The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Muslim Ummah, particularly with the sporting media and all stakeholders in the industry on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a Sallah message conveyed through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Friday noted that the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha reminds faithful…

The National leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has paid a courtesy visit to business mogul and sports philanthropist Mr. Kunle Soname, Chairman of Remo Stars FC, Bet9ja, ValueJet, and Portuguese club CD Feirense, to commend him for his leadership, sports development efforts, and the recent historic achievement of Remo Stars Football Club…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has led tributes in honour of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, following his election as President of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B. This is contained in a congratulatory letter, dated May 19, 2025 and signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo. SWAN…

Ahead of annual global sports AIPS Congress, the President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, is slated to take-off and arrive Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday. The Congress is scheduled between May 13 and 17, 2025 with Delegates from Africa and other parts of the world expected to attend. The SWAN President…

In a landmark move to promote excellence in women’s football, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and the Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to sponsor and present the Player of the Match awards during the 2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six. The MoU,…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Christians on the celebration of Easter, signifying the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death after he was crucified. In a message, the SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Sunday, noted that the significance of the day represents love,…

SWAN Congratulates Kida On Appointment As NNPCL Board Chairman ….Commiserates With NTF Over Saidu's Demise The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida on his recent appointment as the Board Chairman of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). President of SWAN, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a letter to Engr. Kida,…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the Board and Management of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for taking the initiative to organise Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) as a veritable means of harnessing grassroots talents within the region. President of SWAN, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement through the Association's Secretary-General Amb…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Sunday, said the sallah celebration signifies greater exploits ahead while calling for sustained prayers and commitment…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on his 73rd birthday. In a statement on Saturday, SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, eulogised President Tinubu for his years of great leadership exploits in Nigeria and beyond. While highlighting the virtues of the…