Jannik Sinner kept his bid to win back-to-back US Open titles firmly on track with an emphatic second-round demolition of Australia’s Alexei Popyrin on Thursday. The Italian world number one needed just two hours and one minute to dispatch Popyrin 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Sinner — who only dropped four games in his first round…
“You have no class, no education” Furious tennis player Ostapenka lashes out at opponent Taylor Townsend on court after US Open loss (video) There was an insane post-match blow up at the US Open After professional tennis player Jelena Ostapenko lost to Taylor Townsend. Jelena Ostapenko accused Taylor Townsend of lacking “class” during a furious…
The captain of Manchester United Bruno Fernandes is reportedly set to leave to a club which is outside Europe. There are reports that the Portuguese international may attract interest from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad reportedly considering a move for the Manchester United captain. Bruno Fernandes was the focus of attention when he missed a penalty…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that Nigeria’s booth at the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan will be opened on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The ministry disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, in reaction to earlier criticism from Nigerians who lamented Nigeria’s unmanned booth at the event. An…
1 LAGOS – Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has declared ACReSAL Workshop open on Friday, reiterated his commitment to addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability in the state. The governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Engr. Joseph Olusegun, emphasised the importance of collective action in achieving environmental sustainability. “The ACReSAL…
At the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, the Open Doors platform, dedicated to supporting filmmakers from regions where artistic freedom is still in its early stages, has put into focus a new generation of African filmmakers. This year, Nigeria’s Kachifo (Till the Morning Comes) took centre stage, among other amazing projects, a first in…
Manchester United Football Club have reached out to Brighton & Hove Albion, via intermediaries, to explore the conditions of a deal for midfielder Carlos Baleba. The Cameroonian international has three years left on his Brighton contract, he has been tagged as one of the most sought-after defensive midfielder in the Premier League. However, it is…
Asian equities struggled for direction ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while a modest progress in US-China trade talks did little to boost sentiment. Shares in Japan fluctuated at the open while those in South Korea and Australia were flat Wednesday after the S&P 500 snapped a six-day rally. Treasuries were steady in early…
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Imo State Government has issued a directive to herders across the state to end open grazing on or before July 24, 2025, as part of efforts to promote peaceful coexistence and safeguard public order. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr. Anthony Mgbeahurike, during a…
The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) will convene its flagship 52nd Annual General Meeting and Congress from July 17–19 at JAGZ Hotel, Ibadan. This year’s theme, “Charting Bold Paths Forward,” reflects the industry’s shared commitment to embracing innovation, resilience, and transformative leadership in a rapidly changing environment. The three-day gathering will feature a…
