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SWAN Charges Governor Abiodun on Adequate Investment in Sports Sector

Web News 29 May 2023 358 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Ogun State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has urged the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to invest in the sports sector to drive the economy of the state. SWAN in a congratulatory message jointly signed by the Chairman, Alhaji Hakeem Continue Reading

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Gov. Oyetola is committed to Sports Development – Aide

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Approves Re-grassing of Osogbo Tpownship Stadium Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the re-grassing of Osogbo township stadium. Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Sports, Aremo Gboyega Adelabu gave the information in Osogbo during the monthly Stakeholders’ Forum of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Continue Reading

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Oba Adetunji left a vacuum seriously difficult to fill – Oyo SWAN

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Members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Oyo State chapter have expressed shock at the journey of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 to his ancestors.  In a statement by Chairman, Oyo SWAN, Olaolu Fawole, the sports journalists described the journey of the royal father to his […]Continue Reading

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Oyo SWAN Commends Minister, Commissioner Over Sports Development

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Oyo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has commended the Minister of Youth and Sports, Chief Sunday Dare and the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede for their frantic efforts at encouraging youth participation in sports, through policies that raise the hopes of sportsmen and women in […]Continue Reading

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Government needs to provide an enabling environment for sports – Dr Alli

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Former Team Nigeria Captain, Dr Yusuf Alli has called on government at all levels to enact a policy that will make athletics compulsory for all primary and secondary school pupils. Dr Alli made the call in while delivering a lecture entitled “The Downturn of Nigeria’s Athletics Fortunes” at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN […]Continue Reading

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SWAN Hails Oyo NUP Over Collaboration

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, South West Zone has commended Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Council for aiding the success of the maiden edition of Oyo SWAN Pensioners Indoor Games. SWAN gave the commendation in a letter signed by its Vice-president, Mr Seun Ajayi-Obe, stating that SWAN has enjoyed tremendous support from NUP […]Continue Reading

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Oyo SWAN/Pensioners Indoor Games 2020 Ends On A High Note

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The maiden edition of the Oyo SWAN-Pensioners Indoor Games has ended in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, with contestants going home with prizes, certificates and memories that will linger on for a long time. The event which began on Wednesday at the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP headquarters, Africa’s Model House, Onireke also formed part […]Continue Reading

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We will never neglect our para-sports athletes – Oyo Govt.

Web News 15 November 2020 722 0

Court games are to be introduced to schools in Oyo state next year. Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Sports development, Mr Oluwatobi Oyewumi made this known in his office while speaking with some members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Oyo State Chapter. Describing Oyo state as a fertile land full […]Continue Reading

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SWAN Commends FG for Lifting Ban on Contact Sports

Web News 16 October 2020 621 0

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ogun State Chapter has commended the Federal Government for lifting the ban on contact sports in the country after months of suspension due to the outbreak of coronavirus. SWAN in a communiqué after the Emergency Congress of the Association held at the Secretariat, MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta urges stakeholders Continue Reading

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Gernot Rohr contract renewal is a welcome development – Ogun SWAN Chairman

Web News 28 May 2020 715 0

The renewal of the contract of Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has been described as a welcome development. The Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ogun state chapter, Alhaji Akeem Akintunde said in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta that the decision would put to rest the long […]Continue Reading