Nigeria’s basketball team will jet out to South Africa on Friday for the FIBA U-18 African Championship, the country’s Basketball Federation has announced. A total of 24 players (12 per team) will represent the country at the championship. The players on the men’s list are Bassey Ekpo Effiong, Ezekiel Oluwatemitope, Sani Samuel, Azeez Sulaimon Olaitan, …
Australian Tennis Star Thanasi Kokkinakis Upsets US Open 11th Seed Stefanos Tsitsipas
According to 7 news, Thanasi Kokkinakis has enjoyed his greatest ever win at a grand slam, eliminating 11th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas from the US Open. The 28-year-old Aussie joined Jordan Thompson and inspired wildcard Tristan Skoolkate in the second round before national No.1 Alex de Minaur made a successful comeback from injury. Playing his …
Danielle Collins, Retiring Tennis Star, Skips Ceremony After Early Exit in US Open First Round
American tennis star, Danielle Collins wasted no time disappearing from the spotlight after bombing out of her final US Open campaign on Wednesday morning (AEST). According to 7 New, the 30-year-old 2022 Australian Open finalist announced her retirement ahead of her home grand slam at Flushing Meadows, giving American fans one last chance to …
Russia Warns the U.S. of World War III Risks Over Ukrainian Strikes
Russia has warned the West saying it was playing with fire by considering allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with Western missiles and cautioned the United States on Tuesday that World War Three would not be confined to Europe. Ukraine attacked Russia’s western Kursk region on August 6 and has carved out a slice …
US, Nigeria partner to enhance energy
The Federal Government has entered into discussions with the United States of America to improve access to reliable and affordable power in the country. The Special Adviser, Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The statement noted that the US Ambassador to Nigeria, …
Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on his retirement plans
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his retirement plans, stating that Al-Nassr will likely be the final club of his career. Speaking in an interview with Portuguese outlet NOW, the 39-year-old Portuguese star dropped a hint that he is not considering retiring soon despite his contract with the Saudi club expiring at the end of the season. Ronaldo, who will …
Police foil terrorist plot, uncover large cache of IEDs in Niger
The Niger State Police Command said it has uncovered a large cache of explosive devices including bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices buried in multiple locations in the state. Although an investigation is going on to unravel the sources of the explosive devices, they are suspected to have been concealed by terrorists and bandits who have …
Monarch’s son killed in Lagos
Armed gunmen on Monday shot and butchered Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State. Demola’s death has led to tension within the community. A source told Punch that the murder happened along Chevron Drive, close to Ebeano Supermarket. The community is …
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor speaks on battle with cancer
The founder of Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor, has recounted his battle with cancer and how God healed him. Oritsejafor revealed the experience while speaking to his congregation and the video was shared on social media. According to the cleric, he left Nigeria for medical treatment in the USA and knew someone …
Abia govt embarks on integrated water sanitation program
The Abia State government has embarked on integrated water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives to boost public health. The Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechuckwu Monday made this known at Government House Umuahia while speaking on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He said the initiative was …