British Tennis player Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of Wimbledon by New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun. The British wildcard, 21, lost 6-2 5-7 6-2 in the fourth round on Centre Court. Raducanu had levelled the match and regained some confidence after a stunning performance from an inspired Sun. Then Raducanu slipped on the baseline…
Bayern Munich have signed winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace on a five-year deal after paying a release clause of about £60m. The 22-year-old English-born France Under-21 forward made 90 appearances in all competitions over three seasons with Palace. He joined the Eagles from Reading for £8m in July 2021. Chelsea and Newcastle United registered…
WWE legend John Cena has revealed has hinted at when he will be retiring from wrestling. Appearing at WWE Money in the Bank in Toronto, Canada, the 16-time world champion announced that he will retire from the sport in 2025. Cena disclosed that the 2025 Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas…
Speaker of Lagos State House Of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, said the legislative arm is considering passing a law to regulate alms-begging in the state. Obasa said this in an interview with NAN on the sidelines of the launch of the Ibile Muslim Community Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation in Lagos. The foundation which was launched at…
The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Labour Party says only its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has the solutions and competence to salvage the Nigerian economy. The party urged Nigerians to identify with its quest to take power and move the nation to greater heights. Labour Party made this assertion in…
A former presidential spokesperson, Dr Doyin Okupe, has described the political crisis in Rivers as a “total misfortune”, saying that it requires a political solution. Okupe, a former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos. Rivers has been engulfed…
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) have directed their members across the country to mobilise for a nationwide protest. This follows the recent breakdown of dialogue between the Ministers of Education and Labour, and the Joint Action Committee of the two bodies. In…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), about one year after he took over the leadership of the regional bloc. The Nigerian leader who rose to power in May 2023 was re-elected as the ECOWAS chairman during the 65th Ordinary Session of the…
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has debunked rumours that he has retired from the Nigeria national team. The 31-year old has been a free agent since February after the termination of his contract with Turkish Super Lig side Sivasspor. Since the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, Ahmed Musa has not been called up to…
Brazilian international Thiago Alcantara, known for his stints at some of Europe’s top clubs, has announced his retirement from professional football. This announcement, shared by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano, marks the end of an era for the 33-year-old Spaniard. He began his professional journey with FC Barcelona, where his exceptional vision, precise passing, and…
