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Benin safe for NBBF Elective Congress- Edo State Basketball Association
The Capital city of Edo State, Benin is ready to host delegates from the 36 states of the Federation, the Federal Capital Territory and other stakeholders on the 31st of January for the Nigeria Basketball Federation Elective Congress.
A member of the Edo State Basketball Association, Victor Umoru made this known in Benin as stakeholders count down to the much anticipated event that will usher in a new board of the NBBF.
The city has been described as a safe haven for indigenes and visitors with history recording the first European travelers arrival in Benin to be Portuguese explorers in 1485.
“Recently, Benin under the leadership of his Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki has opened up the state through sports”, Umoru said.
“We recently hosted the Super Eagles here in Benin, hosted different domestic club football events and capped it with the hosting of the National Sports Festival”.
For him, the ancient city of Benin remains home to all and a very historic place where history will once again be recorded.
Umoru thanked the NBBF congress for affording the state an opportunity to host such a landmark event being the first time ever in the history of NBBF elections where its constitution will be used.
“If Benin was not safe, the National Sports Festival would have been canceled by the Federal Government. Benin would not have played host to the Super Eagles if it was not safe”.
He urged stakeholders to shun rumor mills as they get set to experience the hospitality of Edo state with all hands on deck..
“On our part, we are ready to host Nigeria again. The congress made the right choice. NBBF has really evolved in the last 4 years. Going to a stadium or indoor hall to hold a congress is beneath the federation”.
Deadline for the submission of nomination forms and relevant documents is on Thursday, 27th of January.
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.
From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.
Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.
They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.
Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.
The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.
With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.
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