Nigeria secures hosting rights for 2028 ITTF Africa Championships
Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships after defeating Tunisia in a vote at the continental body’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tangier, Morocco. Nigeria polled 23 votes against Tunisia’s 15…
FIFA approves Normalisation Committee to run Nigerian football
FIFA also set a deadline for the committee’s tenure, stating that its mandate would end once it had completed its assigned tasks, but no later than 31 May 2027. FIFA has approved the appointment of a Normalisation Committee to manage…
US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Top Gun, Steel Magnolias and Alien, dies aged 93
US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series Picket Fences and the films Alien and Top Gun, has died aged 93, his family says. Skerritt died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said: “While the world knew…
New York City bans horse-drawn carriages from June 2028
The New York City Council voted on Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, ending a historic tourist attraction and long-standing industry. Out of the city’s 51 lawmakers, 40 supported the bill,…
Burna Boy unveils $180 sneakers through partnership with Federer-Backed On
Burna Boy’s first sneaker collection with On, the Swiss brand backed by Roger Federer, goes on sale this week with three shoes up to $180. Nigerian music star Burna Boy is releasing his first sneaker collection with On, the Swiss…
John Anderson, Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 71
The country music legend was known for his distinctive voice and a songbook that included “Swingin’,” “Straight Tequila Night,” and “Seminole Wind.” John Anderson, the Country Music Hall of Fame inductee with a distinctive voice and a weighty songbook that…
Zuckerberg Wants To Build A Giant Online Network Of AI Agents
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone chatting with its Muse agents. And then he wants those agents chatting with each other. “We expect to grow Muse to serve billions of people. This is both our mission and our strategy,” Zuckerberg…
Elon Musk Announces ₦14.27trillion SpaceX Shares Giveaway to Every American
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to give every child in the United States one share of his aerospace company, SpaceX, next year. The proposed giveaway could be worth approximately $10.7 billion if implemented as outlined.Musk made the announcement…
China’s Robots Evolve Beyond Basic Utility As Exports Surge
China’s robotics industry is rapidly advancing, with robots moving beyond basic functions to become indispensable in factories and everyday life around the world. Once showcased mainly in competitive arenas, Chinese robots are increasingly being deployed across factory floors globally, reflecting…
Ethiopia Advances Nuclear Energy Programme to Boost Energy Security, Technological Development
Ethiopia is strengthening its efforts to develop a peaceful, safe and sustainable national nuclear energy programme as part of its long-term development strategy. The development follows a visit to the Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission, an institution responsible for helping establish…