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  "id": 12537610,
  "title": "I’m coming to build, Oyedeji declares NBBF presidential bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/im-coming-to-build-oyedeji-declares-nbbf-presidential-bid-12537610",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:56:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/im-coming-to-build-oyedeji-declares-nbbf-presidential-bid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Former D’Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji has formally declared his intention to contest the presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), promising to rebuild, reunite and reposition Nigerian basketball. In a press conference in Lagos, Oyedeji, who has more than 30 years of experience in the game as a player, club owner, administrator and philanthropist, emphasized his commitment to serving rather than personal ambition. His plans include revitalising domestic leagues, improving player welfare, strengthening governance, and developing sustainable infrastructure.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "I’m coming to build, Oyedeji declares NBBF presidential bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/im-coming-to-build-oyedeji-declares-nbbf-presidential-bid",
        "published": "2026-10-07T03:44:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}