July 17, 2026
SportsThe Nigeria Police Force, Army, Navy and Air Force have pledged institutional support to the NSSF as the federation intensifies efforts to professionalise shooting sport and position Nigeria for Olympic success. NSSF President Commodore Mohammed Shettima said the IGP has accepted to serve as Grand Patron, with stricter membership vetting and plans for military shooting teams and NUGA debut.
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July 1, 2026
OfficialNSSF unveils Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu as Grand Patron and seeks a formal framework with the Nigeria Police Force for arms scrutiny and responsible firearm oversight.
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SportsGlobal TV reports on a partnership between the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation on firearms vetting, covering collaboration on responsible weapons handling and vetting procedures.
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May 24, 2026
SportsThe Nigerian Navy marked its 70th anniversary with a shooting sport novelty tournament at the National Shooting Range, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Organised with the NSSF, the maiden inter-service championship brought together athletes from the Navy, Army and Air Force in air rifle and air pistol events.
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SportsIndependent Television and Radio reports on NSSF President Commodore Mohammed Shettima exploring formal collaborations with the Nigerian Army to accelerate shooting sports development, broaden access for service personnel and veterans, and strengthen institutional partnerships.
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May 14, 2026
SportsPresident of the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation, Commodore Mohammed Sagir Shettima, led the NSSF board on a courtesy visit to Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, to formalise collaboration on coach training and structured programmes for service personnel, veterans and wounded servicemen and women.
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April 2, 2026
SportsFollowing the conclusion of para shooting events at the 3rd National Para Games in Abuja, NSSF President Mohammed Sagir Shettima hosted board members, coaches and officials to a special dinner, calling for unity as the federation embarks on reforms including monitoring, evaluation and athlete welfare measures.
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SportsGlobal TV coverage of NSSF President Commodore Mohammed Shettima hosting federation leaders at a dinner in Abuja, emphasising unity and collective responsibility as the federation advances shooting sports development in Nigeria.
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March 26, 2026
SportsThe National Shooting Range of the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation in Abuja has undergone a significant transformation ahead of the 3rd National Para Games at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, with renovation carried out by NSSF sponsor Dapo Olowu to elevate facility standards for competitive and para shooting.
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March 18, 2026
SportsChairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation to enhance shooting sport development nationwide, emphasising partnerships to expand sports development and improve Nigeria's performance in international competitions.
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March 6, 2026
SportsThe Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation is seeking stronger collaboration with the National Sports Commission to boost shooting sports development, with discussions focusing on talent identification, grassroots participation and creating opportunities for Nigerian athletes to compete globally.
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SportsNational Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko received the leadership of the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation led by President Commodore Shettima Mohammed Shagir at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with discussions centred on grassroots participation, talent identification and preparations for international competitions.
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February 28, 2026
SportsNigeria is set to host an inaugural shooting tournament for military veterans and wounded personnel, in a move to promote shooting sport among veterans and raise awareness about the welfare of wounded and injured soldiers.
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SportsThe president of Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF), Commodore Mohammed Sagir Shettima, has gone to the minister of defence with a list of plans and needs for which they require support from the ministry. He sought support for physically challenged officers and explained plans to host a maiden National Veterans And Wounded Soldiers Shooting Sport Tournament.
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February 26, 2026
SportsPresident of the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation, NSSF, Commodore Mohammed Sagir Shettima, has announced plans by the Federation to host the maiden National Shooting Sport Tournament for Veterans and Wounded Soldiers. He stated this when he led Board Members of the NSSF on a courtesy visit to Nigeria's Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Retired), at the Federal Ministry of Defence, Abuja.
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SportsPresident of the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation, NSSF, Commodore Mohammed Sagir Shettima, has announced plans to host the maiden National Shooting Sport Tournament for Veterans and Wounded Soldiers, following a courtesy visit to Nigeria's Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Retired), in Abuja.
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SportsThe NSSF leadership paid a courtesy visit to the Naval Headquarters in Abuja to strengthen collaboration on structured development, wider participation and capacity building in shooting sports across the six geopolitical zones.
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February 11, 2026
SportsPresident of the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF), Commodore Shettima Sagir Mohammed, led a high-level delegation on landmark visits to the Chief of Naval Staff and the Director-General of NCCSALW in Abuja to foster synergy and collaboration.
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February 11, 2026
SportsMajor General Abdullahi Maikano, President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), charged the NSSF to restore the lost glory of shooting sports and pledged full institutional support, including range rehabilitation and military-civilian integration.
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February 9, 2026
SportsThe National Sports Commission is partnering with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and Gray Insignia Nigeria Limited to upgrade Nigeria's national shooting range at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to international standards, with NSSF President Commodore Mohammed Shettima welcoming the backing as a key step towards elite performance.
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SportsNewly elected NSSF President Commodore Mohammed Shettima has called for an urgent constitutional review to address institutional lapses, strengthen accountability, and ensure proper member registration and weapon documentation.
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