The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has joined millions globally to celebrate 2026 International Women’s Day tagged "Give To Gain". SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb Ikenna Okonkwo, on Sunday described women as Pillars of the society. President Benjamin while reflecting on the theme of this year's…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) over the passing of its President, Mr. Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, on Saturday. In a letter of condolence by the Association's Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo dated March 7, 2026, addressed to the Executive Board of NAqF, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, expressed…

…Backs Sports Commission’s Drive For Infrastructure Upgrade Nationwide The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) on his well-deserved honour as Sports Personality of the Year by the New Telegraph Newspapers. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a letter, signed by the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for concerted efforts amidst deeper reflection and commitment in the upliftment of Nigeria's Sports development. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a message to mark the beginning of Lent and Ramadan fast in the country, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, noted that the season…

The President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, on Thursday afternoon arrived Banjul, the capital of Gambia for the 8th edition of AIPS which opens on Friday February 6, 2026. President Benjamin who departed Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos by 9.20am on Thursday arrived Banjul International Airport wing, three hours after,…

The National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has rolled out drums to celebrate the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR on his 60th birthday. SWAN in a letter to its National Patron dated Monday January 19, 2026 by the President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has rolled out drums in celebration of its President, Mr Isaiah Benjamin, on his birthday on Thursday January 8, 2025. Speaking on behalf of the SWAN NEC in a statement, the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, extolled the uncommon virtues of Mr. Benjamin…

… Extols Nigerian Sports Journalists The National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has thumbed up the performance of Super Eagles so far in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Morocco. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, who spoke on Tuesday morning from Fes, Morocco via a statement…