Cycling Africa on Tuesday announced its assumption of the management and strategic coordination of Cycling Lagos and Cycling Kano, as part of a broader plan to position cycling as a major platform for sports development, tourism, healthy living, environmental sustainability and economic opportunities across Africa. Speaking on the new development in Lagos, the President/Chief Executive...
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ANOCA PRESIDENT THANKS PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU FOR SPORTS SECTOR REFORMS, PLEDGES MORE COLLABORATIONS WITH NIGERIA
Nigeria’s quest to host more global and continental sporting events got a boost on Friday May 15 with the visit of a delegation of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) led by its President Mustafa Berraf to the National Sports Commission Headquarters. This is even as the ANOCA President thanked President Bola...
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ENUGU 2026 GATHERS MOMENTUM AS NSC HOLDS MAIDEN MOC MEETING
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged Enugu 2026, will hold its maiden meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as preparations intensify for the successful hosting of Nigeria’s premier multi-sport event. The meeting marks a significant step in the build-up to the...
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Sadiku Takes Helm at Bankers All Stars, Promises Stronger Welfare and United Front
The newly elected President of the Bankers All Stars (BAS) Football Club, Abiodun Sadiku, has assured members of improved welfare, unity and stronger teamwork as he begins his tenure. Sadiku emerged president on Saturday through an online voting process and described his election as a call to serve and strengthen the bond among members of...
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Momoh, Auwal, Abubakar Others Shine at Cycling Kano 2025
The ancient city of Kano buzzed with excitement on Saturday as cyclists and sports lovers from across the country converged for Cycling Kano 2025, a historic first for competitive cycling in Northern Nigeria. Isa Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna State, emerged winner of the gold medal in the male professional category. His...
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Kano State Government Unveils Cycling Kano 2025 Jersey Ahead of Saturday’s Event
L-R: Mr Ahmed Abdulrazaq, Project Coordinator, Cycling Kano; Mr Sani Musa Danja, Senior Special Adviser to Kano State Governor on Sports and Youth Development and Mr Bamidele Adeleye, Managing Director, BrandEscort Communications at the unveiling of Cycling Kano 2025 Jersey, in Kano on Wednesday December 17,2025 The Kano State Government on Wednesday officially unveiled the...
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14th NNPC Sports Fiesta: Team Integrity Takes Top Honors
… Aim High: Ojulari Challenges Team to Shine at Oil Industry Games. The 14th edition of the week-long NNPC Ltd. Sports Fiesta concluded proceedings on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Team Integrity securing the position of overall best team by virtue of topping the medals table. Team Integrity, featuring sportsmen and...
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Nigeria Air Force Pilots Cheat Death After Jet Goes Down in Niger State
Panic gripped Karabonde community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday after a Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet crashed, forcing its two pilots to eject moments before the aircraft exploded. The jet, which took off from the Kainji Air Force Base for a post-inspection functional check flight, reportedly developed an in-flight emergency...
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Union Bank, NNPC, Others Throw Weight Behind Cycling Kano, December 20
The organisers of Cycling Kano 2025 have announced strong corporate backing for this year’s event, with major brands including Union Bank of Nigeria, NNPC Limited and several other organisations confirming their sponsorship of the most anticipated sporting competition in the in Northern Nigeria.The Cycling event which is now expected to kick off from the Emir’s...
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Cycling Kano 2025: Organisers Open Online Registration for Athletes
The organisers of Cycling Kano 2025, a major sporting event designed to promote healthy living, tourism, and youth engagement in Northern Nigeria, have announced the commencement of online registration for athletes across the country and beyond.The event, scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Kano State, is jointly organised by the Kano State Government in...