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The president of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Olusegun Runsewe, has disclosed that plans to bring American golf icon Tiger Woods to Nigeria for an exhibition event failed because organisers could not provide a private jet for his travel, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Runsewe explained that the attempt, made a few years ago, collapsed after he was informed in the United States that Woods only travels by private aircraft, with provisions also required for his full entourage. He said the experience opened his eyes to the scale and demands of elite professional golf, while reinforcing the sport’s global reach and influence.…

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is rolling out a payment card in Europe, allowing users to spend stablecoins at merchants accepting Mastercard.The OKX Card is issued through the company’s Electronic Money Institution (EMI) partner, Monavate, OKX said Wednesday in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph.At launch, the card supports spending in stablecoins including Circle’s USDC (USDC) and the Paxos-issued Global Dollar (USDG).The move comes as crypto companies seek to expand the use of stablecoins for everyday payments under Europe’s evolving crypto regulatory framework.“With OKX Card, we’re making it simple for anyone in Europe to use crypto for real-world purchases,” OKX Europe CEO Erald…

Guy Fieri has a fresh perspective after a brutal injury left him in a wheelchair. “It does give you appreciation for being healthy. You look at people that have disabilities and realize, we take a lot of things for granted,” Fieri, 58, said during an interview with Entertainment Weekly published on Tuesday, January 27. “Folks that are on crutches and stuff, you know, the next time you see somebody on crutches, maybe clear a little bit of a path. Open the door for them.” The Food Network star was filming his upcoming show Flavortown Food Fight in Northern California in…

Nottingham Forest Women have made a statement of intent ahead of the new campaign, confirming the signing of Nigerian forward Joy Omewa from Danish giants Fortuna Hjørring. The Women’s Super League 2 side announced the deal via their official website, revealing that the 23-year-old attacker has joined on a permanent contract running until the end of the 2025/26 season. A forward forged in Denmark’s elite Omewa arrives in England with a formidable résumé. She spent five productive seasons in Denmark’s top flight with Fortuna Hjørring, one of the most successful clubs in Scandinavian women’s football. During her time in the…

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has advised the Edo State Government to respect the country’s labour laws as regards the recognised leadership of the union in the State. DAILY POST reports that the Edo State Council of the body gave the advised in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Benin City. The statement, signed by Prof. Monday Igbafen, the Acting Caretaker Committee Chairman of NLC in the state, urged Governor Monday Okpebholo to resist selfish and subterranean pressure that would rob the State Government of robust engagement and industrial relations with a legitimate leadership…

Former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Istifanus Mwansat, has insisted that the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang was not arm-twisted to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Mwansat stated this on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television, stressing that the governor’s decision was the best. DAILY POST reports that Governor Mutfwang formally defected to the APC on Tuesday after dumping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. “Plateau people are with Governor Mutfwang, he was not arm-twisted to join APC. His defection to APC was the best. “He does not need an automatic…

Former Manchester United player, Phil Jones, was unimpressed with how Arsenal central defenders, Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba played during Sunday’s Premier League game against Manchester United. He called the pair’s display ‘weak’ and ‘fragile,’ and said it was the most ‘fractious’ he had ever seen them. Arsenal suffered their first home loss of the season, losing 3-2 to United at the Emirates Stadium. The result cut the Gunners’ lead at the top of the table from seven points to four points. Magalhaes and Saliba, who have both been key players in the team’s defense for the last few seasons,…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy military veterans to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces as part of strategies to strengthen national security and drive economic activities in conflict-affected areas. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), tasked with reclaiming ungoverned spaces for economic viability and repositioning the Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires and Veterans. A statement on Wednesday by the Ministry’s Deputy Director of Information, Enderline Chukwu unbehalf of the Director Information and Public Relations, said the committee was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Ministry of Defence headquarters,…

The police have confirmed the killing of a 15-year-old girl, Aisha Abubakar, whose lifeless body was discovered in a bush on the outskirts of Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe. The incident was reported to the police at about 12noon on Tuesday by the victim’s father, Malam Abubakar, who alleged that his daughter was a victim of culpable homicide. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, on Tuesday, the deceased was sent to buy soya beans on Sunday, January 26, 2026, at about 5:40 pm but failed to return home. “She was sent…

The All Progressives Congress deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Murtala Garo, has welcomed Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to the party, describing the defection as a step towards political stability and sustainable development in the state. Garo, a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, said in a statement on Tuesday that the governor’s decision to join the ruling party reflected political maturity and foresight at a time when Kano and the country required unity and inclusive governance. “I formally welcome His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, into the All…