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Dikko Promises to Encourage Wushu Chinese Martial Art in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch November 2, 2025

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko has promised to encourage Wushu in the country. Wushu is a Chinese martial art and competitive sport that combines elements of athletics, acrobatics, and combat techniques. It’s practiced globally, with various styles and

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‎Cycling Kano 2025: Organisers open online registration for athletes

Daily Dispatch October 23, 2025

‎The organisers of Cycling Kano 2025, a major sporting event designed to promote healthy living, tourism, and youth engagement in Northern Nigeria, have announced the commencement of online registration for athletes across the country and beyond.‎‎The event, scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Kano State, is jointly organised by the Kano State Government in […]

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Wushu Championship Returns to Abuja 7 Years After Inaugural Event

Daily Dispatch October 22, 2025

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Sports Commission, has announced the forthcoming Chinese Ambassador’s Cup Wushu Championship, also known as the China-Nigeria Friendship Cup. The sporting event is scheduled to take place at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, from October 29 to 31, 2025. The event takes […]

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NASENI Games 2025:  Halilu Urges Sportsmanship, Innovation

Daily Dispatch October 22, 2025

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has urged staff of the Agency systemwide participating at the 2025 NASENI Games to imbibe the spirit of unity, sportsmanship and innovation. Mr. Halilu who stated yesterday this while declaring the 2nd edition

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Zahra Buhari-Indimi to light up Abuja with Barcelona vs African legends charity match

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2025

Football fans in Nigeria are in for a treat as a star-studded charity match brings together Barcelona Legends, the famed former players of Barcelona Football Club, and a select squad of African Legends. The exhibition match will take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The event is hosted under the auspices of Mrs. […]

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Super Eagles’ Flight Diverted After Mid-Air Incident

Daily Dispatch October 11, 2025

The aircraft transporting Nigeria’s Super Eagles from Polokwane, South Africa to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for their final World Cup qualifying match was forced to make an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola. The ValueJet plane had initially made a routine stop in Luanda to refuel before continuing its journey to Nigeria. However, just 25 minutes […]