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Zverev Slams Alcaraz Medical Timeout After Australian Open Marathon

Alexander Zverev has voiced frustration over a medical timeout granted to Carlos Alcaraz during their epic Australian Open semi-final, arguing that cramp-related issues should not qualify for treatment under Grand Slam regulations. The incident has reignited debate around officiating consistency after Alcaraz recovered to win the five-set encounter.

Anthony Joshua Pays Emotional Tribute to Friends Lost in Car Accident

Noble Onyeagoro6 months ago6 months ago0

Anthony Joshua, former heavyweight world champion, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his two friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Nigeria. Joshua, who was in the vehicle during the collision, expressed his grief, calling them “brothers” and vowing to support their families and keep their memory alive.

UEFA Champions League Playoffs Draw: Real Madrid to Face Benfica, PSG Drawn Against Monaco

Noble Onyeagoro6 months ago6 months ago0

The UEFA Champions League 2025 playoff draw has produced several exciting matchups. Real Madrid will face Benfica, while Paris Saint-Germain will meet Monaco. Other notable fixtures include Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta and Galatasaray vs Juventus. The draw, held in Nyon, Switzerland, sets the stage for high-stakes battles as teams fight for places in the round of 16.

CAF Sanctions Thiaw After AFCON Final as Coach Urges Charity

Noble Onyeagoro6 months ago6 months ago0

Pape Bouna Thiaw, the head coach of Senegal, has responded to the CAF sanctions imposed on him following the controversial AFCON 2025 final. While thanking fans for their support, Thiaw urged them not to organize fundraisers in his name, asking that their generosity be redirected to causes in greater need.

Carlos Alcaraz Survives Epic Australian Open Semifinal to Reach Career Grand Slam Final

Noble Onyeagoro6 months ago6 months ago0

Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest player in history to reach all four major Grand Slam finals after surviving a historic Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev. Despite cramping and a physical battle, Alcaraz triumphed 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 in a five-hour, 27-minute marathon, keeping his dreams of a career Grand Slam alive.

Senate Sets Up Committee to Harmonise Electoral Act Amendments

IDNN6 months ago6 months ago0

Nigeria’s Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise lawmakers’ inputs on proposed Electoral Act amendments. The panel, announced after a closed-door session, is expected to distil senators’ positions and submit a consolidated report within three days as the upper chamber intensifies scrutiny of reforms ahead of future elections.

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Second Reading Without Debate: What Nigeria’s Silence in the House Really Means

IDNN6 months ago6 months ago0

Nigeria’s House of Representatives moved the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, after a closed-door meeting and brief remarks by the House Leader. The bill is now with the Appropriation Committee. This deep dive explains why “no debate” matters, what scrutiny shifts to committees, and the signals it sends ahead of 2027.

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading Without Debate in House

IDNN6 months ago6 months ago0

Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, a rare legislative moment that raises questions about oversight, executive–legislative balance, and pre-2027 politics. While leaders cite macroeconomic gains, the silence on the floor is as consequential as the numbers themselves.

Kwankwaso Says Kano Governor’s APC Defection Feels ‘Unreal,’ Warns of Regret

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Former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has said he is still struggling to come to terms with the decision of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect to the All Progressives Congress, describing the move as shocking and politically damaging.

Elena Rybakina Cruises to Australian Open Final After Straight-Sets Win Over Jessica Pegula

Noble Onyeagoro6 months ago6 months ago0

Elena Rybakina, the fifth seed, defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the Australian Open 2025 semifinal to reach her second Grand Slam final. Rybakina’s ruthless performance secured her spot in the final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of last year's final, where Rybakina was heartbroken by Sabalenka's comeback.

Police probe death of missing NYSC member recovered in Bayelsa

Kaduna attack: Residents, presidency say about 30 killed in Naridon village

Navy says 12 arrested over alleged ₦660m crude theft in Akwa Ibom

Zverev Slams Alcaraz Medical Timeout After Australian Open Marathon

Anthony Joshua Pays Emotional Tribute to Friends Lost in Car Accident

UEFA Champions League Playoffs Draw: Real Madrid to Face Benfica, PSG Drawn Against Monaco

CAF Sanctions Thiaw After AFCON Final as Coach Urges Charity

Carlos Alcaraz Survives Epic Australian Open Semifinal to Reach Career Grand Slam Final

Senate Sets Up Committee to Harmonise Electoral Act Amendments

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Second Reading Without Debate: What Nigeria’s Silence in the House Really Means

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading Without Debate in House

Kwankwaso Says Kano Governor’s APC Defection Feels ‘Unreal,’ Warns of Regret

Elena Rybakina Cruises to Australian Open Final After Straight-Sets Win Over Jessica Pegula