The National Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has relaxed its earlier directive to boycott all activities of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following assurances that there are no immediate plans to amend its Statutes at the 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA). SWAN, which had expressed strong concerns over its exclusion from the…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has directed all its members across the country to withdraw from covering or participating in any activity of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), including the forthcoming Annual General Assembly (AGA) scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Wednesday in…

The National Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has formally inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming SWAN @60 Diamond Jubilee Celebration. The inauguration, which took place at the Association’s national secretariat in Abuja, marks the beginning of activities towards commemorating six decades of excellence in sports journalism in Nigeria. Inaugurating…

The National leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has appointed a three-man Caretaker Committee to spearhead its Abia State Chapter for a period of three months. Those appointed as contained in an official letter by the National Secretary-General of SWAN, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, include Kingsley Chijioke Okwum as Chairman, Bethel Zephaniah Kalu -…

The President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has enjoined Super Eagles to focus on winning remaining matches of the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers. President Benjamin who led teeming Sports Journalists to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, venue of the match against Rwanda, said no efforts should be spared in…

The President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, on Thursday arrived Asaba, Delta State capital for the 9th edition of the National Youth Games scheduled to kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. A statement by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, revealed that other members of the SWAN National Executive Committee (NEC)…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Honourable Ayo Hulayat Omidiran on her recent appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In a statement issued by the SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, Thursday, SWAN President Isaiah Benjamin described Omidiran’s appointment as a fitting recognition…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to immediately inaugurate its 17-member governing board. Established in 1964, SWAN, the umbrella body for all Sports Editors, Reporters, Producers, and Presenters, warned that the Commission is operating in gross violation of its establishing law with the delay of a properly…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to immediately inaugurate its 17-member governing board. Established in 1964, SWAN, the umbrella body for all Sports Editors, Reporters, Producers, and Presenters, warned that the Commission is operating in gross violation of its establishing law with the delay of a properly…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated one of its National Leaders, Alhaji Idris Malikawa Garu, who was recently appointed into the management board of Kano Pillars FC. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin in a statement on Tuesday through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb Ikenna Okonkwo, also hailed the appointment of Football Star…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed grief over the demise of Super Eagles legendary goalkeeper Peter 'Dodo Mayana' Rufai. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, described Rufai as a patriot who made Nigeria proud as his legacies linger. The…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his landmark election as Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). In a formal letter dated June 30, 2025 and signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna…