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Apple, BMW, Nike, others lead global brands using forced labour in China

John Ogunsemore Jan 14, 2021 0

A UK Conservative Party Human Rights Commission report has named Apple, BMW, Huawei and other global brands benefitting from the forced labour of Uyghur Muslims in communist China.According to the report, the popular sportswear maker,…

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Celeb gifts N10m sneakers to bullied secondary school student

Alexander Ore Feb 18, 2020 0

Youtube celebrity Afredo Villa or better known as Prettyboyfredo took to his Instagram to share a story about how he gifted a 10 million Naira worth Nike Mag sneakers to a high school kid who was being bullied at school.Grand as the…

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Nike Unveil New Nigerian Super Eagles Jerseys (See Photo)

Faith Feb 6, 2020 0

On Wednesday, Nike unveiled their new jersey designs for the United States, South Korea and Nigerian teams, while the remaining federations will be launched over the coming months.The master class jerseys were unveiled in New York…

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World number 1, Osaka signs with Nike

Emmanuel Okara Apr 5, 2019 0

World number one Naomi Osaka has agreed a deal with Nike, the sports apparel giant has announced.The Japanese, who had previously been tied to rival Adidas, will first wear Nike gear at the Stuttgart Grand Prix later this month, the…

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Nike fined N5.6bn for blocking cross-border sales of football merchandise

Olawale Alabi Mar 25, 2019 0

U.S. sportswear maker Nike was hit with a 12.5 million euros fine on Monday for blocking cross-border sales of football merchandise of some of Europe’s best-known clubs.The fine, which is about 10.7 million pounds or N5.6 billion, is…

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Puma takes over from Nike as Manchester City kit supplier

Georgina Bode Feb 28, 2019 0

Puma has signed a long-term strategic partnership with English Premier League champions, Manchester City, taking over from Nike, as it seeks to make up for the loss of Arsenal to German rival, Adidas, the sportswear company said on…

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Sponsors EA, Nike raise concern over Ronaldo rape claims

Kayode Adebiyi Oct 5, 2018 0

Sportswear maker Nike Inc and video game maker Electronic Arts Inc said on Thursday they were concerned about rape allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s best football players.The 33-year-old athlete on Tuesday denied…

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`Wizkid FC’ Nike Jersey sets twitter on `fire’

Anita Eboigbe Feb 9, 2018 0

The Star Boy jersey, “Wizid FC” , an official jersey of Nigerian Musician Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, unveiled by International Sport wear Nike, has set twitter on fire.The Star Boy jersey, unveiled on Thursday by Nike, is part of…

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No Samsung phones, Nike uniforms for North Koreans as sanctions cloud Olympic perks

Agency Report Feb 2, 2018 0

All of the almost 3,000 athletes competing at the upcoming Pyeongchang Winter Olympics are set to get perks.These include the latest $930 Samsung smartphones, top of the range new equipment to take home and sleek Nike uniforms.But…

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Nike Announces Barcelona Shirt With Coutinho’s Name On It

John Ogunsemore Jan 1, 2018 0

Philippe Coutinho's rumoured transfer to Barcelona appears a done deal, courtesy of a Nike gaffe.The popular sport giants, who design Barcelona's kit, had fired speculations after releasing a Barcelona jersey with Coutinho's name on it.…

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The reason Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t wear plain black football boots

Victoria Dec 21, 2016

Real Madrid's and Portugal's highest goalscorer of all time, C. Ronaldo prefers to wear white or multi colored boots and he has his own peculiar reason for doing that.Sportswear giants, Nike, who have reportedly endorsed Cristiano…

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COPA Coca-Cola marred by poor officiating, says Nike Coach

Kelechi Uchenna Jul 6, 2016 0

Lofty Uchenna, the Head Coach of National Grammar School Nike, Enugu, a finalist at the just-concluded U-15 COPA Coca-cola, says that poor officiating marred the ideals of the competition.Uchenna made the assertion on Saturday while…

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Failed Drugs Test: Nike Suspends £50m Sponsorship Deal With Maria Sharapova

John Ogunsemore Mar 8, 2016 0

Sportswear giants, Nike has said it will be suspending its £50 million sponsorship deal with Russian lawn tennis star, Maria Sharapova, after she announced on Monday that she failed a drugs test at the Australian Open.Sharapova, said…

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Nike Revokes Contract With Pacquiao For Calling Gays Worse Than Animals

Jide Feb 18, 2016 0

US sports equipment giant Nike on Wednesday axed Manny Pacquiao after he described gay couples as “worse than animals”, branding the Filipino boxer’s remarks as “abhorrent.”A Nike statement said the company had severed its ties with…

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Nike Terminates Deal With Manny Pacquiao Following His Statement About Homosexuals

Kelechi Uchenna Feb 18, 2016 0

Nike has terminated its relationship with Manny Pacquiao after the six-weight world champion described homosexuals as "worse than animals".The 37-year-old, who is running for a senate seat in his native Phillipines, later apologised for…

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Lebron James Signs $400m Lifetime Deal With Nike

Jide Dec 13, 2015 0

Nike has signed Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James to a lifetime deal in what is said to be the largest single-athlete guarantee in company history.As a matter of fact, James has worn Nike basketball shoes ever since he entered…