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Michael Jordan loses China trademark suit: report | Guardian
US basketball superstar Michael Jordan against a company using a similar name and logo to his Nike-produced brand, a report said. The former Chicago Bull is arguably the most popular international basketball star in China and is known in the country as “Qiaodan”, a Chinese version of his name.
He asked Chinese authorities in 2012 to revoke the trademark of Qiaodan Sports Co, accusing the sportswear firm of misleading consumers about its ties to the six-time NBA champion.
Windows 10 launch is a ‘new era’, says Microsoft boss | Guardian
Windows 10 marks a “new era” for personal computing, Microsoft’s chief executive has said. The software, launched globally on Wednesday, is the company’s attempt to reverse its fortunes in the mobile industry.
Tinubu in the Villa, Says Buhari is on Honeymoon | This Day
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has asked Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the president is still on honeymoon. Tinubu, who met with Buhari Tuesday at the State House, said the president needed to take the stock and determine the true extent of damage before taking a decision.
Odigie-Oyegun: We Will Tackle Senate Crisis Differently | This Day
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, Tuesday said having successfully resolved the crisis in the House of the Representatives, the party would now attempt to resolve the outstanding issues in the Senate in a different manner.
Few minutes ago, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila was appointed the Leader of the of Representatives, and he paid a visit to the national secretariat of the APC in Abuja,” Oyeguun said.
Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II Dies at 85
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, yesterday died at the age of 85 in a London hospital after a brief illness.
Although there was no official confirmation from the traditional ruler’s palace yesterday, THISDAY gathered that the news on the death of the Oba, whose official title was His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, was communicated to the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola yesterday.
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