Lagos restricts movement of trucks on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, others (Punch) The Lagos State Government has announced the restriction of truck drivers within the state, especially on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, The PUNCH reports. This was contained in a statement on Thursday…
French Open 2020: US Open champion Naomi Osaka pulls out with injury
US Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the French Open, which is scheduled to start on 27 September. Last weekend, the Japanese player won her second US Open, and third grand slam title, with a 1-6 6-3 6-3…
*Policeman arrested as girlfriend dies in Lagos hotel (Punch)*I am the chosen one, Eletu of Iruland says (Guardian)
Policeman arrested as girlfriend dies in Lagos hotel (Punch) A police sergeant, Anthony Kachukwu, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command after his girlfriend, Justina Omofuma, died in one of the rooms of the Exclusive Mansion…
US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka beats Victoria Azarenka to win third Grand Slam title
Naomi Osaka demonstrated her growing maturity to fight back against Victoria Azarenka in a compelling US Open final and claim her third Grand Slam title. Japanese fourth seed Osaka, 22, won 1-6 6-3 6-3 for her second US Open title.…
US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady to reach final
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…
*Police arrest 18 protesters, journalists in Lagos (Punch) *Police explain death of man in custody (Guardian)
Police arrest 18 protesters, journalists in Lagos (Punch) Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested 18 protesters, including four journalists, during a protest against the hike in the pump price of fuel and electricity tariff in the country.…
US Open 2020: Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka target 2018 rematch
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will be hoping to secure a rematch of the 2018 US Open final when both semi-finals take centre stage on Thursday. Six-time champion Williams, 38, who lost that infamous match, faces former world number one…
*PwC senior partner drowns in Lagos, police probe aides (Punch) *Two brothers, three others in EFCC net for alleged internet fraud (Nation)
PwC senior partner drowns in Lagos, police probe aides (Punch) The Deputy Country Senior Partner, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Nigeria, Tola Ogundipe, is dead. PUNCH Metro learnt that Ogundipe went missing on Saturday while boating on a coast near Lagos. The…
Naomi Osaka will reveal sixth mask as she reaches US Open semifinals
Naomi Osaka needs to make it to the championship round to unveil all seven masks she had made specifically to wear at the US Open to raise awareness against police brutality and social injustice. The 2018 champion played and won…