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…

The National Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the family of the late sports icon, Alhaji Abba Abdullahi Yola, the people of Kano state and the entire sports fraternity in the country. In a statement signed by the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, Friday, the SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has officially unveiled the commemorative logo for its 60th anniversary, marking a major milestone in the Association’s illustrious journey since its establishment in 1964. The unveiling of the anniversary logo signals the beginning of a series of activities lined up to celebrate six decades of outstanding contributions to…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Muslim Ummah, particularly with the sporting media and all stakeholders in the industry on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a Sallah message conveyed through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Friday noted that the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha reminds faithful…

The National leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has paid a courtesy visit to business mogul and sports philanthropist Mr. Kunle Soname, Chairman of Remo Stars FC, Bet9ja, ValueJet, and Portuguese club CD Feirense, to commend him for his leadership, sports development efforts, and the recent historic achievement of Remo Stars Football Club…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has led tributes in honour of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, following his election as President of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B. This is contained in a congratulatory letter, dated May 19, 2025 and signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo. SWAN…

Ahead of annual global sports AIPS Congress, the President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, is slated to take-off and arrive Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday. The Congress is scheduled between May 13 and 17, 2025 with Delegates from Africa and other parts of the world expected to attend. The SWAN President…

In a landmark move to promote excellence in women’s football, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and the Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to sponsor and present the Player of the Match awards during the 2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six. The MoU,…