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West African champion Matthew Kuti reaffirmed his supremacy in the men’s game, just as regional women’s champion, Ajoke Ojomu, also staged a remarkable comeback against Sukurat Aiyelabegan to clinch the women’s singles crown, at the grand finale of the 11th Elicris Table Tennis Cup, held on Tuesday, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. In the women’s final, Aiyelabegan showed her intent from the outset, playing aggressively and dictating most of the rallies to take the first two games 12-10, 11-7. Ojomu, however, mounted a resurgence in the third game, shifting momentum with victories at 11-9, 11-5, and…
Ethereum is unlikely to hit new highs in the coming year, given the current conditions for Bitcoin, says crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen.“If Bitcoin truly is truly in a bear market, which is what it feels like, it would be kind of hard for Ethereum to go up there,” Cowen said on the Bankless podcast on Tuesday. It comes after veteran trader Peter Brandt predicted on Dec. 19 that Bitcoin could fall as low as $60,000 by the third quarter of 2026.However, Cowen said that if Ether (ETH) does manage to reclaim its $4,878 all-time high, which it last reached in August,…
From friends to lovers, Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have supported each other through numerous ups and downs over the years. The former best friend of Kylie Jenner made waves in February 2019 when she and Tristan Thompson kissed while he was dating Khloé Kardashian. While Woods and Jenner had a falling out over the scandal, Woods found love with her own basketball star — whom she had previously been strictly pals with — the following year. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Woods and Towns started dating in May 2020 after meeting through friends. “The right person will bring…
The Sean and Tarra Ajayi Foundation has awarded scholarships to 20 students of Femi Gbajabiamila Junior & Senior Secondary School, Ikate, Ijeshatedo, Surulere, Lagos State. In a statement, the foundation explained that, in partnership with The Ever Forward Club, it also launched the Million Mask Movement workshop at the office of the Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Authority, Mr Odunayo Daniel. The Principal of Femi Gbajabiamila Junior & Senior Secondary School, Mrs Florence Olodeoku, was also present. The scholarships and the Million Mask Movement are part of the foundation’s programmes aimed at building human capital and encouraging brilliant…
A hit-and-run driver has killed a yet-to-be-identified male pedestrian along the Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode Expressway on the morning of Christmas Day. PUNCH Metro learnt on Thursday from the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, that the accident occurred at about 8am. Akinbiyi noted that the vehicle involved fled the scene before emergency responders arrived. Multiple pictures from the scene of the incident, sighted by our correspondent, showed the lifeless body of the deceased by the roadside. The pictures also showed the impact of the vehicle run-over on the head of the deceased. He said, “There was…
The Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnap attempt on Christmas Day and rescued one Geoffrey Akume. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed in a statement released on Thursday, made available to newsmen in Makurdi. Edet said the incident occurred in the early hours of the day at Tiortu, along Gboko/Makurdi Road. The police spokesperson explained that the victim, who was on transit from Gboko to Makurdi, was accosted by armed men suspected to be kidnappers at Tiortu. She said they forcefully abducted the victim and were in the process of taking him deeper into a nearby thick…
The Nigerian banking sector has historically played a vital role in the country’s economic development, providing essential financial services to individuals, businesses, and government entities. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including intense competition, technological disruptions, regulatory reforms, cultural distortion, environmental concerns, and changing customer expectations. In an increasingly interconnected and competitive global economy, Nigerian banks must evolve beyond traditional operational models to remain relevant and competitive. Central to this evolution is organisational cultural transformation—a strategic revolution that aligns internal values, behaviours, and practices with modern industry standards. This transformation is essential for boosting performance, ensuring sustainability, and positioning Nigerian…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reshuffled critical directors in the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, following rumours of serious corrupt practices by key officers of the aviation regulatory agency. The reshuffle of the senior officers may not be unconnected with allegations of inefficiency and compromised oversight in the agency’s Directorate of Airworthiness Standards. This comes as the Nigeria Safety Investigation Board, on December 14, 2025, and December 16, 2025, respectively, issued reports indicating major aircraft incidents involving unscheduled aircraft. According to the reports, a Hawker 800XP with eight persons on board crash-landed at the Mallam Aminu…
The annual Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame Governor’s Belt will light up Boxing Day (today), with a thrilling one-day fiesta as Nigeria’s top pugilists clash for glory in Lagos, the nation’s commercial hub. To ensure the fighters are fully prepared, LBHF management has organised intensive training camps for all participants, including boxers traveling from other states. According to LBHF Director David Mohamed, competitors from Ogun, Osun, Kwara, Oyo, Borno, and the FCT, Abuja will feature in this year’s edition, giving the tournament a stronger national outlook.“We are ensuring the boxers are in peak condition for the tournament. “For the first…
Drew Barrymore is all about embracing the natural look. “Aging is a privilege that I will never take for granted,” Barrymore, 50, captioned an Instagram video on Tuesday, December 24. In the actress’ footage, she smiled while showing off that she didn’t have any makeup on her face “Aging is a privilege,” Barrymore wrote over her video. “It is not something to fear.” Barrymore’s confident upload quickly earned praise from her social media followers. Related: Drew Barrymore Says She Hasn’t ‘Done Anything’ to Her Face Drew Barrymore told a studio audience she hasn’t “done anything” in terms of cosmetic surgery…
