Mother, 3 children killed in Lagos building collapse (DailyTrust) A collapsed building where people are trapped at Magodo in Lagos yesterday Photo: Benedict Uwalaka Four people have been confirmed dead in a building collapse at Magodo Phase I in Lagos…
US Open 2019: Naomi Osaka warms hearts by consoling Coco Gauff (BBC)
Naomi Osaka has won hearts all over again. The defending champion consoled 15-year-old American Coco Gauff after beating her 6-3 6-0 in the third round of the US Open. “She was crying, she won. I was crying. Everybody was crying!” said Gauff.…
Serena excited for Coco-Osaka – ‘future of women’s tennis’ (Guardian)
Serena Williams is usually playing in the matches that thrill her most, but she’s going to join a host of fans in watching Saturday’s US Open third round showdown between teen sensation Coco Gauff and top-ranked defending champion Naomi Osaka.…
Roger Federer rates Coco Gauff’s chances of beating Naomi Osaka (Metro)
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka’s first meeting has drawn a lot of attention from the wider tennis world. Two young superstars will go head-to-head under the lights of the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night. ‘I mean, it’s going to…
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Ohanaeze youths warn Ihedioha over ‘arrest Okorocha order’ (Nation) The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council on Friday deplored the order by Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State that the people of the state should arrest his predecessor, Senator Rochas Okorocha and…
Coco Gauff wins first WTA title with Washington Open doubles victory (BBC)
American teenager Coco Gauff has won her first WTA title with victory in the Washington Open women’s doubles. The 15-year-old, whose stunning form at Wimbledon saw her reach the fourth round, won with compatriot Catherine McNally, 17. The pair beat…