I congratulate D’Tigress for this historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament. To God be the Glory for yet another victory for Nigeria as you bring home the second trophy won by the nation in two weeks. Today, you have written another golden chapter in our dear Nation’s sporting history by defeating Mali to win your fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title. With this win, you have showcased once again, the unwavering commitment and determination of Nigerian women on the global stage. You have continued to inspire every young girl to dream of breaking barriers and making history…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The Coach Rena Makama-led female team won the Afrobasket finals by defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a thrilling match Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. President Tinubu commended the skill, resilience, determination, and teamwork that propelled the team to the fifth consecutive title, and the seventh overall. He praised the team’s determination to bring glory to the country despite losing the first quarter of the match. “Your superb…
In a night that will echo through the annals of African basketball, Nigeria’s D’Tigress roared to their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, defeating Mali 78–64 at the Palais des Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The victory not only extended their unbeaten run to 28 games—a streak dating back to their last loss in 2015—but also solidified their status as the most dominant force in African women’s basketball. The final was a tale of resilience. After trailing 21–26 in the first quarter, the Nigerian queens roared back with commanding performances in the next three quarters: 20–15, 20–15, and 17–8,…
Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, has encouraged Nigerian youth to seek self development, insisting that: “The future of Nigeria lies in its youth, and their ability to engage with the world is crucial.” Speaking at the weekend during the handover of books donated by the Tokyo Foundation with the generous support of the Nippon Foundation to University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Abuja, the envoy told the delegation from the university that: “We believe that books are powerful tools for learning and discovery, and we are honoured to contribute to the excellent academic resources at your university. The Ambassador while…
Record-chasing Nigeria D’Tigress will clash with Mali in the final of the 2025 AfroBasket on Sunday, 3 August, 2025 at the Palais de Sports de Treichville. The Nigerian Team had to dig deep to overcome their perennial rivals Senegal 75-68 points in a thrilling encounter that saw the team came from an early nine points deficit in the first quarter and also 12 points margin in the third quarter to pull off an outstanding forth Quarter to silence the overwhelming roaring crowd. After a close first half which ended 22 – 17 and 21- 20 points in favour of Nigeria…
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular Yoruba film actress, Omotola Odunsi, fondly known as Motola the Actor. Details surrounding her death remain unclear as of the time of filing this report, but her passing was confirmed by close colleagues and industry veterans on Thursday, 31 July, 2025. Actor Akinola ‘Segbowe’ Akano broke the news in a touching post on Instagram, sharing screenshots of their last conversation, in which the actress had reassured him she was recovering. “Motola! Strange but I tried checking on you at the wee hours of that morning. You said you were…
I congratulate the D’Tigress National Basketball team for qualifying for the finals of this year’s Afrobasket Tournament. Your 10-year unbeaten run is commendable, as it shows your commitment, dedication, hard work and love for the game. You are true inspirations and pride to girls and women in general. Thank you for keeping the Nigerian flag flying. I pray that as you step out for the final match, God will crown your efforts and grant you great success. We all await your arrival, with the trophy again. God Bless the D’Tigress National Basketball team God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The African Development Bank(AfDB) has voted $934 million for the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) and also mobilised $938 million to develop them all across Africa continent, thegazellenews.com. AfDB President, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, made this disclosure on Saturday, 2 August, 2025 at Ijaiye in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State during the groundbreaking of the Oyo State Agribusiness Industrial Hub, Ijaiye. AfDB boss, who also disclosed that that SAPZ initiatives were now being constructed in 28 sites in 11 countries, added that the goal of the initiative was to reduce massive post-harvest losses, develop logistics, and…
By Tunde Rahman Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda may not roll easily off the tongue or be instantly recognisable to many Nigerians. Its provenance is the Ngas ethnic stock, also known as Angas, in Plateau State, which produced the late Joseph Gomwalk, the first military governor of the defunct Benue-Plateau State. Yilwatda hails from Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau. Although Yilwatda, the newly-elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), cannot be described as a political veteran, his journey in public service began in earnest when he was appointed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Benue State in 2017, a…
Vice-President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina and the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, 2 August, 2025, turned the sod for the Oyo State Agribusiness Industrial Hub, Ijaiye, under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone. Shettima, who was represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari and Adesina lauded Governor Makinde for his unwavering commitment and dedication to the development of Oyo State through agriculture and food security. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony held at Atan Village, Ijaiye, Akinyele Local Government, Senator Kyari, while delivering…