7 h. ago National Sports Festival: NSC To Inspect Facilities In Enugu Ahead Of Coal City Games

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed its readiness for inspection of facilities in Enugu State as part of ongoing preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged: “Coal City Games 2026.” The inspection, scheduled for October 21–24, is a crucial step in ensuring standards and that the festival delivers on its promise of being […]

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54 h. ago EPL: 4 matches that could produce shocking results this weekend

The Premier League returns this weekend, with teams hoping for strong wins ahead of the next international break. It all starts with Tottenham’s trip to Leeds United on Saturday and concludes with Manchester City’s match against Brentford. The round’s main game will be between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. But which matches are we […] The post EPL: 4 matches that could produce shocking results this weekend appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NSC Expresses Shock Over Sudden Death Of Tennis Federation President Akindoju

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed grief and deep sorrow over the passing of the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju. The highly respected tennis administrator passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Abuja. Hon. Olopade, in a press statement issued Thursday evening […]

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1 week ago SWAN Calls For Nationwide Boycott Of NFF Activities Over Exclusion

The national executive committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has formally mandated its members across the country to desist from participating in or covering any activities organised by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). This includes the upcoming Annual General Assembly (AGA) set to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement […]

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1 week ago Nigeria Unveils Ambitious Plans To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

In a move to strengthen its bid for the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, Nigeria presented an advanced proposal to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in London on Wednesday. The delegation, led by Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General, emphasised the bid’s potential to create a […]

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1 week ago NSC Reaffirms Inclusion Of 14 Constituencies In All Sports Federation Boards

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring that the 14 recognised constituencies were fully represented on the boards of All Sports Federations in Nigeria. This assurance followed consultations with key stakeholders ahead of the forthcoming National Sports Federations elections. The NSC emphasised that the democratic structure of sports administration in […]

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1 week ago SWAN @60: Organising, Special Awards Committees Launch Ahead Of Anniversary Celebration

The national leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming SWAN @60 Diamond Jubilee Celebration. This event marks the commencement of activities celebrating six decades of excellence in sports journalism in Nigeria. The inauguration took place at the Association’s national secretariat in Abuja […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Delegation Arrives UK For Final Phase Of 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid Presentation

Nigeria’s delegation has landed in London as the country prepares for the crucial final phase of its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the centenary edition of the event. The delegation, led by Mallam Shehu Dikko, chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), and Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General of the NSC, aims […]

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2 w. ago Federation Elections: GFN Presidential Candidate Olarere Lauds NSC For Ensuring Transparency, Fairness

As the elections for the board of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) remain clouded in uncertainty, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has received notable praise for its commitment to transparency, due process, and fair hearing amongst all stakeholders. This commendation comes from Omowunmi Kafilat Olalere, a prominent figure in the gymnastics community and a […]

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2 w. ago Zenith Bank/NBBF Women Basketball League: Dolphins beat First Bank, win second title in style

Dolphins Women’s Basketball team on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, secured their second title in style after beating the record winner of the league, First Bank Women’s Basketball team, 61-55 points after overtime, ending their quest for La-Decima, after winning the title nine times in the past. It […] The post Zenith Bank/NBBF Women Basketball League: Dolphins beat First Bank, win second title in style appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Record N20m Prize Up For Grabs As 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League Kicks Off In Abuja

A total cash prize of ₦20 million is up for grabs as the 2025 Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League season begins this weekend on September 20, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Twenty-four clubs, comprising 12 male and 12 female teams, will compete […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Commits To Host Africa’s First Commonwealth Games In 2030

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to hosting the first-ever Commonwealth Games on African soil in 2030. Tinubu expressed this commitment through Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), during a welcoming event for members of the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee in Abuja, as part of Nigeria’s ongoing bid process. […]

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2 w. ago NCF Board Elections: Onyeama Threatens Legal Action Against NSC Over Disqualification

The chairman of the FCT Cricket Association, Engineer Emeka Onyeama, has threatened to take the National Sports Commission (NSC) to court over his alleged disqualification from the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) board elections, as determined by the electoral committee. The electoral committee, chaired by J.J. Usman (SAN), revealed the names of 16 eligible candidates for […]

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2 w. ago Stakeholders petition NSC over Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Federation elections

By Joe Apu Concerned stakeholders and enthusiasts of watersports in Nigeria have raised alarm over alleged irregularities in the upcoming elections into the leadership of the Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Federation. In a strongly worded petition, the group has called for immediate intervention from the National Sports Commission (NSC) to ensure transparency and fairness in […] The post Stakeholders petition NSC over Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Federation elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NSC Unveils Revised Guidelines For Sports Federations Boards’ Elections

In a bold move aimed at enhancing transparency and integrity within the Nigerian sports sector, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has released revised guidelines governing the elections into the boards of the National Sports Federations (NSFs). The guidelines, unveiled yesterday, set forth a comprehensive framework designed to ensure that only qualified and credible individuals are […]

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2 w. ago NSC Pays Athletes’ Allowances, Bonuses At Tokyo World Championships

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has paid the allowances and bonuses of the Team Nigeria athletes at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. NSC’s Director of Press, Dr. Kehinde Ajayi disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday morning. Ajayi highlighted that the NSC Director General, Hon Bukola Olopade held an important meeting […]

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3 w. ago Nigerian kits are not inferior – NSC Chairman to Tobi Amusan

Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has responded to the call-out by track star, Tobi Amusan, who alleged that the kits supplied to athletes for the ongoing World Championships in Tokyo were substandard. Amusan, who is the 100m hurdles record holder, expressed displeasure via her Snapchat account, where she showed fans and […] The post Nigerian kits are not inferior – NSC Chairman to Tobi Amusan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2026 WC Qualifiers: NFF To Decide Chelle’s Future, Says NSC Chair Dikko

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has clarified that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will decide the fate of Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Chelle, amid mounting criticism over the Super Eagles’ stuttering 2026 World Cup qualification campaign Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Monday, Dikko stressed that the […]

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3 w. ago 2026 World Cup: Sports Editors Voice Concerns Over Super Eagles’ Qualification Struggles

The Guild of Sports Editors of Nigeria, representing the nation’s sports media managers, has expressed profound disappointment regarding the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) management of the Super Eagles’ quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup tournament. Currently sitting third in Group C of the African qualifying series, Nigeria has amassed 11 points, trailing behind […]

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3 w. ago NSC inaugurates Electoral Committee for federation elections

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the electoral committee for the upcoming national sports federations’ elections. The newly inaugurated committee has been saddled with the responsibility of conducting a hitch free and transparent elections into 20 national sports federations including Aquatics, Chess, Handball, Golf, Karate, Darts, Fives and Tennis. Others are Wrestling, Wushu Kung […] The post NSC inaugurates Electoral Committee for federation elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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