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A cheeky under arm serve from Nduka Odizor. 🤣#WhatHappensNext pic.twitter.com/0oCQAhCTCh

— Question of Sport (@QuestionofSport) December 19, 2018

Meet Nduka Odizor, the greatest Nigerian tennis player of all time.

He reached ATP 52 in the Singles and 20 in the Doubles in 1984.

He remains the only Nigerian to have played in the Main Draw of all Grand Slams.

In 1983, the ‘Duke’ as he is fondly called, famously defeated former no. 1 Guillermo Vilas at Wimbledon, a development that put Nigeria in the eyes of the world.

He started as a ball boy in Lagos but his fame started when he started beating older players in Nigeria before leaving for the US.

The Duke also schooled in Benin City - Nigeria at the time.

He is currently based in the United States, but visits Nigeria from time to time, and was present in Lagos when Nigeria defeated Uzbekistan to gain promotion to the Davis Cup World Group II.

Odizor’s son played tennis for a while before choosing to not go professional.

I have played Nduka at Wimbledon in 85’!
Strong serve volley player !

9jatriot:
If this is how the events wen then there is justifiable cause for him to have been arrrested. The guy should shut up in that case.

HighChiefZino:
Why not put his picture as others?

Keep quoting me.

HighChiefZino:
I believe religion has done more harm than good in this country.

However, you mentioned Obi and yet you didn't include Obi's message.

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— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) February 16, 2026

As the holy month begins, I want to personally wish all Muslim faithful in Lagos a time filled with peace and reflection.

For many of us, this is a period to slow down, reconnect with what matters most, and support those in our communities who may be facing challenges.

I pray that the weeks ahead bring you strength, clarity, and abundant blessings. Let us continue to keep one another in our prayers.

Today, Ash Wednesday invites us into a sacred rhythm — a moment to pause, look inward, and realign our hearts with God. It is a call to humility, reflection, and a deeper walk of faith.

As we begin this Lenten journey, may we find grace in the quiet moments, strength in sincere reflection, and renewal in the gentle spaces where God meets us most tenderly. May this season refine us, soften our hearts, and draw us closer to His purpose for our lives.

May the ashes remind us not only of our frailty, but of the enduring mercy that renews us daily.

Wishing all Christian faithful a meaningful and grace-filled Lent.

I warmly felicitate with the Muslim Ummah in Imo State, across Nigeria, and indeed around the world, as they commence the sacred month of Ramadan. It is truly remarkable that Muslims are beginning the Holy month of Ramadan on the same day that Christians commence the solemn season of Lent.

This convergence, with both periods sharing enduring virtues of fasting, prayer, sacrifice, and charity, is not a mere coincidence but divinely ordained, an opportunity for us all to collectively reflect on our actions and inactions as a people.

As our Muslim brothers and sisters embark on this spiritual journey, I pray that God grants us the grace to spread the compassion, generosity, peace, and self-discipline that define this holy season throughout our society, strengthening our unity and deepening our shared humanity.

- Hope Uzodimma

I join Christians in Imo State, Nigeria, and across the world as we commemorate Ash Wednesday, marking the solemn beginning of the 2026 Lenten season in accordance with Christian doctrine. This sacred season not only affords us the opportunity to “reflect deeply on our lives and renew our commitment to God,” but also serves as a period of “repentance, sacrifice, and spiritual rededication.”

As we journey through this sacred period, I pray that God, in His infinite mercy, will continue to guide our noble paths and grant us the enablement to live in accordance with the solemn demands of the season. May He strengthen us to extend its enduring virtues of love, humility, selflessness, and compassion into our society, so that our collective witness may inspire hope, unity, and positive transformation in our communities.

- Hope Uzodimma

Wishing the entire Muslim Ummah abundant blessings and mercy on the arrival of the sacred month of Ramadan.

May this month envelop our hearts with tranquility, draw us closer to Allah, purify our intentions, and fill our homes with peace and joy.

Ramadan Mubarak. - RMK

A Rare Spiritual Convergence to Cherish and Revere

Today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marks a moment of extraordinary spiritual convergence in Nigeria — a nation richly blessed by God with abundant resources, yet long hindered by poor leadership. For the first time in many years, the Christian season of Lent and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begin on the same day.

This rare coincidence is far more than a meeting of dates; it is a powerful symbol of shared sacrifice, reflection, and the possibility of national renewal at a time when our collective identity has been strained by ineffective governance. It is striking that both sacred seasons are marked by fasting, prayer, and thanksgiving. We may therefore see this convergence as what might fittingly be called a “Double Fast” — a divine invitation to transcend our differences and rediscover our shared humanity.

As millions of Nigerians — Christians and Muslims alike, from North to South — abstain from food and drink, or devote themselves to forty days of penance and prayer, we are united in a single purpose: to seek the mercy of the Almighty for the healing of our land.

This rare coincidence, this shared season of fasting, calls for intensified prayer against the insecurity and economic hardship confronting our country. But prayer alone is not enough; it must be paired with action. It urges us toward charity for the vulnerable, forgiveness of one another, and the self-discipline both faiths commend. Many will rightly see this period as a necessary spiritual reset for our troubled nation.

Let this season become a time of deep spiritual engagement. May our hunger remind us of our neighbours’ suffering, and may our prayers stand as a shield over our nation. May our sacrifices be accepted, and may this unique alignment usher in a lasting era of peace and unity across Nigeria.

A Holy Lent and Ramadan Kareem to all. With our prayers and shared resolve, a New Nigeria is POssible. -PO