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Ondo SWAN Gets Caretaker Committee

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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ondo State chapter has inaugurated a caretaker committee that would stir the affairs of the association for the next three months. The three members of the caretaker committee were inaugurated by the south west Vice President of SWAN, MR Oluwaseun 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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Oyo SWAN Mourns Death Of 3SC GM, Rasheed Balogun, Says He Left Vacuum That Will Be Difficult To Fill

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Members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Oyo state chapter condole with the family, players and management of Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan over the demise of the club’s General Manager, Alhaji Rasheed Balogun.  A condolence statement signed by Chairman, Oyo SWAN, Olaolu Fawole, says the demise of Alhaji Balogun came as a rude […]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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Ijoba Ipinle Ogun Lohun Yoo Samulo Eka-Ere-Idaraya Gegebi Ohun Elo Irolagbara Fawon Odo

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Ijoba ipinle Ogun ti fowo ipinu re soya lotun pe, ohun yoo samulo ere idaraya gege bi eroja lati seto agbega eto irolagbara ohun igbese lati gba awon odo lowo iwa odaran yoowu. Alakoso foro iroyin ati atoo gbogbo, Alhaji Waheed Odusile so eyi lasiko to nside ose eto awon akoroyin ere idaraya SWAN todun […]Continue Reading

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SWAN Mourns Former Edo Chairman, Ahmed Aigbona

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is still in deep shock over the sudden death of the former Chairman of the Edo State Chapter of the Association, Ahmed Aigbona who passed on yesterday. SWAN President, Sir Honour Sirawoo who received the sad news with regrets, described Aigbona as a very jovial personality who easily […]Continue Reading

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Eid El Kabir: Oyo SWAN Felicitates with Muslim Faithful.

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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State Chapter rejoices with Muslim faithful on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Kabir celebration, sportsembassy.com.ng.can report A statement jointly signed by the Secretary of the Association, Olusegun Adesoji and the Chairman, Olaoluwa Fawole, congratulates Muslims for the privilege to witness the Ed El Kabir Continue Reading

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National SWAN Congratulates New FCT Chapter Exco

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The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) congratulates the newly elected State Executive Committee of its FCT Chapter led by Mr. Ndubueze Chidoka, who is a member of staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Abuja. Despite the numerous challenges in the buildup to the election, it is gratifying […]Continue Reading

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SWAN Decries Treatment of Members at National Sports Festival

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The National President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr Honour Sirawo, has lamented the poor treatment of members of the Association at the ongoing National Sports Festival, Edo 2020. Mr. Sirawo while addressing members at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium this afternoon decried the inability of the organizers of the Games to provide basic media […]Continue Reading

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Osun SWAN Gets New Executives

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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), Osun State Chapter has elected new Executive members to pilot affairs of the association for the next three years. Inaugurating the executives at the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Vice President of SWAN, Southwest Zone, Mr Seun Ajayi-Obe on behalf of the National President, Honour Sirawoo, […]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 to Go National Next Year

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Oyo SWAN-Pensioners Indoor Games, which commenced today in Ibadan, will be held at the national level next year. Executive Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) Oyo State Council, Mr Olusegun Abatan, said this at the opening ceremony of the two days festival held at NUP office, Onireke, Ibadan. Speaking through the State Assistant Secretary,  Mr. […]Continue Reading

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Women to Participate in SWAN Pensioners Indoor Games

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Four women will be among participants to compete for medals at the 2020 Oyo SWAN Pensioners Indoor Games which begins tomorrow in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. According to the Chairman, Oyo State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Olaolu Fawole, the four female senior citizens are to compete with their male […]Continue Reading

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

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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 Recovers Property from Impersonator, Niyi Alebiosu

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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Oyo State Chapter has recovered its official vehicle from Niyi Alebiosu of Nigerian Tribune. Niyi Alebiosu has been holding some property of the association illegally to himself. The vehicle was recovered following a court judgment which granted relief to the national body of SWAN, to retrieve all the association’s […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Assembly to Partner Sports Writers in Grassroots Sports Development

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Ogun State House of Assembly has promised to initiate more legislations that will assist in the development of sports. The Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo gave the promise when he received the executive members of the state’s chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde at his Oke Mosan office, […]Continue Reading

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Governor Akeredolu Donates Bus To Ondo SWAN

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Ondo state Governor Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has fulfilled his promise by donating a bus to the Ondo State Sports Writers Association, SWAN, Ondo State Chapter. Governor Akeredolu stated this while playing host to the executive members of SWAN who were in his office to appreciate his support towards the successful hosting of the 2020 SWAN […]Continue Reading

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Ogun FA Enlists Sports Writers’ Support for Football Development

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The Chairman, Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has called for the support of Sports writers in the state towards ensuring sports development and progress of the association.  Alhaji Majekodunmi who is also Executive member of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, said as partners in progress, promotion of all football related activities in Continue Reading

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Players Welfare: Gateway United FC Lauds Ogun Govt.

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The Acting General Manager, Gateway United Football Club, Mr Niyi Soleye has commended the Ogun State Government for the prompt payments of players’ salaries despite the harsh economy occasioned by coronavirus pandemic. Mr Soleye stated this in Abeokuta while receiving the executive members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ogun State chapter led by Continue Reading

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Covid-19 Palliative: SWAN Hails NFF’s Transparency

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The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Mr Honour Sirawoo has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on the transparent manner it disbursed the COVID-19 palliative package from FIFA, CAF and other sponsors. Mr Sirawoo who expressed delight at the 11,580,000, eleven million, five hundred and eighty thousand Naira that was earmarked […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Sports Commissioner Hosts SWAN, Promises Open-Door Policy

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Ogun State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Dr. Oluwadare Kehinde has solicited the support of stakeholders especially sports journalists in reviving the sector in the state. Dr. Kehinde made the call while receiving the executives of Ogun State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Akeem Akintunde in Abeokuta. The Youth […]Continue Reading

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SWAN Visits Minister, Promises Support

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President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Honour Sirawo has paid a visit to the newly appointed Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare at his office, Federal Secretariat in Abuja. Sirawoo who was among the first callers to Mr. Dare, a day, after he assumed duty as minister, immediately had a closed-door meeting with […]Continue Reading

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Sports is A Major Tool for National Development – ABUAD VC

Web News 11 July 2019 580 0

Governments at all level have been encouraged to empower the youths through sports to enable them the play prominent role in national development. The first Professor of sports in Africa and Vice Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, ABUAD, Ado-Ekiti, Michael Ajisafe, made the call in Ibadan while delivering the July edition of SWAN Seat, a personality […]Continue Reading