The President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, on Thursday arrived Asaba, Delta State capital for the 9th edition of the National Youth Games scheduled to kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. A statement by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, revealed that other members of the SWAN National Executive Committee (NEC)…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Honourable Ayo Hulayat Omidiran on her recent appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In a statement issued by the SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, Thursday, SWAN President Isaiah Benjamin described Omidiran’s appointment as a fitting recognition…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to immediately inaugurate its 17-member governing board. Established in 1964, SWAN, the umbrella body for all Sports Editors, Reporters, Producers, and Presenters, warned that the Commission is operating in gross violation of its establishing law with the delay of a properly…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated one of its National Leaders, Alhaji Idris Malikawa Garu, who was recently appointed into the management board of Kano Pillars FC. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin in a statement on Tuesday through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb Ikenna Okonkwo, also hailed the appointment of Football Star…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed grief over the demise of Super Eagles legendary goalkeeper Peter 'Dodo Mayana' Rufai. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, described Rufai as a patriot who made Nigeria proud as his legacies linger. The…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his landmark election as Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). In a formal letter dated June 30, 2025 and signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna…

The National Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the family of the late sports icon, Alhaji Abba Abdullahi Yola, the people of Kano state and the entire sports fraternity in the country. In a statement signed by the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, Friday, the SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has officially unveiled the commemorative logo for its 60th anniversary, marking a major milestone in the Association’s illustrious journey since its establishment in 1964. The unveiling of the anniversary logo signals the beginning of a series of activities lined up to celebrate six decades of outstanding contributions to…

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…