Paralympics: IOC President to miss Opening Ceremony

Thomas Bach will miss the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games.

Nigeria enters final at the 2016 World Martial Arts Masterships

Nigeria fighter, Kingsley Chukwu (+100Kg) has qualified for the finals of the 2016 Cheongju World Martial Arts Masterships.

Onyali chosen as brand ambassador for the Skoolympics project

Heritage Bank Plc has chosen former African Queen of the tracks and two-time Olympic medalist, Mary Onyali-Omagbemi as the brand ambassador of the Skoolympics project because of her contribution to the development of sport in the country.

Sports Development: Heritage Bank Unveils Yearly Sporting Event for Secondary Schools

Heritage Bank Plc  has unveiled plans to organise an annual sporting event for secondary schools in Nigeria with the aim of discovering and rewarding talents.

Ondo’s sports heroes to be honored by Gov Mimiko

Odunayo Adekuoroye (left) and Aminat Adeniyi (Right) at the 2015 All Africa Games held in Congo

The Ondo State Government will honor athletes who won medals for the state in various sports at the 2012 National Sports Festival, a state official said in Akure.

Nigeria pillar of Sports elected executive member, Union Federation of African karate

 

The President, Karate Federation of Nigeria, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike has been unanimously elected as an executive member of the Union Federation of African Karate, UFAK alongside other executive members from other parts of Africa.

Kwara indoor sports hall to get a new look says Gov Ahmed

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has promised that the Indoor Sports Hall of the State Stadium Complex in Ilorin would be upgraded to meet international standard.

2016 CJN Games: Mamoud unveils trophy in Kogi

The 22nd edition of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Games kicks off in Lokoja, Kogi State capital following the unveiling of the tournament trophy Wednesday.