{
  "id": 14826363,
  "title": "Abdullahi Replaces Kida as New NBBF President",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/abdullahi-replaces-kida-as-new-nbbf-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T00:14:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/16/abdullahi-replaces-kida-as-new-nbbf-president/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Duro Ikhazuagbe, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has been elected as the new President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). He succeeded Ahmedu Musa Kida, who served the sport for two terms. The election took place at the federation's elective congress in Abuja. The new president also serves as the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria. His victory was unanimous, as most other candidates either withdrew or were disqualified. Former international player Ugo Udezue became the new Vice President. Udezue had previously been re-elected as the South-East representative on the NBBF's board. The other zonal representatives on the new NBBF include Fubara Fobika from South-South, Babatunde Oguntade from South-West, Yusuf Surajo from the North-East, Abubakar Abba Kaka from North-West, and Abdullahi Mustafa from North-Central. After the election, Abdullahi shared his inspiring journey from a young basketball fan in Northern Nigeria to leading the NBBF. He mentioned borrowing money to purchase his first pair of basketball shoes. Abdullahi emphasized that his role as president represented not only a personal achievement but also a profound call to serve the sport and contribute to its future development. He acknowledged that his responsibilities would involve fostering opportunities for young players and enhancing the infrastructure supporting basketball in Nigeria.",
  "summary": "Duro Ikhazuagbe Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi has been elected as the new President of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Abdullahi replaces Ahmedu Musa Kida, the former Nigerian international who presided over Nigerian",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi elected as new NBBF President",
    "Abdullahi previously served as Energy Commission Director-General",
    "Former international player Ugo Udezue becomes new Vice President"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}