A Zimbabwean forward has sealed a deal with a South African club just three days after advertising his services on social media. Gabriel Nyoni was released by South African top-flight side Maritzburg United during the lockdown, and has now been…
Serena Williams overcomes Maria Sakkari to reach US Open quarter-finals
Six-time champion Serena Williams battled through a challenging three-set test against Greek 15th seed Maria Sakkari to reach the US Open quarter-finals. Williams, 38, looked composed as she took the first set in 37 minutes. The third seed lost a…
Dustin Johnson clinches FedEx Cup title with Tour Championship win
World number one Dustin Johnson claimed a three-shot victory at the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship. The American, 36, held a five-stroke lead heading into Monday’s final round at East Lake and carded a two-under 68 to claim the $15m…
Increased access to education, key to poverty reduction – Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has stated that increased access to education remains a critical key strategy that could be employed to reduce poverty in the country. Obi…
*Navy arrests more ratings who tortured peacemaker to death in Lagos (Punch) *Rotary Club donates furniture to schools (Guardian)
Navy arrests more ratings who tortured peacemaker to death in Lagos (Punch) The Nigerian Navy has apprehended four accomplices of a rating, Awosanya Olufemi, who were involved in the alleged torture and killing of a peacemaker, Collins Osagie. A spokesperson…
My sister, we all can’t be Vogue models – Lucia Edafioka
Remember when our big sister Riri launched Fenty beauty leaving most people gushing over the wide range of foundations and that trophy wife thing for a long time? According to YouTubers in the abroad (LOL awa naira cannot buy nada)…
Covid-19 update: 155 new cases recorded in Nigeria
There have been 155 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Nigeria in the past 24 hours. In an announcement via its Twitter handle, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said there are now 55,160 confirmed cases in the most…
Ehi Braimah returns to journalism with Naija Times
Ehi Braimah, journalist, former editor of Climax Magazine, PR maven and serial entrepreneur returns to his first love with the imminent launch of Naija Times, an online newspaper. Set to debut on September 15, 2020, Naija Times newspaper will focus…
Fidelity Bank grows net profit by 33%
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a 33 per cent increase in net profit for the half-year period that ended on June 30, 2020. The bank in its audited half-year results released on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), said its profit…