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Swiatek Destroys Anisimova To Win First Wimbledon Title
Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam on Saturday, proving emphatically that she has what it takes on grass. The Polish eighth seed, who has now won all six major finals in which she has competed, was in charge from the first point and wrapped…
Ohanaeze Leader Decries Marginalisation Of Igbos In Lagos LG Elections
Dr Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural group in Lagos State, has voiced strong criticism over the reported marginalisation of Igbos resident in the state during the ongoing local government elections. Speaking from his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday, Dr Aguene expressed deep concern over what he described as a consistent…
Coalition Good To Prevent Descent Into One-Party State – Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the opposition coalition is a welcome development and good for democracy, and will prevent Nigeria from becoming a one-party state. Gbajabiamila said this while speaking to journalists after casting his ballots in the Lagos…
Voting Ends In Lagos LG Polls As Sorting, Counting Begin
Voting has officially ended in Saturday’s chairmanship, vice-chairmanship, and councillorship elections in Lagos State. Voting lasted six hours from 9 am to 3 pm, as directed by the electoral umpire, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Voting took place in the 20 local government areas and the 37 local council development areas of the…
Senate Removes Natasha As Diaspora Committee Chair
The Senate on Thursday removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her current Committee on Diaspora and replaced her with Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District. The decision was announced during plenary with no official reason given for the change. Senator Bassey is expected to assume duties immediately. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi…
Ighodalo Faults Supreme Court Verdict On Edo Election
The 2024 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has condemned the Supreme Court judgement which affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of the Niger Delta State. On Thursday, a five-man panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal held that the appellants could not…
₦200tn Funds: Again, NNPCL Boss Fails To Appear Before Senate Committee
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has again failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, despite a 10-day ultimatum issued to him over unaccounted funds totaling ₦200 trillion. Instead of appearing in person, the NNPCL GCEO sent representatives to the hearing on Thursday….
Terry G Addresses Allegations Of Hijacking Hit Song From AY
Nigerian singer Terry G has finally responded to allegations that he hijacked the hit song Pass Me Your Love from his colleague and collaborator, AY.Com. Terry G faced criticism for performing the track, which featured him as a guest artist, at his shows in years past. Critics accused him of appropriating the song from AY.Com…
Supreme Court Affirms Okpehbolo’s Election As Edo Governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State, upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja. READ ALSO: Edo State Labour Party Coalition of Support Groups Congratulates Akpata, Commends Party for Successful Primaries The five-man panel led by Justice…
Alonso Looks Forward To ‘Starting From Scratch’ With Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso is looking forward to “starting from scratch” with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup. Alonso was given a reality check on Wednesday as Madrid were eliminated 4-0 by European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final at…