SWAN Boycotts Anambra FA Activities Over Iloenyosi's Allegations Against Officers
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter has slammed a total ban on coverage of activities of the State Football Association under the chairmanship of Chikelue Iloenyosi till further...... Read more
Olympics: Aruna, others face tough table tennis battles
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has been handed a familiar foe in Romania’s Eduard Ionescu in his first game of the men’s singles of the table tennis event of the Paris 2024 Olympics, but...... Read more
Calling off Jalla’s destructive rant
Having carefully gone through the recent write-up titled, “Moving on to Season 3 of the revamped NPFL; it’s time to review GTI’s contract as financial partners” which was signed by Harrison...... Read more
Senator Akobundu’s ICT Programme For Abia Central Youths
*Application Opens *Says it is Another Fulfillment of His Campaign Promises *Urges Youths To Embrace This Opportunity Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial district in Upper Legislative Chamber of the National...... Read more
I’m well prepared for Olympics – Aruna
Nigeria table tennis star Quadri Aruna is upbeat about his chances of winning a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics to be held from July 26 to August 11 in France, PUNCH Sports...... Read more
NOC Seminar For Fitness Trainers Holds In September
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in collaboration with Sport For All Commission under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee Seminar for Fitness Trainers has been scheduled for Abuja from Sept. 18...... Read more
SWAN Anambra Commiserates With President Over Mother's Death
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter, has commiserated with the National President of the Association, Benjamin Isaiah over the demise of his mother, Mrs Agnes Isaiah. Chimezie Anaso,...... Read more
I’m a born United fan – Uche Jombo
Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and film producer, Uche Jombo Rodriguez, talks about her sporting interests, love for Manchester United and more in this enthralling interview with GODWIN AIKIGBE How would you rate...... Read more
150 Candidates Trained In Fashion, Fish Farming, Graduated In Umuahia
*As Curtain Drews on Senator Akobundu' s Foundation Sponsored Youths On Empowerment Program. *He Reaffirmed His Desire To Grow Youths In Abia Central Zone To Employers. Abia Central Senator, Austin...... Read more
Schumacher coming out 'sends positive message' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says Ralf Schumacher's decision to come out as gay "sends such a positive message" but that Formula 1 needs to make more progress on inclusivity. Schumacher, who raced in...... Read more
Osimhen was remorseful after Finidi rant – Pinnick
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, said he was disappointed with Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen over his online rant against Finidi George. In the week Finidi George...... Read more
Nigeria drop to 39th in FIFA ranking, Spain, England move up
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped again by one spot in the FIFA World Ranking to place world 39th in the July ranking. In the ranking table by the world football governing...... Read more
Nwabali returns to Chippa training
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has returned to training at Chippa United despite talks that he could exit the club this summer. Nwabali rose to prominence earlier this year after an...... Read more
Senator Akobundu's Sponsored -5- Day Training Programme For Farmers / Sewing Apprentices Enters Third Day
*Top Aides Nwabisi, Nwaoha Visit Participants *Express Satisfaction on Level of Progress Senior Legislative Aides to Senator Austin Akobundu, Hon. Stanley Nwabisi and his counterpart on Agriculture, Elder Henry Nwaoha visited...... Read more
NPFL increases prize money to N200m
The winner of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League will get improved prize money of N200m, a 33.3 per cent increase from last season’s N150m, The PUNCH reports. Chairman of the...... Read more
Waldrum addresses Plumptre, Ayinde absence as Falcons face Canada
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum agrees injured Ashleigh Plumptre and Halimatu Ayinde will be sore misses for the team at the Olympics, describing them as top-quality players, PUNCH Sports Extra...... Read more
NFF debunks Renard’s Eagles rumours
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has dismissed reports (not The PUNCH and PUNCH Sports Extra) that France women’s national team coach, Hervé Renard, is being considered for the...... Read more
Flag Off of Abia Central Empowerment Programme: Senator Akobundu Vows To Sustain Empowerment Of The Youths, Make Them Employers Of Labour Instead Of Job Seekers
The Senator representing Abia Central, Senator Austin Akobundu, has told his constituents that he will not relent in his current drive towards the training and retraining of young people in his...... Read more
SWAN Leadership Crisis: Bonny Nyong Takes Isaiah, Ikenna To Federal High Court
The leadership crisis rocking the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is taking a new twist with the warring parties now in the court of law. There are two camps laying...... Read more
Abia Central Senatorial Zone Empowerment: Akobundu Sets The Tone, As His Constituents Benefit From The Scheme.
Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial zone, in the Upper Chamber, distinguished Senator Austin Akobumdu will start five days training and empowerment of Abia Senatorial district constituents on Agriculture, fashion and designing...... Read more
Nigerians too critical of Super Eagles – Alex Unusual
2018 Big Brother Naija housemate, Alexandra Asogwa, popularly known as Alex Unusual, is a media personality, writer, and actress who made her acting debut in AY Makun’s comedy-drama, Merry Men 2....... Read more
Lagos SWAN Celebrates Its Chairman, Oladunni After Obtaining International Certification In London
The entire executive team and members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter have congratulated the Chairman of the association, Olatutu Oladunni who just finished at the 2024...... Read more
2024 NPFL: Rangers, Others Receive Monetary Prizes
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the President Federation Cup (PFC), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited has confirmed that Rangers International...... Read more
Aruna for Indian Ultimate Table Tennis draft
Nigerian table tennis sensation Quadri Aruna is among the prominent players who will spearhead the strong line-up for the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 Players Draft in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, July...... Read more
NFF partners Ministry of Interior on girl-child project
The Nigeria Football Federation and the Ministry of Interior are in collaboration to use football as a tool for education, skill building, and leadership development among young women who are...... Read more