Briton’s Kyle Edmund lost to US Open top seed Novak Djokovic, while compatriot Cameron Norrie advanced to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. Edmund, 25, unexpectedly won the first set but ultimately struggled to keep…
*Oshodi interchange: Lagos flags off inter-state commercial operation (Nation) *Truck loses control, crashes into shops in Lagos (Punch)
Oshodi interchange: Lagos flags off inter-state commercial operation (Nation) Commercial activities were flagged off by the Lagos State Government at the Terminal 1 of the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) Tuesday. At a ceremony described as monumental, the State’s Commissioner for…
Djokovic in action on day one at US Open bubble
Overwhelming favourite Novak Djokovic begins his quest for an 18th Grand Slam title on Monday as a unique, spectator-free 2020 US Open gets underway in a COVID-19 quarantine bubble at Flushing Meadows. The world number one headlines the opening day…
*Pilot breathed for two minutes after crash, says witness (Nation) *Students jubilate over reopening of schools in Lagos (Punch)
Pilot breathed for two minutes after crash, says witness (Nation) One of the witnesses of Friday’s helicopter crash at Opebi had said the pilot, Captain Ernest Chika breathed for about two minutes after he pulled out of the ill-fated chopper.…
Novak Djokovic to play Milos Raonic in Western and Southern Open final
World number one Novak Djokovic will play Milos Raonic in the final of the Western and Southern Open after edging out Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut in the semi-finals in New York. Serb Djokovic came from behind to beat the eighth…
*Helicopter two minutes from Lagos airport before crashing – Air Traffic Controllers (Punch) *How crashed helicopter pilot tried to save lives (Nation)
Helicopter two minutes from Lagos airport before crashing – Air Traffic Controllers (Punch) The helicopter that crashed on Salvation Road, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Friday was about two minutes to reach its destination at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Saturday PUNCH…
Raonic cruises to Western & Southern Open quarters after straight set win over Murray
Novak Djokovic’s neck felt much better, and his tennis looked much better, in a 6-2, 6-4 victory over unseeded American Tennys Sandgren at the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday that improved the No. 1-ranked man to 20-0 in 2020.…
Djokovic shrugs off injury to win NY opener
World number one Novak Djokovic shook off neck pain to beat Ricardas Berankis 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 on Monday to reach the third round of the Western & Southern Open. The Serb star had pulled out of doubles on Sunday with…
Novak Djokovic dismisses health concerns ahead of US Open as he pursues Roger Federer’s Grand Slam record
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic admits his pursuit of Roger Federer’s singles titles record played a part in his decision to play in the US Open, despite ongoing concerns surrounding the health and safety of the event. Seventeen-time Grand Slam…
*Church recovers property after 99 years (Nation) *75-year-old Lagos monarch, son arraigned for murder, armed robbery (Guardian)
Church recovers property after 99 years (Nation) The Cathedral Church of St Jude Ebute Meta in the Diocese of Lagos Mainland Thursday recovered possession of a large expanse of land it leased to a Lebanese-owned firm G Ambrosini & Co,…