Category: Sports

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…

  The Nigeria Police Force has officially wrapped up the highly anticipated 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) “Asaba 2026,” held at the iconic Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. The week-long event showcased exceptional athletic talent, fostered institutional unity, and reinforced discipline among officers from Commands and Formations across the country. In a closing remarks,Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,hailed the Games as a landmark moment for the Force. “What started as a simple gathering has evolved into a profound display of unity, resilience, and collective purpose,” he…

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…