Nigerian-American teen, Ugo Ugochukwu has won the 2024 FIA FR World Cup and the 71st Macau Grand Prix – with a faultless performance throughout the entire weekend. The 17-year-old becomes the first driver from the USA to win this prestigious event since Bob Earl in 1981. Ugochukwu, who represents the US in car racing, was born in New …
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Tech executive reveals he’s entering hospice care and shares final message he wants to leave the world with
A tech executive looking ahead at his final days is sharing some parting thoughts amid his cancer journey. James Butts built an audience on X, formerly Twitter, as the SVP of Product & Design at food delivery service Postmates. One tweet, shared on Wednesday, Nov. 13, has gone viral as he explains where he is in his medical journey. Butts …
Read More »Lord Coe: World Athletics president says IOC needs to improve transgender athletes rules to protect ‘female sport’
Coe oversaw the London 2012 Games before taking charge of World Athletics, and has also enjoyed a successful commercial and political career. Under Coe, World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events. He will also be able to point to his experience, achievements and his willingness to establish the Athletics Integrity Unit – …
Read More »Cerebral Palsy World Cup: England players share their World Cup journey
Footballers Matt Crossen and Aaron Lucas speak to BBC Sport about representing England at the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain.
Read More »England v South Africa: Ellis Genge ‘still carries World Cup defeat’
He added: “It is a huge part of their DNA from a young schoolboy which is what they cherish, and it also helps that they have 150kg human beings. “Everyone needs to roll their sleeves up and be absolutely invested, then we will have it out. “Credit where credit is due, they have a great set piece, but I am …
Read More »World Bank and IMF are allegedly undermining Nigeria?s university system ? ASUU President
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are playing a role in undermining Nigeria’s public education system. ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke voiced the claim during ASUU’s Heroes Day 2024-2025 ceremony in Abuja, expressing frustration over the government’s ongoing delay in renegotiating the 2009 agreement, despite years of advocacy …
Read More »FIFA sets Dec 5 as date for inaugural FIFA Club World Cup
The world’s best football clubs will discover their group stage opponents for the inaugural 32-club FIFA Club World Cup at the draw on December 5 in Miami. The draw will kick off at 1800 GMT to determine the eight groups of four teams who will compete in the tournament in the United States from June 15 to July 13. FIFA …
Read More »Super Eagles Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup – Moses Simon
Nantes and Nigeria winger, Moses Simon claimed the Super Eagles have the quality to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their low position in the qualifiers. The Super Eagles are yet to record a win the qualifying series after four games and are languishing in fifth position in their group with three points. Despite the tough task …
Read More »Women’s Nations League: England drawn in same group as world champions Spain
England have been drawn in the same group as world champions Spain for the 2025 Women’s Nations League. Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses fell to a 1-0 defeat by Spain in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, while Spain are also the reigning Nations League champions. The two sides are joined by Belgium and Portugal in League A Group A3. Scotland have …
Read More »Not bringing a child into this world is one of my best decisions ever – Nigerian woman says
A Nigerian woman, Nneka, has said that one of her best decisions ever is not having a child. Not bringing a child into this world is one of my best decisions EVER!, she wrote in a post on Tuesday. The post Not bringing a child into this world is one of my best decisions ever – Nigerian woman says appeared first on …
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