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By Adegboyega Adeleye Daniil Medvedev and Jessica Pegula advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as rain continued to disrupt the tournament schedule. Reuters reports that Medvedev, the 2021 champion, defeated American wildcard Sebastian Gorzny 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 on Louis Armstrong Stadium. The Russian was briefly frustrated when two birds landed […]

By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the appointment of a Chairman, members of commissions, a Senior Special Assistant and 14 Liaison Officers across various parts of the state. The appointments, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Arc. Samuel Jatau, are part […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye Tyson Fury has branded Anthony Joshua a “coward” and accused his fellow British heavyweight of “conning everybody” as negotiations for their long-awaited all-British showdown continue. Fury made the fresh attack on Joshua on Wednesday, amid a dispute over where the proposed heavyweight blockbuster should be staged. According to Sky Sports, the fight […]

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was among 26 wealthy individuals allegedly targeted in a kidnapping plot uncovered by French authorities. French newspaper Le Parisien reported that the alleged plot was orchestrated by an 18-year-old identified as Clement L, who was reportedly directing activities from prison using two mobile phones. The individuals targeted allegedly included footballers, […]

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was glad Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had left the United States — though adding that if he were part of the British royal family he would not have taken them back. “I’m happy about it. I was not a fan,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office a […]

The House of Representatives has cleared Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, of involvement in the controversial organisation known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying its investigation found no evidence that he created, approved or participated in the activities of the purported agency. Instead, the House panel investigating the […]

The ride is over. After 12 years of moving passengers across Nigerian cities, global ride-hailing giant Uber has pulled out of Nigeria, shutting down its operations in the country effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The dramatic exit brings an end to a journey that began in Lagos in 2014 and went on to transform the […]

40+ Psychology Myths Your Brain Wants You to Believe Your own mind might be lying to you more than you realize—and it’s been doing it your whole life. In this article, we’ll break down the most persistent psychology myths that your brain convinces you are true. From common misconceptions about memory and personality to “facts” […]Read More

Players making their first appearances in the UEFA Champions League will receive special “debut patches” on their jerseys during the 2026/27 season. The initiative is part of a new agreement between UEFA and Fanatics, with the small patches set to appear on the sleeves of players making their Champions League debuts. The patch features the […]

By Hannah Ogunlabi Africa’s automotive industry is often associated with the assembly of cars belonging to international brands, but several African countries have also developed their own vehicle brands and manufacturing operations. From Nigeria’s Innoson and Nord Automobiles to Ghana’s Kantanka, Uganda’s Kiira Motors and Morocco’s Laraki, these companies have developed vehicles ranging from passenger […]Read More

The Taliban government defended on Wednesday its ban on protests that has drawn condemnation from rights groups, saying the order complies with Islamic law. Demonstrations in Afghanistan have been rare since the Taliban returned to power just over five years ago, but the government last month introduced a rule holding that “all types of protests […]

Argentina face a testing transition period as they attempt to move on from Lionel Messi’s international retirement, with question marks also hanging over the futures of coach Lionel Scaloni and several ageing players. Messi vacated the famous number 10 shirt on Monday, after 21 years of carrying Argentinian hopes on his shoulders. It was a […]