Author: Khadijah Olowode

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…

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…

“After discussions with Ten Hag today he has informed me he is changing captain He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt. So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband. Since the day I took on the role, three and half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date. It’s one of…

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…

By Akeem Busari Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Judith Chime, has charged football enthusiasts, particularly, football administrators, to show more respect to Nigeria female footballers and treat them better. Speaking from her USA base, Chime, who last year organised and funded a memorial football tournament in honour of late Super Falcons star player, Ifeanyi Chiejiene, who was the youngest ever female player at the age of 16 years to play for the Super Falcons, lamented the somewhat poor treatment of female footballers in Nigeria. “I am not happy with the treatments of female footballers in Nigeria. Female footballers deserve more respect…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Six boys, aged between 16 and 27, are currently cooling in one of the cells of Anambra Police Command for allegedly gang-raping a 19 years old girl in the Anam community Anambra West Local Government Area of the state. The boys took turns on the girl and recorded the act, which has also been circulating on social media. The girl, who spoke to the Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, said she was coming back from her maternal uncle’s house when the boys attacked her. She was, however, rescued by passersby, who…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Government has filed a two-count charge of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, before the Federal High Court, Channels Television reports. According to the report, the Federal Government accused Emefiele of possessing a single-barrel shotgun without a licence. The government claimed the offence contradicts Section 4 of the Firearms Act, Cap F28 Laws of the Federation 2004. In addition to the charge, Emefiele was accused of possessing 123 rounds of live ammunition without a licence. It was gathered that the case is yet…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Three family members were said have been killed in Agasha, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, following thunderstorm that occurred during a downpour. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday, 13 July, 2023 when the victims were returning from their farm at about 4 pm. It was also gathered the victims include two girls and a six-year-old boy who decided to return home following a heavy downpour. “The two girls and the about six-year-old boy were on the farm to harvest produce for the family when the heavy rain started, Wednesday, around 4 p.m.…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, 15 July, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya, called on African leaders to respect democracy, rule of law, and ensure political stability. In his statement at a high-level event organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on the margins of Fifth Mid-Year African Union (AU) Coordination Meeting, the President urged African military institutions and states to recognize and respect the need for democratic renewal. The Nigerian leader, who is also the Chairperson of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, said coups d’état should be discouraged in the continent, especially in the face of challenges…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist, elder statesman and former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, on his 84th birthday, saying his exemplary life and remarkable achievements are worthy of emulation by many, particularly upcoming Nigerians. Chief Osoba, a prominent progressive politician who served twice as Governor of Ogun State first from 1992 to 1993 during the aborted Third Republic and then from 1999 to 2003, clocked 84 on Saturday, 15 July, 2023. President Tinubu prayed for more years for the former governor so that he and many others can continue to benefit from his immense wisdom…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer for Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State during the state governorship election, Dr Ahmad Kainuwa, has claimed that the officials the commission instructed him not present the result sheets he collated from the ward collation officers but from the server of the electoral body which they said is authentic. According to him, there was tension during the collation exercise at Maradun, adding that the Divisional Police Officer mandated him to hasten the process as bandits were in transit to the area. Kainuwa made this disclosure on Friday, 14…

Twenty Nigerians are departing the shores of the country between mid-July and early August for university education in India, which is fully sponsored by the Government of India. The Nigerians are mostly going in for MBA, Bsc or Msc (Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Space Science, etc), PhD, Pharmacy, Engineering, Economics, Agriculture, IT, Cyber Security, among other. The Indian government has yearly since 1958 been sponsoring Nigerians to study at various Indian university under the Indian Council Cultural Relations (ICCR) Scholarship Programme which has seen several thousands of student worldwide and over a thousand Nigerians benefiting from the scheme. The Indian…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that it is investigating a shooting incident involving its officers during the raid of a drug joint at Okpanam area of Asaba, Delta state, where a young person was hit by a stray bullet resulting in death while undergoing treatment in the hospital. The agency in a statement on Saturday, 15 July, 2023, signed by its spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the Chairman/Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has after receiving initial briefings from the Delta state command of NDLEA, set up a panel of top officials from the national headquarters…