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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...

  National President, Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN,  Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa has described the Director-General, National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade as a propelling Engine driving Sports development in Nigeria.  The former General Secretary of Nigerian Supporters Club stated this while addressing newsmen in Lagos shortly after the former Ogun State Sports Commissioner was named the Sport Administrator of the year by New Telegraph Newspaper. The award ceremony, which took place on February 13, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was designed to celebrate movers and shakers in Nigerian sports ecosystems and Ozogular was part of the recipients of the prodigious awards "It is no doubt that Hon Olopade is driving a new era of sports development, focusing on grassroots sports, modernizing facilities, and increasing Nigeria’s competitiveness internationally." said the graduate of the Un...

Best Talent Football Club of Mowe today, 11th February, 2026 played a 2 all draw against a Lagos based football outfit, Smart City at Legacy Pitch, Surulere, Lagos.  The much anticipated clash between a second and third tier league sides was regarded a multiple high stakes considering their dominance in the South Western states . The game started with the away team dictating the pace controlling the game right from the blast of the whistle where the stern marksmanship, coupled with the agility of the  goalkeeper of Smart City FC was quickly neutralised at 4 minutes of the encounter through their vociferous forward, Ajose who completed a brace at 32 minutes of the proceedings.  The pressure from the Lagos side also paid off in the 7th and 24th minute of as the Adeyinka Adeyemo's boys were not lucky enough to snatch the  victory in spite of their great football artistry . At the resumption, the home team were vehement thwarting all incursions from Coach Far...