Naomi Osaka has once again proved that her Grand Slam entrances are about more than tennis. For her first-round appearance at the 2026 US Open, the four-time Grand Slam champion turned the court into her own fashion runway, paying tribute to basketball legend Allen Iverson with a dramatic look that blended tennis, basketball, and New…
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are “all good” for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA quarter-final last week. “I started to practice, so I feel well,” the Kazakh said Saturday. “We’re still making some adjustments, but overall I’m happy how we dealt with…
By Enitan Abdultawab Roger Federer has ruled out a return to professional tennis after confirming that his upcoming appearance at the US Open will only be an exhibition outing. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired from the sport in 2022, is set to feature in an exhibition match in New York. However, Federer made…
The biopharmaceutical and biotechnology company Symbiotec Pharmalab is set to tap the capital markets with an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs 1,757 crore. The company has fixed the price band at Rs 938–Rs 988 per share, with the issue opening for subscription on August 24, 2026, and closing on August 27, 2026. Investors can…
The campaign against open defecation in Lagos will gather fresh momentum today, as fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) stage a 10-kilometre awareness walk aimed at promoting improved sanitation, behavioural change and cleaner public spaces across the state. The walk, scheduled to take place from Allen Junction to LAMATA Motor Park, Ojota, is…
Alejandro Garnacho could be on the move again just one year after leaving Manchester United, with Aston Villa emerging as a surprise contender for the Chelsea winger. There are reports that Aston Villa have opened talks over a deal for the 22-year-old Argentina international following the club’s record-breaking sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea. Unai…
The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, and its uninterrupted flow is essential to global stability. Every day, approximately 21 million barrels of crude oil—roughly 21 per cent of global petroleum consumption—pass through this narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. To nickname it a “special international waterway” and treat it as…
The European Central Bank faces a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, economic growth across the euro area remains fragile, confidence has been shaken by the geopolitical tensions, and hopes are high that a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war could ease some of the pressure on energy markets and households. On the other…
INDIGENOUS IJAW AND URHOBO PEOPLE OF WARRI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY OF DELTA STATE June 5, 2026 His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Your Excellency Sir, OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE NEED TO RESPECT THE RULE OF LAW AND…
Ademola Lookman Transfer News: Atletico open doors for Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool Atletico Madrid is considering letting Nigerian attacker Ademola Lookman leave the club just months after bringing him to Spain in one of the club’s greatest winter signings of 2026. The 28-year-old joined Diego Simeone’s side from Italian club Atalanta in February for about…
