Sports Writers Association of Nigeria –

Kwara SWAN Seminar: Ace broadcaster, Hammed Adio harps on professionalism for sports writers

By Wale Mustapha on March 13, 2021 News, Sports

Sound Knowledge of technical terminologies , effective language of communication and comprehensive understanding of the rules and regulations of sports have been identified as an attributes of a good commentator and sports writer. Ace broadcaster and former Olympian, Malam Hammed Adio stated this on Friday in Ilorin at a one day Seminar organized by the […]

Veteran broadcaster, Hameed Adio to lecture SWAN members on role of Sports Writers/Commentators in Sports Development

By Wale Mustapha on March 10, 2021 News, Sports

The Education Committee of the Kwara Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has concluded arrangements and put together a seminar with the theme “The role of Sports Writers/Commentators in Sports Development” for members of the association. According to a statement by the Secretary of the association, Olayinka Owolewa, on Wednesday in Ilorin, […]

Kwara SWAN Sympathises with Owolewa over Mother’s Death

By Wale Mustapha on August 24, 2020 News, Sports

The leadership of the Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has commiserated with the Scribe of the Association and Media Officer, ABS Ilorin FC, Mr Owolewa Olayinka El-Hakeem on the death of his Mother, Alhaja Rafatu Omobolanle Owolewa. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Jimoh Bashir and Assistant Secretary, […]

SWAN APPLAUDS NFF ON COVID-19 PALLIATIVES

By Wale Mustapha on August 11, 2020 News, Sports

The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Sir Honour Sirawoo has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the transparent manner it disbursed the COVID-19 palliative package from FIFA, CAF and other sponsors. Sirawoo who expressed delight in the N 11,580,000 (eleven million, five hundred and eighty thousand) Naira that was earmarked for SWAN […]