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Maiden edition of National Intermediate Games to hold in Lagos in October  The National Intermediate Games has been slated hold from the 1st of October to the 15th of October 2026 and it is open to all athletes within the age of 16 to 19. This was contained in a  statement  signed by  Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Ajayi FCAI,ANIPR, Director Information & PR of the  NSC on Tuesday May 12th 2026 The Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade says the inaugural National Intermediate Games coming up in Lagos is one of the biggest Policy shifts of the Commission since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, re-established the NSC. The Director General Stated this on Tuesday during the inaugural meeting of the Main Organising committee of the Games held in Abuja. " The Intermediate Games will surely be one of our true sporting legacies in terms of podium placement, Grassroots development and building capacity, which is why we are  very excited at the Commissio...

Kwara SWAN Unveils WSID Four-Point Agenda to Drive Sports Journalism Development The leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State chapter, has unveiled a comprehensive development blueprint tagged “Kwara SWAN Consolidation Era 2026–2029” aimed at strengthening sports journalism, members’ welfare and institutional growth in the state. The blueprint was presented at the congress of the association held on Monday at the Taiwo Awoniyi Sports Media Centre, the SWAN Secretariat in Ilorin. The document, prepared under the leadership of Chairman Ismail Ayodeji, outlined the association’s strategic direction for the next three years with emphasis on professionalism, innovation, digital transformation and stakeholders’ engagement. According to the blueprint, the administration is determined to consolidate the achievements of previous executives while opening new opportunities and frontiers for development through what it described as the “WSID Agenda.” ...

President Tinubu approves Nigeria’s hosting of CAF Ordinary Congress and CAF Awards   The President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has approved Nigeria’s proposed hosting of the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football, as well as this year’s CAF Awards Ceremony. The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly will take place in October this year. The President announced this at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit ongoing in Nairobi, Kenya, following a meeting with CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, with Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), Special Adviser to the CAF President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick (OFR) and CAF Acting General Secretary, Samson Adamu, in attendance. The CAF Ordinary General Assembly brings together leading figures in African football, including presidents of CAF’s 54 Membe...

NPFL: Kwara FA praises Lagos State Sports Commission, FA over support for Harmony Boys The Kwara State Football Association has commended the Lagos State Sports Commission and the Lagos State Football Association for their immense support and hospitality towards Kwara United Football Club during the club’s temporary relocation to Lagos for home matches in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Kwara State FA, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, the association specifically lauded the leadership of the Lagos State FA under Alhaji Gafar Liameed, alongside the FA Secretary and other members of the board, for creating a conducive atmosphere for the Harmony Boys throughout their stay in Lagos. The Kwara FA also appreciated the Senior Special Assistant on Sports Development to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mr. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, for his unwavering support and encouragement towards the team. According to the s...

Prof. Nuhu Tachi celebrates Senator Sani Musa's legacy of service and leadership on 61st birthday The Executive Director, Finance, North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu Tachi has extended warm felicitations to the Distinguished Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Muhammad Sani Musa 313, on the occasion of his 61st birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose life has been defined by service, integrity, and impactful leadership. In a congratulatory message made available to journalists, Prof. Nuhu Tachi lauded Senator Sani Musa for his unwavering commitment to the development of Niger State and Nigeria at large, noting that his contributions in both public service and private enterprise have left indelible marks on the lives of many. He stated that the Senator’s journey over the past six decades reflects a rare blend of humility, resilience and dedication to nation building, qualities he said have end...

Squash, Chess, Ayo Olopon Missing as NSC Cuts National Sports Festival Events to 20 for Enugu 2026 Traditional and emerging sports such as squash, chess, ayo olopon handball, volleyball and several others will not feature at the 23rd National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Enugu after the National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed a drastic reduction in the number of events for the Games. The previous edition of the festival hosted in Ogun State featured 33 sports, but the upcoming Coal City Games will now accommodate only 20 sports following a decision by the NSC. The clarification was made in a statement signed by Kehinde Ajayi following a meeting between the Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, and States’ Directors of Sports in Abuja. According to the Commission, the reduction was approved during the last National Council on Sports meeting held in Calabar, with economic realities cited as the major reason behind the decision. The NSC stressed that it has t...