The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on his 73rd birthday. In a statement on Saturday, SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, eulogised President Tinubu for his years of great leadership exploits in Nigeria and beyond. While highlighting the virtues of the…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has pledged full media support for the upcoming African Women's Club Volleyball Championship, set to take place in Abuja from April 1-14, 2025. In a courtesy visit led by SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi…

Members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter met with the National Leadership of the Professional body with a view to find lasting solution to the lingering issues. The meeting which held inside the SWAN Chapter Secretariat located within the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, had in attendance both Veterans and Young Sports…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has rolled out red carpet in celebration of it's immediate past National President Sir Dr Honour Kuru Sirawoo, on the completion of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 46, and graduation from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State at the weekend. The Theme…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Muslim faithful, as the Ramadan, a month-long fasting period begins, globally. President of SWAN, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement by the Secretary-General of the Association, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Saturday noted that Ramadan presents an opportunity for a high-level spiritual concentration. President Benjamin also…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has entered a strategic partnership with Naija Disruptors LLC, marking a significant milestone in advancing sports media coverage, youth development, and global storytelling initiatives in Nigeria. While signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at SWAN National Secretariat in Abuja, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, underscored the importance of…

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.…