5 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade

Captain of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that the Super Falcons are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift promised to them by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had announced the monetary reward during a reception to honour the team for winning this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. […] The post WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 2025 AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers Cruise Winning Start, Outclass Madagascar 77–59

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, commenced their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style with a convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in Luanda, Angola, yesterday . The win marks a positive start for the 2015 champions as they aim to reclaim the continental title. The game opened with a strong performance from both teams, but the […]

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8 h. ago Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Chapter of the Gender-Based Violence/Child Protection Response Team (SGBV/RT) has urged the Nigeria Police and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to end what it described as a “hide-and-seek game” and immediately prosecute Fausiyya Rabo over the alleged trafficking, abuse, and torture of […] The post Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago BREAKING: FG orders Ibom Air to withdraw charges against ‘unruly’ passenger

Tribune Online BREAKING: FG orders Ibom Air to withdraw charges against ‘unruly’ passenger The minister disclosed that after Ibom Air withdraws its complaint, the Airport Command of the Nigeria Police and the prosecuting team would take immediate... BREAKING: FG orders Ibom Air to withdraw charges against ‘unruly’ passenger Tribune Online

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4 d. ago World Athletics Championships: AFN Seeks Financial Support For Team Nigeria

In a proactive move to secure qualifications for the Tokyo World Athletics Championships scheduled for September, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is actively seeking financial support to facilitate Team Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming Region II Senior Championships in Ghana. According to a statement signed by Maxwell Kumoye, Chairman AFN Media Hub, prominent Nigerian […]

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4 d. ago World Athletics Championships: Leading Nigerian athletes commit to qualifying for relays

•AFN seeks financial support In a proactive move to secure qualifications for the Tokyo World Athletics Championships scheduled for September, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is actively seeking financial support to facilitate Team Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming Region II Senior Championships in Ghana. Prominent Nigerian athletes, including the World 100m hurdles Champion and […] The post World Athletics Championships: Leading Nigerian athletes commit to qualifying for relays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu’s aviation team targets lasting fix for Nigeria’s airport infrastructure gaps

Nigeria’s aviation sector is poised for a major turnaround as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and read more Tinubu’s aviation team targets lasting fix for Nigeria’s airport infrastructure gaps

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5 d. ago School Sports Games: Team Nigeria Clinch 25 Medals, Finish 4th Overall

Athletes and officials of the Nigeria school sports contingents have successfully returned home after an impressive showing at the inaugural School sports games in Algeria. According to a statement signed by Kola Daniel, S.A media, office of the director general, National Sports Commission(NSC),the team enmassed 25 medals in total and finished forth overall at the […]

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago African School Games: Nigeria Clinches 25 Medals, Secures 2027 Hosting Rights

The first African School Games officially ended in Algiers, Algeria yesterday, with Team Nigeria finishing the Olympic-styled event with an impressive total of 25 medals of 6 gold, 10 silver and 9 bronze in 10 sports. Nigeria ranked 4th overall, trailing behind the host nation, Algeria, with Egypt and Tunisia placing second and third respectively. […]

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8 d. ago Beyond the silo: Nigeria’s next big idea will be a team effort

On a humid Saturday night in Surulere, my favourite suya man, Mr Dauda, apron dusted with pepper flakes, handed me read more Beyond the silo: Nigeria’s next big idea will be a team effort

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8 d. ago Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports

By Paul Nwokocha President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reward to Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has sparked widespread public reaction—ranging from applause for the gesture to renewed calls for deeper investment in the nation’s sports infrastructure. The president had announced a reward of $100,000, national Honours and a three-bedroom flat for each player and […] The post Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, OON national honours after 5th AfroBasket title

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress with generous gifts totalling $100,000 each for the players and $50,000 each for the 11-man coaching and technical team, alongside a three-bedroom flat at Renewed Hope Estate for every member of the team and coaching staff.   Furthermore, the players […] The post Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, OON national honours after 5th AfroBasket title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Afrobasket Women 2025: Ahmedu commends D’Tigress for winning fifth straight title

Col. Sam Ahmedu, (rtd), a member of FIBA Africa Executive Committee has commended Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress for winning the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title for a record fifth time. The Nigerian team defeated Mali, 78-64, on Sunday at the Palais des sports, Treichville, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Ahmedu, also the President of FIBA Africa […] The post Afrobasket Women 2025: Ahmedu commends D’Tigress for winning fifth straight title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Tinubu rewards D’Tigress with $100,000, national honour, houses

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with $100,000 each, the national honour of Officer of read more Tinubu rewards D’Tigress with $100,000, national honour, houses

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1 week ago Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th straight AfroBasket title

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with generous gifts totalling $100,000 each for the players and $50,000 each for the 11-man coaching and technical team, alongside a three-bedroom flat at Renewed Hope Estate for every member of the team and coaching staff. Furthermore, the players and […] The post Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th straight AfroBasket title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th AfroBasket title

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with generous gifts totalling $100,000 each for the players and $50,000 each for the 11-man coaching and technical team, alongside a three-bedroom flat at Renewed Hope Estate for every member of the team and coaching staff. Furthermore, the players and […] The post Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th AfroBasket title appeared first on The Sun 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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