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EASTER CELEBRATION: NBBF PRESIDENT IGOCHE MARK CONGRATULATES CHRISTIANS,CHARGES MUSLIMS TO ABHOR INJUSTICE.

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3 years ago

April 16, 2022

The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF,Mr.Igoche Mark has congratulated Nigerian Christians on this year’s Easter celebration.

Mark, in a his Easter message, said the season was a signal to the importance of sacrifice in our daily lives,while noting the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was all about love, sharing and laying down of a precious seed which has birthed salvation.

“I join our Christian brothers and sisters to celebrate this year’s Easter, especially our Basketball Stakeholders. Easter celebration is unique because it signals the importance of sacrifice in our daily lives.The death,burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ was all about love, sharing and laying down of his precious life or seed has birthed salvation.”Mark stated in his message.

The NBBF President also saluted Muslim faithful who are currently about half-way into the holy month of Ramadan,as he charged them to pray, assist the poor, abhor injustice and strife, give alms and engage in self-examination.

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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2 months ago

January 21, 2025

The Gleamer

Bauchi State Football Association Chairman, Patrick Pascal, was honored at the recently concluded Be Happy Basketball Tournament in Bauchi. The annual event, sponsored by former basketball international Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, brought together over 13 basketball teams from across Nigeria for a week of exciting competition.

The 2025 edition of the tournament saw Suns Basketball Academy of Jos emerge as champions, clinching the top prize of ₦500,000. Adamawa Stars of Yola finished second, while Mak-Town Flyers of Makurdi claimed third place, earning ₦200,000 for their efforts.

Several standout players received individual accolades:

•   Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy, Jos).
•   Most Improved Player: Modupe Lawrence (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Best Defensive Player: Thomas Abo (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Highest Scorer: Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy).
•   Best 3-Point Shooter: Solomon Iliya (Be Happy Stars, Bauchi).

Teams from across Nigeria took part, including Maktown Flyers (Makurdi), Joe Geez (Jos), Adamawa Stars (Yola), Gamji (Maiduguri), Elite Basketball Club (Takum), Suns Basketball Academy (Jos), Abba Gida Gida (Kano), Katsina United (Katsina), D Block Basketball Club (Kaduna), Yankari Kings (Bauchi), The Cubs Basketball Club (Bauchi), and Be Happy Stars (Bauchi).

Speaking on his recognition, Patrick Pascal expressed gratitude to the tournament sponsor, Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, for his commitment to youth empowerment and development through sports. He praised the players for their remarkable display of skill and teamwork throughout the competition, highlighting the event’s importance in fostering talent and unity.

The Be Happy Basketball Tournament continues to grow in stature as a major platform for discovering and nurturing basketball talent across Nigeria.

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