The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has signed a strategic agreement with Byblos Travels and Tours Nigeria Limited, aimed at providing affordable travel opportunities and logistics support for sports journalists. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja, is expected to significantly reduce the financial burden on sports journalists through discounted airfares, visa advisory…

The National Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Saturday July 4, 2026 felicitated with the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, on his birthday. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin in a congratulatory message through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, eulogised the NSC Boss for his commitment and visionary…

The National leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has appointed a three-man Caretaker Committee to spearhead its Federal Capital Territory Chapter for a period of three months. Those appointed as contained in an official letter by the Secretary-General of SWAN, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, include Mr. Edwin Akwueh as Chairman, Ms. Tamara Ebiwei -…

As Muslims, mostly the Sporting Media and other stakeholders globally celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has harped on the need for all to embrace love, sacrifice and unity in their daily living. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a Sallah message, conveyed through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, Wednesday, noted…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two respected figures in Nigerian sports journalism, Oyeniyi Oyeleke and Temisan Okomi, describing their passing as a monumental loss to the media industry and the nation’s sporting community. In a statement issued by the Association's Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, SWAN…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the entire sports fraternity over the passing of former President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, after a protracted illness. Alhaji Galadima served as the Chairman of the then Nigeria Football Association (NFA) between 2002 and 2006). He handed over to Alhaji Sani…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Christians as they remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, globally. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement through the Association's Secretary-General on Sunday noted that the significance of Jesus Christ resurrection is an expression of a practical sacrifice, love and heart-felt compassion.…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Sunday felicitated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on his 74th birthday. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, in a statement on Sunday, hailed President Tinubu for his towering leadership impacts which have endeared him to global reckoning. The number one…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA) over the demise of its President, Mallam Sani Zubairu, on Tuesday. In a letter of condolence addressed to the leadership of NFRA, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo described Mallam Zubairu as a…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. SWAN President Mr Isaiah Benjamin in a statement through the Association's Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo on Friday congratulated Muslims, mostly Sports Journalists and Stakeholders for successful Ramadan season. He said, "As Muslims mark the end of 2026 Ramadan…