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…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for concerted efforts amidst deeper reflection and commitment in the upliftment of Nigeria's Sports development. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a message to mark the beginning of Lent and Ramadan fast in the country, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, noted that the season…

The President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, on Thursday afternoon arrived Banjul, the capital of Gambia for the 8th edition of AIPS which opens on Friday February 6, 2026. President Benjamin who departed Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos by 9.20am on Thursday arrived Banjul International Airport wing, three hours after,…

The National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has rolled out drums to celebrate the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR on his 60th birthday. SWAN in a letter to its National Patron dated Monday January 19, 2026 by the President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has rolled out drums in celebration of its President, Mr Isaiah Benjamin, on his birthday on Thursday January 8, 2025. Speaking on behalf of the SWAN NEC in a statement, the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, extolled the uncommon virtues of Mr. Benjamin…

… Extols Nigerian Sports Journalists The National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has thumbed up the performance of Super Eagles so far in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Morocco. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, who spoke on Tuesday morning from Fes, Morocco via a statement…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has rolled out drums to celebrate 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 Thursday December 25, 2025, noted the…

The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) registration portal for 2026-2027 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 Sports Writers Association of Nigeria domiciliary account number 5070724214…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) wishes to categorically disclaim Ms. Olatutu Oladunni and Mr. Bello Omotunde as officials or members of the Lagos State Chapter of SWAN. This disclaimer has become necessary following their suspension from all Association’s activities through a formal decision of NEC, pursuant to…