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No passenger was abandoned on Abuja-London flight air return – Air Peace

No passenger was abandoned on Abuja-London flight ...

2 months ago 84

EPL: Minteh strike seals Brighton win over Sunderland

EPL: Minteh strike seals Brighton win over Sunderl...

2 months ago 113

Ratcliffe praises Carrick’s ‘excellent job’ at Man United

Ratcliffe praises Carrick’s ‘excellent job’ at Man...

2 months ago 93

FIBA: D’Tigress rally past Philippines in dominant second-half display

FIBA: D’Tigress rally past Philippines in dominant...

2 months ago 92

Sanwo-Olu revives monthly environmental sanitation in Lagos

Sanwo-Olu revives monthly environmental sanitation...

2 months ago 102

Henry Nwosu: 10 things to know about Nigerian football legend

Henry Nwosu: 10 things to know about Nigerian foot...

2 months ago 88

NCAA summons Air Peace over flight disruptions, delayed refunds, others

NCAA summons Air Peace over flight disruptions, de...

2 months ago 110

Tinubu, NFF pay tribute to 1980 AFCON icon Henry Nwosu

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

3 months ago 114

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

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

3 months ago 118

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

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

3 months ago 119

Tinubu charges media to hold states and local governments accountable

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

3 months ago 128

Tinubu removes NSIB from aviation ministry for direct oversight

Tinubu removes NSIB from aviation ministry for dir...

3 months ago 119

Lafarge Africa commits to building sustainable impact through women

Lafarge Africa commits to building sustainable imp...

3 months ago 109

TCN to cut power to parts of Lagos for line maintenance

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

3 months ago 76

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

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

3 months ago 78

Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62

Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62

3 months ago 92

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

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

3 months ago 86

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

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

3 months ago 98

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

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

3 months ago 74

Women-dominated sectors rank low on gender equity – Report

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

3 months ago 101

3 delicious Mango recipes to try this weekend

3 delicious Mango recipes to try this weekend

3 months ago 94

Ronik Polytechnic deepens innovation, industry partnership for academic impact

Ronik Polytechnic deepens innovation, industry par...

3 months ago 107

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

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

3 months ago 107

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

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

3 months ago 78

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

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

3 months ago 101

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

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

3 months ago 80

Three AI courses to advance your career in 2026

Three AI courses to advance your career in 2026

3 months ago 109

Tinubu reveals economy was too broke to pay airline debts

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

3 months ago 94

BDWeekender 14th Mar 2026

BDWeekender 14th Mar 2026

3 months ago 93

Certificate scandals: How alleged forgery continues to haunt Nigerian politics

Certificate scandals: How alleged forgery continue...

3 months ago 99

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...

3 months ago 102

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

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

3 months ago 106

Profit rebound unlocks N1.7trn windfall for shareholders

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

3 months ago 89

From Ibadan to Harvard: Funke Olaode expands global communication expertise

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

3 months ago 101

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

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

3 months ago 96

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

Young Nigerian entrepreneur, Praise Akinlami expan...

3 months ago 117

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

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

3 months ago 85

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

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

3 months ago 92

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...

3 months ago 116

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

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

3 months ago 89

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

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

3 months ago 89

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

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

3 months ago 83

CBN tightens BVN rules with fraud watchlist, phone number limits

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

3 months ago 123

Benue IDPs block highway, demand return to ancestral homes

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

3 months ago 79

Galatasaray eye N105bn Champions League quarter-final windfall

Galatasaray eye N105bn Champions League quarter-fi...

3 months ago 95

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

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

3 months ago 87

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

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

3 months ago 90

Tinubu establishes Presidential Petroleum Reform & Value Optimisation Taskforce

Tinubu establishes Presidential Petroleum Reform &...

3 months ago 101

Nigeria’s diplomatic strategy tilts toward Africa, global south

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

3 months ago 105

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

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

3 months ago 122

Arsenal prepare €130m summer move for Victor Osimhen

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

3 months ago 95

Air Peace Abuja-London flight makes air return

Air Peace Abuja-London flight makes air return

3 months ago 96

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

NSCDC arrests four suspected phone snatchers in Ka...

3 months ago 80

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

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

3 months ago 104

Favor Ileogben: The Lagos surrealist turning inner wounds into art

Favor Ileogben: The Lagos surrealist turning inner...

3 months ago 114

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

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

3 months ago 85

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

Women entrepreneurs urged to strengthen legal, dig...

3 months ago 77

PEVCA hosts policy summit to deepen regulation, investment alignment

PEVCA hosts policy summit to deepen regulation, in...

3 months ago 107

Bringing down the cost of medicines in Africa through strategic cooperation and continental integration

Bringing down the cost of medicines in Africa thro...

3 months ago 115

Environmental Insurance for Nigerian Businesses: Why Fire and Burglary Protection Matters

Environmental Insurance for Nigerian Businesses: W...

3 months ago 98

Sustainable waste management in focus as PEWAN gathers stakeholders

Sustainable waste management in focus as PEWAN gat...

3 months ago 95

Shell’s Nigeria deepwater return lifts output hopes as Bonga restarts ahead of schedule

Shell’s Nigeria deepwater return lifts output hope...

3 months ago 105

Sycamore Opens ₦3 Billion Commercial Paper Offer to Investors Under ₦20 Billion Programme; Early Subscriptions Underway

Sycamore Opens ₦3 Billion Commercial Paper Offer t...

3 months ago 106

PSC promotes 13 commissioners of Police to AIG

PSC promotes 13 commissioners of Police to AIG

3 months ago 102

Deap Capital Management & Trust repositions for sustainable growth

Deap Capital Management & Trust repositions for su...

3 months ago 107

Unilag’s entrepreneurship centre empowered over 1,000 students with skills, funds

Unilag’s entrepreneurship centre empowered over 1,...

3 months ago 113

Interest rate cut signals relief for manufacturers — Coleman MD

Interest rate cut signals relief for manufacturers...

3 months ago 102

VFD Group shares rally as regulators approve successful N50.1bn rights issue

VFD Group shares rally as regulators approve succe...

3 months ago 104

APC convention: Defence minister chairs security committee, vows robust safety plan

APC convention: Defence minister chairs security c...

3 months ago 87

CBN bars large loan defaulters from new credit, banking guarantees

CBN bars large loan defaulters from new credit, ba...

3 months ago 110

Nigeria insurers target new growth as NAICOM pushes claims, bonds

Nigeria insurers target new growth as NAICOM pushe...

3 months ago 82

Intra-Africa trade boost seen unlocking shared prosperity

Intra-Africa trade boost seen unlocking shared pro...

3 months ago 91

NDPC warns content creators over filming Nigerians without consent

NDPC warns content creators over filming Nigerians...

3 months ago 93

Blockchain, CBDCs, real-time rails to reshape future of cross-border payments

Blockchain, CBDCs, real-time rails to reshape futu...

3 months ago 95

Accion Microfinance Bank partners GirlLearn Africa to host digital empowerment conference for women

Accion Microfinance Bank partners GirlLearn Africa...

3 months ago 93

How Arik Air’s engine explosion caused 23 wreckages on the aircraft – NSIB

How Arik Air’s engine explosion caused 23 wreckage...

3 months ago 79

Middle East crisis could hand Nigeria up to N30trn in oil windfall

Middle East crisis could hand Nigeria up to N30trn...

3 months ago 127

Tunji Olowolafe Foundation unveils N1bn scholarship to expand access to digital higher education

Tunji Olowolafe Foundation unveils N1bn scholarshi...

3 months ago 75

4 Killed in crash of U.S. refueling plane in Iraq, military says

4 Killed in crash of U.S. refueling plane in Iraq,...

3 months ago 95

I never declared interest in contesting again in 2028 — Ondo Gov, Aiyedatiwa

I never declared interest in contesting again in 2...

3 months ago 102