SWAN NATIONAL SECRETARIAT PRESS RELEASE Reminder AIPS Membership Registration/Renewal The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) registration portal for 2025-2026 cards is open The move is to enable old and new members revalidate and make fresh registration to ensure early pursuit of evolving Global/African championships in the international sports calendar for the current year. Consequently, the…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Christians, particularly the sporting media on the celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ, known as Christmas. SWAN in a statement by its President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Wednesday December 25, 2024, noted the day affords Christians…

The leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended Nigerian Footballers who were honored by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for their outstanding performances in the 2023/24 season for both the country and clubs. SWAN in a statement by its President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of SWAN was presided over by its National President, Isaiah Benjamin, and had in attendance NEC members from parts of the country. At the end of deliberations on several issues, the following formed the major focus of the meeting. The National Officers commended Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, for…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated one of its veterans and immediate past National Deputy President, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Moyoyo, on his successful civil service period and retirement as Director of News and Current Affairs, Taraba State Broadcasting Service (TSBS). In a congratulatory letter dated November 28, 2024 through the Association's Secretary-General,…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, on his emergence as the 1st Vice President of West African Football Union (WAFU) B zone. In a congratulation letter dated November 23, 2024 and conveyed through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, SWAN President, Mr.…

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…