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LASG bring back LAKE Rice to crash prices

Sesan Olufowobi The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said LAKE Rice was now available at retail outlets, markets, super markets and stores across the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Oluwatoyin Suarau, who stated this while reviewing distribution
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LASG bring back LAKE Rice to crash prices

Sesan Olufowobi The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said LAKE Rice was now available at retail outlets, markets, super markets and stores across the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Oluwatoyin Suarau, who stated this while reviewing distribution report of the product, said the government flooded the state with bags of the rice because of […]

Tinubu, no ‘dulling’ this time round

Lekan Sote To convince the electorate of the South-West Nigeria to buy into the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu, who is also the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, must provide conc
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Tinubu, no ‘dulling’ this time round

Lekan Sote To convince the electorate of the South-West Nigeria to buy into the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu, who is also the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, must provide concrete assurances of a better deal. This is imperative because it appeared that Tinubu […]

I defect to PDP over impunity in APC — Ondo Rep

Peter Dada, Akure A member of the House of Representatives representing the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in Ondo State, Mr Bode Ayorinde, on Tuesday,  said the alleged impunity in the All Progressives Congress pushed him out of the party. Ayorinde was among
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I defect to PDP over impunity in APC — Ondo Rep

Peter Dada, Akure A member of the House of Representatives representing the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in Ondo State, Mr Bode Ayorinde, on Tuesday,  said the alleged impunity in the All Progressives Congress pushed him out of the party. Ayorinde was among the former APC members of the lower chamber of the National Assembly that recently […]

FG seeks World Bank, Bill Gates’ support to fund NHIS

Nike Popoola The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government no longer has the resources to fund the National Health Insurance Scheme. He said the government was seeking funding from the World Bank and the Bill & Melinda Gates Founda
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FG seeks World Bank, Bill Gates’ support to fund NHIS

Nike Popoola The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government no longer has the resources to fund the National Health Insurance Scheme. He said the government was seeking funding from the World Bank and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to provide better health insurance coverage for Nigerians. Osinbajo said this at […]

Firm, foreign institution partner to develop entrepreneurs

The International Centre for Leadership and Entrepreneur Development has partnered an institution based in Europe to upscale the capacity of entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The Founder and Chairman of ICLED, Prof. Olajumoke Familoni, said the partnership with the U
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Firm, foreign institution partner to develop entrepreneurs

The International Centre for Leadership and Entrepreneur Development has partnered an institution based in Europe to upscale the capacity of entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The Founder and Chairman of ICLED, Prof. Olajumoke Familoni, said the partnership with the University of Salamanca, Spain, was necessary to achieve the centre’s objective of delivering quality leadership training programme to […]

Babarinde wants youths to acquire business skills

The National Director of Leadership Initiative and Family Empowerment, Dr Kehinde Babarinde, has stated that there are basic elements of business relationship that should be imbibed by youths. He stated this while speaking on the importance for youths to acqu
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Babarinde wants youths to acquire business skills

The National Director of Leadership Initiative and Family Empowerment, Dr Kehinde Babarinde, has stated that there are basic elements of business relationship that should be imbibed by youths. He stated this while speaking on the importance for youths to acquire the skills they need to build a viable business relationship. “The acquisition of such skills, […]

Police command to organise capacity building for personnel

Simon Utebor, Yenagoa The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Mr Austin Iwar, says the command will embark on extensive training and development programmes for officers and men of the command. He made the promise at the Police Officers’ Mess in Y
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Police command to organise capacity building for personnel

Simon Utebor, Yenagoa The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Mr Austin Iwar, says the command will embark on extensive training and development programmes for officers and men of the command. He made the promise at the Police Officers’ Mess in Yenagoa, the state capital, during his maiden address to the command, with the decoration […]

Buhari presides over APC caucus meeting, Uduaghan attends

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja president Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday evening presided over a meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress’ national caucus at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting which started at about 8.30pm was held inside the new Banque
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Buhari presides over APC caucus meeting, Uduaghan attends

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja president Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday evening presided over a meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress’ national caucus at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting which started at about 8.30pm was held inside the new Banquet Hall. PHOTOS: Buhari, Tinubu, Akpabio, Uduaghan, others attend APC caucus meeting It was attended by leaders […]

Buhari does not believe in stomach infrastructure, says Fashola

Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari believes in the development of real infrastructure and not stomach infrastructure, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said. Fashola, who disclosed this while playing host to the
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Buhari does not believe in stomach infrastructure, says Fashola

Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari believes in the development of real infrastructure and not stomach infrastructure, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said. Fashola, who disclosed this while playing host to the Governor-elect of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, in his office, also stated that it was wrong for people to […]

2019: INEC submits adjusted N143bn budget to NASS panel

John Alechenu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission has submitted an adjusted budget of N143bn for the 2019 general election in line with the directive of the National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC. The INEC had indicated a preference for a
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2019: INEC submits adjusted N143bn budget to NASS panel

John Alechenu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission has submitted an adjusted budget of N143bn for the 2019 general election in line with the directive of the National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC. The INEC had indicated a preference for an approval of its total budget of N189bn in its interface with the committee. INEC […]

I killed okada rider because of N100, man tells court

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti An accused, Toyin Ajakaye, has told an Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court that he killed a motorcycle rider, Omoniyi Are, because of a disagreement over N100. Toyin told the court that the commercial rider took him to his farm wher
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I killed okada rider because of N100, man tells court

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti An accused, Toyin Ajakaye, has told an Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court that he killed a motorcycle rider, Omoniyi Are, because of a disagreement over N100. Toyin told the court that the commercial rider took him to his farm where a fight ensued between them over the transport fare. He said the fight […]

Ibadan poly students protest killing by cultists

Olufemi Atoyebi,  Ibadan A large number of students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, on Tuesday protested against the killing of a member of the school’s Students Forum, Ahmed Olalekan, aka Maku, by suspected cultists. The forum is an anti-cultism group compris
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Ibadan poly students protest killing by cultists

Olufemi Atoyebi,  Ibadan A large number of students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, on Tuesday protested against the killing of a member of the school’s Students Forum, Ahmed Olalekan, aka Maku, by suspected cultists. The forum is an anti-cultism group comprising of present and former students of the school. Maku was a graduate of the school […]

NSCDC arrests man for stealing govt property

Gibson Achonu, Owerri The Imo state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it has arrested one Chinaza Nwatamole, who allegedly specialised in stealing government property. Nwatamole (25), who hails from Umunyala Mbieri in the Mbaitoli L
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NSCDC arrests man for stealing govt property

Gibson Achonu, Owerri The Imo state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it has arrested one Chinaza Nwatamole, who allegedly specialised in stealing government property. Nwatamole (25), who hails from Umunyala Mbieri in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state, was paraded on Tuesday by the state NSCDC Commandant, Mr […]

Nigerians react to Trump’s alleged reference to Buhari as ‘lifeless’

Nigerians have expressed diverse opinions about a report in the Financial Times alleging that America’s President Donald Trump referred to President Muhammadu Buhari as ‘lifeless,’ after their meeting last April in the White House. See the reactions: A
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Nigerians react to Trump’s alleged reference to Buhari as ‘lifeless’

Nigerians have expressed diverse opinions about a report in the Financial Times alleging that America’s President Donald Trump referred to President Muhammadu Buhari as ‘lifeless,’ after their meeting last April in the White House. See the reactions: A slight on all Nigerians, says Onajinrin Olusegun @onajinrinoluse2: No matter the political differences we share or the […]

VIDEO: Stunned tourists watch as migrant boat lands on Spanish beach

Beach-goers at Spain’s Barrosa Beach were surprised to see a semi-inflatable boat carrying about 50 migrants landing on the beach right in the middle of the day. According to Daily Mail, the refugees sprinted up the popular Beach in Costa de la Luz a
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VIDEO: Stunned tourists watch as migrant boat lands on Spanish beach

Beach-goers at Spain’s Barrosa Beach were surprised to see a semi-inflatable boat carrying about 50 migrants landing on the beach right in the middle of the day. According to Daily Mail, the refugees sprinted up the popular Beach in Costa de la Luz area of Spain at about 3:30pm on Sunday before attempting to scale cliffs. The incident […]

EU condemns violence in Rivers bye-election

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE European Union on Monday condemned the violence that marred the bye-election for Port Harcourt Constituency 3, describing the outcome of the exercise as unacceptable. Head of the EU delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Co
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EU condemns violence in Rivers bye-election

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE European Union on Monday condemned the violence that marred the bye-election for Port Harcourt Constituency 3, describing the outcome of the exercise as unacceptable. Head of the EU delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Ketil Karlson, also hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission for suspending […]

EU security must no longer depend on US, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for Europe to stop relying on the United States for its military defence as he pushed for fresh EU integration in the face of rising nationalism around the continent. Relaunching his diplomatic agenda after th
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EU security must no longer depend on US, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for Europe to stop relying on the United States for its military defence as he pushed for fresh EU integration in the face of rising nationalism around the continent. Relaunching his diplomatic agenda after the summer break, the 40-year-old president said he would put forward new proposals in […]

Sultan condoles with NYSC over Nababa’s death

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has commiserated with the management of the National Youths Service Corps over the death of a member of its governing board, Dr. Abubakar Nababa. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the NYS
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Sultan condoles with NYSC over Nababa’s death

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has commiserated with the management of the National Youths Service Corps over the death of a member of its governing board, Dr. Abubakar Nababa. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the NYSC Secretariat in Sokoto State, Malam Sani Idris, on Monday said that the […]

African players in Europe: Salah’s goal run continues

Egyptian Mohamed Salah continued to be the star African performer in the major European leagues, scoring the goal that gave Liverpool victory over Brighton at the weekend. It was his second goal this season for the Reds and 29th in 29 matches in home games a
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African players in Europe: Salah’s goal run continues

Egyptian Mohamed Salah continued to be the star African performer in the major European leagues, scoring the goal that gave Liverpool victory over Brighton at the weekend. It was his second goal this season for the Reds and 29th in 29 matches in home games at Anfield since joining them at the beginning of last […]

Trump rejects statement praising McCain

Donald Trump rejected a statement prepared by his aides that praised John McCain, according to the Washington Post, underscoring the US president’s enduring scorn for the late senator and war hero. While tributes have poured in highlighting the Arizona
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Trump rejects statement praising McCain

Donald Trump rejected a statement prepared by his aides that praised John McCain, according to the Washington Post, underscoring the US president’s enduring scorn for the late senator and war hero. While tributes have poured in highlighting the Arizona Republican’s lifetime of service, Trump issued a single, terse tweet on Saturday that sent his “deepest […]

PHOTOS: Jalingo-Wukari federal highway now a death trap, road users wail

Justin Tyopuusu, Jalingo Residents and commuters plying the ever busy Jalingo-Wukari federal highway connecting Benue and other parts of the country on Monday called on the Federal Government to urgently commence repair works on the broken bridges along the J
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PHOTOS: Jalingo-Wukari federal highway now a death trap, road users wail

Justin Tyopuusu, Jalingo Residents and commuters plying the ever busy Jalingo-Wukari federal highway connecting Benue and other parts of the country on Monday called on the Federal Government to urgently commence repair works on the broken bridges along the Jalingo-Wukari road. The residents and motorists who lamented the hardship facing them following the collapse of […]

Tears as kidnappers kill man, abduct girlfriend in Imo

Chidiebube Okeoma There was pandemonium in Amaigbo, Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo State on Saturday as some fleeing gunmen suspected to be kidnappers killed a man and abducted a lady believed to be the girlfriend of the deceased.  The victim, Theo Mb
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Tears as kidnappers kill man, abduct girlfriend in Imo

Chidiebube Okeoma There was pandemonium in Amaigbo, Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo State on Saturday as some fleeing gunmen suspected to be kidnappers killed a man and abducted a lady believed to be the girlfriend of the deceased.  The victim, Theo Mbakwe, popularly known as Chiboy, was shot dead in front of his parents. […]

Kwankwaso to declare presidential bid on Wed

John Alechenu, Abuja Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is set to declare his presidential ambition in Abuja, on Wednesday. The ex-governor who is now the Senator representing Kano Central is to formally join the presidential race at a rally to be h
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Kwankwaso to declare presidential bid on Wed

John Alechenu, Abuja Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is set to declare his presidential ambition in Abuja, on Wednesday. The ex-governor who is now the Senator representing Kano Central is to formally join the presidential race at a rally to be held at the Eagle Square, Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed […]

Restructure Nigeria or we resume attacks, militants tell FG

Etim Ekpimah, Uyo Militants in the Niger Delta under the auspices of the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators have threatened fresh actions against the interest of the Nigerian government in the region if the country is not restructured. A statement signed by t
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Restructure Nigeria or we resume attacks, militants tell FG

Etim Ekpimah, Uyo Militants in the Niger Delta under the auspices of the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators have threatened fresh actions against the interest of the Nigerian government in the region if the country is not restructured. A statement signed by the leader of the Niger Delta Watchdogs, Mr John Duku, in Uyo on […]

Omisore begins campaign in Aregbesola’s town

Femi Makinde, Osogbo A large crowd of people gathered on the premises of the Ilesa Palace on Saturday as the candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, launched his governorship campaign there. Supporters of the former dep
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Omisore begins campaign in Aregbesola’s town

Femi Makinde, Osogbo A large crowd of people gathered on the premises of the Ilesa Palace on Saturday as the candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, launched his governorship campaign there. Supporters of the former deputy governor of the state defied rains that fell for most part of the […]

Nigerians, weep not for Ayefele

Tunde Odesola (tundeodes2003@yahoo.com) She could be mistaken for the goddess of beauty, but this early Sunday morning, Beirut typified the goddess of anger as she flung open the bedroom door, stormed down the exquisite hallway into the luxurious sitting room
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Nigerians, weep not for Ayefele

Tunde Odesola (tundeodes2003@yahoo.com) She could be mistaken for the goddess of beauty, but this early Sunday morning, Beirut typified the goddess of anger as she flung open the bedroom door, stormed down the exquisite hallway into the luxurious sitting room, where Jimblow was ensconced on a green leather sofa with a wine glass gingerly sitting […]

APC sweeps council polls in Imo

Gibson Achonu, Owerri The ruling All Progressives Congress has swept the Local Government Chairmanship elections held on Saturday, as the party also secured 640 councilors out of the 645 wards. This was just as the Redemption Peoples Party, Accord Party, KOWA
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APC sweeps council polls in Imo

Gibson Achonu, Owerri The ruling All Progressives Congress has swept the Local Government Chairmanship elections held on Saturday, as the party also secured 640 councilors out of the 645 wards. This was just as the Redemption Peoples Party, Accord Party, KOWA, the Young Progressives Party and Rebuild Nigeria Party won one councilor each respectively. However, […]

Okowa’s aides, 5,000 others dump PDP for APC

Theophilus Onojeghen, Warri Two Special Assistants to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and over 5,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state have defected to the All Progressives Congress. The defectors who vowed to team up with other APC l
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Okowa’s aides, 5,000 others dump PDP for APC

Theophilus Onojeghen, Warri Two Special Assistants to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and over 5,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state have defected to the All Progressives Congress. The defectors who vowed to team up with other APC leaders to “rescue the state from the grips of the PDP,” accused the […]

President Buhari’s speech at 2018 NBA Annual General Conference

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2018 NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE, ABUJA, 26TH AUGUST, 2018. Protocols I am delighted to address this distinguished gath
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President Buhari’s speech at 2018 NBA Annual General Conference

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2018 NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE, ABUJA, 26TH AUGUST, 2018. Protocols I am delighted to address this distinguished gathering on the occasion of the 2018 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association. Let me thank your Association for […]

Ajimobi, Ladoja embrace at Olubadan’s 90th birthday

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and former Governor Rashidi Ladoja on Sunday defied their estranged relationship as they warmly embraced each other at the 90th birthday of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji. The News Agency of Nigeria reports th
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Ajimobi, Ladoja embrace at Olubadan’s 90th birthday

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and former Governor Rashidi Ladoja on Sunday defied their estranged relationship as they warmly embraced each other at the 90th birthday of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the University of Ibadan International Conference Centre, venue of the event, was thrown into wild […]

PHOTOS: Olubadan hosts family, friends to 90th birthday

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, played hosts to family and friends as he marked his 90th birthday on Sunday. See the photographs, courtesy, Oyo State Governor’s Office:
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PHOTOS: Olubadan hosts family, friends to 90th birthday

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, played hosts to family and friends as he marked his 90th birthday on Sunday. See the photographs, courtesy, Oyo State Governor’s Office:

North, South Korean plans another family reunions

North and South Korea are planning another round of reunions at the end of October for families separated since the 1950-53 Korean War as the rivals’ diplomatic ties continue to thaw. “The heads of both countries’ Red Cross had agreed to more meetings o
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North, South Korean plans another family reunions

North and South Korea are planning another round of reunions at the end of October for families separated since the 1950-53 Korean War as the rivals’ diplomatic ties continue to thaw. “The heads of both countries’ Red Cross had agreed to more meetings on the sidelines of a reunion. “The first in nearly three years […]

Serena seeks to cap comeback year with Grand Slam No. 24

Serena Williams, riding an emotional rollercoaster as she adapts to juggling tennis and motherhood, seeks to end 2018 on a high with a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open. The US great counts six US Open victories among her 23 Slams and wit
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Serena seeks to cap comeback year with Grand Slam No. 24

Serena Williams, riding an emotional rollercoaster as she adapts to juggling tennis and motherhood, seeks to end 2018 on a high with a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open. The US great counts six US Open victories among her 23 Slams and with one more would match Australian Margaret Court’s record for […]

Rejuvenated Djokovic eyes US Open as ‘Big Four’ reunited

From the pits of despair in Paris, record-setting Novak Djokovic now eyes a third US Open title in New York where for the first time since Wimbledon last year, the sport’s ‘Big Four’ will be reunited. Djokovic became the first man to win al
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Rejuvenated Djokovic eyes US Open as ‘Big Four’ reunited

From the pits of despair in Paris, record-setting Novak Djokovic now eyes a third US Open title in New York where for the first time since Wimbledon last year, the sport’s ‘Big Four’ will be reunited. Djokovic became the first man to win all nine Masters titles with victory over Roger Federer at Cincinnati on […]

Team Nigeria departs for World Para Table Tennis Championships

Team Nigeria para table tennis players left Lagos on Sunday for the 2018 World Para Table Tennis Championships in Beijing, China, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The team, comprising one female and three males, departed aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight
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Team Nigeria departs for World Para Table Tennis Championships

Team Nigeria para table tennis players left Lagos on Sunday for the 2018 World Para Table Tennis Championships in Beijing, China, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The team, comprising one female and three males, departed aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight. The lone female athlete is Faith Obazuaye, while her male counterparts are Nasiru Bello, […]

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