Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic each expressed little desire to come to New York for the US Open, still slated to start Aug. 31 in Flushing Meadows, likely without fans. According to a tennis source, Roger Federer is also on…
*Police nab 185 suspected cultists in Ikorodu, recover arms (Guardian) *Command nabs Lagos traffic robber (Punch)
Police nab 185 suspected cultists in Ikorodu, recover arms (Guardian) Fresh onslaught against cultism and gang violence in Lagos State has led to arrest of no fewer than 185 suspects by special forces attached to Lagos State police command. Two…
Novak Djokovic: US Open coronavirus protocols ‘extreme’
World number one Novak Djokovic has called the coronavirus safety protocols, planned in order for the US Open to take place, “extreme”. The hard-court Grand Slam tournament is scheduled to start on 31 August at Flushing Meadows in New York.…
None more unbeatable than Djokovic at his best, says Martin
There is no one more unbeatable in men’s tennis than Novak Djokovic, when at his best, former world number four American Todd Martin has said. Reigning world number one Djokovic has already established himself as one of the best ever…
*Lagos warns firms against breach of COVID-19 guidelines on building sites (Guardian) *Lagos oldest judge dies at 102 (Nation)
Lagos warns firms against breach of COVID-19 guidelines on building sites (Guardian) The Lagos State yesterday warned construction firms against breaching additional guidelines provided to curtail the possibility of continuous spread of the Coronavirus on all building construction sites in…
Marbella hotel shoulders blame for Novak Djokovic breaking Spanish lockdown regulations
A Marbella resort has shouldered the blame for Novak Djokovic breaking lockdown regulations amid the coronavirus crisis. On Monday, the world No. 1 from Serbia shared a video of him training on court in Spain on Instagram – despite a…
Novak Djokovic defends anti-vaxxer stance as Andy Roddick questions view
Novak Djokovic has defended his highly controversial anti-vaxxer stance but former world No. 1 Andy Roddick questionned whether the current top-ranked tennis player would stick by those beliefs if it meant he would miss out on competing in Grand Slams.…
*COVID-19: Lagos might have up to 39,000 cases, says Health Commissioner (Nation) *Lagos markets go on partial lockdown over Covid-19 (Guardian)
COVID-19: Lagos might have up to 39,000 cases, says Health Commissioner (Nation) The Lagos government on Friday said it expects to see up to 39,000 cases of COVID-19 in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this…
*We’ve moved Coronavirus patient to better facility now – Lagos govt (Punch) *FG to reopen Kara Bridge Mar 1 (Punch)
We’ve moved Coronavirus patient to better facility now – Lagos govt (Punch) The Lagos State Government on Saturday said it had moved the coronavirus patient to a better facility where he would be comfortable. The PUNCH had exclusively reported how…