All Progressives Congress (APC) of Bauchi state chapter has described the Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as an ingrate saying he used the party as a ladder to achieve greatness and later dumped APC. (more…)
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FSARS Officers’ll undergo medical test, regular training -IGP
Following the presidential directive to reform the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) now known as FSARS to give it a human face, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Idris Abubakar, has put up measures to refine the outfit. (more…)
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Osun: PDP demands resignation of INEC Chairman, Director…Accuses Commission of shortchanging PDP with over 4,387 votes
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and INEC Director of Operations, Mrs. Amina Zakari, following the fallout of the inconclusive governorship election in Osun State. (more…)
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D’Tigress edge Argentina 75-70 to record back-to-back FIBA World Cup victory
The Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, recorded their second-straight win at the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup with a hard-fought 75-70 victory over Argentina in Spain on Tuesday.
The keenly contested game, which was played at the San Cristobal de la Laguna, Tenerife, saw the Nigerian side take the first quarter 19-13.
The Argentines, who before the match against Nigeria were defeated in their first two games against Turkey and Australia, showed some intent in the second quarter with a 16-13 edge over D’Tigress.
Both sides battled hard in the third quarter and D’Tigress found their South American opponents a hard nut to crack as they settled for a 19-19 tie.
D’Tigress were fighting for a chance to clinch second place in Group B, which also comprises group leaders Australia and Turkey.
Both teams then went to the final quarter and that was where D’Tigress kept their nerve to win the quarter 24-22.
Argentina were no doubt playing their best game of the tournament against D’Tigress, and even took the lead at some point in the final quarter.
However, it was D’Tigress who stepped up their game and put up some brilliant defensive performance in the final four minutes against a desperate opponent.
The game against Turkey had Sarah Ogoke as Nigeria’s top performer, but it was Promise Amukamara who stepped up this time with a team-high 16 points.
Aisha Mohammed and Ezinne Kalu followed with 12 apiece.
Melisa Gretter scored a game-high 21 points for Argentina.
Coach Otis Hughley, while commending his players’ resilience, said after the game: “These players have got resolve and I have got no idea where they are digging that out from to win another close game.
“They have no reference point at this kind of level to have taken it from. That was unbelievable and there is no coaching at this point with this team.
“These kids of mine just went out, played hard and made plays again when they needed to.”
D’Tigress guard, Ezinne Kalu, also said their victory was a sweet experience.
“It feels good off the back of making history with our first win against Turkey to have now followed it up by beating Argentina.
“We’re working hard and staying focused. It is exciting for us making more and more history with a team that is very closely bonded together and we want to continue on this journey for longer,” she assured.
As second-placed team in Group B, Nigeria will now face Greece in the quarter final qualifications, and the winner of that one game will meet the USA in the quarter-finals.
Group leaders Australia secured automatic quarterfinal qualification.
The match between Nigeria and Greece is scheduled for Wednesday. (NAN)
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Flooding: Kogi Gov seeks help from Buhari
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello Monday raised the alarm that 10 local governments in his state have been submerged by flood. (more…)
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Take youths unemployment very serious, Shehu of Borno advises guber aspirant
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Garba, has advised an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Ahaji Idrisa Mamman Durkwa to take youths unemployment with all seriousness it deserved by creating Jobs to the youths and take education as his priority if elected. (more…)
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Security scare: Ekiti Tribunal relocates venue
Citing cases of insecurity around the Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti, the Election Petition Tribunal handling the July 14 governorship election, on Monday relocated its sitting to a yet to be disclosed location. (more…)
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Lai Mohammed obeys Court Order, reinstates Yushau Shuaib
After five years of protracted legal battle between the federal Government and Yushau Shuaib, Chief Information Officer at the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed’s Ministry has finally obeyed the National Industrial Court order to reinstate the embattled civil servant. (more…)
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Adeboye denies discussing Ambode with Tinubu
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has denied lobbying for Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who seems to have fallen out of the goodwill of the National Leader of the All Progressives Party (APC). (more…)