Swiatek is the first player to win three straight titles at the same WTA event since Serena Williams completed a Miami Open hat-trick from 2013-15. Rybakina fell short in her bid for a third title of the year. She had lifted the trophy last week in Abu Dhabi after winning in Brisbane at the start…
The APC State Returning Officer Ogbuaja Stanley Uzoamaka declared Senator Okpebholo as the winner of the exercise held in Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Saturday. His declaration came just after Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State who heads the APC election committee for Edo State announced Dennis Idahosa as the winner of the…
Olumide Akpata who is allegedly being planted by Governor Godwin Obaseki is reported to be behind the Labour Party’s National Treasurer’s unfounded allegations of financial impropriety against Barrister Julius Abure’s undented and unblemished record as the National Chairman of the party. Sources told our Correspondent in Abuja that the text of the press statement which…
‘Murder’“Alexei’s death is a murder. Organised by (Vladimir) Putin,” Exiled Russian opposition politician Dmitry Gudkov said. “Even if Alexei died of ‘natural’ causes, they were caused by his poisoning and further torture in prison.” ‘Putin responsible’“He was convicted in a trial on false charges, with false evidence. He was put in prison, where he lived…
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Friday while meeting with all market leaders in the state at the BlueRoof in Alausa, Ikeja. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the ministry’s spokesman, Kunle Adeshina. According to the statement, the commissioner said that enforcement officers from LAGESC/KAI,…
Victory Beniangba is set to quit Belgian club Genk to join top Serbian club Red Star Belgrade, who parade Super Eagles forward Peter Olayinka.According to Het Belang van Limburg, the young striker has already bid farewell to his teammates and the transfer is about to be completed.This transfer is possible because the transfer window in…
The senior international future of on loan Atletico Madrid forward Samuel Omorodion isn’t quite certain that he will represent Spain with Nigeria also said to be keen on the 19 year old, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.Omorodion qualifies for Nigeria through his father but has represented Spain where he was born at several youth levels, the…
The head coach of the Eagles of Mali Sekou Chelle has explained what happened to him after the quarter-final game against the Elephants of Ivory Coast, BSNSports.com.ng reportsHis assistant coach was seen pouring water on him after the Ivorian scored the second goal and all attention was focused on him.The coach explained on Friday how…
Egyptian club Aswan have been handed a transfer ban after they lost their case against former Lobi Stars and Plateau United star Raphael Ayagwa at FIFA.In 2022, midfielder Ayagwa joined Aswan on a free transfer in a bid to be keep them up in the Egyptian top league.However, they were eventually relegated and Ayagwa led…
