Featured post

Black Thursday

Rostrum The ancient narrow pathway had become so bad that they could not find their way to their destination as the three moved in a grey Honda Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) being piloted by Dayo who was very mindful of the steering. It was on a Thursday. The 35-year-old Misters Dayo, Emeka and Okon were old time friends who reunited just a few days ago at Nsukka in Enugu State having lost contacts about eight years back, or thereabouts, after their graduation from one of the reputable higher citadels of learning in Nigeria situated in the Eastern part of the country, precisely University of Nigeria Nsukka popularly known by its acronym ‘U.N.N’. What occasioned the long-awaited reunion was the convention of their alma-mater’s alumni body themed ‘The homecoming of UNN Alumni’, which usually held once in a blue moon. Though they never studied in the same department, they were conspicuously best of friends during their school days that people within bega...

D'Tigress wins Women’s Afrobasket Trophy

Ken Akpan
The Nigeria's female basketball team, D’Tigress, has graciously won the 2025 FIFA Women’s Afrobasket championship after defeating Mali in the final, on Sunday, 3rd August 2025.

The Rena Wakama-led side clinched the title at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

Super Falcons beat Morocco to lift 10th WAFCON Trophy

With the win, Nigeria made history as the first country to win the tournament for five consecutive times, hence indicating their dominance on the continent.

The recorded victory also marked their 29th straight win in the competition, signifying an unbeaten streak that dates back to 2017.