7 d. ago Handball Federation Polls: Scramble For Board Positions Intensifies As Zonal Elections Hold Today

The future composition of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Board is set to become clearer following this weekend’s polls, which will determine the six zonal representatives today, September 27. During the tenure of outgoing President Mr. Samuel Ocheho, the HFN has been among the few sporting federations to make a significant impact, despite facing […]

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1 week ago Taraba NYCN holds management meeting ahead of State Elective Congress

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Taraba State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has constituted a Electoral and Congress Planning committees ahead of the planned State Elective Congress. Prince Gara Nongha, Chairman NYCN, Taraba State Chapter disclose this on Monday Evening after the Executive Meeting of the Council. In a statement made […] The post Taraba NYCN holds management meeting ahead of State Elective Congress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 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 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 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 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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2 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 2027: APC Jittery, Does Not Want A ‘Strong Competition’ — Dele Momodu

His comment came about a day after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognised the ADC national working committee. The post 2027: APC Jittery, Does Not Want A ‘Strong Competition’ — Dele Momodu appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Spanish Minister Seeks Ban Of Israeli Teams In International Sports

Spain’s Minister of Sports, Pilar Alegría has called on international federations to ban Israeli teams from global competitions, comparing the situation to the broad exclusion of Russian sides in 2022 after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Alegría’s comments on Wednesday night came amid escalating protests in Spain over the participation of Israel-Premier Tech, a privately owned […]

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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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3 w. ago Sports Federations Electoral Committee Approves Nomination Form, Election Timeline

The Electoral Committee of the National Sports Federation has officially released the approved nomination form and comprehensive election timeline for the highly anticipated National Sports Federation Elections. Acoording to a statement signed by Rita Mosindi Secretary, Electoral Committee National Sports Federations, the nomination forms will be available for collection and submission at the Secretariat of […]

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