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  The Super Falcons have earned the trust, admiration, and unwavering respect of Nigerians through decades of excellence, resilience, and an enduring commitment to our nation's colours. They are champions not only because of the trophies they have won, but because of the character, courage, and determination they have consistently displayed every time they step onto the pitch in service of Nigeria. The result against Malawi was undoubtedly disappointing. It was not the outcome the team worked tirelessly for, nor the result millions of Nigerians had hoped to celebrate. However, I can say with absolute confidence that no one feels this disappointment more deeply than the players and the technical crew themselves. They understand the heavy weight of the green and white jersey, and they carry the hopes of an entire nation with immense pride and responsibility. One singular result does not diminish the quality of this team, the purpose that brought them to Morocco, or the belief of a na...

  The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ilorin, UCJ Unilorin, has honoured Hon. Tijani Adekola Adewoyin, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Unilorin Chapel, with an Award of Excellence and Journalism Support. The presentation was made on Wednesday night, 29th July, 2026, during the union’s 30th Anniversary Dinner held at the NUJ Kwara State Council Secretariat in Ilorin. The event marked three decades of campus journalism at the University of Ilorin. According to the citation read at the ceremony, the award was conferred in recognition of Hon. Adewoyin’s outstanding contributions to the growth, visibility, and professional development of campus journalism at the University of Ilorin. In its remarks, the UCJ Unilorin Editorial Board described the NUJ Chapel Chairman as a consistent advocate, mentor, and pillar of support for student journalists. The board noted that his guidance and intervention over the years have helped to uphold professional ethics, promo...

  The Igbomina National Students’ Union, University of Ilorin Chapter, has honoured the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Chief Abdulganiyu Kunle Akogun, for his contributions to the growth of the union and the Igbomina nation. The honour was conferred last Saturday, (July 25, 2026), during INSU-Unilorin’s 25th Anniversary and Igbomina Day Celebration held at the University Auditorium. The Director, who also holds the traditional title of Chief Akogun of Oke-Ode Land, was recognised for what the union described as his “invaluable contributions to the progress of INSU in particular, and Igbomina at large.” Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of the award ceremony, Chief Akogun expressed gratitude to the union for considering him worthy of the honour.   He said, “I receive this honour with deep sense of humility and gratitude. INSU-Unilorin has, for 25 years, been a home of excellence, discipline and service for Igbomina sons and daughters. To be recogni...

  Oluchi tobex tobe-Chukwu ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - With just seven days left until the curtain rises on the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the atmosphere in Team Nigeria’s camp has reached a fever pitch. On Thursday, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, paid a highly motivational visit to the athletes at their world-class training base in Aberdeen, delivering a final, powerful charge as they conclude the last phase of their preparatory tour. Addressing the energetic contingent of athletes and coaches, the NSC boss reaffirmed the Federal Government's unshakeable commitment to sports development and athlete welfare. He noted that the provision of the unprecedented, top-tier training camp in Aberdeen was a deliberate and strategic move by the Commission to ensure that Team Nigeria competes and dominates on a level playing field with the rest of the world. By removing the traditional logistical hurdles of the past, the NSC has given t...

Oluchi tobex tobe-Chukwu A new era of administrative excellence is sweeping across the Nigerian sports ecosystem. Over the past few months, the National Sports Commission (NSC), operating under the visionary leadership of Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, has consistently proven that intentional planning and strategic partnerships are the bedrock of sporting success. From executing what is arguably the most seamless Commonwealth Games preparation in recent history to securing legacy-defining partnerships, the NSC is not just meeting expectations—they are actively raising the bar. The hallmark of the NSC’s recent administrative triumph lies in their athlete-centric approach to the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Eradicating the last-minute logistical nightmares of the past, the Commission proactively set up a world-class training camp for over 72 Nigerian athletes in Aberdeen, Scotland. The early provision of top-tier training f...

  Another significant milestone has been achieved by the National Sports Commison with its collaboration with the government of Kosovo in its quest ato reposition Nigerian sports under the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy (RHINSE). This was unfolded when the office of Director General of NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade received the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Glauk Konjufca, at the National Sports Commission, where the foundation for a bilateral sporting collaboration between our two countries was sealed. "Kosovo's decision to identify Nigeria as its preferred partner in Africa is a strong vote of confidence in our nation's immense sporting potential, human capital and growing influence in global sports diplomacy," Hon Olopade said. "Our discussions were productive and forward-looking, with a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in football, judo and other sports. I am particularly excited by the proposal for...

  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...