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AfroBasket 2025 Thriller: D’Tigers Set For Explosive Quarter-Final Battle With Senegal
Nigeria’s D’Tigers will aim to extend their unbeaten streak at the 2025 AfroBasket when they take on Senegal’s Teranga Lions in a quarter-final clash at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda, Angola, at 7 p.m. today.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The West African side, coached by Mohammed Abdulrahman, dominated the group stage with three straight victories to top Group B on maximum points. Nigeria opened with a 77–59 win over Madagascar, stunned defending champions Tunisia 87–66, and sealed their perfect run with a thrilling 99–90 triumph over Cameroon.
Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated contest, Abdulrahman emphasized that his team’s approach is built on pace and defensive intensity. “Our identity is to play good defence and then see if we can run and get a quick and easy basket,” he explained. “We know we are not the biggest team around, but rather than seeing that as a disadvantage, we’ve embraced it as an edge — staying quick on the floor, choking opponents defensively, forcing steals, and pushing the ball in transition.”
Senegal endured a more turbulent path to the last eight. They opened with a dominant 88–53 win over Uganda but fell 91–77 to Egypt before edging Mali 80–70. That result forced them into the qualification playoffs, where they secured their quarter-final berth with a 78–65 win over South Sudan, led by captain Brancou Badio’s outstanding 31-point display.
Nigeria and Senegal share a fierce AfroBasket rivalry, with the Nigerians holding a narrow 5–3 head-to-head edge. However, their most recent meeting ended in disappointment for D’Tigers, as Senegal claimed a 93–87 victory at last year’s Pre-Olympic Qualifiers in Lagos.
For Nigeria, Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie, co-captains Ike Nwamu and Stan Okoye, and Caleb Agada are expected to play pivotal roles. Okoye, the only remaining member of Nigeria’s 2015 AfroBasket-winning squad, provides crucial experience. Meanwhile, Senegal will rely heavily on the scoring prowess of Badio, alongside playmaker Jean Jacques Boissy and forward Ibrahim Faye, to penetrate Nigeria’s defence.
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POWER SHIFT AT THE VILLA: Outgoing And Incoming Heads Of Service Face Tinubu In Dramatic Transition Meeting!.
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State House Visit: President Bola Tinubu hosted the outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, alongside her successor, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, at the State House in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Transition Timeline: The meeting follows the presidential appointment of Enitan as the new Head of Service, scheduled to take effect following Walson-Jack’s retirement at the mandatory age of 60.
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Background of the New Appointee: Enitan previously served as the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education and brings extensive multi-agency experience from across key government ministries.
“His previous postings include the Ministry of Police Affairs, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Office of the Vice President, equipping him with broad operational insight into the Federal Civil Service.”
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Market Overview: At the Lagos parallel market (black market), Bureau De Change (BDC) sources report that the US dollar is being sold at ₦1,410 and bought at ₦1,400.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Official Rates: Meanwhile, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official trading margins range with highest rates around ₦1,348 and lowest rates near ₦1,342.
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Important Notice: The Central Bank of Nigeria does not recognize the parallel market, advising individuals engaging in foreign exchange transactions to utilize authorized banking channels. Market prices remain subject to regular fluctuations.
Please note that foreign exchange rates can vary depending on your specific location and transaction source.
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Direct Intervention: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has removed the restriction on the Osun State Government’s bank accounts held with First Bank of Nigeria and Zenith Bank.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Presidential Directive: The decision follows a direct order from President Bola Tinubu, who described the initial freeze as embarrassing and instructed the commission to reopen the state accounts immediately.
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Legal and Political Resolution: Following the development, Governor Ademola Adeleke directed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to withdraw the legal action previously filed against the anti-graft agency.
“The lien has been lifted. EFCC cannot ignore the presidential order. I can confirm to you that it was done immediately,” stated Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity.
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