The Edo State Government has commended Bendel Insurance for their strong showing in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, encouraging the team to set their sights on securing a coveted continental spot. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, delivered the commendation during an unannounced […]
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The Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) announced on Monday that Nigeria has successfully met the deadline to submit its expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, to be hosted in Abuja. The announcement, made by NOC Public Relations Officer Tony Nezianya, follows the NOC’s executive committee meeting held […]
Edo State is poised to make a strong showing at the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, after receiving the festival’s unity torch in a ceremony held on Monday. Amadin Enabulele, Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, accepted the torch at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium before leading […]
Defending champions Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens have reaffirmed their dominance in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership, maintaining their top spots in Groups A and B respectively, after Week 8 action concluded on Wednesday. The league resumed following a mid-season break, delivering a series of compelling matches across […]
The Edo State Sports Commission has approached United Bank for Africa (UBA) seeking sponsorship for the 4th edition of the State Sports Festival, scheduled to take place in Benin City from April 21st to May 1st. Amadin Enabulele, Chairman of the Commission, led a delegation to a UBA branch in […]
Edo Queens, the reigning champions of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), have significantly reinforced their squad with the acquisition of five promising players. The strategic additions are aimed at maintaining their dominance as they prepare for the crucial second half of the season. Joining the Benin City-based club are […]
Benin City is poised to host the MTN Champs Season 3, a premier track and field event, commencing this Thursday with an impressive 2,056 athletes vying for glory. Bambo Akani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Making of Champions (MOC), the MTN partner for the competition, announced the scale of […]
The inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival is poised to kick off in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, from April 1st to 8th, promising a vibrant showcase of athletic talent across the region. No fewer than 17 distinct sporting events will be featured, offering a diverse platform for competitors from the nine Niger […]
MTN Nigeria is set to launch the third season of its MTN Champs athletics competition in Benin City, Edo State, from March 13th to 15th, aiming to discover and nurture young athletic talent across the nation. This was announced by Mr. Idowu Adesokan, General Manager, Segment and Devices, MTN, during […]
Team Edo has made a stunning impression at the just-concluded South-South Zonal Elimination for ball games in Benin, securing eight qualifications for the forthcoming 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled for May in Abeokuta. The team will represent the South-South zone in various sports, including volleyball (female), beach volleyball (female), […]