The Heritage Bank Skoolympics project, an initiative of Heritage Bank Plc, aimed at building a heritage of champions through youth sports competition at the secondary school level, has received the backing of the Lagos State Government. Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Sports, Ayodeji Tinubu, gave the endorsement at a stakeholders meeting held…
Former Super Eagles striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, has received a bundle of joy into his family, scoring another vital goal. The footballer has welcomed a bouncing baby girl. The charming wife of the goal poacher, Sarah Fallon, was said to have been delivered of the child in the early hours of today. The elated father…
A majority of Nigerians have the erroneous belief that video games are time-wasters and that most of the audio-visual games available have a way of encouraging violence, including other social ills. Unfortunately, there is no tangible proof to ascertain the misconception, instead, new research shows that games offer plenty of positive benefits. Wondering how this…
Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Youths, Sports and Social Development at the weekend held a stakeholders’ forum on a bill for a law that will provide for the establishment of the Lagos State Sports Trust fund and for connected purposes. At the same gathering, stakeholders also brainstormed on ‘A bill for a law…
Sport loving and especially Nigerians, especially the car racing freaks, will have a unique opportunity of being part of the forthcoming Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix, which will run between September 28th to October 2nd, 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This grand experience is packaged in Nigeria by Lyxvara Concierge, first class sport tourism and…
The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has commended the efforts of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell milk, Loya Milk, Top tea and other food products, for its sponsorship of the Cowbell Football Academy, CFA. The CFA is an initiative aimed at developing sports in the country by creating an enabling platform for children and youths…
The grand finale of the 2016 Summer Camp of the Cowbell Football Academy (CFA), an initiative of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, witnessed an atmosphere of excitement and applause by parents, stakeholders, sport lovers and spectators at the main bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Saturday, August 13th, 2016. The three-week Summer Camp, particularly opened…
Defending champion of the 2015/2016 Barclays Premier League, Leicester City, suffered a shock loss in the first game of the new season. The Foxes were beaten by Hull City 2-1 at the Kcom Stadium. The Tigers went ahead in the match in the last minute of the added time of the first half through Adama…
Parents of school pupils and young football talents in the country have applauded the efforts of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell Milk, Loya Milk and other food products, towards youth empowerment through sports in Nigeria. They gave the commendation at the on-going Cowbell Football Academy (CFA) 2016 Summer Camp, which holds at the Main…
The national basketball team of the United States of America, USA, on Tuesday morning trashed their counterpart from Nigeria. The US team beat Nigeria 110-66 in the pre-Olympic friendly game played in the early hours of Tuesday (Nigerian Time) in the US. In preparation for the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, USA national team having…