27 h. ago D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has achieved a historic milestone by rising to 8th position in the latest Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) Women’s World Rankings. The announcement was made on Thursday, following the team’s outstanding performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. This leap from 11th to 8th place, with 640.1 points, […] The post D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines and vaccines regulation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for successfully maintaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for its regulation of medicines and vaccines. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the WHO […] The post Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines and vaccines regulation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines, vaccines regulation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for successfully maintaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for its regulation of medicines and vaccines. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […] The post Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines, vaccines regulation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FG lauds Nigerian students for excelling at global competition

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated three Nigerian students for emerging world champions at the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition in London, read more FG lauds Nigerian students for excelling at global competition

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1 week ago Tinubu hails Nigerian teens who shine at global competitions, praises their excellence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has congratulated three Nigerian students for their outstanding performances at the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition held in London. Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu was named the overall best in English language skills, 15-year-old Rukayya Muhammad Fema won the top prize in debate, while Hadiza Kashim Kalli received the […] The post Tinubu hails Nigerian teens who shine at global competitions, praises their excellence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Congratulates Nafisa, Rukayya, Hadiza on Global Education Triumph

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli on emerging world champions in English language communication skills and debate at the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition in London, United Kingdom. Seventeen-year-old Nafisa was named the overall best in English language skills; 15-year-old Rukayya emerged as the overall best in […]

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1 week ago AfroBasket Triumph: Zenith Bank Celebrates D’Tigress With N200m Reward

Zenith Bank Plc, sponsors of the Women’s National Basketball League, hosted a grand reception yesterday at their Abuja head office in Maitama, celebrating the remarkable achievement of Nigeria’s senior national women basketball team, D’Tigress. The team secured a record fifth consecutive AfroBasket title, and in recognition of their success, they were rewarded with N200 million. […]

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1 week ago D’Tigress Get Presidential Honours, Luxury Gifts For 2025 AfroBasket Victory

President Bola Tinubu has rewarded D’Tigress, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, with $100,000 each and a three‑bedroom apartment. He also conferred on them the prestigious Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) honour for excelling at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. D’Tigress sealed their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title with a dominant 78–64 victory over […] The post D’Tigress Get Presidential Honours, Luxury Gifts For 2025 AfroBasket Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afrobasket Champions honours: I now have my personal home to visit – Sarah Ogoke 

This is renewed hope for us Coach Rene Wakama   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At a prestigious presidential reception in Abuja, following Nigeria’s record fifth consecutive Afrobasket triumph, D’Tigress standouts Sarah Ogoke and Coach Rene Wakama shared their emotions and gratitude as the nation honoured the team for their remarkable achievement. Ogoke, speaking at […] The post Afrobasket Champions honours: I now have my personal home to visit – Sarah Ogoke  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With National Honours, $100,000 Each For 2025 Afrobasket Victory

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with national awards, cash gifts, and housing following their triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. The team, which defeated Senegal in the final to clinch Nigeria’s fourth consecutive Afrobasket title, was hosted on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu […] The post Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With National Honours, $100,000 Each For 2025 Afrobasket Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Minister lauds D’Tigress on Afrobasket ball championship win

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has lauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, on their historic achievement of winning the Afrobasket for a record five consecutive times. Musawa, who watched the final match live with the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and the Minister […] The post Minister lauds D’Tigress on Afrobasket ball championship win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afrobasket: Victorious D’Tigress Arrive Abuja For Victory Celebration

The victorious Nigeria senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress has arrived in Abuja for a victory celebration party. The team, along with other members of the contingent, landed at the Private Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja shortly after 2pm on Monday, proudly holding the Afrobasket trophy. Nigeria’s D’Tigress clinched their fifth consecutive FIBA […]

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1 week ago Tinubu congratulates D’Tigress on historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their historic success at the 2025 FIBA Women’s read more Tinubu congratulates D’Tigress on historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title

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1 week ago You are indomitable – Obi celebrates D’Tigress’ historic AfroBasket victory

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The 2023 presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship win. Celebrating their triumphant performance on his X space on Monday, August 4, 2025, Obi praised the team for their resilience, skill, and unwavering commitment to […] The post You are indomitable – Obi celebrates D’Tigress’ historic AfroBasket victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria Crowned AfroBasket Women’s Champions for historic fifth consecutive time

By Joe Apu Reigning champions Nigeria cemented their dominance in African women’s basketball by clinching a record-breaking fifth straight FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title on Saturday night, defeating arch-rivals Mali 78-64 in a thrilling final. The victory, secured at the Palais des Sports in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marks Nigeria’s unprecedented fifth consecutive AfroBasket crown, reinforcing their […] The post Nigeria Crowned AfroBasket Women’s Champions for historic fifth consecutive time appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago First Lady celebrates D’Tigress’ fifth consecutive AfroBasket triumph

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has warmly congratulated the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament. The First Lady stated, “I congratulate D’Tigress for this historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament. To God be the […] The post First Lady celebrates D’Tigress’ fifth consecutive AfroBasket triumph appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu to D’Tigress: You did it girls, I’m expecting you with the trophy 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress on their remarkable achievement of becoming five-time consecutive champions of Africa and securing their seventh overall title. The Nigerian girls defeated Mali 78-64 in the final of the competition at the Palais Des Sports Treichville on Sunday night. In […] The post Tinubu to D’Tigress: You did it girls, I’m expecting you with the trophy  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘You’ve Written Your Names In History,’ Tinubu Celebrates Victorious D’Tigress

President Bola 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 […]

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1 week ago ‘A Golden Chapter For Nigeria’, Remi Tinubu Celebrates D’Tigress

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, over their historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, describing the victory as “another golden chapter” in the nation’s sporting history. D’Tigress defeated Mali in the final of the 2025 tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday to extend their unbeaten run […]

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1 week ago D’Tigress Crowned AfroBasket 2024 Champions After Defeating Mali

Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have secured their fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket 2024 crown after defeating Mali in a high-energy final. This latest triumph brings Nigeria’s total AfroBasket titles to seven, cementing their legacy as the most dominant force in African women’s basketball. Under the leadership of head coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress extended their […] The post D’Tigress Crowned AfroBasket 2024 Champions After Defeating Mali appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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