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  The commitment of President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Ahmadu Musa Kida, to grassroots basketball development received another significant boost as Ahmadiyya Platform Basketball Team emerged champions of the 2026 edition of the Ahmadu Musa Kida (AMK) Foundation 3×3 Basketball Tournament held at the Rumfa College Basketball Court in Kano. The one-day championship, sponsored through the Ahmadu Musa Kida Foundation, is one of several grassroots initiatives championed by Kida for many years. The NBBF president has consistently invested personal resources in youth basketball development for several years, long before his emergence as President of the NBBF. The tournament reflects one of Kida’s enduring passions—creating opportunities for young talents to discover, develop and showcase their abilities while strengthening the basketball ecosystem from the grassroots level. In the final, Ahmadiyya Platform Basketball Team defeated the highly-rated Rumfa College side 21-...

  By Oluchi tobex tobe-Chukwu The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has expressed confidence in Team Nigeria's preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, revealing an ambitious target of 20 gold medals as the nation intensifies efforts to secure one of its best-ever performances at the global multi-sport event. Speaking with journalists after a series of strategic meetings with various national sports federations in Abuja on Friday, Olopade described the Commonwealth Games and the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as two critical assignments for Nigerian sports in the coming months. According to the NSC boss, the Federal Government, under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has provided unprecedented support towards ensuring Team Nigeria is adequately prepared for the Games. "For us, the Commonwealth Games, just as we are preparing for WAFCON, are two very important aspects of our sports in the next two months. We ...

  The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, on Wednesday led members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) of the 2026 National Intermediate Games (NIG) on a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as preparations gather momentum for the maiden edition of the championship scheduled for October. The high-level visit, held at Lagos House, Marina, formed part of a three-day inspection and consultative tour by the NSC and the MOC to assess facilities and strengthen collaboration with the Lagos State Government ahead of the Games. The delegation inspected key sporting venues, athlete accommodation centres and support infrastructure earmarked for the competition. During the visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the inaugural National Intermediate Games, charging members to approach their assignment with dedication, professionalism and a commitment to excellence. Describing th...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), University of Ilorin Chapel, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims across the world, and particularly to members of the Chapel, on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Kabir celebration. In a goodwill message signed by the Chapel Chairman, Hon. Adewoyin Tijani Adekola, and Secretary, Comrade Bashirat Omotosho, the union described Eid-ul-Kabir as a festival that embodies sacrifice, obedience, faith, and compassion, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). The statement urged Muslim faithful to use the period to reflect on the virtues of selflessness and devotion to Allah, while also promoting peace, unity, and tolerance in their communities. “The NUJ UNILORIN Chapel rejoices with all Muslims on this sacred occasion. We call on our Muslim brothers and sisters, especially our members, to continue to uphold the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the noble example of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Let this Eid inspire us to show more love to the less privile...

  As part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, the Aisha Falode Girls Play Forward initiative is once again reinforcing its commitment to empowering young girls through football, mentorship, and personal development. The initiative, founded by respected sports administrator and women’s football advocate Aisha Falode, has continued to grow into a strong platform dedicated to inspiring confidence, leadership, and opportunity among girls using the power of sport. Aisha Falode, who currently serves as a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board, Head of the NFF Women Football Committee, and member of the FIFA Media Committee, has remained one of the leading voices for the advancement of women’s football and girl-child development in Nigeria and Africa. With the theme "Girls Play Forward" The initiative is centered around Football, Fun and Friendship, the Children’s Day event is expected to bring together young girls in an atmosphere designed not ...

  ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman,Edo State  Sports Commission Hon Amadin Desmond Enabulele on Thursday flagged off the Commission's  grassroots sports development initiative, tagged "Discovering Tomorrow's Stars" Talent Hunt Programme, with a call on Edo children to embrace the opportunity to build successful sporting careers. ‎ ‎Speaking at the opening ceremony held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin,  Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele said the programme was designed to identify, nurture, and develop hidden talents across schools and communities in the state. ‎ ‎He said the initiative aligns with the vision of Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration to promote youth development through sports under the government's "Catch Them Young" policy and SHINE Agenda. ‎ ‎According to Enabulele, grassroots sports development remains the foundation for producing future champions, stressing that the state government is committed to creating opportunities for tal...