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D’Tigress captain and MVP Amy Okonkwo says their historic fifth consecutive Afrobasket title will encourage girls across Nigeria and beyond to embrace basketball. Speaking at a presidential reception, she thanked President Tinubu for the warm welcome and praised the team’s support system for their continued success. Okonkwo expressed confidence that the victory will propel the…

TINUBU ANNOUNCES $100,000 REWARD FOR D’TIGRESS, CONFERS NATIONAL HONOURS

Aug 5, 2025

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President Bola Tinubu, through Vice President Kashim Shettima, announced a $100,000 reward and national honours for each member of Nigeria’s victorious D’Tigress at a grand reception in Abuja. The team also received flats, while coaches and technical staff were awarded $50,000. Tinubu praised the team’s resilience and leadership, highlighting their role in uniting Nigeria and…

OSUN-OSOGBO DEVOTEES HONOUR ATAOJA WITH IBORI ADE FESTIVAL RITES

Aug 5, 2025

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OSUN-OSOGBO DEVOTEES HONOUR ATAOJA WITH IBORI ADE FESTIVAL RITES Osun-Osogbo devotees and traditionalists gathered at the palace of Ataoja Oba Jimoh Olanipekun for the sacred “Ibori Ade” ceremony, marking a key event ahead of the grand festival finale this Friday. The ritual honours the Osun goddess and past Osogbo rulers, featuring cultural displays and traditional…

EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS

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EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS In a thrilling upset at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Lagos, Egypt’s Mostafa Badr dethroned Tunisia’s Essid Wassim in the U-19 singles final with a commanding 4-1 victory. The 19-year-old Egyptian showcased skill and focus, signaling his rise as a new contender in…

MAUREEN MADU URGES PRESIDENT TINUBU TO REWARD VETERAN SUPER FALCONS

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MAUREEN MADU URGES PRESIDENT TINUBU TO REWARD VETERAN SUPER FALCONS Five-time WAFCON winner Maureen Madu has called on President Tinubu to extend rewards to veteran Super Falcons who paved the way for Nigeria’s latest triumph. Speaking in Awka, Madu praised the president’s generous gifts to the 2025 team but reminded that past champions, who built…

SAMUEL OKWARAJI FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ANNUAL U-16 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT TO HONOUR LATE LEGEND

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SAMUEL OKWARAJI FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ANNUAL U-16 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT TO HONOUR LATE LEGEND The Samuel Okwaraji Foundation has announced a new annual U-16 football competition for secondary schools, celebrating the legacy of late Super Eagles midfielder Samuel Okwaraji. The tournament aims to boost grassroots football, unite youths across Nigeria, and provide a platform for undiscovered talent…

FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY

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FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their stunning win at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. Celebrating their fifth consecutive title, she hailed the team as an inspiration to young girls nationwide, encouraging them to…

UZODINMA REWARDS IMO-BORN SUPER FALCONS WITH N30M AND LAND AFTER WAFCON VICTORY

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UZODINMA REWARDS IMO-BORN SUPER FALCONS WITH N30M AND LAND AFTER WAFCON VICTORY Governor Hope Uzodinma has honoured seven Imo-born Super Falcons with N30 million and plots of land each following Nigeria’s thrilling 2024 WAFCON win in Morocco. Celebrated at a special reception in Owerri, the players were praised as proud ambassadors of Imo and Nigeria.…

AFRICAN WOMEN’S TEAMS BOOK SPOTS IN 2026 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Aug 1, 2025

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