The Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter has commended Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the appointment of 27-year-old Seun Fakorede as the Commissioner for Youth and Sports.
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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Lagos chapter has described the demise of veteran sportscaster, Akinloye Oyebanji as a monumental loss to the sports in the country.
The Anambra chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has expressed concern over what it described as the lack of functional sports facilities in the state.
Reacting to the defeat of Cameroun by the Eagles, he warned that the victory should not deceive the Nigerian players into thinking that the most difficult task of the tournament had been accomplished.
The NUJ, in a letter on Thursday, signed by its National Secretary, Shuaibu Leman, urged Sirawoo to avoid acts which may lead to unpleasant circumstances in the association.
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to maintain confidence in the Super Eagles in spite of their loss to Madagascar in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, on Monday applauded the Lagos State Government’s choice of Oluwatoyin Bolowotan as the new Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission.
Ex-International, Ike Shorunmu, and other sports enthusiasts on Sunday hailed the Super Eagles for securing their first victory in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria on Tuesday condemned in strong terms dozens of football viewers killed at a football centre in Konduga, Borno State on Sunday evening by suspected members of Boko Haram.
Some sport journalists in Bayelsa were on Monday barred from covering the elections of the state Football Association held in Yenagoa, the state capital.
The Kwara Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has called on Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to use sports to engage youths to reduce restiveness in the state.
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter, has congratulated the board and management of FC Ifeanyi Ubah for qualifying for the Super 6 stage of 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
The management of Ondo State Football Agency has expressed profound sadness and heartfelt condolences to the family, club and associates of late coach Solomon Ogbeide.
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Enugu State chapter on Tuesday expressed shock on the sudden death of Lobi Stars Head Coach, Solomon Ogbeide.
The Oyo State Government has commiserated with NBC over the demise of Olori Olajumoke Oginni, the South West Zonal Director of the commission.
Nigeria football legend, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, in company of German Football League, Bundesliga, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the secretariat of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria.
Niyi Alebiosu, the Oyo State Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, says he remains the chapter’s chairman in spite of the alleged election of a parallel executive body.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his commitment to revive sporting activities in the state if elected.
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, has described the demise of Gong News publisher, Jide Fashikun, as “one death too many”.
Lagos State Football Association electoral committee on Friday says it has completed screening of candidates for its elections scheduled for January 31.