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On Monday morning, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ajaero was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference when he was detained. The NLC confirmed the arrest on its official X…
Jessica Pegula overcame a sluggish start to defeat Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the U.S. Open semifinals, earning her first Grand Slam final berth. Pegula struggled early, admitting she was on the verge of tears as Muchova dominated the first set. However, she managed to turn the match around, winning 15 of her past…
Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have both secured spots in the semifinals of the U.S. Open, ensuring an American man will reach the final for the first time in 18 years. Tiafoe advanced after Grigor Dimitrov retired due to injury in the fourth set of their quarterfinal match. Tiafoe, who reached the semifinals at Flushing…
Defending champion Coco Gauff was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the fourth round on Sunday, losing to fellow American Emma Navarro with scores of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Gauff struggled with her serve throughout the match, committing 19 double-faults, which overshadowed her 14 winners. This performance follows a series of early exits in recent…
Brazil has blocked Elon Musk’s social media platform X after the company missed a deadline to appoint a legal representative in the country, as ordered by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The suspension escalates a conflict between Musk and de Moraes, centered around issues of free speech, far-right content, and misinformation. Brazil’s telecom regulator,…
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Aryna Sabalenka proved why she’s one of the fiercest competitors in tennis. The No. 2 seed overcame a sluggish start and a historic late-night schedule to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, securing her place in the US Open’s fourth round. The match, which became the latest-starting in…
Coco Gauff arrived at the US Open this month carrying significant baggage. After a summer of setbacks and dispiriting losses, the American tennis star faced an uphill battle as she aimed to defend her title in New York. Last year, Gauff capped off a remarkable run with her first Grand Slam victory, but the 20-year-old’s…
In a shocking twist at the 2024 US Open, world No. 2 Novak Djokovic was ousted in the third round by No. 28 seed Alexei Popyrin. The 25-year-old Australian secured a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 victory, marking the first time since 2017 that Djokovic will finish the year without a Grand Slam title. Popyrin’s win…
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76 following a battle with terminal cancer. Tributes have poured in from across the football world and beyond, including from Premier League clubs and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, after Eriksson’s family confirmed his passing. Eriksson, who became England’s first foreign manager, led the…
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Move for Arsenal Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale Called Off Wolves’ pursuit of Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has fallen through due to financial constraints. The West Midlands club had been in talks with Arsenal over a loan deal with a £20m option to buy but have now pulled out, as the deal proved too expensive….
Arsenal Secure Mikel Merino Signing from Real Sociedad for £31.6m Arsenal have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for a potential fee of £31.6m. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year deal, with an option for a fifth, after the Gunners paid an initial £27.4m plus £4.2m in add-ons. Merino, fresh…
Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer put in standout performances as Chelsea dismantled Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 in a thrilling Premier League encounter. The Blues dominated the game, with Madueke bagging a 14-minute hat-trick and Palmer assisting three of his goals in a masterful display. Early Strikes and Equalizers Chelsea wasted no time as Nicolas Jackson opened…
Judd Trump has reclaimed the world No. 1 spot in snooker, ending a three-year absence from the top position. This comes despite his 10-8 loss to world champion Kyren Wilson in the Xi’an Grand Prix final on Sunday. Trump’s ascent to the summit is attributed to his deeper run in Xi’an compared to fellow contender…
Djokovic Seeks US Open Success After Olympic Triumph Novak Djokovic, buoyed by his recent Olympic gold, is set to defend his US Open title as the tournament kicks off on Monday. The world No. 1, who reclaimed the top spot in the rankings, has not played since his Olympic victory and will face Moldovan qualifier…
During the 10-day nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests from August 1st to August 10th, a staggering 2,111 protesters were taken into custody across various states in Nigeria, according to human rights advocate Femi Falana, SAN. Of these, 1,403 have already been covertly arraigned in different courts without legal representation, leading to many being remanded in prison custody….
In an unexpected twist, ride-hailing company Bolt has been forced to restrict “inter-country” ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa following a bizarre social media-fueled conflict. What started as online rivalry between citizens of the two nations spiraled into a disruptive “taxi-war,” with pranksters booking and canceling rides across borders to target drivers. The strange…
In a significant shake-up affecting Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has declared that all degrees issued by Cotonou University since 2017 are null and void. This sweeping decision, announced by Minister of Education Tahir Mamman, also requires the immediate dismissal of Federal Government employees found to have fake degrees from universities in Benin and…
Enzo Maresca Urges Chelsea to Avoid Unnecessary Signings Amid Transfer Rush Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, has cautioned against signing players without purpose, urging the club to focus on quality over quantity as the transfer window draws to a close. While Chelsea has been on a summer spending spree, bringing in 10 new players, Maresca…
British heavyweight Fabio Wardley has signed a new multi-fight promotional deal with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, just ahead of his highly anticipated rematch against Frazer Clarke. Wardley, who holds a 17-0-1 record, will defend his British heavyweight title on October 12 in Saudi Arabia, on the undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol bout….
The Federal Government of Nigeria has established a ten-member Inter-Ministerial Committee to implement the Supreme Court’s July 11, 2024 ruling, which grants financial independence to local governments across the country. This development was announced on Tuesday in Abuja by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the…