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Lafarge Africa commits to building sustainable impact through women

Lafarge Africa commits to building sustainable imp...

3 weeks ago 27

TCN to cut power to parts of Lagos for line maintenance

TCN to cut power to parts of Lagos for line mainte...

3 weeks ago 28

FG applauds indigenous contractors as Tinubu’s road projects take shape

FG applauds indigenous contractors as Tinubu’s roa...

3 weeks ago 27

Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62

Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62

3 weeks ago 26

63% poverty rate Tinubu’s true economic scorecard – ADC

63% poverty rate Tinubu’s true economic scorecard ...

3 weeks ago 30

Guns vs Grain: Global military spend now 30 times cost of ending hunger

Guns vs Grain: Global military spend now 30 times ...

3 weeks ago 30

Provisions of PIA attracting ‘serious’ investors in 2025 bid round – NUPRC

Provisions of PIA attracting ‘serious’ investors i...

3 weeks ago 28

Women-dominated sectors rank low on gender equity – Report

Women-dominated sectors rank low on gender equity ...

3 weeks ago 25

3 delicious Mango recipes to try this weekend

3 delicious Mango recipes to try this weekend

3 weeks ago 26

Ronik Polytechnic deepens innovation, industry partnership for academic impact

Ronik Polytechnic deepens innovation, industry par...

3 weeks ago 31

Nigeria’s $5bn spare parts market opens opportunity for investors

Nigeria’s $5bn spare parts market opens opportunit...

3 weeks ago 26

Kara bridge: Alternate routes for motorists amid two-weeks partial closure

Kara bridge: Alternate routes for motorists amid t...

3 weeks ago 28

Court nullifies two-year tenure for Plateau LG chairmen, orders four-year term

Court nullifies two-year tenure for Plateau LG cha...

3 weeks ago 23

Lagos among world’s top cities in 2026, only four African entries

Lagos among world’s top cities in 2026, only four ...

3 weeks ago 25

Three AI courses to advance your career in 2026

Three AI courses to advance your career in 2026

3 weeks ago 26

Tinubu reveals economy was too broke to pay airline debts

Tinubu reveals economy was too broke to pay airlin...

3 weeks ago 26

BDWeekender 14th Mar 2026

BDWeekender 14th Mar 2026

3 weeks ago 29

Certificate scandals: How alleged forgery continues to haunt Nigerian politics

Certificate scandals: How alleged forgery continue...

3 weeks ago 34

Bam Adebayo: The Nigerian-American Heat Star Who Rewrote NBA History Anthony Nlebem Nigerian-American basketball star Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most extraordinary scoring performances in NBA history on Tuesday night, pouring in 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 150–129 victory over the Washington Wizards. The remarkable display placed Adebayo second on the NBA’s all-time single-game scoring list, behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point game in 1962, while surpassing the 81 points scored by Kobe Bryant in 2006, a record that had stood for nearly two decades. In addition to the scoring feat, Adebayo set NBA records for free throws made and attempted in a game, finishing with 36-of-43 from the foul line. A Night for the History Books Adebayo’s historic performance stunned fans and teammates alike, with Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra describing the moment as unforgettable. “An absolutely surreal night,” Spoelstra said. “We’ve been blessed to be part of a lot of big moments in this arena, but this one just happened. I’m grateful we were all able to witness it.” Adebayo himself struggled to believe the scale of what he had achieved. “Wilt, me, and then Kobe,” he said. “It sounds crazy.” His final statistics reflected the sheer volume of his offensive production: 20-of-43 field goals 7-of-22 three-pointers 36-of-43 free throws Before this game, Adebayo’s career-high scoring mark was 41 points. Emotional Moment With Family The magnitude of the achievement became clear moments after the final buzzer, when Adebayo embraced his mother, Marilyn Blount, courtside. Fighting back tears, he reflected on the significance of the moment. “To be able to do it at home, in front of my mom and the fans, this is a mark in history that will forever be remembered,” Adebayo said. He added that his focus during the game was to stay calm and recognise the opportunity for something special. From Newark Roots to NBA Stardom Born on July 18, 1997, in Newark, New Jersey, Adebayo is the son of Nigerian Yoruba father John Adebayo and African-American mother Marilyn Blount. His nickname “Bam Bam” came from childhood. While watching the cartoon The Flintstones, he reportedly flipped over a coffee table like the character Bamm-Bamm Rubble, prompting his mother to call him “Bam Bam.” Adebayo later moved with his mother to North Carolina at age seven, growing up largely without his father, who died in Nigeria in 2020. Though he struggled with his identity and Nigerian heritage in childhood, Adebayo began reconnecting with his roots as a teenager and has since embraced that part of his background. A Complete NBA Star Beyond his scoring exploits, Adebayo is widely regarded as one of the NBA’s most versatile players. Capable of playing both centre and power forward, he has built a reputation as one of the league’s elite defenders and most complete big men. The three-time NBA All-Star (2020, 2023, 2024) and Olympic gold medallist has already helped guide the Miami Heat to multiple NBA Finals appearances, cementing his place among the league’s leading stars. Chasing Greatness Late in the fourth quarter, Adebayo drew a foul and calmly sank two free throws to move past Kobe Bryant’s 81-point benchmark and reach 83 points, sealing his place in NBA history. While Chamberlain’s 100-point record remains untouched, Adebayo’s performance ensured his name now sits among the most remarkable scoring nights the league has ever witnessed. “Eighty-three is eighty-three, no matter how you get it,” Adebayo said. “I’m a Kobe fan, but when you get that close to history, you go for it.”

Bam Adebayo: The Nigerian-American Heat Star Who R...

3 weeks ago 32

Lagos Airport Fire: How NAMA sustained safety of Nigeria’s airspace

Lagos Airport Fire: How NAMA sustained safety of N...

3 weeks ago 29

Profit rebound unlocks N1.7trn windfall for shareholders

Profit rebound unlocks N1.7trn windfall for shareh...

3 weeks ago 29

From Ibadan to Harvard: Funke Olaode expands global communication expertise

From Ibadan to Harvard: Funke Olaode expands globa...

3 weeks ago 33

Alake Of Egbaland commends NANTA’s 50-year resilience in travel sector

Alake Of Egbaland commends NANTA’s 50-year resilie...

3 weeks ago 29

Young Nigerian entrepreneur, Praise Akinlami expands digital income education through global bootcamp

Young Nigerian entrepreneur, Praise Akinlami expan...

3 weeks ago 26

Why well-funded public healthcare often serves nations better than private healthcare

Why well-funded public healthcare often serves nat...

3 weeks ago 26

Lagos High Court rules in favour of IRS airlines in aircraft insurance case

Lagos High Court rules in favour of IRS airlines i...

3 weeks ago 27

Nigeria needs a clean political break, not a struggle between Lions and Tigers over a carcass – Adebayo

Nigeria needs a clean political break, not a stru...

3 weeks ago 29

We’re prepared, surrounded with people that’ll offer better governance – Adebayo

We’re prepared, surrounded with people that’ll off...

3 weeks ago 27

Nigeria’s import lifeline faces shock as strait of Hormouz closure disrupts global trade

Nigeria’s import lifeline faces shock as strait of...

3 weeks ago 30

AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Bank earnings rise, gold surges, inflation risks return

AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Bank earnings rise, gold ...

3 weeks ago 30

CBN tightens BVN rules with fraud watchlist, phone number limits

CBN tightens BVN rules with fraud watchlist, phone...

3 weeks ago 36

Benue IDPs block highway, demand return to ancestral homes

Benue IDPs block highway, demand return to ancestr...

3 weeks ago 32

Galatasaray eye N105bn Champions League quarter-final windfall

Galatasaray eye N105bn Champions League quarter-fi...

3 weeks ago 32

‘No shortcuts in aviation’: NAMA explains delay in deploying Lagos mobile control tower

‘No shortcuts in aviation’: NAMA explains delay in...

3 weeks ago 34

CBN caps new mobile banking transfers at N20,000 for 24 hours

CBN caps new mobile banking transfers at N20,000 f...

3 weeks ago 28

Tinubu establishes Presidential Petroleum Reform & Value Optimisation Taskforce

Tinubu establishes Presidential Petroleum Reform &...

3 weeks ago 30

Nigeria’s diplomatic strategy tilts toward Africa, global south

Nigeria’s diplomatic strategy tilts toward Africa,...

3 weeks ago 30

Square pegs, round holes, and Nigeria’s politics of embarrassment

Square pegs, round holes, and Nigeria’s politics o...

3 weeks ago 41

Arsenal prepare €130m summer move for Victor Osimhen

Arsenal prepare €130m summer move for Victor Osimh...

3 weeks ago 31

Air Peace Abuja-London flight makes air return

Air Peace Abuja-London flight makes air return

3 weeks ago 31

NSCDC arrests four suspected phone snatchers in Kano as Ramadan night crimes rise

NSCDC arrests four suspected phone snatchers in Ka...

3 weeks ago 27

Dangote restores petrol price to N1,175 as depots halt sales

Dangote restores petrol price to N1,175 as depots ...

3 weeks ago 32

Favor Ileogben: The Lagos surrealist turning inner wounds into art

Favor Ileogben: The Lagos surrealist turning inner...

3 weeks ago 30

NIGCOMSAT denies $11.4m debt to Chinese Satellite Firm, says partnership remains strong

NIGCOMSAT denies $11.4m debt to Chinese Satellite ...

3 weeks ago 31

Women entrepreneurs urged to strengthen legal, digital structures to attract global investment

Women entrepreneurs urged to strengthen legal, dig...

3 weeks ago 25

PEVCA hosts policy summit to deepen regulation, investment alignment

PEVCA hosts policy summit to deepen regulation, in...

3 weeks ago 25

Bringing down the cost of medicines in Africa through strategic cooperation and continental integration

Bringing down the cost of medicines in Africa thro...

3 weeks ago 28

Environmental Insurance for Nigerian Businesses: Why Fire and Burglary Protection Matters

Environmental Insurance for Nigerian Businesses: W...

3 weeks ago 31

Sustainable waste management in focus as PEWAN gathers stakeholders

Sustainable waste management in focus as PEWAN gat...

3 weeks ago 27

Shell’s Nigeria deepwater return lifts output hopes as Bonga restarts ahead of schedule

Shell’s Nigeria deepwater return lifts output hope...

3 weeks ago 30

Sycamore Opens ₦3 Billion Commercial Paper Offer to Investors Under ₦20 Billion Programme; Early Subscriptions Underway

Sycamore Opens ₦3 Billion Commercial Paper Offer t...

3 weeks ago 32

PSC promotes 13 commissioners of Police to AIG

PSC promotes 13 commissioners of Police to AIG

3 weeks ago 45

Deap Capital Management & Trust repositions for sustainable growth

Deap Capital Management & Trust repositions for su...

3 weeks ago 44

Unilag’s entrepreneurship centre empowered over 1,000 students with skills, funds

Unilag’s entrepreneurship centre empowered over 1,...

3 weeks ago 29

Interest rate cut signals relief for manufacturers — Coleman MD

Interest rate cut signals relief for manufacturers...

3 weeks ago 40

VFD Group shares rally as regulators approve successful N50.1bn rights issue

VFD Group shares rally as regulators approve succe...

3 weeks ago 26

APC convention: Defence minister chairs security committee, vows robust safety plan

APC convention: Defence minister chairs security c...

3 weeks ago 26

CBN bars large loan defaulters from new credit, banking guarantees

CBN bars large loan defaulters from new credit, ba...

3 weeks ago 29

Nigeria insurers target new growth as NAICOM pushes claims, bonds

Nigeria insurers target new growth as NAICOM pushe...

3 weeks ago 29

Intra-Africa trade boost seen unlocking shared prosperity

Intra-Africa trade boost seen unlocking shared pro...

3 weeks ago 31

NDPC warns content creators over filming Nigerians without consent

NDPC warns content creators over filming Nigerians...

3 weeks ago 31

Blockchain, CBDCs, real-time rails to reshape future of cross-border payments

Blockchain, CBDCs, real-time rails to reshape futu...

3 weeks ago 32

Accion Microfinance Bank partners GirlLearn Africa to host digital empowerment conference for women

Accion Microfinance Bank partners GirlLearn Africa...

3 weeks ago 26

How Arik Air’s engine explosion caused 23 wreckages on the aircraft – NSIB

How Arik Air’s engine explosion caused 23 wreckage...

3 weeks ago 32

Middle East crisis could hand Nigeria up to N30trn in oil windfall

Middle East crisis could hand Nigeria up to N30trn...

3 weeks ago 33

Tunji Olowolafe Foundation unveils N1bn scholarship to expand access to digital higher education

Tunji Olowolafe Foundation unveils N1bn scholarshi...

3 weeks ago 30

4 Killed in crash of U.S. refueling plane in Iraq, military says

4 Killed in crash of U.S. refueling plane in Iraq,...

3 weeks ago 31

I never declared interest in contesting again in 2028 — Ondo Gov, Aiyedatiwa

I never declared interest in contesting again in 2...

3 weeks ago 31

Airfare hike looms as jet fuel price doubles to N1800/litre

Airfare hike looms as jet fuel price doubles to N1...

3 weeks ago 26

Banking sector ready to fund scale of investment for economic transformation – Cardoso

Banking sector ready to fund scale of investment f...

3 weeks ago 30

FG partners singapore to upgrade Nigeria’s technical, vocational education system

FG partners singapore to upgrade Nigeria’s technic...

3 weeks ago 29

Gender equality at work is smart economics – ILO

Gender equality at work is smart economics – ILO

3 weeks ago 26

Unregulated palm oil imports threatening local investments – Okomu MD

Unregulated palm oil imports threatening local inv...

3 weeks ago 26

FG appoints principal officers for new federal tertiary institutions, NCCE

FG appoints principal officers for new federal ter...

3 weeks ago 26

Direct Entry registration 2026 continues till April 25, says JAMB

Direct Entry registration 2026 continues till Apri...

3 weeks ago 32

Explainer: How to file annual tax returns before March 31 – LIRS

Explainer: How to file annual tax returns before M...

3 weeks ago 33

How one homegrown platform aligns with Nigeria’s new mandatory AML standards

How one homegrown platform aligns with Nigeria’s n...

3 weeks ago 28

Yusuf pledges government support for new APC leadership in Kano

Yusuf pledges government support for new APC leade...

3 weeks ago 32

African hotel development pipeline hits record high as high-performing markets drive growth

African hotel development pipeline hits record hig...

3 weeks ago 35

Marriott records robust growth across EMEA in 2025

Marriott records robust growth across EMEA in 2025...

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