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Nigeria’s Admission Crisis Requires Urgent Reform, Says Rotary’s Nanneh Kemte-Giadom

Rotary Apo President Nanneh Kemte-Giadom has called for urgent national collaboration to address Nigeria’s widening university admission gap. Her remarks follow new debate triggered by a moratorium on private universities, as roughly 2.3 million applicants compete annually for about 228,000 university places across the country’s tertiary education system.

Adegboye Onigbinde Dies at 87, Nigerian Football Loses Pioneer Coach

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Veteran Nigerian football coach Adegboye Onigbinde has died at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Osun State, bringing to an end a career that helped shape modern Nigerian football. From mentoring generations of players to leading the Super Eagles to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, his life mirrored the evolution of the nation’s game

Igoche Mark Pledges Unity First if Elected NBBF President

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Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Championship, Igoche Mark, says his first priority if elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation will be restoring unity within the sport. Speaking in Abuja, Mark outlined a reconciliation-driven leadership agenda, arguing that Nigeria’s global basketball talent must be matched with coordinated development and peace among stakeholders.

FCC Chair Omidiran Urges Staff Fitness as FCC Sports Club Names Her Patron

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The Executive Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has urged staff to adopt periodic exercise and sporting activities as part of workplace culture. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the FCC Sports Club in Abuja, she emphasized health, teamwork and discipline while accepting formal decoration as the FCC Sports Club Patron.

D’Tigress Begin Training for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has kicked off training in Lyon ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. The team faces Colombia in their opening game on March 11. The qualifiers will sharpen their squad for the global event in Berlin in September. The squad blends experienced and young players.

Nigeria Names Boxing Team for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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Nigeria has named a 10-member boxing team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The team includes top boxers like Patricia Mbata and Udoette Happiness, who secured their spots at the national trials. The team aims to improve on their performance from the 2022 Games and make an impact in Glasgow.

Rivers United Extend NPFL Lead with 3-1 Win Over Bendel Insurance

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Rivers United secured a 3-1 win over Bendel Insurance, extending their NPFL lead with two matches in hand. Chijioke Mbaoma, Wisdom Samuel, and Samson Obi were on target. Rangers also dominated Remo Stars 4-1, while Enyimba fell 2-1 to Warri Wolves, leaving the nine-time champions in the relegation zone.

FIBA and NOC Deny Endorsement of NBBF Leadership Extension

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FIBA and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have rejected claims that the global body endorsed Musa Kida’s continued presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) beyond the expiration of his term. Both FIBA and NOC clarified that they had not received any formal communication regarding an extension, debunking social media reports.

D’Tigers Drop to 53rd in FIBA Global Rankings, Maintain 8th in Africa

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago0

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have dropped to 53rd in the latest FIBA rankings. Despite the fall, they remain 8th in Africa and are still in contention for World Cup qualification. With strong performances needed in the upcoming qualifiers, Nigeria aims to secure one of the five African slots for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.

IDNN Founder & Publisher Frank Alapa Meets NCNCSON Coordinator Sony Otache

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Founder and Publisher of the Independent Digital News Network (IDNN), Frank Idemudia Alapa, has met with civil society advocate Sony Otache, newly appointed North Central Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (NCNCSON). The engagement signals growing collaboration between independent media platforms and civic networks shaping governance and public accountability conversations across Nigeria’s North Central region.