The world number 26 fell to defeat despite taking the third set, with Franziska winning 11-8, 11-5, 11-13, 11-7 at the Infinity Arena. Aruna had produced one of his sharpest displays in months during Tuesday’s first round, where he brushed aside China’s Huang Youzheng in straight games 11-3, 11-8, 11-8. The African number one showed […]
Iorfa said he never embezzled money while managing the Makurdi-based outfit, contrary to the claims contained in the state’s forensic audit report. “They owe me over N400 million. I have documentation for it,” he said firmly on the programme ECN Hard Truth. I never embezzled money. I was wrongly accused.” The former Nigeria international, who […]
According to report, the bandit leader was the second-in-command to Kachala Shuaibu, leader of a gang operating within Masalaci Boka and Ofere Forest areas of Kogi State. The development comes barely a week after troops recorded a similar feat, neutralising another commander, Kachalla Balla, alongside five of his gang members in a breakthrough against banditry […]
In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Lucky Worika, the service, scheduled to hold at the Ecumenical in Port Harcourt, is expected to draw permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, security chiefs, traditional rulers, captains of industries, and other invited dignitaries. The Administrator, while receiving the report of the August 30 Local […]
In her petition, Thiam requested joint legal custody of their daughter, but asked for primary physical custody, with visitation rights granted to Akon. She is also seeking spousal support for herself and has asked the court to deny the singer’s request for any. The divorce comes as Akon, 51, continues to publicly defend his views […]
The agency disclosed this in a post on its X handle, noting that the collapsed building was under contrustion. “While eyewitness accounts vary, with some saying six people were trapped and others reporting five, emergency responders have so far rescued four adult males alive and taken them to the hospital for treatment. “Teams from the […]
This piece of information was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s special Adviser on media and strategy, Kayode Akinmade in Abeokuta. According to Akinmade, the move is in fulfiment of the governor’s commitment towards deepning democratic participation and broaden access to divends of democracy, adding that the move is also a strategic effort […]
According to reports, law enforcement officials identified the suspect as 21-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah, citing five senior law enforcement sources. Recall that, Kirk was fatally shot in the neck on Tuesday while speaking at a debate at Utah Valley University. Authorities affirmed that the attacker fired a single round from a rooftop in what […]
The move was confirmed in a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, following the 31st Executive Council meeting held at the Government House Annex in Kwankwasiyya City. The council approved the transmission of the bill to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration. Governor Yusuf said the proposed law aims to empower local […]
The 21-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town in June for £30 million, had featured in all three of the club’s Premier League matches this season. However, he was forced off early during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham on August 30, and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. “Liam, I think it’s around […]