Basketball

Bruiser, Ice Code Ladies Emerges Winners Of Abuja 3×3 Basketball Challenge

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6 years ago

October 14, 2019

…It will boost Nigeria’s FIBA AFCON Chances-Coordinator

Joel Ajayi

The Bruisers Basketball club of Abuja and Ice Cold Ladies basketball club have been crowned champions of the maiden edition of 2019 Abuja 3×3 International Basketball Challenge.

Energetic Bruiser defeated Ball Magician 22-4 in the male category as Ice Cold Ladies Spanked the Girl on fire 21-11 to the emerged winner in both male and female categories respectively.

While the Ground Breakers defeated Grinders 10-9 as Airwarior Spanks city sparks 17-11 to win to pick the bronze.

The first-ever 3X3 Basketball Invitational Challenge that took place inside the basketball Indoor Hall of MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja brought together stakeholders, players, and basketball lovers, in their number, to catch the glimpse of the event.

Speaking at the end of three-day tournament the Coordinator of the Nigeria National 3×3 Basketball team and Chairman of the FCT Basketball Association, Frank Jituboh who was full of excitement expressed that the competition will no doubt boost Nigeria preparations toward the forthcoming 2019 3×3 FIBA Africa Nations Cup in November as well as that of Olympic.

According to him, Basketball, it’s a game I played when I was young and I decided to give back to the game because the game has helped me a lot and I’ve been doing that for a very long time and I think because of my contributions to basketball present Federation board under the leadership of Engr. Musa Kida had appointed me to oversee the 3×3 Basketball National team.

“We are preparing to go to Uganda in November for the Africa Cup and we are leaving November 6th, I’m very happy and excited today because all the players I brought from across the country actually came first, second.

“This means a huge boost to the national team currently in camp preparing for the 2019 3×3 FIBA Africa Nations Cup billed for Kampala in Uganda from November 7 to 11, 2019.

“This really shows that will give our best when the AFCON kick-off in Uganda.”

He, however, promised to improve on the competition come next year; “We pray for long life. We should be looking at making it a little bit bigger. We are also trying to look for sponsors. It’s not easy for one person. We’re looking for more sponsors because there are lots of benefits for sponsors in a setting like this. Hopefully, we’ll be talking to a lot of people just want to package it first then the partnership will come.

When asked if the competition meet the set aims and objectives. He replied: “It did, I am really happy and we will not leave any stone unturned to ensure we get it better.”

Meanwhile the champions of the 3×3 basketball tournament smile home with three hundred thousand (N300, 000), runners-up won One hundred and fifty (N150, 000) while the 3rd position team collected One hundred thousand (N100,000) while the same gestures go to female’s category.

Also, Godwin David of Bruisers won Thirty thousand (N30,000) for the emerging winner in the Shooting contest having made 15 baskets out of 20 in 2 minutes.

While Lucky Zume of Bruisers also won the Dunking contest and smiled home with Thirty thousand (N30, 000) cash prize.

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RMAFC Reaffirms Commitment To Boost Revenue Generation From Mining Sector

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2 weeks ago

October 16, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In line with its commitment to bridging the gap in the remittance of revenue generated from the mining sector into the Federation Account, the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission organised a sensitization workshop on the new template for data rendition in Enugu for the South East Zone on Thursday 16th October, 2025.

Speaking at the occasion, Chairman of the Commission Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu reaffirmed the commitment of RMAFC to bridging the gap in the data remittance of revenue generated from the sector into the Federation Account.

“It has been established that despite the extent of activities going on in the Country’s mining sector, it contributes only a negligible amount to the Federation Account, largely due to the lack of proper and effective monitoring of mining activities. Hence, it is the intention of the RMAFC to work assiduously in order to ensure that all revenues due to the Federation Account from the mining sector are promptly remitted into the Federation’s distribution pool account as at when due.” He said.

The Chairman who was represented by the Federal Commissioner representing the Federal Capital Territory in the Commission, Ambassador Ayuba Jacob Ngbako stated that the new data rendition templates were designed to capture and manage relevant data with regards to specific measurement of quantity of minerals produced, producing companies and their locations, particular licenses, fees and permits paid by mining companies. According to him, if the data is properly managed and utilized, it will go a long way in ensuring that mining operations and revenues therefrom are effectively tracked and accounted for.

Dr. Shehu emphasized the imperativeness of the new data rendition template given the current economic difficulties the country is going through. He added that the perpetual over dependence on hydrocarbon sources of revenue, which is often plagued by the vagaries of the international oil market in addition to other reasons such as the problems of pipeline vandalism and oil theft underscores the determination of the President Bola Tinubu led administration to harness revenue potentials from other sectors of the country’s economy such as the solid minerals, agriculture, manufacturing and the blue economy.

In his goodwill message, the Executive Governor of Enugu State His Excellency Governor Peter Mbah, who was represented at the occasion by the Honourable Commissioner of Energy and Mineral resources of the state, Honourable Franklin Ogbonna described the new template as a significant step towards building a reliable framework for revenue monitoring and proper resource allocation framework. He added that accurate data is the foundation of sound policy formulation and effective revenue management. ” It enables both the Federal and State Governments to assess real production figures, close leakages, and ensure that due revenues are remitted for the benefit of all Nigerians.” He said.

The governor further said that the initiative aligns perfectly with the drive to reposition the solid minerals sector as a key contributor to the internally generated revenue and economic diversification agenda of the state.

In his welcome address, the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State in the Commission, Honourable Ozo Obodougo Obumneme stated that the exercise was primarily aimed at ensuring the existence of a platform for independent data source for the Commission which will be free of summation errors and could be used for comparison as advanced information for attribution purposes.

The Commissioner for Solid Minerals in Ebonyi State, Honourable Onyia Emmanuel, Honourable Commissioner of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in Abia State, Prof Joel Ogbonna, Honourable Commissioner for Local Government in Anambra State, Honourable Tony Nwabuno and the Permanent Secratary Ministry of Industry, Mines and Minerals in Imo State, Mrs Obialor Angela all praised the initiative in their goodwill messages.

The sensitisation exercise scheduled to be held in the six geopolitical zones of the country, which commenced on the 7th of October 2025 in Abuja, was followed by the one organised in Asaba Delta State for the South – South region on the 13th of October, 2025.

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