France has recorded almost 10,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, marking its highest single-day count since the start of the outbreak. Health authorities reported 9,843 new confirmed Covid-19 cases on Thursday, surpassing the previous daily record by almost 900.…
It was an amazing sight to behold, a mission accomplished. Three gleaming security vehicles, seven rugged motorcycles, three walkie-talkies, 20 machetes, 20 security kits, 20 safety boots, 20 torches, 20 raincoats, 20 headgears and other assorted security gadgets were assembled…
Arsenal featured Nigerian football legend Nwankwo Kanu in the official unveiling video of the club’s third jersey for the 2020/2021 season. The jersey unveiling was also done with the launch of a ‘This Is Family’ film where the club’s manager…
Japanese fourth seed Naomi Osaka reached another US Open final after producing a high-quality performance to edge past American Jennifer Brady. Osaka, who won the 2018 title, edged an enthralling first set with a dominant tie-break before Brady impressively rallied…
The English Premier League has contested Newcastle United’s assertion that a Saudi-led takeover of the club had been rejected, saying on Thursday it could still proceed if further information on the proposed new owners is provided. Newcastle on Wednesday said…
A depleted Paris St-Germain side began their Ligue 1 campaign with a surprise loss against newly promoted Lens. The match was in doubt after Champions League finalists PSG had seven players, including star striker Kylian Mbappe, test positive for coronavirus.…
Serena Williams tasted defeat in her US Open semi-final clash with Victoria Azarenka after suffering an injury early in the third set of a dramatic clash. Williams – who was hoping to equal Margaret Court’s all-time Grand Slam record in…
Marcus Rashford says the task of reeling in Liverpool and Manchester City adds spice to Manchester United’s bid to re-establish themselves as Premier League title contenders. United put together a nine-game unbeaten run in the league, which included six wins,…
The first ever Sustainable Cities Dialogue (SCD), which is conceived to be an annual event, takes place today online from 11 am. According to the Media Office of HRM Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, it is in commemoration of the forthcoming…
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has graduated 12 successful candidates in the third edition of its Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP). The graduation ceremony held virtually, via the Zoom video conferencing platform on Wednesday, 2 September, 2020. The Senior Management…
