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Edition: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

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Naija Is Winning!

Jaybash drifts to first place at the GWM Drift Championship in Nigeria! 🏎️🇳🇬

Tyres dey smoke, Naija! Jamus Bashar Muhammad, popularly known as Jaybash, has emerged winner of the GWM Drift Championship in Nigeria, taking first place at the competition, as reported on 31 October 2026. Drifting is a motorsport discipline that demands serious vehicle control, precise manoeuvring and quick decision-making, where even the slightest error can decide the outcome. The win adds to Jaybash's growing profile in Nigeria's drifting community and shines a light on Nigerian talent in motorsport, with organisers' platform giving fans a chance to follow the sport's growth at home. Here's hoping it inspires more aspiring drivers to make their mark. Congratulations, Jaybash! 🙌🏾

. Reported by The Guardian Nigeria and Vanguard on 31 October-2 November 2026.

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