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NNL partners Global TV, station set to broadcast Abuja derby live on Sunday

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3 years ago

December 8, 2023

The Nigeria National League has confirmed that the most important league has entered into partnership with Global TV to broadcast some of the league matches live.

Confirming this in Abuja, the Chief Executive Officer of the League Emmanuel Attah expressed happiness on the partnership saying that this will further expose the league players to the world.

“We are happy with the broadcast partnership. It is a welcome development, which will be beneficial to our players. The MOU will be signed soonest, and as a test run, they are taking our Star match of the week live, the match is between City FC and Sporting Supreme FC in Abuja”.

Attah who was the former Coordinator of the Super Eagles said the match would be watched on Star time channel 276, Social handle @GlobalTVNGARAB Sat.

With this development virtually all the three professional leagues in the country (men and women) are now on television.

It would be noted that the NPFL recently signed a deal with Startimes while the Nkechi Obi led women’s League is on Afro Sports TV.

The NNL season which enters Week 4 this weekend has been running with a lot of applauds coming from stakeholders who believe the nation’s “Most Important League” is now living up to its billings.

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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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1 day ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

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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