By Muhyideen Jimoh D’Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo says the team’s historic Afrobasket run will inspire girls in Nigeria and beyond to embrace basketball. Okonkwo stated this on Monday at a reception organised by President Bola Tinubu at the State House for the team after clinching a record fifth consecutive andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. D’Tigress, led by Coach Rena Wakama, defeated Mali 78–64 in a gripping final on Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de TreichvilleContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has honoured seven Super Falcons players from the state with a plot of land and N30 million each. This followed their role in winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 3-2 victory over the host country, Morocco. ReceivingContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria overcame a resilient Mali in the final game of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan to become the first team to win the tournament five times in a row. With this win, Nigeria extended their winning streak to 29-0, dating back to the third-place game ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi In a stunning upset, Egypt’s Mostafa Badr dethroned Tunisia’s Essid Wassim in the U-19 singles final on Sunday at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament is ongoing at Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Badr’s strong performance displayedContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Algeria’s Bilel Zouitene defeated Egypt’s Asser Sameh on Sunday to win gold in the U-15 boys’ singles final at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament is ongoing at Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. The boys’ singles finalContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Ace teenage athlete Ogurinde Oladele has emerged winner of the 2025 edition of the Abuja Bikers Race. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the teenage cyclist finished first at the fourth edition of the tournament held in Kubwa over the weekend. In an electrifying displayContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Some football stakeholders have expressed concerns and expectations as the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is scheduled to kick off on Aug. 22. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, they shared thoughts on improving the league and players’ welfare. AContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The old students of Command Secondary School, Kaduna, Abuja Chapter, otherwise known as ex-commandos, have harped on sports to foster unity and support community. The students stated this at their maiden inter-house sports competition in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event wasContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their qualification for the finals of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. Mrs Tinubu, in a statement issued on Sunday, appreciated the team for their outstanding performance and resilience. She furtherContinue Reading
