Sports
Nigeria’s Progress in Karate is Commendable-Hon. Silas Agara
…As 2025 African Karate Championship ends in Abuja
President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, Silas Agara, has commended the progress made so far by Nigerian athletes in the sport, especially with the success of the just concluded African Karate Championship in Abuja, where over 30 countries, 1000 Athletes participated.
Agara while speaking at the closing ceremony of the event inside Velodrome of Moshood Abiola National Stadium acknowledged Federal Government, sports Commission support that contributed significantly to the successful hosting of the tournament.
“We are proud of what we’ve achieved so far. Hosting this championship successfully is a big win for us.
“With the level of participation and competition witnessed here, we are encouraged to keep pushing our athletes,” Agara stated.
He pointed out that countries like Egypt arrived with 10 world-class athletes, yet Nigerian athletes were able to compete strongly with them in the finals.
“Our athletes are now performing at a level where they can share the podium with the best. Morocco, too, came with five world-ranked athletes. For a long time, North African nations have dominated the sport, but Nigeria is now making its mark,” he added.
Agara also noted the presence of other countries such as Senegal and Burkina Faso, which have invested heavily in Karate. “Compared to them, we are newcomers, but with what we’ve achieved—winning medals across various categories—there is every reason to be proud. It shows our athletes are on the right path.”
He concluded by expressing optimism about Nigeria’s future in Karate, stating that with continued investment and development, the country will soon become a force to reckon with in the sport across Africa and beyond.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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