FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025. The Elephant Girls put on a commanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, winning all three games. Representing Nigeria as the country’s sole team in the tournament, they overcame fierce competition from Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Benin Republic, Ghana, and Togo in the Zone. Their undefeated run included a 66–55 upset against home favourites CSA of Côte d’Ivoire and…
Author: Lilian Azuh
“Follow who know road”, i.e., stick with the expert, is a cliché in Anambra politics. Governor Chukwuma Soludo has once again confirmed the spirit of the statement with his 2026 budget. The 2026 Anambra State Budget, appropriately titled “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues”, will culminate Governor Soludo’s first term with great success and usher in a more ambitious second term, a commitment made by the Solution Governor to drive Anambra towards accelerated growth. With the budget as input, the expected output and projected outcomes are clearly visible, demonstrating that Governor Soludo is committed to delivering the new Anambra he promised.…
Martell, Pernod Ricard’s iconic cognac known for its audacious spirit, has unveiled The Swift Ascendant — an artistic masterpiece created in collaboration with acclaimed metal sculptor Dotun Popoola. Renowned for transforming discarded materials into breathtaking sculptures, Dotun Popoola is a pioneer of “scrap art” in Africa. His work, showcased through his celebrated Scrap Art Museum, redefines waste by giving new life, form, and purpose to metal remnants that would otherwise be forgotten. In The Swift Ascendant, Dotun brings this philosophy to life by piecing together hundreds of scrap components to recreate the historic emblem of Maison Martell – the legendary Swift emblem. The Swift – a bird unlike…
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Speaker Amaewhule Following the recent mass defection of several members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the remaining PDP lawmakers have reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and vowed to continue legislative activities in line with the constitution. In a resolution passed by the minority lawmakers, the auditorium of the Legislature Quarters was formally adopted as the lawful and recognised hallowed chamber of the House, signalling their determination to maintain order and continuity despite the political upheaval. As reported by TVC on Friday, the 10 remaining members…