Category: SPORTS

Aug

19

2025

JUST IN: Popular Football Star Found Dead At His Home

JUST IN: Popular Football Star Found Dead At His Home FORMER international footballer who once scored a goal at a major international tournament, Tendai Ndoro has tragically passed away. Tendai Ndoro was famous as a striker. He was shockingly found lifeless at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa at the age of 40. Although the cause of his death is still unascertained, there are speculations that he had health challenges in recent times, prior to his demise. The news of his death was confirmed in a release by his former club, Orlando Pirates, wherein the club expressed profound sad feelings…

Aug

11

2025

By Famous Reporters

BLACK MONDAY: Shooting Star’s Coach Akin Slumps Dies During Training

SPORTS#AkinOlowokere, #death, #ShootingStarsSportsClub

BLACK MONDAY: Shooting Star's Coach Akin Slumps Dies During Training One of the newly appointed coaches of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Ibadan, in Oyo State, Akin Olowokere suddenly slumped and passed on, during training. Late Akin was one of the recently appointed coaches 3SC, but regrettably met his untimely death on Monday morning, August 11, 2025. As of press time, there were no official reports on what led to his death. According to an eyewitness who spoke to PUNCH Online in Ibadan, the state capital, the deceased slumped on the pitch during their usual training session. The eyewitness, (name withheld)…

Aug

08

2025

By Famous Reporters

Minister Musawa Celebrates D’Tigress as Symbols of Strength, Unity, Nat’l Glory

SPORTS#2025FIBAWomen’sAfroBasketChampionship, #D’Tigress, #HannatuMusaMusawa, #RenewedHopeAgenda

Minister Musawa Celebrates D’Tigress as Symbols of Strength, Unity, Nat'l Glory The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic fifth consecutive victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Honourable Minister, who watched the gripping final alongside the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, described the team’s commanding 78 to 64 victory over Mali as a profound moment of national pride and a defining…

Jul

27

2025

By Famous Reporters

Hannatu Musawa Hails Super Falcons’ Historic Win

SPORTS#2025SuperFalconsTriumph, #HannatuMusaMusawa, #SuperFalcons

Hannatu Musawa Hails Super Falcons’ Historic Win Rabat, Morocco The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa has described the recent historical victory of Super Falcons, as a triumph for Nigerian women, youths and cultural excellence. Honourable Minister, Musawa joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the incredible victory of Nigeria’s Super Falcons who clinched a historic win in Morocco, reaffirming Nigeria’s place on the global stage. Present among key officials and dignitaries in Morocco, the Honourable Minister witnessed firsthand the resilience and brilliance of Nigeria’s female football champions. Visibly moved by their…

Apr

26

2025

By Famous Reporters

AIG Adegoke Hosts Football Legends At Zone 2 Command

SPORTS#AIGAdegokeMFayode

AIG Adegoke Hosts Football Legends At Zone 2 Command Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG incharge of Zone 2, AIG Adegoke Fayoade today received in audience Lagos Football Legends at the zonal headquarters in Onikan, Lagos. In a brief press statement made available to National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP stated that, "AIG Adegoke M. Fayoade on 24 April 24, 2025 played host to Lagos Football Legends amongst who are: Henry Nwosu, Monday Kanu, Benson Edema, Godwin Opara, Wasiu Ipaye and Coach Olumide Banjo and others. AIG Fayoade while appreciating their role in sports development pays tribute to…

Feb

15

2025

By Famous Reporters

Improve on Predecessor’s Feats, IGP Egbetokun Charges New Sports Director

SPORTS#DCPOsifoTonyEmefile, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #Sports

Improve on Predecessor's Feats, IGP Egbetokun Charges New Sports Director The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has graciously appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Osifo Tony Emefile, psc, fsi, as the new Director of Sports for the Nigeria Police Force, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. It will be recalled that the outgoing Force Director of Sports - Commissioner of Police (CP) Patrick A. Atayero, MSc, MBA, psc, was appointed on 26th March 2020, shortly after the successful conclusion of the 12th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) tagged Anambra 2020. The CP with…

Dec

15

2024

By Famous Reporters

NPF’s Corporal Juliet Wins Bantamweight Championship in Johannesburg

SPORTS#2024BantamweightChampionship, #CorporalJulietChukwu, #TheNigeriaPolice

Corporal Juliet Wins Bantamweight Championship in Johannesburg …IGP Reiterates More Honours in all Areas The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has earned another outstanding honour thus making the nation proud, as Corporal Juliet Chukwu, clinches the Bantamweight Championship title in an exhilarating display of skill and determination at the prestigious Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119). The event was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing prowess of Nigerian athletes on the global stage and reinforces…

May

26

2024

By Famous Reporters

10 YEARS EXTINCTION: Ikwuano Mayor, Nwaka revives Children’s Day Celebration In Council for private, public schools … Says children are part of our inclusive gov.

NEWS, SPORTS#2024Children'sDay, #Ikwuano, #MatchPass, #MayorOsinachiNwaka

10 YEARS EXTINCTION: Ikwuano Mayor, Nwaka revives Children's Day Celebration In Council for private, public schools… Says children are part of our inclusive gov. By Charity Uwakwe It shall be a celebration galore for the children of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, as the Mayor, Hon. Osinachi Nwaka is determined to restore their long lost joy and happiness, through the restoration of the famous Children's Day Celebration in the Council. FamousReporters.com gathered that the event which is celebrated across the nation had for a decade, gone into extinction in the community, thus making children feel a deep sense…

Feb

26

2024

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING: Suspended SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, Impeached By National Executive Cmte

NEWS, SPORTS#Impeachment, #SWAN

BREAKING: Suspended SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, Impeached By National Executive Committee REPORT The suspended President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Benjamin, has been impeached. The impeachment was carried out at the end of an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held virtually on Monday, February 26, 2024. The meeting which was presided over by the President, Otuekong Bonny Nyong, had in attendance other members of NEC. In the Communique released after the meeting, NEC adopted and deliberated on the report submitted by the Independent Investigative Committee (IIC) set up to look into the alleged infractions against…

Feb

12

2024

By Famous Reporters

SWAN President, Nyong Praises Eagles In AFCON Final Defeat

SPORTS#AFCON, #SuperEagles

SWAN President, Nyong Praises Eagles In AFCON Final Defeat For losing the African Cup of Nations final, the President, of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Otuekong Bonny Nyong says the Super Eagles gave their best and fought till the end. The Super Eagles lost to the host nation, Ivory Coast by 2-1 in a nervy final. Otuekong Nyong stressed that the defeat should be a foundation upon which the team can blossom and become better in subsequent competitions. He praised the players for their doggedness and fighting spirit, which he says took them to the final. "This is…