Nigeria News » Lagos News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Nigeria’s Growing Reputation Earns 2027 African Para Championships – Bankole
Nigeria’s growing reputation in international sports and its proven capacity to host major competitions have earned it the right to stage the 2027 African ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Lagos Backs Abuja-to-Lagos Run, 226km Triathlon for Drug Abuse, Mental Health Awareness
The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, said the initiatives demonstrated how sporting activities could be used to address social challenges beyond conventional ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Lagos Pledges Support for Youth Sports Campaigns Against Drug Abuse
Lagos officials back youth-led endurance campaigns using sport to promote mental wellness, healthier lifestyles and a strong stand against drug abuse.
News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Nigeria wins bid to host ITTF championship in 2028
Nigeria has won the right to host the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships. At the African Table Tennis Federation annual general meeting in Morocco, Nigeria secured ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Nigeria plans first wheelchair American Football Super League following successful Lagos debut
The groundbreaking four-team exhibition took place at the Basketball Court of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) in Lagos.
News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Lagos SWAN Faction Condemns National Body’s Caretaker Committee
A group within the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), headed by Olatutu Oladunni, has dismissed the caretaker committee ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Nigeria weighs Lagos option for Tanzania AFCON qualifying double-header
The Super Eagles could return to Lagos for their remaining 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches, with the renovated Teslim Balogun Stadium emerging as a potential venue for Nigeria’s ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Lagos boxing festival set to rescue youths from drugs, social vices
Determined to rescue youths of Lagos State from drug abuse, crimes and other social vices, as well as have talented youths living in a drug-free society, Medichi First 3 (MF3), in collaboration with ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Mind-blowing trivia about Nigeria’s iconic sports stars
Discover surprising facts about Nigeria's iconic sports stars, from Victor Osimhen's goalless spell to Chioma Ajunwa's historic Olympic gold.
News Nigeria » Lagos » Sports: Nigeria at 66 - six of the best, six of the worst
As the country turns 66, we present six of the best moments from Nigeria's sporting history, as well as another six of the darkest days endured by the nation.