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Abuja Metro High School Basketball League begins in Abuja

Pic 1. Cross-section of students, during the opening of Abuja Metro High School Basketball League at the Mo Sports Arena in Abuja on Thursday (25/1/24).
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Pic 2. Cross-section of students, warming up, during the opening of Abuja Metro High School Basketball League at the Mo Sports Arena in Abuja on Thursday (25/1/24).
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Pic 3. Cross-section of students, warming up, during the opening of Abuja Metro High School Basketball League at the Mo Sports Arena in Abuja on Thursday (25/1/24).
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Pic 4. Former Nigeria Basketball International, Sam Ogwuche (R), drilling the students, during the opening of Abuja Metro High School Basketball League at the Mo Sports Arena in Abuja on Thursday (25/1/24).
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Pic Founder Mo Foundation (3rd R), and other stakeholder after the unveiling of the logo for Abuja Metro High School Basketball League, during the opening at the Mo Sports Arena in Abuja on Thursday (25/1/24). 0287/25/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Pic 6. Former Nigeria Basketball International, Sam Ogwuche (2nd L); Founder Mo Foundation (3rd R), and other stakeholder after the unveiling of the logo for Abuja Metro High School Basketball League, during the opening at the Mo Sports Arena in Abuja on Thursday (25/1/24).
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Defence and Security , News , SPORTS

Salami emerges winner of Armed forces Remembrance Day golf tourney in Abuja

Pic 7. From left: AVM Bgmibgmitawuza Solomon; Captain of I.E. Ibas Golf Club, Rear Admiral Julius Nwagwu; representative of Chief of Defence Staff and the Special Guest of Honour, AVM Nkem Aguiyi; representative of Chief of Air Staff, AVM Nanjul Kumzhi and the Chairman, Organising Committee, AVM Dalhat Ladan, during the golf tourney as part of the activities to celebrate 2024 Armed forces Remembrance Day at I.E. Ibas Golf Club in Abuja. 0226/JAN/22/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN

 

Pic. 12. AVM Bgmibgmitawuza Solomon, teeing-off at the 2024 Armed forces Remembrance Day golf tourney as part of the activities to celebrate the fallen heroes at I.E. Ibas Golf Club in Abuja.
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Pic. 12. AVM Bgmibgmitawuza Solomon, teeing-off at the 2024 Armed forces Remembrance Day golf tourney as part of the activities to celebrate the fallen heroes at I.E. Ibas Golf Club in Abuja.
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Pic. 11. Representative of Chief of Air Staff, AVM Nanjul Kumzhi
, teeing-off at the 2024 Armed forces Remembrance Day golf tourney as part of the activities to celebrate the fallen heroes at I.E. Ibas Golf Club in Abuja.
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Pic. 10. Captain of I.E. Ibas Golf Club, Rear Admiral Julius Nwagwu, teeing-off at the 2024 Armed forces Remembrance Day golf tourney as part of the activities to celebrate the fallen heroes at I.E. Ibas Golf Club in Abuja.
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Pic 9. Representative of Chief of Defence Staff and the Special Guest of Honour, AVM Nkem Aguiyi, teeing-off at the 2024 Armed forces Remembrance Day golf tourney as part of the activities to celebrate the fallen heroes at I.E. Ibas Golf Club in Abuja.
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Pic 8. Representative of Chief of Defence Staff and the Special Guest of Honour, AVM Nkem Aguiyi (L), presenting the trophy to retired Maj. Gen. Bolaji Salami, the overall winner of the 2024 Armed forces Remembrance Day golf tourney as part of the activities to celebrate the fallen heroes at I.E. Ibas Golf Club in Abuja.
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Foreign , News , SPORTS

Dabiri-Erewa honours WNBA legends Lisa Leslie, Chiney Ogwumike in Abuja

Pic. 10. From left: Vice President, NBA Africa, Gbemisola Abudu; Head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 and American former professional basketball player, Lisa Leslie; Two-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike  Dabiri-Erewa, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja.
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Pic. 11. From left: Vice President, NBA Africa, Gbemisola Abudu; Head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 and American former professional basketball player, Lisa Leslie; Two-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike  Dabiri-Erewa, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja.
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Pic. 12. From left: Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh; Head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 and American former professional basketball player, Lisa Leslie and Two-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Chiney Ogwumike, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja.
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Pic. 13. From left: Vice President, NBA Africa, Gbemisola Abudu; Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh; Head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 and American former professional basketball player, Lisa Leslie; Two-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Chiney Ogwumike; Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike  Dabiri-Erewa, and the representative of the Minister of Foreing Affairs, Amb. Samson Itegboje, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja.
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Pic. 14. FCT Diaspora Focal Point Officer, Dr Sarah Areo (L), presenting a souvenir to WNBA legends, Lisa Leslie (2nd L) and Chiney Ogwumike, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja. With them is Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa 0171/JAN/17/1/2023/Anthony Alabi/TA/NAN
News , SPORTS

African Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire

Pic 19. Nigerian Super Eagles Players, during a training session at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire on Monday (15/1/24).
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Pic. 20. Baby Supporter of the Nigerian Super Eagles, during a Nigeria VS Equatorial Guinea match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire on Monday (15/1/24). The ended1-1
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Pic. 21. Some Members of the Nigeria Supporters Club, during a match between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire on Monday (15/1/24). The ended1-1
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Economy , News , SPORTS

2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club in Rivers

Pic 1. From left: NLNG Operation Manager, Engr. Victor Ojabo; Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) Division 1 men winner, John Taiwo; BIGC Lady Captain, Nnenna Ahube and Ladies Golf  Association of Nigeria (LGAN) President, Evelyn Oyome, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.
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Pic 2. Champion of Division 1 ladies’, Lady Bridget Ogwuah of Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC), showcases her Trophy, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.
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Pic 3. Winner of the BIGC overall best gross men, Seun Adedipe (L) with Friends, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.
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Pic 4. From left : Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC), Lady Captain’s Husband, Sir Okey Ahube (L), assisted by a senior manager at NLNG, Mr Paul Bakare to present the Trophy to the BIGC best Gross Ladies’ Winner, Nnenna Ahube, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.
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Pic 5. Veteran Golfer, Dr Kodi Izuora (L); presents award to Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) Captain, Abubakar Hussaini, the nearest to the pin and longest drive winner, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.
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Pic 6. The President, Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Evelyn Oyome (4th R) officially presents the 2023 Ladies Open trophy to the winner and  BIGC Lady Captain, Nnenna Ahube (6th L) as club and family members join in the celebration, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers. 17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Pic 8. Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC), Lady Captain’s Husband, Sir Okey Ahube (L), assisted by  the wife of BIGC past Captain Dipo Adekoya, Olije Adekoya (R), to present the trophy to the winner of  ladies’ Veteran  and  President of Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Evelyn Oyome, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.
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Pic 9. Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC), Lady Captain’s Husband, Sir Okey Ahube (L) presenting the ladies’ Veteran Runner-up Trophy to wife of former Governor of Kogi State, Faridah Wada (M), during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers. With them is Olije Adekoya, the wife of BIGC past Captain Dipo Adekoya.
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Pic 10. Cross section of the winners of the different categories of the 2023 NLNG Golf Classic Invitational, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.
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Defence and Security , News , SPORTS , YOUTH

2023 National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja

From left: Chairman, Board of Trustees, Nigerian Army Polo Resort, Nasiru Danu; Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo; Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Youth, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim; C.P. Deinma Abibo, Compol Mopol; the representative of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and former Chairman, Nigerian Army Polo Association (NAPA), retired Maj.-Gen. M.S. Aliyu, during the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja.

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Chairman, Nigeria Police Polo Association and the Captain, Nigeria Police Force Polo Team, Chief Supritendent of Police, Usman Machika, during the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja.

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Rubicon Polo Team engaged in a fierce battle against Malcomines of Jos in the final of the President’s Cup at the just concluded 2023 National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja.

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III (2nd L), hands over the President’s Cup to Champions Abuja Rubicon Polo Team at the end of a pulsating 7-7 five-chukka encounter which had to be decided by a coin toss at the grand final of the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja.

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Brig. Gen. Adamu Laka, the Chairman of the Nigerian Army Polo Association (NAPA), during the final match of the President’s Cup with keen interest, at the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja.

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Chairman of the Nigerian Army Polo Association (NAPA), Brig. Gen. Adamu Laka (L) in a conversation with the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III (R), a guest of honour at the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja

News , SPORTS , YOUTH

TYBIGCC Executives appreciate caddies and course workers in Abuja

Pic. 1. Vice-Captain, TYB International Golf and Country Club (TYBIGCC), Mr Ali Peters (L), presenting a Christmas packs to one of the members, of club, Mr Prince David, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).
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Pic. 2. Lady Captain, TYB International Golf and Country Club (TYBIGCC), Mrs Maureen Apute (L), presenting a Christmas packs to one of the members, of club, Alhassan Mohammed, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).
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Pic. 3. Captain, TYB International Golf and Country Club (TYBIGCC), Maj.-Gen. Samson Sunday Jiya (L), presenting a Christmas packs to one of the caddies, of club, Ahmed Ibrahim, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).
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Pic. 4. A member, TYB International Golf and Country Club (TYBIGCC), Maj.-Gen. Godwin Umelo (L), presenting a Christmas packs to one of the military members, of club, L/CPL Saidu Yahaya, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).
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Pic. 4. A a cross section of food items, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).
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Defence and Security , News , SPORTS

18-hole Special Retirement Kitty for Regular Course 37 and 38 military officers at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club in Abuja

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, during a ceremonial tee-off of an 18-hole Special Retirement Kitty for Regular Course 37 and 38 military officers at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja on Monday (18/12/23).
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa; the TYB club Captain Maj.- Gen. SS Jiya;  Maj. Gen. Godwin Umelo (Rtd) and other executive members of LOC of the 37 and 38 RC retirement kitty, during a ceremonial tee-off at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja on Monday (18/12/23).

 

The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa (10th R); with the 37, 38, 39 Regular Course members and other senior military officers, during a ceremonial tee-off of an 18-hole Special Retirement Kitty for Regular Course 37 and 38 military officers at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja on Monday (18/12/23).
Maj. Gen. Victor Ezugwu (R); presenting an award to the special guest of honour, the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa (L), during the presentation of Awards for a 18-hole Special Retirement Kitty for Regular Course 37 and 38 military officers at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja on Monday (18/12/23).
The representative of the TYB Lady Captain, Ssgt Maureen Apute, performing the ceremonial tee-off, during an 18-hole Special Retirement Kitty for Regular Course 37 and 38 military officers at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja on Monday (18/12/23).
The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa (L), in discussion with the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General EAP Undiandeye, during the presentation of Awards for a 18-hole Special Retirement Kitty for Regular Course 37 and 38 military officers at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja on Monday (18/12/23).
Maj.-Gen. Godwin Umelo (Rtd) gives an award to the representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, during the presentation of Awards for a 18-hole Special Retirement Kitty for Regular Course 37 and 38 military officers at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja on Monday (18/12/23).

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Economy , News , SPORTS

2023 NLNG Golf Classic Invitational tees-off at Bony Island Golf Club in Rivers

Peter Igbi, General Secretary, BIGC, during the 2023 NLNG  Golf Classic Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday (16/12/2023). 16/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN

 

 

Former Governor, Rivers State from Port Harcourt Golf Club, Celestine Omehia,  during the 2023 NLNG  Golf Classic Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday (16/12/2023). 16/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Pic Captain, NCDMB Golf Team, Nyoki Ita (M); Vice Captain, Aliyu Mohammed (L), and a member of the team, Nelson Ajuonuma (R), during the 2023 NLNG  Golf Classic Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday (16/12/2023). 16/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Pic. Umar-Farouk Suleiman from Kaduna Golf Club,during the 2023 NLNG  Golf Classic Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday (16/12/2023). 16/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN

 

Lady Golfer from IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, Faridah Wada, taking a shot, during the 2023 NLNG  Golf Classic Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday (16/12/2023). 16/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Club Captain, Bonny Island Golf Club, Abubakar Hussaini, aiming for an easy putt, during the 2023 NLNG  Golf Classic Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday (16/12/2023). 16/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Pic From left: Taofeek Ejalonibu from Benin Golf Club; Okuns Ohiosimuan former Club Captain Bonny Island Golf Club, Aminu Bagudu from IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja and Ekeinde Ohiwerei from BIGC, during the 2023 NLNG  Golf Classic Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday (16/12/2023). 16/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Lady Captain of Bonny Island Golf Club, Nnena Ahube, and the President, Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, Evelyn Oyome, during the 2023 NLNG  Golf Classic Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday (16/12/2023). 16/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN

News , SPORTS

Pre-tournament press conference ahead of the TopFX maiden golf tournament in Abuja

Pic. 2. The Competition’s Secretary, IBB International Golf and Country Club, Sola Adebayo,  representative of the Club Captain, Olabanjo Obaleye; the West Africa Regional Manager TopFX, Ada Ogbuehi and other stakeholders, during a pre-tournament press conference ahead of the TopFX maiden golf tournament in Abuja.
Pic. 3. From left: General Manager, IBB International Golf and Country Club. Kalip Jauwi; The Competition’s Secretary, IBB International Golf and Country Club, Sola Adebayo; representative of the Club Captain, Olabanjo Obaleye and the West Africa Regional Manager, TopFX, Ada Ogbuehi during a pre-tournament press conference ahead of the TopFX maiden golf tournament in Abuja.
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