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Abia is open for business, Otti declares at business roundtable

Abia is open for business, Otti declares at busine...

2 months ago 76

Fintiri’s defection to APC causes uproar in Adamawa politics

Fintiri’s defection to APC causes uproar in Adamaw...

2 months ago 84

US–Iran crisis pushes petrol price from N839 to N1,330 per litre in Kogi

US–Iran crisis pushes petrol price from N839 to N1...

2 months ago 88

Mass defection hits PDP in Bayelsa as over 500 members join APC

Mass defection hits PDP in Bayelsa as over 500 mem...

2 months ago 74

Financial inclusion must be built on infrastructure, says PalmPay MD

Financial inclusion must be built on infrastructur...

2 months ago 100

Fubara assigns portfolios to new commissioners

Fubara assigns portfolios to new commissioners

2 months ago 102

Tips to maintaining your mental well being – Shonubi

Tips to maintaining your mental well being – Shonu...

2 months ago 73

Hope rises for first-ever Escravos Road as NDDC, Chevron, team up with Delta Govt

Hope rises for first-ever Escravos Road as NDDC, C...

2 months ago 70

Dufil’s AI-powered engagement to strengthen Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage

Dufil’s AI-powered engagement to strengthen Nigeri...

2 months ago 74

Your indispensable roadmap to a PR career in Nigeria

Your indispensable roadmap to a PR career in Niger...

2 months ago 101

Fear of Wike? Rivers guber space empty as aspirants wait on FCT Minister’s move

Fear of Wike? Rivers guber space empty as aspirant...

2 months ago 84

Global mobility: How Africans can navigate the new era of citizenship, access and opportunity – Nechi

Global mobility: How Africans can navigate the new...

2 months ago 107

How ‘Nestlé for Good’ aims to create shared value, drive sustainable initiatives

How ‘Nestlé for Good’ aims to create shared value,...

2 months ago 86

20 soldiers, vigilantes killed in Plateau as military denies beheading claim

20 soldiers, vigilantes killed in Plateau as milit...

2 months ago 112

EPL: Max Dowman makes history as Arsenal overpower Everton 2-0

EPL: Max Dowman makes history as Arsenal overpower...

3 months ago 99

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

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

3 months ago 85

EPL: Minteh strike seals Brighton win over Sunderland

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

3 months ago 115

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

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

3 months ago 94

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

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

3 months ago 93

Sanwo-Olu revives monthly environmental sanitation in Lagos

Sanwo-Olu revives monthly environmental sanitation...

3 months ago 104

Henry Nwosu: 10 things to know about Nigerian football legend

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

3 months ago 89

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

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

3 months ago 111

Tinubu, NFF pay tribute to 1980 AFCON icon Henry Nwosu

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

3 months ago 116

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

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

3 months ago 121

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

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

3 months ago 120

Tinubu charges media to hold states and local governments accountable

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

3 months ago 129

Tinubu removes NSIB from aviation ministry for direct oversight

Tinubu removes NSIB from aviation ministry for dir...

3 months ago 121

Lafarge Africa commits to building sustainable impact through women

Lafarge Africa commits to building sustainable imp...

3 months ago 110

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 78

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

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

3 months ago 80

Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62

Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62

3 months ago 95

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

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

3 months ago 87

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 99

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

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

3 months ago 75

Women-dominated sectors rank low on gender equity – Report

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

3 months ago 103

3 delicious Mango recipes to try this weekend

3 delicious Mango recipes to try this weekend

3 months ago 95

Ronik Polytechnic deepens innovation, industry partnership for academic impact

Ronik Polytechnic deepens innovation, industry par...

3 months ago 109

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

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

3 months ago 108

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

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

3 months ago 79

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 102

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 81

Three AI courses to advance your career in 2026

Three AI courses to advance your career in 2026

3 months ago 110

Tinubu reveals economy was too broke to pay airline debts

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

3 months ago 96

BDWeekender 14th Mar 2026

BDWeekender 14th Mar 2026

3 months ago 94

Certificate scandals: How alleged forgery continues to haunt Nigerian politics

Certificate scandals: How alleged forgery continue...

3 months ago 100

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.”

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3 months ago 103

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

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

3 months ago 109

Profit rebound unlocks N1.7trn windfall for shareholders

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

3 months ago 90

From Ibadan to Harvard: Funke Olaode expands global communication expertise

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

3 months ago 103

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

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

3 months ago 97