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NBBF Puts Clubs On Red Alert Ahead Of New Season

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5 years ago

November 19, 2020

Joel Ajayi

As stakeholders look ahead to the new season following the recent Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 lifting of the ban on contact sports, clubs have been advised to put their houses in order in readiness for the new season.

This was contained in the letter addressed to the State Basketball Association Chairmen as well as the Premier League clubs, Zenith Women Basketball clubs, Total Division 1 and 2 clubs by the Secretary-General of the NBBF, Bisi Afolabi-Oluwayemi

The memo reads in part, “I am directed to inform you that following the reduction in the number of Covid-19 infections in Nigeria and the go-ahead from the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports for the resumption of contact sports based on the approval of the NCDC, the NBBF is set to resume its competitions.

“To this end, a new schedule of activities will be released shortly”, the memo stated.

The federation advised that “All concerned are requested to note so as not to be taken unawares when new competition dates and guidelines are announced.”

The NBBF appreciated the patience and understanding of stakeholders especially during the period of non-sporting activities occasioned by the pandemic.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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16 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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