Category: Sports

Kano state Govt, BrandEscort partner to host Cycling Kano 2025 December 20

Emporium Reporters

The Kano State Government has announced a strategic partnership with BrandEscort Communications, a leading brand and event marketing company, to host Cycling Kano 2025, a landmark sporting event designed to promote healthy living, tourism, and youth engagement in the state. Scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, the event will bring together professional cyclists, fitness enthusiasts, and sports lovers from across the country. Kicking off from the Sani Abacha Stadium, the cycling fiesta will also showcase Kano’s rich cultural heritage, economic opportunities, and vibrant hospitality.   Speaking on the preparations, the…

Nigerian Forward Anthony Ijoma signs Three-year deal with FK Radnik Bijeljina in Bosnia

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigerian international Anthony Ijoma has officially signed a three-year contract with FK Radnik Bijeljina, a top-flight club in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Premier League. According to a statement by his media handlers, Ijoma was presented to the public over the weekend after delays caused by his participation in the recently concluded CHAN tournament and prolonged visa processes. “Despite these setbacks, Ijoma’s determination and perseverance have finally paid off, and he’s now ready to take on new challenges in Bosnia,” the statement noted. The forward expressed his commitment to adapting quickly, saying…

RIGAN National Council meeting to hold in Ilorin, elections on agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Research Institutes Games Association of Nigeria (RIGAN) has announced that its National Council Meeting and Elections will take place from October 6–9, 2025, at the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) in Ilorin, Kwara State. In a statement, RIGAN President, Prof. O.F. Owolade, welcomed Council Members to the meeting, appreciating the Hosting Institute for its support and commending the Directors-General and Executive Directors of member institutions for their continued collaboration. RIGAN, which brought together 35 Research and Development Institutes under different Federal Ministries, is dedicated to promoting physical fitness,…

Wike’s Efforts at Addressing Insecurity in FCT, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

For Barrister Nzenwo Nyesom Wike CON, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, the process of rebuilding the territory from social malaise and criminals cannot be overemphasized, but needed concerted efforts towards addressing the unmitigated acts, that had grown unabated particularly the influx of both legitimate and illegitimate business entities, individuals and people in the nation’s city.   Therefore, aside providing equipments, funding and logistic for the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, policy statements was introduced to tackle the direct impact of criminals and criminal elements who…

AIBEN CEO, Dr Andy Elerewe rallies support for wellness, unity at NUJ FCT 2025 Football Tournament

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief Executive Officer of AIBEN Property Ltd, Chief Dr. Andy Elerewe, has restated the company’s commitment to partnership, community wellness, and nation-building through sports and social engagement. Speaking at the recently concluded NUJ FCT 2025 Football Tournament, Dr. Elerewe described the sponsorship as a “privilege” and commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council for creating a platform that promotes both recreation and professional networking.   “For us at AIBEN, it is vital to create avenues where people can come together to network, foster wellness, and enjoy life…

NITDA holds awareness road walk ahead of maiden GITEX Nigeria 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Management and Staff of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Saturday embarked on an awareness road walk and fitness jog in Abuja to sensitise the public on the forthcoming maiden edition of GITEX Nigeria 2025, scheduled for 1–4 September. The symbolic walk underscored NITDA’s commitment to mobilising national attention toward the landmark event, which is set to position Nigeria as a leading hub for digital innovation and collaboration in Africa.   GITEX Nigeria officially launched in Abuja on 1st September with the Government Leadership & AI Summit,…

NAF wins 2025 NUJ FCT Football Tournament …. Grace Ike hails Champions, commends AIBEN Properties , Partners

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) football team has been crowned champions of the 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Football Tournament. The keenly contested third edition of the annual event featured 12 teams, including the Nigerian Army, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), and NUJ, among others. In a thrilling final, NAF defeated NDLEA 8–7 on penalties after a 1–1 draw at full time, while the Nigeria Customs Service side secured third place with a 4–0…

Dikko : Reviving National Stadium, other Sports Facilities in Nigeria, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Emporium Reporters

The Shehu Dikko led administration of National Sports Commission NSC is poised to return the lost glory of not only all sporting activities, but the provision and maintenance of all existing facilities and erecting new ones.   This was at the backdrop of abandoned national monuments from the National Stadium in Abuja , Lagos and other major facilities constructed by the federal government, but abandoned by subsequent administrations.   But , the coming of the Shehu Dikko led National Sports Commission NSC will change the tide , as he had…

AIBEN Property to host 2026 NUJ FCT Football Tournament

Lukman Laleye Babalola

AIBEN Property, a leading brand in Nigeria’s real estate sector, has pledged to sponsor and host the 4th edition of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Football Tournament, scheduled for 2026. The commitment was reaffirmed by the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Andy Elerewe, during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the NUJ FCT Council, led by its Chairperson, Ms. Grace Ike, on Thursday in Abuja. Mr. Elerewe commended the NUJ for leveraging football as a unifying platform for journalists, security agencies, government institutions,…

D’Tigress’ FIBA Victory: Akpabio hails Nigerian Women as Champions, Pacesetters

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has applauded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for clinching their seventh FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title a record-setting fifth consecutive championship win.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio described the team’s triumph as a moment of immense national pride and a resounding affirmation of the resilience and excellence of Nigerian women.   “It is heartwarming that within two weeks, Nigerian women have conquered Africa twice. Last week, it was the Super…