In a major escalation of tensions, the Federal Government and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have sharply criticised Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago over his directive to close private radio station Badeggi FM 90.1 in Minna. The governor alleged unethical broadcasting and incitement, ordering security operatives to seal off the station, revoke its licence,
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to confronting corruption head-on, declaring that the legal body will continue to fight graft until it is brought to a standstill across all sectors of Nigerian society. The bold declaration was made by the NBA leadership during a high-level anti-corruption symposium
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Solomon Bob, has come down hard on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over its justification of the N300 million it received from the Rivers State Government, describing the association’s stance as “untenable, dishonest, and unbecoming of a body that claims to be the conscience of the legal
Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 61 points, including a record-breaking triple-double, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win for the Denver Nuggets as they fell 140-139 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime. Jokic’s impressive performance included 10 rebounds and 10 assists, surpassing Russell Westbrook’s previous record of 57 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.
A intense brawl broke out during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 123-104 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, resulting in the ejection of 7 individuals, including 5 players and 2 coaches. The altercation occurred early in the second quarter when Minnesota’s Naz Reid took exception to being bumped by Detroit’s Ron Holland. The situation quickly escalated,
The Chicago Bulls pulled off an incredible comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, capped off by Josh Giddey’s stunning half-court buzzer-beater, to secure a 119-117 victory at the United Center on Thursday. Trailing by five points with less than 13 seconds remaining, the Bulls hit three three-pointers in the final 10 seconds, setting the stage
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is considering launching a new European basketball league in collaboration with Fiba, the sport’s global governing body. The proposed league would feature 16 teams, including 12 permanent teams and four that would qualify annually. According to the NBA, the new league would be integrated into the existing European basketball landscape,
LeBron James scored the winning basket with mere seconds left on the clock as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak with a thrilling 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers. In a nail-biting finish, the Pacers held a one-point lead with 42 seconds remaining, but James tipped in a Luka Doncic miss just
The NBA is to review a proposal to create a European basketball league, a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday, after a report detailed a new competition that could feature up to 10 teams. Sports business news website Sportico said league owners will consider a plan that includes eight to 10 franchises, including up to four teams
