Serena Williams survived a third-round scare at the U.S. Open to topple 2017 champion Sloane Stephens 2-6 6-2 6-2 and keep alive her bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title. A sure-footed Stephens pounced early as third seed Williams struggled with her first serve and committed 13 unforced errors in the first set, claiming an early break for a 2-1 lead. The 26th seed kept Williams on the run as she saved two break points, with the 38-year-old struggling to find her rhythm. But the momentum dramatically shifted in Williams’ favour in the second set. She opened up a…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
A Big Brother Naija housemate, 26-year-old Abia-born Erica on Saturday, broke three house rules of the ‘Lockdown’ edition. Erica, after the Saturday night party, rained abuses at Laycon and other housemates who refused to support her after approaching Laycon to clarify his statement that she tried to kiss him severally. She broke the following rules: 1. Erica threatened to kill Laycon outside the house. 2. She poured water on the bed of the Head of House (HoH) in order to stop Prince who is her deputy from sharing the lounge with her. 3. She used the word ‘vote’ while discussing…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 162 new cases of COVID-19 in the country. The NCDC on its twitter handle @NCDCgov on Saturday, said three deaths were recorded. According to it, a total of 54,905 cases have been confirmed, 42,922, discharged and 1,054 deaths recorded in 36 states and FCT. The Centre stated that Lagos state led with 53 and followed by Gombe state with 21 new infections. Among other states with new cases were Oyo (19), Delta (12), Ondo (11), Plateau (10), Ebonyi (9), FCT (6), Kwara (6), Kaduna (5), Rivers (3), Ogun (2), Anambra (2), Imo (2), and…
The Bauchi Command of the Nigeria Police, has arrested one Yusuf Bako for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl inside a mosque. The spokesperson of the Command, Ahmed Wakili in a statement on Saturday, said the 50-year-old suspect was rescued and rearrested while he was being attacked by a mob following the incident. “On September 3, 2020, at about 11:30 am, one Jamilu Abdullahi, male, of Igbo quarters, reported at the township police station that on the same date at about 9.20 am, a mob was beating an unknown person on Aminu street and a team of police officers moved to…
Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity of the Nigerian Army have arrested 418 bandits and 315 illegal miners in the North-West. The Acting spokesperson of the operation, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this at a media briefing newsmen on the success recorded by the Army Operation at the Special Army Super Camp 4, Faskari, Katsina State, on Saturday. The Operation he said is to support Operation Hadarin Daji to fight banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, arm robbery and all form of criminalities in North-West and some parts of North-Central. He stated that troops of the Operation Sahel Sanity had recovered 43 Ak-47 rifles,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr Femi Onayemi, veteran Journalist, who has put in 50 years in active journalism practice, as he turns 80 on Sept. 6, 2020. The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, saluted the commitment of Pa Onayemi to a profession he loves dearly. He noted that Onayemi had served variously as reporter, editor, now editorial consultant, in a journey of five decades that saw him through publications like Daily Times, Daily Sketch, The Punch, National Concord, The Mail, and many others. Buhari also saluted what he described as…
The Federal government, has completed the 7.7 kilometre Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto road awarded at the cost N2.6 billion. The 7.7 kilometer project was awarded following its destruction by flood in 2012. A Deputy Director of Works from Federal Ministry of Works, Mr Goni Muhammad, who assessed the completed project, which was awarded eight years ago in 2012, announced its formal take over from the contractor, Mother CAT Nigeria Limited. Muhammad expressed optimism that the project would benefit Nigerians, included students of the university. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Lawal Bilbis, who thanked the Federal government for executing…
Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity, have recovered 5,614 stolen livestock and arrested 13 people alleged to be engaged in marketing the rustled animals. The Acting Director, Defense Media Operation, Brig. Gen. Benard Onyeuko said at a press briefing held at Army Supper Camp 4 Faskari, Katsina on Saturday that the recovered livestock include 3,984 cows, 1,627 sheep and 3 Camels, all recovered within a month in the course of their operation across the state. According to him, Oyeuko the operation which commenced in July, is aimed at supporting Operation Hadarin Daji to stem armed bandits, cattle rustlers, kidnappers, incessant killings and…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Dr. Otive Igbuzor on the occasion of his 57th birthday.Omo-Agege, in a congratulatory message extolled the leadership virtues of Dr. Igbuzor as well as his patriotism in his service to the country.Describing him as an astute administrator, teacher and dependable ally, the lawmaker prayed God Almighty to guide, protect and grant him more fruitful years of contribution to nation building.”From holding positions such as the General Overseer, Palace of Priests Assembly; Founding Executive Director, African Centre for Leadership Strategy & Development (Centre LSD); International Head…
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bola Tinubu, has solicited the support of traditional rulers in Ondo for the re-election of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Making the appeal at the Dome International Event Centre, Akure, during an interactive session with traditional rulers on Saturday, Tinubu dismissed insinuations that there was a rift between him and Akeredolu. “Don’t listen to them. Some people can go to any length to lie against other people. We are not fighting, Odua people need to be united. “Our monarchs, your support is needed, though you have assured us that you have agreed…