In a stunning turn of events, reigning Italian Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a shocking elimination from the tournament on Saturday, falling to American Danielle Collins 6-1, 7-5 in the third round. The world number two, who was seeking her fourth title at the Foro Italico, was thoroughly outplayed by Collins, ranked 35th in the […]
A prominent member of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has revealed that the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, may face expulsion from the party during its upcoming National Convention. Arabambi made this statement in an interview with TVC, where he accused Obi and Otti of causing internal […]
The quarter-final matchups for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt have been officially announced, following the conclusion of the final group stage matches on Friday. The results of the last group stage games saw Egypt defeat Tanzania 1-0, while South Africa played out a 1-1 draw with Zambia, securing their […]
Relegation bound Southampton managed to hold off a lackluster Manchester City side to a 0-0 draw at St Mary’s Stadium, moving past the Premier League record low mark of 11 points and ensuring that Derby County’s record low from the 2007-08 season remains intact for at least another year. The Saints, who were relegated to […]
Hansi Flick has called on his Barcelona players to put their Champions League semi-final elimination behind them and focus on Sunday’s crucial La Liga Clasico against Real Madrid. The Catalan giants lead the Spanish top flight by four points ahead of their arch-rivals and defending champions Real Madrid, with just four matches remaining. The Blaugrana […]
Voting has officially commenced in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship Primary Election for the 2025 Local Government elections, with activities in full swing at the Party Secretariat in ACME Road, Ogba, Lagos. The primary elections, which are a crucial step in preparing for the upcoming Local Government polls, have so far been marked by […]
The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Day was a resounding success, with Big Brother Naija stars Liquorose and Prince Nelson Enwerem taking center stage and winning the coveted Best Dressed Female and Male titles, respectively. The event, which was held on Friday, May 9, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos, was […]
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, has emphasized the need for sustained investments in the education, working conditions, and leadership opportunities of nurses in Africa. This, he said, is crucial to addressing the challenges confronting the nursing profession on the continent and ensuring the future […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the significant transformation of Abuja’s infrastructure since his assumption of office on May 29, 2023. Wike made this statement on Saturday while inspecting several ongoing projects in the territory, highlighting the President’s commitment to providing world-class infrastructure to the nation’s capital. […]
The Lagos State Government has commenced demolition exercise in Ikeja GRA, targeting illegal structures, including shanties and unapproved buildings, due to security and planning concerns. The exercise, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Gbolahan Oki, aims to restore safety, order, and proper urban planning in the […]
