Category: Sports

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a more professional, disciplined and performance-driven Nigeria Police Force as the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) officially opened in Asaba, Delta State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented at the ceremony by the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa(Rtd) conveyed his goodwill to officers and athletes participating in the Games, describing the event as a vital platform for strengthening operational readiness, unity and professionalism within the Force. The President, who was unable to attend due to pressing state engagements, reiterated…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has called on officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to embrace physical fitness, unity, and professionalism as essential pillars of effective policing, as he officially declared open the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) tagged “Asaba 2026.” Speaking during the opening ceremony held in Asaba, the Delta State capital, the IGP described the Police Games as a vital institutional platform designed to promote operational readiness, teamwork, and resilience among officers across the federation. The event drew senior government officials, security chiefs, former Inspectors-General of…

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Male Volleyball Spikers Team has emerged victorious in the 2025 National Volleyball Super Cup Tournament, defeating the Customs Service team at the Moshood Abiola Indoor Stadium on Saturday, 7 February 2026. The Super Cup, which brought together the top six teams from the National Volleyball Premier League, served as a platform to identify the country’s best club while promoting excellence, competitiveness, and player development for future national team selection. The CNS Spikers, continuing their remarkable streak, followed up consecutive wins in the 2024 and…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the national team for bouncing back from their semi-final defeat to host nation Morocco to secure a third-place finish in the tournament. The Super Eagles defeated seven-time champions Egypt via a penalty shootout after regulation time ended in a draw,…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the resilience, patriotism and positive representation of Nigeria by a Nigerian female biker, Ms. Chinyenwa Judith Amadi, and a United Kingdom-based professional boxer, Mr. Odera Okwvosa. Dabiri-Erewa gave the commendation while receiving both Nigerians at the NiDCOM Lagos office, described their achievements as inspiring and reflective of the strength and determination of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora. She said their exploits have helped project a good image of the country globally. The…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the Super Eagles’ victory over Algeria as a major boost to Nigeria’s cultural diplomacy and soft power outreach, noting that the achievement has lifted national morale and reinforced Nigeria’s international image. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Ministry said football remained a vital pillar of Nigeria’s cultural diplomacy and a key Presidential Ministerial Deliverable under the current foreign policy framework. It noted that the sport provides a powerful platform for projecting Nigeria’s core…