3 h. ago NSC Appoints Atoyebi, Others For African Youth Athletics LOC Role

The Federal Government has appointed Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, a veteran journalist and public servant, to the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championship, scheduled for July 16–20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The National Sports Commission announced in a statement that Atoyebi will join a 15-member committee responsible for staging what […]

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9 h. ago 22nd National Sports Festival Ogun promises spectacular opening ceremony

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has promised a spectacular opening ceremony for the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), which is set to kick off on May 16 at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex. The Governor has assured that the state would exceed expectations with an extraordinary show at the opening ceremony. “We are going to […] The post 22nd National Sports Festival Ogun promises spectacular opening ceremony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Team Edo will deliver winning performance at NSF – Enabulele

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Amadin Desmond Enabulele, Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring Team Edo excels at the National Sports Festival in Ogun State, scheduled for May 16 to 30. In a statement released by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele expressed satisfaction with the athletes’ […] The post Team Edo will deliver winning performance at NSF – Enabulele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Nigeria To Host World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference

In a significant development for the sporting landscape, Nigeria is set to host the World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) announcing the establishment of its Organising Committee. This was contained in a press statement signed by NSC director of press, Mrs Kehinde Ajayi, which was released to journalists in […]

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47 h. ago NSC Salutes Flying Eagles For Securing FIFA U20 World Cup Ticket

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded Nigeria Under-20 male football team, the Flying Eagles for clinching a semi-final spot at the ongoing AFCON U20 tournament in Egypt and securing their place at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. The Aliyu Zubairu-led team achieved the emarkable milestone by defeating the defending champions, Senegal, in […]

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52 h. ago Nigeria’s Ambitious Goal Of Becoming Global Sporting Hub Gains Momentum

The National Sports Commission (NSC) is on a determined path to position Nigeria as a premier global sporting hub, as showcased by the ongoing 2025/2028 International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Judges Course in Abuja. The event runs from 10th to 14th May and has attracted participants from across the continent, including Algeria, […]

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3 d. ago Rugby Federation mulls invitation of players born overseas to represent Nigeria

The emergence of Nigerian-born star, Maro Itoje as England’s new rugby captain has put the spotlight on his ancestral nation, leaving room open for similar stars born abroad to be invited home to uplift the country’s national team. Sports247 gathered as much from the words of Nigerian Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) president, Dr. Ademola Are, […] The post Rugby Federation mulls invitation of players born overseas to represent Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago We’ll use Gateway Games 2025 to establish sports economy in Ogun, Abiodun insists

By Emma Jemegah Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has emphasised that the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) will be more than just a sporting event; it will be a catalyst for establishing a vibrant sports economy in the state. Ogun State will host the NSF from May 16 to 30, marking the second time the […] The post We’ll use Gateway Games 2025 to establish sports economy in Ogun, Abiodun insists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NSC Urges Sports Officers To Embrace New Vision For Sector Transformation

The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has urged sports officers and professionals within the National Sports Federations to wholeheartedly embrace the Commission’s revitalised vision, which aims to reposition Nigeria’s sports sector in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Mallam Dikko made this appeal while opening a two-day […]

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9 d. ago Invited Jnr athletes ready to challenge status quo at Gateway Games 2024

With just 10 days left until the 22nd National Sports Festival dubbed “Gateway Games” kicks off in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the anticipation continues to soar — and one of the most compelling storylines emerging is that of the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA). Introduced by the National Sports Commission (NSC) as a bold innovation, the IJA […] The post Invited Jnr athletes ready to challenge status quo at Gateway Games 2024 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigerian Wrestlers’ Impressive Start At 2025 Senior African Championships Excites NSC

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has praised Team Nigeria’s commanding opening performance at the ongoing 2025 Senior African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, where the contingent secured four gold medals on the first day of competition. Despite the withdrawal of Wrestler Mercy Adekuoroye due to illness, the Nigerian team delivered an impeccable display, with all […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu to unveil world’s biggest cotton factory in Ogun –Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that President Bola  Tinubu would perform the groundbreaking for the establishment of the biggest cotton and polyester processing factory in the world at the Special Agro Processing Zone located at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu/Ilisan area of the state. Speaking while receiving the former Accountant General of […] The post Tinubu to unveil world’s biggest cotton factory in Ogun –Abiodun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  Ahead of National Sports Festival billed to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Kebbi State Commissioner for Sports and Youths Development, Comrade Nura Bala Fingila has disclosed that athletes from the state would slugs it out with their counterparts from other states in over 90 percentage of the activities at the […] The post National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

The Ogun State Government has unveiled the official mascot, logo, and theme song for the upcoming 2024 National Sports Festival, read more Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

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4 w. ago Abiodun unveils national sports festival mascot, logo, theme song 

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday unveiled the mascot, the logo and the theme song for the 2024 National Sports Festival billed to be held in the state from May 16 to 30, 2025. Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, equally pledged that the state will deliver “the most memorable, most Read More

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4 w. ago NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future tournament in Amman, Jordan, where the nation displayed  its dominance in para table tennis by finishing among the top three teams globally. Over the three-day championship, Nigeria amassed a remarkable haul of five gold, […] The post NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Bauchi confident of victory as sports festival holds April 22

The Bauchi State Government has insisted that it would emerge victorious in the forthcoming year 2025, 22nd National Sports Festival to be held in Ogun State. The State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, gave the assurance on Saturday while disclosing that Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the participation of the state during the event. While receiving Read More

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