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The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation has received equipment support from China-based sports equipment manufacturer Wang Kai Table Tennis, which also pledged further assistance toward player development across Africa, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. WKTT donated items like rubbers, blades, balls and other items. At the presentation held during the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos over the weekend, WKTT representative Vera Ruijia Zhao described Nigeria as a nation rich in table tennis talent, citing stars such as Quadri Aruna and Olajide Omotayo. “For young players, equipment is essential — without it, they cannot even start playing table tennis. This year is also the…
If you’re looking for ways to make staying cool and hydrated easier this summer, Woot is currently selling a refurbished GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker for $264.99 through June 3rd. That’s $184 less than buying new at its full price, and comes with a 90-day warranty. If you want a brand new model, it’s also on sale for $359 ($90) at Best Buy, or $449 ($50 off) with a side tank included (Amazon, Best Buy, GE).If you’re unfamiliar with nugget ice, it’s the soft, chewable ice that cools drinks quickly and doesn’t melt as fast as crushed…
The UK government has added cryptocurrency exchange HTX to its list of sanctioned entities over its support of Russia.On Tuesday, UK authorities said that there were “reasonable grounds to suspect” HTX, formerly Huobi Global, has been supporting Russia’s government through financial services and funds facilitated by the A7 Limited Liability Company and Garantex, other sanctioned entities. The crypto exchange, headquartered in Panama, was the latest to be named as part of a crackdown on entities “exploited by Russia to circumvent UK sanctions.”“If the Kremlin thinks it can evade our sanctions by hiding behind crypto networks and shadow financial systems, it…
Taylor Swift didn’t attend the 2026 American Music Awards, but did she secure any wins? Despite having the most nominations going into the awards show, Swift skipped out on the ceremony that took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25. It was previously announced that Swift led the pack of AMAs nominations this year with eight nods across several different categories. She was up for Artist of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Album of the Year and Best Pop Album for The Life of a Showgirl, Song of the Year, Best Music…
Popular broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Accord in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdulraman Muhammed, the party’s National Deputy Secretary announced Mr Hamzat as the authentic candidate in a video posted on X after the conclusion of the party’s governorship primary on Tuesday. “Three aspirants bought our party’s governorship form. We screened out two of them, and we found Oriyomi AbdulRahmon Hamzat as the authentic candidate and the one who won his own primaries,” the official said while presenting certificate of clearance to the broadcaster. The declaration did not disclose the…
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has joined football legend Jay-Jay Okocha and Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Tolu Arokodare in Nike’s latest Nigeria-inspired campaign created in collaboration with British-Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn. The campaign, unveiled as part of Nike’s “Homecoming” and X2 ’26 collaboration series, celebrates Nigerian culture, football heritage, fashion, and street creativity through a bold lifestyle collection inspired by the Super Eagles identity. Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, appeared in a series of campaign visuals modelling pieces from the collection alongside current and former Nigerian football stars. The actress’s inclusion has generated excitement online, with many…
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has disclosed that no fewer than 43 vessels carrying petroleum products, food supplies and other cargoes are scheduled to arrive at the Apapa Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island Port in Lagos. According to the NPA’s Daily Shipping Position released on Tuesday, the vessels are expected to berth at the ports between May 26 and June 6. The authority explained that eight of the incoming ships are laden with containers conveying various categories of goods, while the remaining 35 vessels are expected with cargoes including fresh fish, petrol, general cargo, bulk wheat, aviation…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Yola on Tuesday affirmed Ibrahim Sadiq Dasin as chairman of the Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Appeal Court held that, contrary to the ruling of a lower court earlier this month, the state congress of the ADC held in April 2026 which produced Dasin and other members of his executive committee was valid. Delivering its ruling on Tuesday, the appellate court granted the appeal of the committee that conducted the congress and, consequently, invalidated the verdict of the lower court which nullified the congress in the state. The Court…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arraigned a man, Salifu Olije Mustapha, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Kubwa, Abuja, for allegedly posing as an operative of the anti-graft agency and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. Mustapha was brought before Justice A.I. Akobi on a four-count charge bordering on impersonation and misrepresentation. According to the EFCC, the defendant allegedly presented himself as an officer of the Commission and took part in activities aimed at deceiving and extorting members of the public. One of the charges against him reads: “That you, Salifu Olije Mustapha sometime in…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting line-up for tonight’s Unity Cup semi-final encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. Wrexham’s Arthur Okonkwo will start in goal ahead of Francis Uzoho. Enugu Rangers duo Chibueze Oputa and Obinna Ogbuke will occupy the full-back positions. Igbo Ogbu will pair with the Trabzonspor defender at centre-back. In midfield, Chelle picked former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani, Tochukwu Nnadi and Alhassan Yusuf. Terem Moffi will lead the attack and will be supported by Femi Azeez and Philip Otele. Super Eagles XI vs Zimbabwe Okonkwo Oputa Igboke Ogbu Nwaiwu Nnadi Tijani Yusuf…
