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Nigeria is conspicuously absent from the 2024 ITTF African Youth Championships, currently underway in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. Despite being one of the leading African teams, Nigeria did not participate in this prestigious event. In the 2023 edition held in Agadir, Morocco, the Nigerian contingent managed to compete thanks to the support of Friends of Table Tennis who funded …

At least four people were killed and several others injured in a shootout near a mosque in Oman on Tuesday. The attack took place early in the morning in Wadi al-Kabir, a district east of the capital, Muscat, as Shiite Muslims were performing religious rituals. Police said in a statement on the X platform that security forces took necessary measures …

Ekene Abubakar Adams, a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 39. The cause of death was reportedly due to a recent illness, according to a statement from the House speaker Akin Rotimi Jr. Adams, who represented the Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency in Kaduna State, served on the House of Representatives Sports Committee. …

The internet went wild after it emerged that the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, had appointed Alhaji Umar Bush, a Hausa showman known for his ‘anger’ and hurling insults at others, as his own Special Assistant. According to the appointment letter from the SSA to Bush, also known as ‘Angry Bird’, he …

The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission has announced October 19 as the date for local government elections across the state, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that declared the interim committees running local government affairs across the country illegal. According to Mamman Eri, the Chairman of the Electoral Commission, the decision to set the date is in accordance with the …

Meet Senator Monday Okpebholo: The Candidate With a Heart of Gold As we approach the next elections, it is essential to recognize the outstanding leadership qualities and achievements of our principal, Senator Monday Okpebholo. While opinions may vary, it is undeniable that he possesses an X-factor that sets him apart. His impressive record outside of government and impressive achievements as …

The Three Lions of England are now without a manager as Gareth Southgate has stepped down from his post after his team failed to win the 2024 European Championship. England, who were looking to break a 58-year curse, were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the tournament final last Sunday. The defeat meant England have failed to win a European final …

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  ● The 22-time Major champion reflects on Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz won his fourth major title at Wimbledon on Sunday and compatriot Rafael Nadal gave the 21-year-old a warm welcome the next day. Rafael Nadal is all smiles after winning the first round of his doubles match with Casper Ruud on Monday in Bastad. “My impression is …

Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday, reiterated the judiciary’s commitment to asserting its independence and impartiality in administering justice. Speaking at a workshop on “Judicial Independence and Judicial Skills” in Abuja, Ariwoola stressed the need for judges to continue building their capacity to meet the expectations of the public. While acknowledging significant progress in achieving judicial independence, the CJN …