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As preparations intensify for the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Diamond Jubilee Celebration next year, the association has inaugurated its Planning and Finance Committee to spearhead financial planning and mobilisation efforts for the historic event. The committee, chaired by Ogun State SWAN chairman Mr. Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji and FCT SWAN scribe as the Secretary, comprises…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Mr. Bukola Olopade on his appointment as the Director-General of National Sports Commission (NSC). In a letter to the new NSC DG dated November 15, 2024, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, described the appointment of Mr. Olopade as a…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Engr. Musa Nimrod on his appointment as the President of the CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission. In a letter dated November 2 by the Secretary-General of the Association, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, described Engr. Nimrod's emergence as deserving following his years of dedication…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has hailed the emergence of astute administrator, Mallam Shehu Dikko, as the Chairman of the newly reinstated National Sports Commission (NSC). In a congratulatory letter to the NSC helmsman dated October 23, 2024, signed by the Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, described Mallam Dikko…

...Congratulates NFF Leadership at 2 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Nigerians as the country celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary on Tuesday October 1, 2024. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, enthused that Nigeria from independence in 1960 has witnessed…

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (SWAN) NATIONAL CONVENTION HELD DURING THE 8th NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES AT THE VIP LOUNGE OF THE STEPHEN KESHI STADIUM, ASABA The  National Convention presided over by the President of SWAN, Isaiah Benjamin, had top Sports dignitaries from Delta State and Other Parts of the…

PRESS RELEASE Paris Olympics: Team Nigeria's Woeful Performance Not Acceptable - SWAN …Calls For State Of Emergency On Sports The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has described the performance of Team Nigeria at the 2024 Olympic Games as far below expectations. A statement by SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General Amb.…

Press Release Ofili: SWAN Calls For Discreet Investigation, Open Outcome The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has demanded a thorough investigation into what led to the omission of Nigeria's sprint star, Favour Ofili, from the Women's 100m event at the Paris Olympics. SWAN in a statement, Thursday, wondered why similar occurrences in the past…

PRESS RELEASE  D'Tigress Deserve National Honours, SWAN Hails Team's Olympics Historic Feat Despite Quarter-final Exit The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the performance of the Country's Senior Women's Basketball team, D'Tigress, at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, despite 74-88 quarter-final loss to USA. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement…

PRESS RELEASE  Planned Protest: SWAN Rallies Nigerian Youth, Sports Personalities, Sues For Calm, Dialogue The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged Nigerians, mostly youths and sports personalities to toe the path of peace and dialogue, instead of engaging in violent protest regarding the challenges facing the country. This admonition is coming on the…

PRESS RELEASE SWAN Mourns Ifeanyi Ubah, Condoles Family, Senate, Anambra Government, Others ...Iwuanyanwu Too The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed shock over the demise of its Patron, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died on Saturday. SWAN in a statement by its President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, described…