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_Charges Committee to ensure Nigeria surpasses previous performances at the Games_
_Charges Committee to ensure Nigeria surpasses previous performances at the Games_
....Seeks partnership in tourism developmentMinister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has called for cooperation and partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop Abuja’s tourism potentials.
Following attempt to withdraw the Nigerian Boxing Federation, (NBF) from the International Boxing Association, (IBA), by the former president, Lt. General Kenneth Minimah (rtd.), the Interim President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation, Azania Omo-Agege has stated that retired General owes the Federal Government, and the good people of Nigeria an explanation for his action.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has called on all stakeholders in Nigerian football to rally round the Super Eagles as the team officially begins its 2026 FIFA World cup Qualifying Series.
Nigeria and Tanzania U20 girls battled to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiying series second round fixture in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.
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The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to start their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series on a very strong note.
The Federal Government has commended the Enugu State Government under the stewardship of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubusi Mbah, for its commitment towards promoting sports development through the innovative and comprehensive upgrade and rebranding of sporting facilities in the state.
Read more: Sports Minister commends Enugu state for promoting sports development
The interim President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation, Azania Omo-Agege has declared unequivocally that Lt. General Minimah lack the power to suspend him from the Nigerian Boxing Federation,(NBF).
Latest information reaching our news desk has it that the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) President, Lt. General Kenneth Minimah (rtd.), has been suspended by the International Boxing Association (IBA).
Read more: International Boxing Federation suspends Minimah.. as Omo-Agege steps in as NBF president
No fewer than one hundred bikers will take part in the second edition of Abuja Mountain Biking Festival, organisers announced.
Read more: Over 100 Bikers To Participate In 2nd Edition Of Abuja Mountain Biking Festival
IBB International Golf and Country Club Abuja, Africa’s most prestigious golf club is set to place Nigerian golf on center stage as it rolls out a two-month tactical golf campaign.
Read more: Nigerian golf goes on centre stage as IBB Golf Club launches CNN campaign
Nigeria, the only African country to qualify for the 2024 Youth Winter Olympics, is facing a major challenge: raising enough funds to send its team to Gangwon, South Korea.
Read more: Youth Winter Olympics: Lack of funds threatens Nigeria's historic participation
Head Coach Jose Santos Peseiro has invited goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi among a list of 23 players for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.