Sports
Surulere National Stadium Hits Final Reconstruction Stage
The Dream of our National Teams to play either in Surulere National Stadium or Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja is gradually coming to reality as work ongoing in the Surulere National Stadium is in it final stage.
According to report from the Engineers on site, “we are on the final stage of construction as I speak to you presently, we are planting the grass presently to ensure that before the end of June/July, the National team can play international matches in this stadia, there’s no better way to thank the Sports Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare, he has been on our neck with proper monitoring and giving us target telling us why the stadium must be ready in due time.”
Expressing his appreciation, the Engineer said “I want to salute his doggedness, his burning enthusiasm and his tenacity for ensuring that all hands are on decks at the stadia under renovation. Anytime he puts a call across you’ll obviously see his passion to get the stadia in good shape and his passion is rare.”
“He has really done absolutely well, I can recall him saying anything needed outside the budget should be made known to him as he is committed to go extra miles to get it, hence, this tells you someone who’s passionate about his job and wants it ready in time” The Engineer on the site concluded.
The Planting of the Hybrid Bermuda grass at the National Stadium Surulere Lagos is the final stage of the pitch reconstruction
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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