Sports
Journalists’ Safety: Imo SWAN Blacks Out Kun Khalifat FC
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has declared a total and indefinite media boycott of Kun Khalifat FC, suspending publicity, promotion and coverage of the club
SWAN Polls: Imo Chapter Hails Benjamin, Asika, Nwante’s Victories
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has hailed the re-election of Comrade Isaiah Kemje Benjamin as National President, alongside the emergence of Ikemefuna Asika as Vice
Imo SWAN Secretary, Tunde Liadi, Appointed Member of SWAN Media Committee for 2026 Triennial Congress
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has constituted a three-member Media Sub-Committee for its 2026 Triennial National Delegates Congress scheduled to hold in Kaduna from August 26 to 29,
Kaduna Set to Host SWAN 2026 Triennial Congress as Sports Journalists Converge
Preparations have reached an advanced stage in Kaduna as the state gets set to host the 2026 Triennial National Delegates Congress of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), with
Nwachukwu: Heartland FC Laments Loss of Former General Manager
Heartland FC have expressed deep sorrow over the death of their former General Manager, Promise Uchenna Nwachukwu, describing his passing as a painful loss to the club and Nigerian football.
Imo SWAN Mourns Former Heartland GM, Promise Nwachukwu
The Imo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has mourned the death of former Heartland FC General Manager, Promise Uchenna Nwachukwu. In a statement jointly signed
Imo SWAN Urges Gov Uzodimma to Honour Heartland Queens After Historic Federation Cup Run
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has praised Heartland Queens FC for their outstanding performance in the 2026 President Federation Cup and urged the Imo State
OneDosh Ignites Imo Unity Cup as Eight Tertiary Institutions Gear Up for Football Showdown
The battle lines have been drawn for what promises to be a thrilling celebration of football, youth development and campus rivalry as the maiden edition of the Imo Unity Cup
FirstBank, Okwaraji Foundation Launch National U-16 Secondary Schools Football Championship
The stage is set for the commencement of the FirstBank Sam Okwaraji Nigeria Secondary Schools Football Championship 2026 as organisers officially unveiled the maiden nationwide competition during a press briefing
Imo SWAN Hails Heartland Queens’ Federation Cup Final Berth, Celebrates NBA Draft Pick Onyenso
The Imo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has saluted Heartland Queens for booking a historic place in the final of the 2026 President Federation Cup,
Imo SWAN AI Ethics Workshop: Take-Home, Strengths, and Way Forward for Sports Journalism
ThankGod Emeh… The one-day capacity-building workshop organised by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Imo Chapter under the leadership of Cosmos Chukwuemeka on “Ethics & Professionalism in the Generative
Enyimba Eyes Strong Finish, Seeks To Extend Dominance Over Kwara UTD In Lagos
As the curtain gradually falls on the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season with just two games left to play, nine time champions, Enyimba FC are in Lagos with the
Imo SWAN Announces AI Ethics Workshop for Sports Journalists
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape newsrooms across the globe, sports journalists in Imo State are set to examine how to harness the technology without compromising professional standards. The Sports
Imo SWAN Hails Mejuobi’s Emergence as Acting NFRA President
The Imo State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Sir Kelechi Mejuobi on his elevation as Acting President of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA).
Sports Writers Pay Tribute to Late Ex-Heartland Official, Tonnex Chukwu
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, is deeply saddened and devastated by the tragic news of the death of former Media Officer of Enyimba FC and
Heartland Mourns Ex-Protocol Officer, Tonnex Chukwu
Heartland Football Club has received with deep shock and profound sadness the news of the passing of our former Protocol Officer and Licensing Officer, Mr. Tonnex Chukwu. Mr. Chukwu was
Imo Wrestling Association Chairman, Chief Iloanusi Launches Revival Agenda, Seeks Govt Backing
By ThankGod Emeh… The Chairman of the Imo State Wrestling Association, Chief Christian Iloanusi, has declared that wrestling in Imo State is in urgent need of revival, describing the current
Okoro Makes History with Back-to-Back Imo SWAN Heartland Player of the Month Awards
Striker Joel Okoro has been voted the Imo SWAN Heartland FC Player of the Month for January 2026, securing the honour for the second consecutive time after previously emerging winner
Imo Basketball Stakeholders Question Ogwudire’s Authority to Dissolve Association Board
Basketball stakeholders in Imo State have raised concerns over the alleged dissolution of the Imo State Basketball Association Board by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Diaspora Affairs and
ALGON Outplays IMHA in Novelty Match as Imo @ 50 Celebrations Hit Crescendo
ThankGod Emeh… As part of the golden jubilee celebration of Imo State, football once again proved its timeless power to unite, inspire and entertain, as the Association of Local Government
COPDEM Football Club launched in Imo by National team CEO, Sleek Ukoha …As Lemon FC defeats Blue FC with lone goal
By Austin Okoro – Owerri The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy COPDEM has launched its football club known as COPDEM Football Club in Imo State by the Chief Executive
Imo FA mourns demise of SWAN member, Anthony Okoroigwe
The Chairman of the Imo State Football Association, Barr Ifeanyi Dike has expressed sadness and expressed his condolences to the family of Anthony Okoroigwe and the State chapter of the
Heartland FC Mourns Late Imo SWAN Member, Anthony Okoroigwe
Heartland Football Club of Owerri has received with deep sadness the news of the passing of veteran journalist and respected member of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo
Imo SWAN Loses Veteran Journalist Okoroigwe at 77
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has announced the death of veteran journalist and revered media practitioner, Anthony Okoroigwe, describing his passing as a huge loss
4th African Youth Games: Olarinoye Seals Golden Sweep as Nigeria’s Weightlifters Claim 11 Gold, 1 Silver in Luanda
Florence Olarinoye crowned Nigeria’s dominant weightlifting campaign at the 4th African Youth Games in Luanda with a superb three-gold-medal haul in the women’s 58kg category, taking Team Nigeria’s total to
