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Tinubu, NFF pay tribute to 1980 AFCON icon Henry Nwosu

Tinubu, NFF pay tribute to 1980 AFCON icon Henry N...

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Lagos prepares for above-normal rainfall, alerts residents of possible flooding

Lagos prepares for above-normal rainfall, alerts r...

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FIBA: Wakama rallies D’Tigress for Philippines clash after Korea defeat

FIBA: Wakama rallies D’Tigress for Philippines cla...

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Tinubu charges media to hold states and local governments accountable

Tinubu charges media to hold states and local gove...

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Tinubu removes NSIB from aviation ministry for direct oversight

Tinubu removes NSIB from aviation ministry for dir...

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Lafarge Africa commits to building sustainable impact through women

Lafarge Africa commits to building sustainable imp...

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TCN to cut power to parts of Lagos for line maintenance

TCN to cut power to parts of Lagos for line mainte...

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FG applauds indigenous contractors as Tinubu’s road projects take shape

FG applauds indigenous contractors as Tinubu’s roa...

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Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62

Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62

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63% poverty rate Tinubu’s true economic scorecard – ADC

63% poverty rate Tinubu’s true economic scorecard ...

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Guns vs Grain: Global military spend now 30 times cost of ending hunger

Guns vs Grain: Global military spend now 30 times ...

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Provisions of PIA attracting ‘serious’ investors in 2025 bid round – NUPRC

Provisions of PIA attracting ‘serious’ investors i...

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Women-dominated sectors rank low on gender equity – Report

Women-dominated sectors rank low on gender equity ...

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3 delicious Mango recipes to try this weekend

3 delicious Mango recipes to try this weekend

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Ronik Polytechnic deepens innovation, industry partnership for academic impact

Ronik Polytechnic deepens innovation, industry par...

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Nigeria’s $5bn spare parts market opens opportunity for investors

Nigeria’s $5bn spare parts market opens opportunit...

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Kara bridge: Alternate routes for motorists amid two-weeks partial closure

Kara bridge: Alternate routes for motorists amid t...

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Court nullifies two-year tenure for Plateau LG chairmen, orders four-year term

Court nullifies two-year tenure for Plateau LG cha...

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Lagos among world’s top cities in 2026, only four African entries

Lagos among world’s top cities in 2026, only four ...

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Three AI courses to advance your career in 2026

Three AI courses to advance your career in 2026

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Tinubu reveals economy was too broke to pay airline debts

Tinubu reveals economy was too broke to pay airlin...

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BDWeekender 14th Mar 2026

BDWeekender 14th Mar 2026

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Certificate scandals: How alleged forgery continues to haunt Nigerian politics

Certificate scandals: How alleged forgery continue...

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Bam Adebayo: The Nigerian-American Heat Star Who Rewrote NBA History Anthony Nlebem Nigerian-American basketball star Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most extraordinary scoring performances in NBA history on Tuesday night, pouring in 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 150–129 victory over the Washington Wizards. The remarkable display placed Adebayo second on the NBA’s all-time single-game scoring list, behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point game in 1962, while surpassing the 81 points scored by Kobe Bryant in 2006, a record that had stood for nearly two decades. In addition to the scoring feat, Adebayo set NBA records for free throws made and attempted in a game, finishing with 36-of-43 from the foul line. A Night for the History Books Adebayo’s historic performance stunned fans and teammates alike, with Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra describing the moment as unforgettable. “An absolutely surreal night,” Spoelstra said. “We’ve been blessed to be part of a lot of big moments in this arena, but this one just happened. I’m grateful we were all able to witness it.” Adebayo himself struggled to believe the scale of what he had achieved. “Wilt, me, and then Kobe,” he said. “It sounds crazy.” His final statistics reflected the sheer volume of his offensive production: 20-of-43 field goals 7-of-22 three-pointers 36-of-43 free throws Before this game, Adebayo’s career-high scoring mark was 41 points. Emotional Moment With Family The magnitude of the achievement became clear moments after the final buzzer, when Adebayo embraced his mother, Marilyn Blount, courtside. Fighting back tears, he reflected on the significance of the moment. “To be able to do it at home, in front of my mom and the fans, this is a mark in history that will forever be remembered,” Adebayo said. He added that his focus during the game was to stay calm and recognise the opportunity for something special. From Newark Roots to NBA Stardom Born on July 18, 1997, in Newark, New Jersey, Adebayo is the son of Nigerian Yoruba father John Adebayo and African-American mother Marilyn Blount. His nickname “Bam Bam” came from childhood. While watching the cartoon The Flintstones, he reportedly flipped over a coffee table like the character Bamm-Bamm Rubble, prompting his mother to call him “Bam Bam.” Adebayo later moved with his mother to North Carolina at age seven, growing up largely without his father, who died in Nigeria in 2020. Though he struggled with his identity and Nigerian heritage in childhood, Adebayo began reconnecting with his roots as a teenager and has since embraced that part of his background. A Complete NBA Star Beyond his scoring exploits, Adebayo is widely regarded as one of the NBA’s most versatile players. Capable of playing both centre and power forward, he has built a reputation as one of the league’s elite defenders and most complete big men. The three-time NBA All-Star (2020, 2023, 2024) and Olympic gold medallist has already helped guide the Miami Heat to multiple NBA Finals appearances, cementing his place among the league’s leading stars. Chasing Greatness Late in the fourth quarter, Adebayo drew a foul and calmly sank two free throws to move past Kobe Bryant’s 81-point benchmark and reach 83 points, sealing his place in NBA history. While Chamberlain’s 100-point record remains untouched, Adebayo’s performance ensured his name now sits among the most remarkable scoring nights the league has ever witnessed. “Eighty-three is eighty-three, no matter how you get it,” Adebayo said. “I’m a Kobe fan, but when you get that close to history, you go for it.”

Bam Adebayo: The Nigerian-American Heat Star Who R...

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Lagos Airport Fire: How NAMA sustained safety of Nigeria’s airspace

Lagos Airport Fire: How NAMA sustained safety of N...

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Profit rebound unlocks N1.7trn windfall for shareholders

Profit rebound unlocks N1.7trn windfall for shareh...

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From Ibadan to Harvard: Funke Olaode expands global communication expertise

From Ibadan to Harvard: Funke Olaode expands globa...

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Alake Of Egbaland commends NANTA’s 50-year resilience in travel sector

Alake Of Egbaland commends NANTA’s 50-year resilie...

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Young Nigerian entrepreneur, Praise Akinlami expands digital income education through global bootcamp

Young Nigerian entrepreneur, Praise Akinlami expan...

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Why well-funded public healthcare often serves nations better than private healthcare

Why well-funded public healthcare often serves nat...

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Lagos High Court rules in favour of IRS airlines in aircraft insurance case

Lagos High Court rules in favour of IRS airlines i...

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Nigeria needs a clean political break, not a struggle between Lions and Tigers over a carcass – Adebayo

Nigeria needs a clean political break, not a stru...

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We’re prepared, surrounded with people that’ll offer better governance – Adebayo

We’re prepared, surrounded with people that’ll off...

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Nigeria’s import lifeline faces shock as strait of Hormouz closure disrupts global trade

Nigeria’s import lifeline faces shock as strait of...

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AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Bank earnings rise, gold surges, inflation risks return

AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Bank earnings rise, gold ...

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CBN tightens BVN rules with fraud watchlist, phone number limits

CBN tightens BVN rules with fraud watchlist, phone...

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Benue IDPs block highway, demand return to ancestral homes

Benue IDPs block highway, demand return to ancestr...

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Galatasaray eye N105bn Champions League quarter-final windfall

Galatasaray eye N105bn Champions League quarter-fi...

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‘No shortcuts in aviation’: NAMA explains delay in deploying Lagos mobile control tower

‘No shortcuts in aviation’: NAMA explains delay in...

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CBN caps new mobile banking transfers at N20,000 for 24 hours

CBN caps new mobile banking transfers at N20,000 f...

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Tinubu establishes Presidential Petroleum Reform & Value Optimisation Taskforce

Tinubu establishes Presidential Petroleum Reform &...

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Nigeria’s diplomatic strategy tilts toward Africa, global south

Nigeria’s diplomatic strategy tilts toward Africa,...

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Square pegs, round holes, and Nigeria’s politics of embarrassment

Square pegs, round holes, and Nigeria’s politics o...

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Arsenal prepare €130m summer move for Victor Osimhen

Arsenal prepare €130m summer move for Victor Osimh...

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Air Peace Abuja-London flight makes air return

Air Peace Abuja-London flight makes air return

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NSCDC arrests four suspected phone snatchers in Kano as Ramadan night crimes rise

NSCDC arrests four suspected phone snatchers in Ka...

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Dangote restores petrol price to N1,175 as depots halt sales

Dangote restores petrol price to N1,175 as depots ...

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Favor Ileogben: The Lagos surrealist turning inner wounds into art

Favor Ileogben: The Lagos surrealist turning inner...

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NIGCOMSAT denies $11.4m debt to Chinese Satellite Firm, says partnership remains strong

NIGCOMSAT denies $11.4m debt to Chinese Satellite ...

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Women entrepreneurs urged to strengthen legal, digital structures to attract global investment

Women entrepreneurs urged to strengthen legal, dig...

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