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Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League,  Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has described as a huge loss to club football in the country, the shocking news of the death of the Chairman of El-Kanemi Warriors FC, Alhaji Ibrahim Mainu Mustapha. In his expression of condolence to the club, Elegbeleye said the late club chairman was one who supported initiatives of the NPFL Board in mobilising fans to their home matches and upheld fair play and violence-free matchdays in Maiduguri. "Late Alhaji Maina Mustapha was a peaceful person who did his best to ensure the success of his club in particular and the NPFL in general,"  "We are deeply saddened by this loss of a very supportive member of the clubs chairmen's association," noted Elegbeleye. He prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and comfort from Allah for the family he left behind, the club and Borno State. El-Kanemi Warriors announced the passing of the Chairman on the afternoon of Tues...

As preparations  gathers momentum  for the second edition of the  Newstap/ SWAN 5-Star Award  scheduled for March 6th, organizers  have confirmed that the event will be Chaired by the Special Assistant  on Grassroots Sports Development  to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  Prince Anthony Adeboye.  A statement signed by the Chairman of the organizing Committee  Kunle Salami said " Due to the prestige, glamorous  level the Award has attained in just two years, we can confirm that the second edition of the Newstap/ SWAN 5-Star Award  scheduled  for March 6th at Eko Club,  Surulere, Lagos will be Chaired by the Senior Special  Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to  Mr President  Prince Anthony Adeboye.  The caliber of those also being honoured attests to the credibility and integrity of the award. We are set for yet another great event which will be a marked improvement on previous editi...

The Director-General/CEO of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H. E.  Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Wednesday anchored his vision for the transformation of Nigerian sports on what he described as the unwavering support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  Speaking in Abuja while receiving a delegation that formally presented him with a letter of nomination for an award, Shaibu said the current administration has shown uncommon commitment to repositioning sports as a strategic tool for youth empowerment, national unity and economic diversification. According to him, President Tinubu’s interest in sports development goes beyond rhetoric, stressing that the National Sports Commission and its agencies are now enjoying improved attention and funding.  “I want to thank Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for always showing interest in funding and developing Nigerian sports and using it as a vehicle to empower the youth, unite Nigeria and diversify the economy,” Shaibu s...

...Backs Sports Commission’s Drive For Infrastructure Upgrade Nationwide  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) on his well-deserved honour as Sports Personality of the Year by the New Telegraph Newspapers. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a letter, signed by the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, in Abuja on Thursday, remarked that the award to the NSC DG is a testament to his unequalled passion, philanthrpic disposition and contributions to Nigeria sports. "Truly, you have earned this recognition, particularly due to your kindness, benevolence and indeed your healthy and highly professional working relationship with the Nigeria Media over the years, and in recent times.  "Your dogged and unmatched resolve recently ensured that members of the Sporting Media were outstandingly carried along in attending recently held Africa Cup of Nations in. Mor...

  By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) Agroterra Resort and Sports Academy, Joga Orile , Yewa Ogun State will today and tomorrow Wednesday and Thursday 18th to 19th February, 2026 witness the top European scouts in search of talents discovery in Nigeria as Best Talent Football Club organizes a mega Scouting programme. It would be recalled that the similar programme was held at the University of Ibadan Sports Complex few years ago by Best Talent FC in conjunction with Shino Sports Management where good number of players were spotted , nurtured and transported to Europe in badges for career prospects.  This programme, according to the Chairman of the high flying club, Adeyinka Adeyemo, said that the club representatives from Germany are in Nigeria to monitor the 2-day sporting activities which start today  "The scouts are in Nigeria to monitor the scouting program tagged Best Talent Hunt and will start on Wednesday 18th and runs to Thursday, 19th of Februar...

Internationally acclaimed boxing promoter and Vice President of Nigeria Boxing Federation, Hon. Omonlei Yakubu Imadu says that he's highly honoured to be considered for Newstap/SWAN Five-Star Award. Hon. Imadu who is the President of YUCATECO Boxing Promotions  as well as the Vice President of African Boxing  told our correspondent that the nomination is a testament to his selfless efforts for  the advancement of boxing in Nigeria.   "It's a great honour to be considered for this award. It is a testament to the good work we're doing for the advancement of boxing in the country and we'll continue to do our best to ensure that the sport gets adequate attention. "I also want to use this opportunity to thank the organisers for finding me worthy for this prestigious award", noted Imadu who is the initiator of YUCATECO Boxing League. According to him, the award will challenge him to do more for the pugilist game noting that he will not relent in his...