Lagos to become tech talent hub — Hamzat (Punch) The Lagos State Government on Saturday said it was positioning the state as a technology talent hub for the world through training and job placement. The Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat,…
Andy Murray hoping to make singles return this year as he gears up for Queen’s doubles (Metro)
Andy Murray is optimistic about his chances of playing singles in 2019, as he prepares to compete in doubles at Queen’s next week. The former world No. 1 underwent a hip resurfacing operation at the end of January, which has…
*Ambode urges Nigerians to imbibe spirit of tolerance (Independent)*LASG owes Legion over 4 months salary arrears (PMNews)
Ambode urges Nigerians to imbibe spirit of tolerance (Independent) Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State governor has asked Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, sacrifice and peaceful co-existence. He said the celebration of the resurrection of Christ, which the season represents,…
Murray has hip resurfacing surgery (BBC)
Britain’s former world number one Andy Murray had hip resurfacing surgery in London on Monday. The three-time Grand Slam champion, 31, announced in January he would retire this year, preferably after Wimbledon. But he admitted the Australian Open, where he lost…
*Club raid: Lagos CP recalls Anti-Cultism Unit boss (Punch) * Atiku not our candidate, says Ohanaeze Ndigbo (Nation)
Club raid: Lagos CP recalls Anti-Cultism Unit boss (Punch) The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, has ordered the withdrawal of the Officer in Charge of the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Lagos State Police Command, Akineyem Etuk, from his…
Andy Murray knocked out of the Brisbane International by Daniil Medvedev (Metro)
Andy Murray suffered a comprehensive straight sets defeat against Daniil Medvedev at the Brisbane International. The former World No.1, making his comeback having competed in just six events in the whole of 2018, was comprehesively outplayed by the 22-year-old who…
Andy Murray makes impressive comeback (Guardian)
Almost a year to the day since he sat alone in a Brisbane hotel room for more than 10 hours contemplating his future, Andy Murray survived another comeback, with an encouraging and impressive straight-sets win over the Australian wildcard James…
Australian Open: Andy Murray to use protected ranking to play in Melbourne (BBC)
Andy Murray will use his protected ranking of world number two to gain entry to January’s Australian Open. The Briton, 31, ended his season early to focus on making “big improvements”, having played in six events since returning from hip…
‘No-one knows the f***ing rules,’ fumes Andy Murray during US Open loss (Scotsman)
Andy Murray suggested opponent Fernando Verdasco was lying after a row over illicit coaching erupted following their second-round clash at the US Open. The high temperatures and humidity in New York this week led tournament organisers to introduce a new…
US Open 2018: Andy Murray battles back to beat James Duckworth in first Grand Slam win in 14 months (Independent)
It was not always pretty and it was clearly a hugely challenging experience, but Andy Murray won his first Grand Slam match for nearly 14 months here on Monday. Returning to competition at this level for the first time since…
