By Abimbola Ogunnaike Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, 16 July, 2023. Alcaraz put an end to the Serb’s dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. World number one Alcaraz recovered from dropping the first set and saving a set point in the second to win 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 after four hours and 42 minutes on Centre Court. It was a second major for the 20-year-old Spaniard following his US Open title last year as he became Wimbledon’s third youngest men’s champion. The result will also spark…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigerian world record holder Tobi Amusan on Sunday, 16 July, 2023, overcame a slow start to claim victory in the 100m hurdles event at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland. The Ogun State born speed star sprinted to a season’s best of 12.34s that equalled the meeting record in Chorzow, Poland. Amusan edged USA’s Kendra Harrison, who finished second in a time of 12.35s, while 2019 world champion Nia Ali of the USA finished third in 12.38s. The Commonwealth Gold Medalist produced a strong finish to win the highly competitive women’s 100m hurdles ahead of her rivals…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III,on Sunday,16 July, 2023 directed Muslims to look out for the new moon of Muharram from Monday, 17 July, 2023. The Sultan, who is also the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the directive in a statement issued by the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, July 17, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Dhul-Qadah 1444 AH (Islamic Calendar) shall be the day to look for the new moon of Muharram 1445 AH.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps(TRACE), has confirmed the death of three men and one womanwhile 11 others sustained injuries in a lone accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It was gathered that the incident occurred at 9:59 am around the Foton bus, Aiyetoro axis of the highway. The spokesman of TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta on Sunday, 16 July, 2023. Akinbiyi said that the tyre of the commercial vehicle burst in motion, hence, the vehicle ran into a ditch. According to him, 15 passengers, which includes three men and 12…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The corpse of a 53-year-old woman, Amarachi Nwanozie, has been discovered near her farm at Ngwama village, Isiala Ngwa South LGA of Abia State. Her lifeless body was discovered naked by men of Abia State Community Policing/Vigilante Service two days after the victim was declared missing by her husband, Mr Nwanozie. It was gathered that that the farmer, who was popular in the community for her industrious farming output, went to one of her farms in the morning of last Tuesday but did not return at nightfall, which made her husband raise an alarm about his wife’s…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A mother of eight, Fadimatu Aliyu Labbo, on Friday, 14 July, 2023, delivered triplets, all boys at a home in Zauro, outskirts of Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. According to the matron of Fati-Lami Maternity Complex of Sir Yahaya Specialists Hospital, Mrs Felicia Paul, the mother of eight was bleeding profusely after delivering the triplets at home. Paul, who added that she was rushed to the hospital where she was stabilized, charged women to always ensure they deliver at the hospital because it is dangerous for them to do so at home without medical personnel’s support. Meanwhile, the Governor’s…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has increased the minimum wage of workers in the state to N40,000. According to Uzodinma, the increased minimum wage is meant to cushion the pains caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. The Governor disclosed this during a meeting with critical stakeholders on Saturday, 15 July, 2023 in Owerri, the state capital. He also announced a N5 billion revolving loan for farmers, as well as free transportation and medical care. “There shall be an immediate upward review of the salaries and wages of workers in the state. The minimum wage is hereby…
Surulere has a long-standing reputation for its development, hospitality, economic growth, and contribution to national development. The region has produced leaders who have served at both the Federal and State level, earning its distinction among other areas. Distinguished good people of Surulere, in 2002, I vied for the office of a Councillor and the good people of the Ward said it is not time to serve. Twelve years later, I indicated my interest in the seat of the constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly and I gracefully lost to the incumbent and the same scenario repeated itself in…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Marketa Vondrousova made history on Saturday, 15 July, 2023, as she became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in the Open era as the Czech swept to a shock 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in final of the competition. As the first unseeded woman in the Wimbledon final in 60 years, Vondrousova was a heavy underdog against sixth-ranked Jabeur. But the 24-year-old upset the odds on Centre Court to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the second attempt after losing to Ash Barty in the 2019 French Open final. “After everything I’ve been…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Kwara State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), hasconfirmed that no fewer than 10 persons were killed in a fatal multiple auto accident at the Ile Pupa area, along Jebba-Bode Saadu Expressway in the state. FRSC said the incident happened at about 6:30 pm on Thursday night, 13 July, 2023, involved three vehicles and was caused by wrong overtaking and speed violation. A total number of 17 persons including 12 male adults, two female adults, one male child and two female children were involved. The dead victims are: seven male adults, one female adult; and two female…