FAVOUR ITUA

Favour Itua

Favour Itua

Favour Itua is a seasoned broadcast journalist and writer with over 13 years of experience in the media industry. Fluent in both English and Pidgin, he connects with diverse audiences across Nigeria and beyond. Known for his compelling storytelling and dynamic on-air presence, Favour has built a strong reputation. Outside of broadcasting, he enjoys traveling and drawing inspiration from different cultures, with a deep passion for sports and media. His love for exploration provides him with a unique perspective on Africa and the world, making him a well-rounded voice in journalism.

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Senator Akpabio Leads Nigerian Delegation to Greece for High-Level IPU Meeting

President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has arrived in Andravida, Greece, for the Executive Committee meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), a global platform for parliamentary di...

June 28, 2025

Sports

Tobi Amusan Shines in Ostrava with Commanding 100m Hurdles Win

  Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan continued her fine form on the track as she stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Ostrava Golden Spike in Czechia on Tuesday evening, clocking...

June 24, 2025

Sports

Rivers United Part Ways with Head Coach Evans Ogenyi

Rivers United have officially parted ways with head coach Evans Ogenyi following the expiration of his contract. The experienced tactician was brought into the technical crew during the 2023/24 Nigeri...

June 23, 2025

Sports

Nigeria Unveils Mascot, Jerseys in Abuja as Adeboye Rallies Support for Historic African Armwrestling Championship

By Favour Itua    In a dazzling display of sports, unity, and vision, Nigeria took a significant step toward hosting the 14th African Armwrestling Championship and the 7th Para-Armwrestlin...

June 15, 2025

Sports

New AFN board inaugurated as re-elected president Tonobok Okowa makes key appointments

By Favour Itua    Chief Tonobok Okowa has been re-elected as President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) following a successful election exercise. The new AFN board, comprising...

June 12, 2025

Sports

NSC Yet to Decide on Federation Board Dissolution as NOC Consultations Continue — Shehu Dikko

By Seun Oyediji    The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, says no final decision has been reached regarding the dissolution of the boards of national spor...

June 11, 2025

Sports

Only 12 of 28 Nigerian Sports Federations Secure International Constitution Approval Ahead of Federation Elections

By Favour Itua    As Nigeria prepares for a series of sports federation elections scheduled between June 2025 and January 2026, only 12 out of the 28 national sports federations have recei...

June 11, 2025

Sports

Petition Challenges Fatimah Yusuf-Olukoju’s AFN Board Election Over Eligibility

By Favour Itua   A fresh controversy has erupted following the election of former Nigerian sprinter, Fatimah Yusuf Olukoju, as the National Association of Women in Sports (NAWIS) Representative...

June 11, 2025

Sports

Kogi State Government dissolves all State Sports Association Boards

By Favour Itua The Kogi State Government has officially dissolved all State Sports Association Boards following the expiration of their tenure. The development takes immediate effect. In a letter is...

June 10, 2025

Sports

Dominant APR dumps Rivers Hoopers out of Basketball Africa League Season 5 Playoffs

Six-time Nigerian Basketball League champions, Rivers Hoopers, have been knocked out of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), after they suffered their biggest defeat in the history of the competition &...

June 10, 2025

Sports

BAL 2025: Rivers Hoopers fall to US Monastir in final seeding game despite Putney’s good display

By Favour Itua Rivers Hoopers fell short in their final Basketball Africa League (BAL) seeding game on Saturday, losing 89–81 to Tunisian giants US Monastir despite a standout performance from...

June 08, 2025

Sports

BAL 2025: Kelvin Amayo upbeat ahead Of US Monastir clash

Rivers Hoopers guard Kelvin Amayo is confident that the KingsMen will showcase a high level of intensity on defense ahead of their seeding game against US Monastir on June 7 in Pretoria. The KingsMen...

June 07, 2025