June 19
Nigeria: Amusan, Ajayi, Ogazi, Enekwechi Lead Star-Studded Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos
A total of 32 events will be contested, with several marquee races and field events expected to produce world-class performances and fierce competition Read more »
May 20
Ghana: African Championships - Favour Ashe Opens Up On 'Ordeal' in Ghana
Although Ashe eventually missed the podium in the men's 100m final, he still helped Nigeria salvage success by winning silver in the men's 4x100m relay Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead Days Before MBA Graduation in United States
The Nigerian sporting community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Oluwabukola Pereira, a 30-year-old athlete and graduate student who was shot dead in the… Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: African Championships - Team Nigeria Finishes Strong With Women's 4x400m Gold
The victory capped a strong championship for Team Nigeria, whose biggest successes came largely in relay events. Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Day 1 Review - Team Nigeria Wins Two Medals As Amusan, Ashe Shine At African Athletics Championships
Nigeria's first medals came in the women's discus final, where Divine Oladipo and Obiageri Amaechi finished on the podium. Read more »
May 12
Nigeria: African Athletics Championship - Defending Champion Enekwechi Withdraws From Team Nigeria
Enekwechi's withdrawal represents a significant setback for Team Nigeria, particularly in the field events, where the country was already facing major absences Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: NSC Charges Nigerian Athletes to Excel At World Athletics Relays
A total of 24 athletes will represent Nigeria at the championships, with the team comprising a mix of experienced performers and emerging talents. Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Okpekpe 10km Road Race Set for Return On 23 May
The Okpekpe race has established itself as a landmark event in Nigerian athletics Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Ezechukwu Hits World U20 Qualifying Mark At MTN Champs Calabar
In the men's 400 metres, Ethiopia's Merdekiyos Wolde Wachiso led the field with 47.20 seconds, underscoring the international dimension of the competition Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: Over 3,000 Athletes Gear Up for 3rd National Para Games in Abuja
Organised by the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Games have evolved into a key fixture on Nigeria's sporting calendar Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Athlete Banned for Doping
The sanction represents another setback for Nigerian athletics, which in recent years, has faced heightened scrutiny over anti-doping compliance Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: 10km Runners to Earn Big As Lagos City Marathon Unveils Prize Breakdown
Beyond the 10km event, substantial financial incentives have also been confirmed for other categories Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Lagos City Marathon - World Athletics to Lead International Contingent to Nigeria
The world governing body for athletics is set to play a key role at the event, reaffirming the marathon's status as a World Athletics Gold Label race. Read more »
February 02
Nigeria: Lagos City Marathon - Organisers Break Down $250,000 Prize Purse for 42km Elite Race
Under the official breakdown, the winner of the 42km elite race will take home $50,000, while the second-place finisher will earn $20,000. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Bayelsa Athletics Association Gets New Chairman
Kolawole Oredipe, the immediate past vice-chairman of the association, took over from Godwin Oghogho, whose tenure had elapsed. Read more »
August 31, 2025
Nigeria: Amusan, Brume, Ezekiel Lead Nigeria's Squad for World Athletics Championships
With less than two weeks to go before the start of the championships, Team Nigeria will intensify final preparations as the athletes aim to improve on past performances and secure… Read more »
August 23, 2025
Nigeria: New Winners Emerge At 2025 Masa Isonyin Marathon
In the men's category, Musa James Francis delivered a spectacular performance, crossing the finish line in 1:09:00.34 to clinch the ₦1.5 million first prize Read more »
July 20, 2025
Nigeria: Kcee to Headline Closing Ceremony of CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championship
KCee, known for his energetic stage presence and chart-topping hits such as Limpopo and Ojapiano, is expected to thrill spectators and athletes with a live performance that… Read more »
July 06, 2025
Nigeria: Musan Shines Again in Oregon, Unveils Bold New Look
Hayward Field continues to be a special venue for Amusan, who has delivered some of her finest performances on the famous Oregon track. Read more »
June 22, 2025
Nigeria: Favour Ofili Reportedly Switches Allegiance to Turkey Amid Discontent With Nigerian Federation
In Ofili's case, if she and the Turkish federation can convincingly argue that her move was prompted by federation failures beyond her control, she could be eligible for a waiver. Read more »
June 23, 2025
Nigeria: 'We Won't Stop Her' - AFN Reacts to Ofili's Reported Switch to Turkey
Mr Okowa clarified that neither Ofili nor World Athletics has officially communicated the switch to the federation. Read more »
