Category: Sports

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Nigerian sprint sensation Ajayi Kayinsola and British-Nigerian basketball star OG Anunoby for their remarkable achievements on the global sporting stage.   In a statement issued in Abuja on June 15, 2026, Dabiri-Erewa described both athletes as shining examples of Nigerian excellence, resilience, and global impact. She praised Ajayi, an athlete from Ikorodu, Lagos State, for his rapid rise in world athletics, highlighting his historic qualification for the 100m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships the…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has successfully concluded the 2026 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day Volleyball Championship, reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) commitment to operational fitness, jointness, and esprit de corps among personnel. The championship, held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Indoor Sports Complex in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebrations, brought together male and female volleyball teams from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force in a display of sportsmanship, discipline, and healthy competition. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the…

Nigeria has received a major boost in its preparations to host the 2027 African School Games after the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) expressed satisfaction with the country’s level of readiness for the continental event. The endorsement came on Tuesday during a strategic working session between the ANOCA African School Games Coordination Commission and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) at the ANOCA Secretariat in Abuja. Chairman of the LOC, Mr. Lekan Abari, presented a comprehensive 46-slide blueprint detailing Nigeria’s plans for the Games, covering governance structures, competition…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has congratulated cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy following their victory at the 2026 RIL Campus Crown Awards Debate Competition, where they outperformed participants from various tertiary institutions across Kano State. The cadets emerged champions after a keenly contested debate that showcased some of the brightest students from universities and other higher institutions in the state. Their performance was marked by exceptional eloquence, analytical reasoning, intellectual depth, and public speaking skills, earning them the competition’s top prize. The RIL Campus Crown Awards is…

Police Machine FC have emerged champions of the ongoing Nationwide League One following a hard-fought victory over RBM FC, sealing qualification for the promotion play-offs. The victory mark a major milestone for the team, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who noted that the achievement reflected the growing excellence of the Nigeria Police Force beyond conventional policing, showcasing discipline, resilience, teamwork, and determination through sports. She added that Police Machine FC has continued to impress throughout the competition, proudly representing the FCT Command and reinforcing the…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerian athletes living abroad to invest actively in the development of young African talents through sports, education and mentorship. Dabiri-Erewa made the call while receiving Nigerian basketball star Ejimofor Anosike, popularly known as E.J. Anosike, and his co-founder, Ibrahim Famouke Doumbia, at the Commission’s office in Abuja during a visit under the banner of the Meta Africa Sports Foundation. She commended the Foundation for its contributions to youth development across Africa through sports and mentorship…

The Comptroller-General of Customs and President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged Nigeria’s national wrestling team to deliver outstanding performances and return with medals at the forthcoming African Wrestling Championships scheduled for May 2026 in Alexandria, Egypt. Adeniyi gave the charge on Tuesday at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja, where he hosted athletes, coaches, and officials ahead of their departure for the continental competition. Congratulating the wrestlers for earning national selection, Adeniyi described their qualification as both a privilege and a weighty responsibility, urging…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, has thrown his weight behind Team Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following his unveiling as one of the country’s official ambassadors by the National Sports Commission. The announcement, made on April 1, 2026, is part of a broader strategy to galvanise national support for the Games by assembling a diverse team of administrators, elite athletes, and key stakeholders. Adeniyi’s inclusion highlights the growing role of public institutions in sports development, positioning the Nigeria Customs Service as a key partner in advancing Nigeria’s…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has taken a step forward in promoting staff well-being with the commissioning of a new table tennis court at its Road Safety Headquarters in Abuja. The facility was officially opened on Tuesday, 16 March 2026, by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed. The initiative is part of the Corps’ ongoing efforts to foster a healthy, productive, and motivated workforce. Speaking at the event, the Corps Marshal described the table tennis court as more than just a recreational space, emphasizing that it represents a strategic investment…

The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT has sought a strategic partnership with the National Institute for Sports (NIS) to promote grassroots sports development, talent discovery, and institutional collaboration across Nigeria. The delegation, led by NUJ FCT Chapel Chairman Comrade Felix Ojo, paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of NIS and former Deputy Governor of Edo State, RT. Hon. Philip Shaibu, in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Ojo commended Shaibu for the visible transformation within the institute since assuming office. “Journalists have closely followed…