Tag: National Sports Commission
London Olympics: Obajinmi Wants Early Preparation
Former Nigerian international and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Gloria Obajinmi, has called on the National…
All Africa Games: Osayomi Dedicates 200m Gold To Nigeians
Nigeria’s Oludamola Osayomi has dedicated the 200m gold medal she won yesterday at the ongoing All Africa Games in Maputo,…
‘Nigeria Can’t Host Africa Games For Now’
Sports Minister and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Alhaji Yussuf Suleiman has ruled out any chance of the…
Onyemachi Blasts NSC Over Neglect Of Nigerian Athletes
Captain of Nigerian Judokas’ team to the ongoing World Judo Championships in Paris, France, Chukwuemeka Oyemachi, has stated that the…
NSC To Organise Holiday Clinic
The second edition of Vacation Tennis Clinic for Beginners will hold between 26 August and 2 September at Obafemi Awolowo…
‘Why Sponsors Shun Nigerian Sports’
Lack of strategy and transparency from the sports administrators in Nigeria has been identified as one of the major factors…
NSC To Set Age Limit For Sports Festival
The National Sports Festival, NSF, will be reviewed and replaced, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Patrick…
Shame OF A Nation! Funds Knock Out Nigeria From FIBA World Cup
An oil-rich country such as Nigeria will not be taking part in this year’s FIBA World Championships for the female…
Ajibowo Leads Others To Chess Camp
The 5-day trials organised by the Nigeria Chess Federation to pick players for the Maputo 2011 All Africa Games did…
Amosun Receives Festival Torch
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has promised that more jobs will be created through sports in the state to…
Team Nigeria Hit Mapito 2 Weeks To Games
After series of delays in calling the Nigeria athletes to camp preparatory to the forthcoming All Africa Games in Maputo,…
No Gyms, Kits For Nigerian Boxers
There are strong indications that Nigeria may be planning to fail in the boxing event of the All Africa Games…
Referees Vow To Stop Poor Officiating
The newly elected Secretary-General of Nigeria Football Referees Association (NRA), Prince Moruf Oyekunle Oluwa, has mapped out plans to stop…
Administrator Challenges Sports Minister
Managing Director of Tenelle Sports Ventures, a sports promotions outfit, Sola Lawal, has challenged the Minister of Sports and Chairman…
Adedoja Tasks Sports Federations Sports
Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission, NSC, Prof. Taoreed Adedoja, has challenged the secretaries of sports federations to…