Sports Eye

09/10/2026

Dr. Maizare’s death: My heart bleeds over loss

Thursday morning, around 3:30 a.m., my cell phone rang. But I was in a deep sleep. I neither heard the ringing nor noticed the call. Shortly afterwards, an SMS message followed, but my sleep was too deep for me to notice its arrival, let alone read its content. It was only after I woke up,

04/10/2026

Ringo Sport Nigeria inaugurates NIPAMRIST Organising Committee, promises World-Class tournament

The Ringo Sport Club – Nigeria has put the machinery in motion for the hosting of a World Class of its maiden edition of the Nigerian Para-Military Ringo Sport Tournament (NIPAMRIST) Abuja 2026 scheduled to hold from Thursday, 26th to Saturday 28th November, 2026 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium...

04/10/2026

My visit to Kano Polytechnic’s Vocational Institute: Opening doors to skills, enterprise

A Visit That Prompted a Closer Look Last Monday, I visited the office of the newly appointed Director of the Innovation and Vocational Enterprise Institute, Dr. Garba Alhaji Adamu, popularly known as Dr. G.A., following an invitation he extended to me shortly after his appointment by the management....

30/09/2026

FIFA Backs Nigeria’s Football Reform Plan
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29/09/2026

Babangida’s 100 Days: A promising start, notable progress, but…

The first 100 days of the present administration of the Kano State Sports Commission, led by Executive Chairman Muhammad Tukur Babangida, have provided evidence of an ambitious drive to revitalise sports in Kano State. Within the period under review, Kano athletes participated in several competition...

28/09/2026

I am deeply indebted to all of you who took time out of your busy schedules to celebrate with me on the occasion of my 64th birthday.
I sincerely appreciate every goodwill message, prayer, phone call, text message and kind word I received. Your love, thoughtfulness and prayers made my birthday even more special and memorable.
I am truly grateful to each and every one of you. May Almighty Allah reward you abundantly for your kindness and goodwill. I pray that He grants you the privilege to celebrate your coming birthdays and many more years thereafter in good health, peace, happiness and prosperity.
May we all continue to witness many more joyful celebrations together, surrounded by our loved ones and blessed with Allah’s guidance, protection and abundant blessings.
Once again, thank you all from the bottom of my heart for making my 64th birthday a memorable one. I deeply appreciate you all.
Jazakumullahu khairan. May Allah bless you all. Ameen.

26/09/2026

21/09/2026

KASHIGA Staff Games: Good organization, but side talks deserve attention

The curtain has finally come down on the much-anticipated Kano State Higher Institutions Games, popularly known as KASHIGA Staff Games. For the participating institutions, however, the competition was more than a sporting event, it offered staff members an opportunity to step away from their usual a...

19/09/2026

Deaths of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners in NSCDC custody: CFSF demands Independent Investigation

The Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF) has expressed deep shock and concern over the reported deaths of 37 persons suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. In a statement made available to this sit...