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  American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova produced a stunning upset of Iga Swiatek to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday and avenge her Wimbledon final drubbing. Anisimova — who suffered a crushing 6-0, 6-0 defeat as Swiatek clinched her first Wimbledon title in July — bounced back from that double-bagel disaster to […]

    The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State has commenced preparations for its upcoming Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses. Speaking to journalists at the party headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, the state Publicity Secretary, Sani Dododo, announced that nomination forms have been distributed across all 250 wards to interested aspirants. According to Dododo, […]

  The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has commended the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) for its swift intervention in the recent boat mishap that occurred in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement signed by the Authority’s Assistant General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Suleiman Makama, NIWA noted that the prompt rescue […]

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has partnered the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to harmonise identity and voter registration processes across Nigeria. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, who spoke when the NIMC Director-General, Abisola Kukar, and her delegation visited the INEC headquarters in Abuja, hailed the ongoing cooperation between the two federal agencies. Yakubu […]

  A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu lacks political support in the northern region, arguing that the president still commands a strong following. The NNPP chieftain, who spoke on Channels Television’s political programme Politics Today, insisted that it would be a “dangerous calculation” to think […]

  Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he would carry on fighting in Ukraine if a peace deal cannot be reached, as Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky arrived for a meeting with allies in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron, who will co-host the meeting of European leaders on Thursday, said that Europe was ready to offer Ukraine security […]

  A US judge ordered Wednesday that deep funding cuts by the Trump administration to Harvard University, imposed over claims of anti-Semitism and bias at the Ivy League institution, be overturned. “The Court vacates and sets aside the Freeze Orders and Termination Letters as violative of the First Amendment,” Boston federal judge Allison Burroughs said […]

  The Super Eagles have intensified preparations ahead of a make or break 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda with the team now having a full complement of players for the match billed for this weekend.  As of Wednesday evening, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Raphael Onyedika and Chrisantus Uche have stormed the team’s […]

  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out regulations to curb harassment, data breaches, and other unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, which quoted the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, as […]

  Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface, is unmoved over his failed transfer to Italian giants, AC Milan. The Nigerian was expected to team up with Rossoneri in the summer transfer window. The move failed owing to medical issues with the Super Eagle, fueling speculations over his fitness. However, the 24-year-old has downplayed the failed move […]

  President Bola Tinubu that his administration’s bold economic reforms, which aim to restore Nigeria to its enviable position, are achieving favourable results, bringing respect to the country from across the globe The President stated this at the State House when he received His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun […]

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he hoped to speak with US President Donald Trump on Thursday to push for new sanctions against Russia over its invasion. “Tomorrow we will try to connect with President Trump, and we’ll speak about it,” Zelensky said Wednesday during a visit to Copenhagen. “We also have signals from the […]