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…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has mourned the demise of legendary Coach, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. Aged 88, Coach Onigbinde passed on Monday evening. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin through a statement by the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Tuesday described the first indigenous Coach of Super Eagles as a colossus…

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…