…Gov Mbah Vows to Make State Africa’s Sporting Capital Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia have won the prime prizes in the 42km category as the Enugu City International Festival ended in grand style. This was even as the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, vowed to return Enugu to its glorious sporting past and…
The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to transform Nigeria into a major global sports hub and ensure the country qualifies for every FIFA World Cup if elected president. Sowore made the pledge in Enugu while participating in the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon, where he competed in the 10-kilometre race…
Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the second edition of the Enugu City International Marathon, winning the men’s and women’s elite 42-kilometre races, while Nigerian runners took the top places in the 10-kilometre events. The race, organised by the Enugu State Government in partnership with Nilayo Sports Management, attracted runners from Nigeria and other African…
ENUGU — The Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA) has announced restrictions on the movement of persons and vehicles along designated routes in Enugu metropolis during the August 2026 monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which coincides with the Enugu International Marathon. The restriction will take effect from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29,…
By Dr. John Egbo, Deputy Sheriff (Rtd.) Governor of Enugu State, H.E. Dr. Peter Mbah, continues to lead from the front as he declares open the second Enugu City International Marathon, an event that is fast becoming more than a contest of athletic endurance, it is an instrument of development, identity and global visibility for…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the resignation of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the federation’s General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, and members of its Executive Committee. The President’s directive was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by his…
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses on Sunday won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, Morocco. Cameroon produced a dominant first-half display at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, scoring all three goals before the break to secure the historic victory. Marie Manga opened the scoring…
