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Fuel your competitive spirit, chase victory, and let sports be your legacy encapsulates the essence of embracing sports as a means to challenge oneself, strive for success, and leave a…
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Basketball Bliss Stories from the Hardwood Court Block Area
Fuel your competitive spirit, chase victory, and let sports be your legacy encapsulates the essence of embracing sports as a means to challenge oneself, strive for success, and leave a…
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Basketball Dreams: Inspiring Tales of Passion and Triumph on Courts
Fuel your competitive spirit, chase victory, and let sports be your legacy encapsulates the essence of embracing sports as a means to challenge oneself, strive for success, and leave a…
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282m face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says; Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal | 5 Things That Matter Today
Across the African continent, here are 5 culturally relevant stories you shouldn't miss out on: 282 million face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says. World hunger and malnutrition levels worsened…
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The most valuable player in the NBA wants you all to know he is 100% Nigerian
The NBA Milwaukee bucks point forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek freak, has in fact dispelled the popular opinion that he is Greek. In an interview with Marc…
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NBA season 2018/19 kicks off in grandstyle and here’s how the giants faced off
The NBA season began on Wednesday and it kicked off with a bang. Boston Celtics, rookie of the year contender, Jason Tatum, stole the show. It was lot of excitement for…
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Victory hungry D’Tigress to play USA at #FIBAWWC quarterfinal, who wins it?
Apart from football, basketball is another game laden with gifted athletes and, Nigeria's female basketball team is not too far away from a description of 'young talents'. D'Tigress upset the Turkey…
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[The Sports Blog] The Carabao Cup is up for grabs this Super Sunday
The first domestic trophy is up for grabs in England this Sunday as a wonderful final awaits us when Manchester City battle it out with Arsenal in the Carabao Cup…
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“Terrorist People of Biafra”, Operation Python Dancers, the $999 iPhone X | These are last week’s winners and losers
The nature of the events that took centre stage in Nigeria last week and the fact that we may have a new terrorist group on our hands has every citizen…
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#RioOlympics: D’Tigers lose to Brazil’s B’ball team, 86 – 69
Nigeria has crashed out of the basketball event of the Rio Olympics losing to hosts Brazil 86 - 69. D'Tigers' undoing was the second quarter where the Brazilians outscored them by 12…
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#RioOlympics: Nigeria’s men basketball team tastes first victory, defeats Croatia 90 – 76
Nigeria's men basketball team D'Tigers got their first victory in Rio as they outclassed Croatia 90-76. Croatia started the game as the better side winning the first quarter 28-21. However,…
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#RioOlympics: Spain defeats Nigeria 96 – 87
Spain defeated Nigeria's basketball team, D'Tigers 96-87 to win their first game in the Rio 2016 Olympics. The World number two team started the game on fire as they made it…
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#RioOlympics: Lithuania defeats Nigeria 89 – 80
Lithuania secured a nine-point victory over Nigeria's D'Tigers this morning in the men's basketball event. However, the world's third best team did not have an easy ride as the Nigerians…
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Rio Olympics: Argentina defeats Nigeria 94 – 66
Nigeria's male basketball team, D'Tigers lost their first game at the 2016 Rio Olympics to South American giants Argentina. The Argentines led by San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili took the…
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See full schedule of Team Nigeria’s activities at Rio Olympics
A full schedule of activities Team Nigeria will be involved in has been released, just hours to the kick-off of the Rio 2106 Olympic Games in Brazil. Nigeria will first…
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#BelieveItOrNot: This gentle Indian giant is only 5-years-old
by Akan Ido Standing at 5ft 7in tall, it's hard to believe Karan Singh is only 5-years-old. The young Indian boy who dreams of becoming a basketball player when he…
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LOL! Rihanna can’t hide her ANGER at chris Brown at charity game in NYC
by Kolapo Olapoju For some reason, Riri is pissed at Breezy! Former couple, Rihanna and Chris Brown came face-to-face at a Summer Classic Charity Basketball Game at the Barclays Center…
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Aww, she said yes! Actress, Gabrielle Union gets HUGE diamond engagement ring from boyfriend Dwyane Wade (LOOK)
After 4 years together, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have finally taken the next big step in their relationship. The duo got engaged yesterday and announced via social media. The…
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Nigerian among US basketball players accused of raping 18-year-old student (PICTURED)
It is always innocent until proven guilty, but let me say this for young men out there. Regardless of your intentions or what you think is going on, if a…
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Meet Julian Newman: 4-foot, 5-inch Basketball phenomenon
Standing at a height of 4-foot, 5-inches tall, and weighing in at 70 pounds, Julian Newman, an 11-year-old basketball prodigy, has taken the sporting world by storm. Though he is…
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Basketball players vomit, cry on court after seeing teammate’s bone cut through his skin
During the Regional Finals of this year’s NCAA tournament, the nation was saddened to watch a devastating injury to Louisville’s Kevin Ware. The player, upon jumping to block a shot,…
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Mr. Cool: President Obama plays basketball with White House staff and their families (SNAPSHOT)
by Rachel Ogbu Official White House Photo by Pete Souza President Barack Obama plays basketball with senior staff and their family members during a retreat at Camp David on July…
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Protecting his $650 million: Michael Jordan signs SERIOUS pre-nup before his 2nd wedding
When you work your behind off for several years as an NBA star to stockpile hundreds of millions of dollars in the bank, the last thing you want to do…
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She’s a beauty! Meet the woman with the world’s longest legs (PHOTOS)
The longest female legs measuring 132 cm (51.9 in) belong to Svetlana Pankratova according to Guinness World Records. Svetlana, who is a 6-foot-5 Russian native is, as one can expect,…
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All smiles: Jay-Z and Beyonce greet Alicia Keys and her son, Egypt (SNAPSHOT)
Last night, the stars were out for the 2013 NBA All Star Weekend! Celebrity row was a who's who of the biggest names in hip-pop. Beyonce and Jay-Z smiled and greeted their peers,…
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2Face, Vector, Sound Sultan shoot hoops at the ‘Mark D Ball’ Basketball Tournament (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido Celebrities like 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Ikechukwu, and Vector were in Benue State recently to participate in the annual 'Mark D Ball' Basketball Tournament. The competition saw…
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Game on! Chris Brown and Rihanna attend basketball game and there’s love in RiRi’s eyes (PHOTO)
Chris Brown and RiRi by Isi Esene Not minding the reports of a separation between Chris Brown and Rihanna, the pair have been spotted L.A Lakers vs. New York Knicks…
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Nigeria’s Olympic basketball team member, Chinedu Onyeuku, shot dead in Texas
Chinedu Onyeuku A former Nigerian national basketball player was shot dead in a botched burglary in Texas before Thanksgiving, it has been revealed. According to the Dallas News, Chinedu Onyeuku…
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He denies us: Nigerian Olympic basketballer Al-Faruq Aminu says he’s not from Nigeria
by Adeniyi Abdul Al-Farouq Aminu is a basketball player who was part of the Nigerian Olympic team. He used to play with the Los Angeles Clippers and is currently with…
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#OlympicsBasketball: New York Times: Bruised and beaten, but Nigerians are unbowed
by Greg Bishop The buzzer sounded the end of the fairy tale, and the Nigerian team limped off the court in slow motion, unwilling, unable to let go. As they…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy