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Kida Expresses Confidence in Nigerian Basketball’s Growth, Reaffirms NBBF’s Commitment to Sustainable League Development and National Team Excellence

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, on … held an extensive interactive session with sports journalists, providing strategic insights into the current state of basketball in Nigeria, ongoing reforms, and the Federation’s roadmap for 2026 and beyond. The session, which fostered transparency and collaboration with the media, featured the formal introduction of key members of the NBBF Board. Engr. Kida disclosed that the Board has approved a comprehensive 2026 Activities Calendar, which will soon be made public. The calendar features a dense schedule of…

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NBBF President, Engr. Musa Kida, Hails D’Tigress on Prestigious New Telegraph Award; Dedicates Honor to National Resilience

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, has expressed profound pride and gratitude following the conferment of the Special Recognition Award on the Female National Basketball Team, the D’Tigress, at the 2025 New Telegraph Awards. The prestigious award, which recognizes the team’s unprecedented dominance and trailblazing exploits in African sports, was received on behalf of the President by the NBBF Vice President, Mr. Babatunde Ogunade, during a grand ceremony held at the Oriental Hotels in Victoria Island, Lagos. In a statement released following the ceremony,…

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NBBF President Musa Kida Hails N200m Intervention ;Demands Results from Beneficiaries

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President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, has called on Nigeria’s elite athletes to repay renewed government confidence with discipline, dedication and podium performances at major international competitions. Kida’s remarks follows the disbursement of over N200 million in training grants to 26 top athletes by the National Sports Commission (NSC) through its Elite and Podium Board initiative. Speaking on the development, Kida described the intervention as a strategic investment rather than a routine financial gesture, stressing that such backing must inspire a higher level of professionalism…

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Imo Basketball Stakeholders Question Ogwudire’s Authority to Dissolve Association Board

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Basketball stakeholders in Imo State have raised concerns over the alleged dissolution of the Imo State Basketball Association Board by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Diaspora Affairs and Sports Development, Mr. Kingsley Ogwudire, questioning his authority to take such action without the approval of Governor Hope Uzodimma. The stakeholders argued that, constitutionally, only the Governor, Commissioner and Director of Sports possess the authority to appoint or dissolve leadership of sports associations in the state. Speaking separately on the development, a basketball enthusiast, Mr. Chinedu Eke, alongside Mr. Ugo…

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REJOINDER – Re: “Stakeholders Accuse Outgone Board of Illegal Tenure Extension”

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The press release titled “Stakeholders Accuse Outgone Board of Illegal Tenure Extension” is riddled with factual inaccuracies, selective interpretations of the NBBF Constitution, and a deliberate omission of critical historical, legal, and administrative context. It is therefore necessary, in the interest of truth, institutional memory, and the stability of Nigerian basketball, to firmly reject its claims and place the correct facts on record. The press release proceeds on the false assumption that the January 31, 2022 election that produced the Musa Kida–led board was a single, peaceful, and universally endorsed…

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Basketball Stakeholders Unfazed by NBBF Long Serving Board Member’s Self-Serving Criticism; Kida’ Tenure is ‘Sacrosanct

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Basketball stakeholders across the country have dismissed recent attacks against the leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) as a calculated attempt by a long-serving board member to deliberately disrupt the lawful tenure of the current board for personal advantage. According to informed stakeholders, the agenda is no longer hidden. The sustained criticism, misinformation, and public outbursts are aimed at creating instability within the federation, with the ultimate goal of truncating the current leadership’s tenure ahead of schedule. This, they insist, is designed to position certain individuals to benefit from…

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Musa Kida’s tenure: A call For Continuity, Fairness, Respect For A Legitimate Board

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As the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) moves gradually toward its 2026 elective congress, renewed conversations around leadership have, unfortunately, been accompanied by misleading narratives. Chief among them is the erroneous impression that the current NBBF President, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, is angling for a third term in office. This interpretation is inaccurate and detracts from the real issue confronting Nigerian basketball. The argument before stakeholders is not about tenure elongation or a breach of constitutional limits. Rather, it is about allowing Musa Kida to complete the tenure that lawfully commenced…

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