September 17
Nigeria: Nin Enrolment Hits 110m - NIMC DG
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said without proper identity management, there will not be adequate security and prosperity for the citizens in the country. Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: Ajegunle City Youth Marathon Set for Nov 30
The organizers of the inaugural Ajegunle City Youth Marathon have scheduled the 10km race for November 30, with over 1000 runners expected to participate and a prize pool of N20… Read more »
August 08
Nigeria: Amusan Boosts Nigeria's Medal Hopes With 100mh Semifinals Berth
World Record holder, Tobi Amusan has raised Nigeria's hopes of a podium finish as she started her Paris Olympic campaign with a strong victory in the heats of the women's 100m… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Team Nigeria End African Athletics C'ships With 13 Medals
Team Nigeria have ended the 2024 African Senior Athletics championships in Doula, Cameroon with more medals than was won at the last edition in Mauritius. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Amusan Inspires Team Nigeria to 4x100m Relay Gold
World Record Holder in women's 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, was in her best elements as she anchored Team Nigeria's 4x100m relay to gold at the ongoing 2024 Africa Senior Athletics… Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Para-Athletes Stage Protest in Ilorin, Lock Out Stadium Workers
Kwara Special athletes yesterday in Ilorin protested alleged neglect of their welfare by the State Sports Commission. Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Rivers Int'l Marathon Holds May 18 in Port-Harcourt
The Rivers International Marathon, the first full international marathon in the South-South region will be staged on Saturday, May 18, in the Garden City of Port-Harcourt Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: African Games - Team Nigeria Hopeful As Athletics Begins Today
As the 2023 African Games enters a new week, Team Nigeria made up of 54 athletes is expecting medals haul track and field events which will begin today in Accra, Ghana. Read more »
February 21
Ghana: 800m Champ, Comfort James, Targets Podium Finish in Ghana
After winning gold medal in 800m at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Trials in Asaba, Comfort James, has shifted attention to the All Africa Games in Ghana where she is… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Barau Wins 21km Bayelsa City Marathon
Wadata Barau of Bauchi State, over the weekend, emerged winner of the male category of the fourth edition of the 21 kilometer Bayelsa City Marathon also known as Senator Douye Diri… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Organizers Flag Off 2023 National Anti-Corruption Marathon Race
Organizers of the National Anti-Corruption Marathon race has flagged off the 5th edition with the commencement of registration for participants for the event scheduled for December… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: 'You're My Nigerian Sister', Meghan Tells Nigerian Athlete in Germany
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle hugged a Nigerian Invictus Games athlete, Glory Essien, and described her as 'my Nigerian sister' in Germany on Tuesday. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: AFN Canvasses Votes for World Athlete of the Year Nominee, Amusan
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, has called on Nigerians to massively vote for Tobi Amusan as she bids to become the first Nigerian to be named World Athlete of the Year… Read more »