Two nights ago in Melbourne, Novak Djokovic declared on court he had ‘definitely’ suffered an abdominal tear but after his Australian Open fourth-round win over Milos Raonic his condition was shrouded in mystery. Djokovic didn’t appear too hampered, despite the…
Arsene Wenger raises concerns over Harry Kane after Spurs defeat
Arsene Wenger revealed he has concerns over the fitness of Harry Kane after Tottenham Hotspur’s latest defeat. Wenger thought the Spurs striker Kane was off the pace as City cruised to a 3-0 victory courtesy of goals from Rodri and…
Halep gains revenge on Swiatek, plays Serena in quarters
Simona Halep exacted revenge on French Open champion Iga Swiatek with a comeback three-set victory Sunday, setting up a blockbuster quarter-final with Serena Williams at the Australian Open. The world number two was thrashed by the 19-year-old at Roland Garros,…
COVID-19 claims 5 more lives, as NCDC announces another 520 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 520 new infections of COVID-19 Sunday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 146,184 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
*Lagos CP orders probe of molested #OccupyLekki protesters (Punch)*LASG warns against development on Magodo wetlands, vows strict penalty (Guardian)
Lagos CP orders probe of molested #OccupyLekki protesters (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has condemned the inhumane act levelled against some individuals arrested during the protest at the Lekki tollgate area of the state on Saturday. The state Police…
Anti-Valentine’s Day films to celebrate friendship, self-love and singledom – from Booksmart to Someone Great
Valentine’s Day has crept up on us, with couples making their plans about how best to celebrate amid the pandemic. While some are planning date nights for home, singletons all over are readying themselves for a smattering of loved-up social…
Award-winning chef creates ‘fart-free’ curry recipe for Valentine’s Day
Looking for a risk-free meal this Valentine’s Day? Award-winning chef and bestselling cookery author Gurpareet Bains has come up with a new take on the traditional chicken madras that promises to ‘light a fire in our hearts’ rather than our…
Troops eliminate 2 most wanted Boko Haram commanders, others in Borno
Nigerian Army Headquarters says the troops of Operation Tura Takaibango on Tuesday eliminated two most wanted Boko Haram terrorist leaders, Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib in an encounter at Pulka axis of Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima,…
CAFCC: Enyimba, Rivers Utd go to war on lovers’ day
Enyimba International FC will today battle fellow Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Rivers United in the first leg of the second Preliminary Round of the CAF Confederation Cup in Aba. Both sides are very familiar with one another having…