NBBF banks on stakeholders for better 2019
The leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation has tasked all stakeholders to brace up for another rollercoaster ride in 2019 as the federation gets ready to hit the ground running.
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James taking time to heal after injury
The Los Angeles Lakers had to get used to life without LeBron James as they faced the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.
LeBron James injured in Lakers rout of champions Warriors
LeBron James left with a groin injury but the Los Angeles Lakers regrouped for a 127-101 blowout win over two-time defending champion Golden State that snapped an 11-game losing streak on the Warriors’ home court.
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant lift Warriors over clippers in NBA thriller
Stephen Curry scored the last of his 42 points on a driving layup with a half-second remaining Sunday and reigning NBA champion Golden State edged the Los Angeles Clippers 129-127.
NBA star LeBron James slams NFL owners’ ‘slave mentality’
NBA superstar LeBron James offered a scathing take on NFL team owners on the latest episode of his HBO show “The Shop” on Friday, saying the gridiron league is run by “old white men” with a “slave mentality”.
FIBA reaffirms Musa Kida NBBF president
The Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) has reaffirmed Engineer Musa Kida as the sole President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).
D’Tigers get date to know World Cup opponents
Nigeria’s D’Tigers will on March 16 in Shenzhen, one of the eight host cities of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019, know her opponents at the the draw ceremony.
NBA: LeBron James wins final duel with Dwyane Wade as Lakers roll on
LeBron James won the final instalment of his long rivalry with Dwyane Wade on Monday, scoring 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 108-105 victory over the Miami Heat at the Staples Center.
D’Tigers drop one spot in latest FIBA world ranking, retain first in Africa
Nigeria’s D’Tigers dropped one spot from their 32nd position to 33rd in the latest FIBA world ranking released on Thursday.
Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray all confirmed for Australian Open
Serena Williams will make her return to the Australian Open for the first time since winning in 2017 when eight-weeks pregnant, it was confirmed Wednesday, with virtually all the world’s top 100 players due at Melbourne Park.
Aisha Mohammed, Ginette Mfutila named in FIBA ACCW All Star Team
Two First Bank Basketball players, Aisha Mohammed and Ginette Mfutila, were named in the All-Star Five team of the tournament at the just concluded 2018 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women.
NBA star Steve Curry escapes death in auto crash
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry escaped serious injury Friday morning after being involved in a multi-car smash while en route to the Golden State Warriors’ practice facility.
Kida Backs Elephant girls to pick FIBA AWCC semifinal ticket
NBBF chief Engr. Musa Kida has charged reigning Nigeria Women Basketball Champion Elephants to pick a semi final at the expense of Cameroonian side Army Force and Police Basketball team at the ongoing FIBA AWCC.
No Stephen Curry, no three-pointers as Rockets thrash Warriors
The Houston Rockets humbled the two-time defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors 107-86 on Thursday in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference finals.
National Division 1 Basketball League kicks off November 27
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced that the Total National Division 1 League will start on the 27th of November 2018.
Basketball: Civil Defenders, Rivers Hoopers pick Continental tickets
Civil Defenders of Abuja and Rivers Hoopers Basketball Clubs have both emerged as Nigeria’s representatives for the 2018 FIBA Africa Club Championship.
Kevin Durant stars as Golden State Warriors bounce back
Kevin Durant scored 29 points as the Golden State Warriors set aside their off-court discord to post a 110-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.
NBBF crisis: Gombe Bulls, Kwara Falcons drag Musa Kida-led board to court
The Gombe Bulls Basketball Club and Kwara Falcons Basketball Club have dragged the factional Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF Board led by Musa Kida to an Abuja High Court.
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Sniffer dogs, bomb experts comb through Kenya attack site
Kenyan security forces on Thursday resumed their search of the hotel complex attacked by Islamists with sniffer dogs and bomb experts, as information emerged about one of the attackers who killed 21 people.
APC takes re-election campaign to Jos
The Deputy Governor Plateau State Sonni Tyoden told reporters in Jos on Wednesday that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and Presidential Campaign Council Co-Chairman Asiwaju Bola Tinubu would accompany the President on the campaign trip.
Tokyo’s stocks close down on rising yen, Huawei worry
Tokyo stocks closed lower Thursday, weighed down by a firming yen, but banking shares gained to provide some support for the overall market.
Tottenham reach £11 million agreement with Guangzhou for Mousa Dembele
Tottenham have agreed on an £11m ($14m) fee with Chinese outfit Guangzhou R&F for the transfer of Mousa Dembele, subject to international clearance.
Fredrick Nwabufo: Why money is not flowing like Ikogosi springs this campaign season
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The United States of America’s President Donald Trump has said he ‘never meant’ that Mexico would ‘write a check’ for the border wall.
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The sun may be setting on a golden era of men’s tennis, but Novak Djokovic’s star still burns bright as he returns to Melbourne Park in search of a record seventh Australian Open title.
BCDA decries poor execution of federal government rice mill project
The National Border Community Development Agency (BCDA) has expressed concern over the poor execution of the Federal Government Rice Mill project in Gurin, a boarder town in Fufore Local Government area of Adamawa.
NYCN leader tasks politicians on youth welfare
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu-West chapter, Lagos State, on Monday urged political leaders and office holders not to neglect the youth, only to remember them when elections were approaching.
Governor Wike: Nigerians’ll resist federal government’s attempt to truncate nation’s democracy
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated that Nigerians will resist any attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government to deliberately truncate the nation’s democracy.