Krejcikova, the 31st seed, triumphed 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to claim the 2024 All England Club title, adding to her 2021 French Open victory. Her win comes 26 years after her mentor Jana Novotna, who passed away from cancer in 2017, won the Wimbledon title. “Before she passed away, she told me to go and win…
Meta announced that former President Donald Trump, as the Republican Party nominee, will no longer face heightened suspension penalties on Facebook and Instagram. Trump’s accounts were suspended indefinitely following the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, where it was determined he had praised individuals engaged in violence. In February 2023, his accounts were…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has ordered the immediate closure of a school in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area, following the collapse of a building that killed 22 people and injured 132 others. The collapse occurred while students were in class on Friday. Governor Mutfwang, who visited the scene, emphasized the need…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has celebrated Mrs. Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on her 76th birthday. In a post on his official X handle on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu praised Mrs. Adeboye for her wisdom and strength, calling her a guiding light for…
As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leaders from WHO’s Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regions converged in Chad, which hosts the largest number of Sudanese refugees, to assess the urgent health needs of those affected by this complex and deteriorating humanitarian crisis. The mission aims to optimize WHO operations in Chad, Sudan, and…
A socio-political group, the Owan Progressive Initiative (OPI), has criticized Julius Ihonvbere, the House of Representatives member for Owan Federal Constituency, following his recent appearance at a campaign rally in Eme-Ora, marking his first public engagement in the constituency after 15 months in office. The group voiced their dismay at Ihonvbere’s prolonged absence since his…
Princess Anne, also known as the Princess Royal, made a notable return to public appearances at a charity horse riding event in Gloucestershire, southwestern England. The 73-year-old royal presented awards and interacted with winners, marking a phased comeback following a recent injury. In late June, Princess Anne suffered concussion and minor head injuries at her…
The UNICEF Chief of the Sokoto Field Office, Michael Juma, announced significant support for Zamfara State during a three-day formal opening of UNICEF’s interaction with state government officials on the state’s Ten-Year Strategic Plan. During the interaction, stakeholders expressed optimism that the fund would aid Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration in achieving sustainable development across social,…
Ibom Air has announced the acquisition of a new Airbus A220-300, marking a strategic move to increase capacity and cater to rising passenger demand. The General Manager for Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette, revealed this in a statement on Friday. Owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, Ibom Air is expanding its services with the…
