AGILE Kano Empowers Teachers with Digital Literacy “Every graduate is leaving here today…
Gwamnan Kano Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf ya raba tallafin kayan sana’a ga matasa 1130 da aka yake a makarantun koyar da sana’o’i shida da gwamnati ta bude. Da yake jawabi a wajen rabon kayan tallafin a dakin taro na Coronation dake gidan gwamnati, gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf yace gwamnatinsa ta himmatu wajen samarwa matasa ayyukan yi domin su dogara da kawunansu. ‘Yan Kasuwar Kwari sun yi kira da a magance yawan haraji a Kano Daliban su 1130 sun fito ne daga makarantar koyar da kiwon Kifi data koyar da ilimin kwamfuta data koyar da kiwon dabbobi data koyar da ilimin…
Ado Salisu The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has appointed Sufyan Olojoku as captain of Team Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Pan African Youth Scrabble Championship scheduled to take place in Kenya. In a statement signed by NSF spokesperson Maxwell Kumoye on Friday in Lagos, the federation said Olojoku was chosen for his calm disposition, wealth of experience, and strong rapport with fellow players. Olojoku, who has represented Kwara State since 2021, boasts an impressive track record. He won a silver medal at the 2021 National Youth Games, two gold medals and a silver in 2023, and has competed for Nigeria…
Ado Salisu The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, has expressed the commission’s readiness to confirm the approval of the review of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) operational licence. Professor Ribadu stated this while receiving the management of the university led by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. The Executive Secretary further explained that the commission is ready to forward the approved operational licence to the university next week. He assured the management of the commission’s readiness to assist in addressing any challenges the university might…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the Federal Government is collaborating with the United States Embassy in Nigeria to educate the public about the new U.S. visa regulations, to ensure compliance by applicants during the visa application process. The Minister,stated this during a joint press conference with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr. He stated that the sensitization was necessary as the United States remains one of the most frequently visited destinations for Nigerians. He said for decades, Nigerians have been visiting the United States for various reasons, including tourism,…