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NSC To Champion Inclusivity, Future Para Sports Success At 3rd National Para Games

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its dedication to the advancement of para sports in Nigeria as the 3rd National Para Games is set to commence later in March. The event will bring together thousands of exceptional athletes from across

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IWD: FAME Foundation hosts ninth women's day football tournament in Abuja

The FAME Foundation, on Friday, organised its ninth annual football tournament in Abuja to mark the 2026 International Women's Day celebration. The FAME Foundation, advocating for the girl child and women's rights, on Friday, organised its ninth annual f

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Shaibu, Plateau Sports Commissioner Inspect Facilities Ahead of NIS Academic Resumption in Jos

The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Wednesday inspected key facilities in Jos, Plateau State, ahead of the commencement of academic activities at the newly established Nor

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Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (05/03/26)

Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: State Police Now Inevitable, We're Not Afraid -- IGP Disu ... Inaugurates State Police Implementation Committee Palm Oil

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Former NTA Sports' Niyi Oyeleke Laid to Rest in Offa

Catholic Golfers Tee off to Support Mental Health of Priests, Others Oyeniyi Oyeleke, a former chairman of the Lagos chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), who died on Tuesday was laid to rest in his Offa home town in Kwara State on

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Izamoje to chair 2026 Sportsville Special Recognition Awards - The Nation Newspaper

The Chairman of Brila Group, Dr. Larry Izamoje, has been officially named Chairman of this year's Sportsville Special Recognition Award ceremony. The Organizing Committee Chairman, Harry Iwuala, confirmed the appointment, sparking widespread excitement a

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CAF postpones Super Falcons' WAFCON 2026 defense in Morocco, announces new date

Elijah Odetokun (Sports Editor) Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has five years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sport