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Tunde Odesola Sometimes, words create accidental rhyme where meaning does not. Etymologically, ‘Moses’ and ‘Osmosis’ are not related, even though they sound similar, and both bear a sense of ‘passing through’. Osmosis, a Greek word, literally suggests water passing through a boundary, just as Moses, the Anglicised version of Moshe, a Hebrew name, means “to…

South Korea defeats Nigeria 77-60 in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Mar 12, 2026

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By Pius Ayinor Korea secured a 77-60 win over Nigeria in a Group A game of the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament on Thursday. The match was played at the Astroballe in Villeurbanne. D’Tigress made the first two points through Sarah Ogoke. It was quite a competitive opening quarter; Korea seized control and never looked…

World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigress deliver dominant 70-37 win over Colombia

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By Editor African champions D’Tigress delivered a dominant win over Colombia, 70-37, in Group Phase action at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament France on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Astroballe in Villeurbanne, according to Fiba.com report. Nigeria seized control early and never looked back, steadily building their advantage and ultimately putting the…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress open World Cup qualifying campaign against Colombia

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●Coach Rena says, ‘We’re ready.’ By Pius Ayinor African champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress will start their qualifying campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia. The game is set for 2pm at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon, France, on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a strong reputation as a…

Abia State sports commissioner visits Abia Comets, pledges cash reward

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By Emmanuel Chinedu In a bid to boost the morale and confidence of Abia Comets players, Abia State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, has paid an unscheduled visit to the club. The commissioner, during the visit to the team’s training ground at Holy Ghost College, Olokoro, on Tuesday, explained that the…

House of Representatives mourns passing of Sir Chamberlain Dunkwu

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By our reporter The House of Representatives says it has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Sir Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dunkwu passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 54. He…

Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa expand community basketball court initiative into Sahel Region

Mar 9, 2026

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By Editor Giants of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, alongside its founder, sports executive and UN Sustainable Development Advocate Masai Ujiri, have announced Dribble for Peace, the latest phase of their groundbreaking Built Within initiative. Launched in 2021, Built Within is Giants of Africa’s commitment to build 100 community…

A call to action: Importance of International Women’s Day in Nigeria

Mar 9, 2026

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By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá International Women’s Day, observed annually on 8th March, serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring fight for women’s rights and gender equality. More than just an annual celebration, this day represents a crucial opportunity to advocate for systemic change and social justice for women and girls worldwide, including those in Nigeria.…

Glamour as top personalities grace Newstap/SWAN Five-Star award

Mar 9, 2026

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