Press Release Ofili: SWAN Calls For Discreet Investigation, Open Outcome The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has demanded a thorough investigation into what led to the omission of Nigeria's sprint star, Favour Ofili, from the Women's 100m event at the Paris Olympics. SWAN in a statement, Thursday, wondered why similar occurrences in the past…

PRESS RELEASE  D'Tigress Deserve National Honours, SWAN Hails Team's Olympics Historic Feat Despite Quarter-final Exit The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the performance of the Country's Senior Women's Basketball team, D'Tigress, at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, despite 74-88 quarter-final loss to USA. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement…

PRESS RELEASE  Planned Protest: SWAN Rallies Nigerian Youth, Sports Personalities, Sues For Calm, Dialogue The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged Nigerians, mostly youths and sports personalities to toe the path of peace and dialogue, instead of engaging in violent protest regarding the challenges facing the country. This admonition is coming on the…

PRESS RELEASE SWAN Mourns Ifeanyi Ubah, Condoles Family, Senate, Anambra Government, Others ...Iwuanyanwu Too The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed shock over the demise of its Patron, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died on Saturday. SWAN in a statement by its President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, described…

PRESS RELEASE SWAN Thumbs Up French Embassy, Seeks Visa Assistance for Paralympics Coverage The National body of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has extended its heartfelt appreciation to the French Embassy in Nigeria for the timely and generous assistance in granting visas to its 14 members for the Paris 2024 Olympics coverage. This…

PRESS RELEASE  NEC Commiserates With SWAN President Over Mother's Demise The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserate with its President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, over the death of his mother, Mrs Agnes Isaiah. One after the other, incumbent NEC members who expressed grief on the demise of SWAN President's…

PRESS RELEASE  SWAN mourns Late Reps Committee Chairman On Sports, Condole Family Members, Others The leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed shock over the demise of House of Representives Committee Chairman on Sports Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna…

..Fathers Too The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Sunday rolled drums to celebrate with Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a message through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, noted that the significance of Eid al-Adha is such that love, sacrifice and selflessness remain crucial in…

PRESS RELEASE  SWAN Salutes Sports Minister On His Birthday The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the Minister of Sports development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on the occasion of his Birthday. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a special message via the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, said the Minister who has stood…