I’m not predicting impeachment (though it’s possible if Dems win the House in November) or conviction (unlikely in any case), but everything changed with lawyer/fixer/better-call-Sauler Michael Cohen’s guilty plea in which he implicated Trump as co-conspirator-in-chief. It’s no ordinary co-conspirator…
US Open 2018: Andy Murray battles back to beat James Duckworth in first Grand Slam win in 14 months (Independent)
It was not always pretty and it was clearly a hugely challenging experience, but Andy Murray won his first Grand Slam match for nearly 14 months here on Monday. Returning to competition at this level for the first time since…
Manchester United won’t sack Jose Mourinho with club still ready to give under-fire boss time to turn form around (Independent)
Jose Mourinho is under no immediate danger of the sack at Manchester United, as executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward wants to give him full opportunity to turn a miserable spell around. United were devastated 3-0 by Tottenham Hotspur, with that following…
Maltina thrills comedy lovers in Ilorin with LaffMattaz
The Ilorin edition of Laffmatazz showcased comedy at its finest with amazing acts and music performances from some of Nigeria’s finest talent. The likes of Omobaba, Helen Paul and Arole put up outstanding performances leaving many who attended the show…
Williams gets warm welcome and win in U.S. Open return (Reuters)
Serena Williams took the first cautious step towards a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title with a 6-4 6-0 first-round win over Magda Linette on Monday as an excited U.S. Open crowd welcomed the new tennis mother back to the ‘Big…
Theresa May rebukes chancellor’s ‘no deal’ Brexit assessment (Skynews)
Theresa May delivered a rebuke to her chancellor as she arrives in Africa for her first visit to the continent as prime minister. When asked whether she thought her chancellor was right in his assessment of the economic impact of…
Buhari won’t rest until Leah Sharibu, others are released, says Presidency (Nation)
The Presidency yesterday said that President Muhammadu Buhari would not rest until the release of the only Christian among the 111 school girls abducted from Government Girls Science and Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi, Yobe State. Of the schoolgirls abducted on…
Why I believe in Simy Nwankwo – Rohr (Punch)
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has decided to overhaul his team’s style of play and believes Simeon Nwankwo can add a new dimension to the Super Eagles’ attacking play. The former Portugal-based attacker popularly called Simy became a fans favorite after…
Akpabio can’t win Akwa Ibom for APC, says Attah (Nation)
At 80, elder statesman Obong Victor Attah is in a sober reflection. Eleven years ago, he vacated office as governor of oil-rich Akwa Ibom State. Since then, he has observed that the country has degenerated. His worries: gladiators are defecting…
Ortom to Akume: Show your 11-yr scorecard (Vanguard)
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has challenged his estranged political benefactor, and Benue State leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator George Akume, to show his constituents and the people of the state his achievements in the Senate in…