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  Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has expressed confidence in the future of Nigerian sports following the impressive performances recorded at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos. Speaking after observing events at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Olopade praised the abundance of emerging talents discovered across the country in recent years, describing them as a positive sign for the nation's sporting future. “The talents we have discovered across the country in recent years have been enormous. What we need to do now is improve our sporting infrastructure and equip our coaches for better productivity,” Olopade stated. The NSC boss noted that Nigeria possesses a rich pool of athletes capable of competing favourably on the global stage.  He emphasized that the next phase of sports development should focus on providing world-class training facilities and enhancing the capacity of coaches to ensure at...

  The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (center) in a group photograph with other dignitaries at the occasion  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), University of Ilorin Chapel, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, celebrated its 13th Anniversary and launched its Secretariat Building in a landmark ceremony held at the University of Ilorin. The event brought together the university management, union leaders, royal fathers, sister chapels, campus media bodies, and well-wishers to commemorate what the Chapel described as a “historic milestone” in its growth. In an appreciation message jointly signed by the Chairman, *Hon. Adewoyin Tijani Adekola*, and the Secretary, *Comrade Bashirat Omotosho*, the Chapel thanked Almighty Allah for the successful hosting of the dual celebration. Unilorin NUJ Chapel Chairman, Hon. Adekola Tijjani addressing the audience during the programme  The Chapel expressed profound gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, *Prof. Wahab Ol...

  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...