Poland’s Iga Swiatek produced a masterclass in dominance and composure on Saturday as she demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam crown, emphatically silencing any doubts about her prowess on grass. The 24-year-old eighth seed needed just 57 minutes on Centre Court to claim the Venus Rosewater […]
Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, was noticeably absent from his polling unit on Saturday during the Chairmanship and Councillorship elections in Lagos State. Fashola, who was expected to vote alongside his wife, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola, at Polling Unit 002, State Junior Grammar School (Special), Itolo Street, […]
The city of Abeokuta is set to come alive this weekend as the 2025 edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) kicks off in celebration of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka’s 91st birthday. Scheduled to hold on Sunday, July 13, the programme will feature a dynamic mix of performances, exhibitions, dialogues, […]
Residents of Junju/Fada community in Birnin Kebbi, the hometown of former Attorney General of the Federation and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Abubakar Malami, have publicly declared their unwavering support for Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris. The declaration was made during a solidarity visit to the governor at the Government House in Birnin […]
Lagos is fast emerging as a top destination for advanced medical care in West Africa, challenging the long-standing trend of outbound medical tourism. As the cost of healthcare soars abroad and long wait times plague countries like the UK and the US, more Nigerians in the diaspora and even some foreign nationals […]
Tragedy struck on Friday, July 11, 2025, as a valiant attempt by security forces to repel an ambush by suspected Lakurawa bandits ended in the loss of three gallant police officers in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, CSP […]