Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Wang Yafan

Emma Raducanu says there was “no way” she was going to quit in her Grand Slam comeback as she battled valiantly before losing at the Australian Open. Britain’s Raducanu, 21, was beaten 6-4 4-6 6-4 by China’s Wang Yafan in…

*Tinubu hosts son’s family, bonds with grandchildren in Lagos (Nation)*South-West governors pay condolence visit to Akeredolu’s family (Channels)

Tinubu hosts son’s family, bonds with grandchildren in Lagos (Nation) President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, December 28, shared precious moments with his grandchildren while hosting his son, Seyi and daughter in-law, Layal at his residence in Lagos.  Seyi took to…

*Mass Burial: Amnesty International investigation not objective  – Gbenga Omotoso (Vanguard)*DSS re-arrests Emefiele after tussle with Prison officials (Channels)

Mass Burial: Amnesty International investigation not objective  – Gbenga Omotoso  (Vanguard) Former Commissioner for Information in Lagos state, Gbenga Omotoso said the investigation of the Amnesty International on the alleged killing of 103 persons linked with the #EndSARS protest was…

*Kaduna: Bandits shoot 1, kidnap 6 in Millennium City (Sun)*DSS recovers 18 bags of currency, documents from Emefiele’s Lagos residence (Tribune)

Kaduna: Bandits shoot 1, kidnap 6 in Millennium City (Sun) Bandits on Friday night attacked Ungwan Maaji, in the New Millennium City area, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, shooting one person and whisking away six others. The attackers…

*Tinubu meets traditional rulers (Punch)*Nollywood actress, Iya Gbonkan receives car gift from fan (Vanguard)

Tinubu meets traditional rulers (Punch) President Bola Tinubu met traditional rulers and their representatives from across the country at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. Friday’s meeting is part of a series of engagements the President has been having…

Raducanu splits with coach after less than 6 months

Emma Raducanu has split with her coach of less than six months, Sebastian Sachs. Raducanu only appointed the former German player in mid-December, but she has announced a parting of ways. “I have really enjoyed Seb’s coaching and working with…

*Alarming decrease in sperm quality in Nigeria, South Africa (Guardian)*Sudan Crisis: Nigerian evacuees finally arrive in Abuja (DailyTrust)

Alarming decrease in sperm quality in Nigeria, South Africa (Guardian) Researchers in Nigeria and South Africa have raised the alarm on decreasing trend in quality of sperm in men from the two countries. The researchers in a study titled “Trends…

*Hypertensive man dies as hoodlums invade Lagos home (Punch)*Police investigate murder of ex-Ogun PS, wife (Guardian)

Hypertensive man dies as hoodlums invade Lagos home (Punch) A hypertensive patient, Simon Maduekwe, has died from the shock he suffered when suspected political thugs invaded his residence on Fatomi Crescent, Off Bajulaiye Compound, Shomolu, Lagos State, in a bid…

*How results will be transmitted during gov polls – INEC (Punch)*EFCC arraigns Indian for alleged $200k theft in Lagos (Channels)

How results will be transmitted during gov polls – INEC (Punch) The Independent National Electoral Commission has given an insight into how polling unit results will be transmitted during the governorship elections across the states of the federation on Saturday.…

Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu beats Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach last 16

British number one Emma Raducanu put in an impressive showing to beat Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1 2-6 6-4 in the third round at Indian Wells. Raducanu, 20, broke the Brazilian world number 13 twice in the first set, but dropped…

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