Sports
CAF Chieftain A.U Mustapha Congratulates Pinnick on OFR Award
Chairman of Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Appeal Committee, Abdulhakeem Uthman Mustapha has sent congratulatory message to former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick following his conferment as Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (OFR).
The National award was issued to Outstanding Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various fields by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
A.U Mustapha commended Pinnick’s latest honour, saying it is a clear testament of his immeasurable contributions in the various positions he held at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Confederations of Africa Football (CAF) and the international level at FIFA.
He described Amaju as one of Africa’s most influential football administrators whose tenure as the president of the NFF, brought enhanced visibility and prestige for Nigeria in the international community.
“Your conferment as an Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) by former President Muhammadu Buhari was received with great excitement and it gives me immense pleasure to congratulate you.
“Having regard to your unquantifiable experience, passion for service, intellectual depth and sense of patriotism, there is no question that it is an award that is very well-deserved”.
” My long association with you leaves me in no doubt that you have rightly earned this honour with other meritorious awards in the course of your commitment to our nation and I pray that the Almighty God will grant you many more years of useful service to the nation, Congratulations once again”.
Sports
SWAN President Calls for Gender-Fair Reporting in Sports Journalism
By Joel Ajayi
The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, has urged sports journalists to eliminate gender stereotypes and bias in their reports to promote fairness, inclusion and greater visibility for women in sports.
Benjamin made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a presentation titled “Gender-Sensitive Journalism: Removing Gender Stereotypes and Bias in Sports Reporting” at the Annual Women in Sports Leadership Training/Seminar for Journalists, organised by the Women Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).
He said sports journalists play a critical role in shaping public opinion, influencing athletes’ visibility and determining which achievements receive recognition, sponsorship and investment.
According to him, the way the media reports women in sports can either reinforce existing barriers or help dismantle them.
Benjamin explained that gender-sensitive journalism requires fairness, accuracy, equality and inclusion, stressing that it does not mean giving female athletes favourable coverage or shielding them from legitimate criticism.
He identified common forms of bias in sports reporting, including giving men’s competitions greater prominence, focusing on female athletes’ appearance rather than performance, defining women by their marital or family status, and questioning their competence in leadership positions.
The SWAN president urged journalists to adopt respectful language, apply consistent professional standards and extend coverage beyond national teams to domestic leagues, grassroots competitions, female coaches, referees and sports administrators.
Using Nigeria’s sporting landscape as an example, he said the achievements of the Super Falcons deserved sustained analysis beyond match results, including discussions on investment, player development, professional leagues and grassroots structures.
He also noted that digital platforms offered opportunities to expand coverage of women’s sports but warned journalists against sensationalism, online harassment and sexist commentary.
Benjamin proposed seven measures, including gender-sensitive editorial guidelines, regular coverage audits, diversified sources, professional development, stronger grassroots reporting and measurable progress.
He called on SWAN to collaborate with the NOC, sports federations, leagues and clubs to improve access to information and strengthen women’s visibility in sports.
He urged journalists to ensure that athletes are judged by their performances and achievements rather than gender stereotypes.
“Gender-sensitive journalism must be fair, not favourable,” he said, emphasising that responsibility for change rests with reporters, editors, broadcasters, photographers and digital publishers.
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