Tag: history
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World Athletics hands Nigeria hosting rights for inaugural Africa running conference
The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos. This landmark event aims to promote health, fitness, and athletic excellence while driving increased participation, talent discovery, and private sector engagement. It also positions Nigeria as a…
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ADC Cautions Federal Government against using alleged coup plot to silence opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the Federal Government against using the recent news of an alleged coup plot as a pretext to clamp down on opposition leaders and begin extra-judicial surveillance on voices that do not agree with the government. In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary,…
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ADC warns against moving 2027 Elections to November 2026 , says amendment may truncate governance
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the National Assembly against its proposed amendments that may move the 2027 general elections to November 2026, warning that it could undermine governance in the country. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that advancing the election date would push…
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Tinubu’s mass pardon for drug traffickers a national disgrace, encourages crime – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to grant presidential pardons to dozens of convicted drug traffickers and smugglers. In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the action as “pathetic and a national disgrace,” warning that the move undermines Nigeria’s…
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Jonathan to meet Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s detention — Sowore
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, said former President Goodluck Jonathan has agreed to engage President Bola Tinubu on the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore disclosed this on Friday via his X handle after meeting with Jonathan in Abuja. According to him, their…
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My mission in FIFA Committee – Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, says he is focused on making meaningful contributions to the FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee, to which he was appointed this week by the world football-governing body, FIFA. “It is a recognition and honour that I do not take for granted, and it is important to…
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Lagos SWAN backs national SWAN on electoral process
Members of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) have reaffirmed their support for the Isaiah Benjamin–led National Executive, urging strict adherence to the association’s statutes in the conduct of the 2025 Lagos SWAN elections. The members accused the current Lagos SWAN Executive Committee, led by Oladunni Olatutu, of convening…
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Mati returns as Nigeria names squad for 2025 ITTF African Championships
Taiwo Mati makes a return to Nigeria’s national team as the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) announces a 10-man squad for the 2025 ITTF African Championships, scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia, from October 12 to 19. Mati returns following his last outing at the 2023 ITTF World Championships in Durban, South Africa, The…
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National Sports Commission releases revised guidelines for Federations Elections
The National Sports Commission has published updated guidelines for the elections of national sports federations. Extrasportsnigeria.com serves the entire document as produced by the NSC here Introduction 1.0 The Election of members into the National Sports Federations (NSF) Boards is a critical process that impacts the governance, performance and development of sports within a nation.…
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NSC inaugurates Electoral Committee for sports federation elections
The National Sports Commission has inaugurated the Electoral Committee for the national sports federations elections. The committee has been saddled with the responsibility of conducting 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 fu, scrabble, hockey, badminton, boxing, taekwondo;…
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