July 3, 2025
Draper Exits Wimbledon Early Again After Shock Defeat to Cilic
British No. 1 Jack Draper’s hopes of a deep Wimbledon run were dashed once more after a shock second-round defeat to veteran Marin Čilić on Thursday. The 23-year-old fourth seed fell 6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 to the 36-year-old Croat, who is ranked 83rd in the world and was playing just his second Grand Slam since […]
Euro 2025: Spain Begin Title Bid with Emphatic Win Over Mourning Portugal
World champions Spain made a powerful statement in their opening match of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, thrashing Portugal 5-0 in a commanding display in Bern, Switzerland. The encounter was played in a sombre atmosphere, with both teams and fans paying tribute to Portuguese international Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, who tragically died in […]
“Great loss to Nigeria, football fans” – Sanwo-Olu mourns Peter Rufai’s Death
The Executive Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai as a great loss to Nigeria, particularly to the football community and millions of fans across the nation. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the […]
Liverpool Open Book of Condolence for Diogo Jota and Brother After Tragic Accident
Mourning Premier League Champions Liverpool FC have opened books of condolence in memory of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, following their tragic deaths in a road accident in Zamora, northern Spain. In a statement released on Thursday via its official website, the club confirmed that both physical and digital books have […]
Abducted Bayelsa High Court Judge Regains Freedom
Justice E.G. Umokoro, a serving judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, who was kidnapped on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Yenagoa, has finally regained his freedom. His release was confirmed on Wednesday, July 3, by the Bayelsa State Police Command of the Department of State Services (DSS), although no specific details were provided regarding […]
Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic Outclasses Evans to Continue Title Bid
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic produced a dominant performance to sweep aside British veteran Dan Evans in straight sets, and advance to the third round of the 2025 Championships. The 38-year-old Serbian, seeded sixth, eased past wildcard Evans 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 on Centre Court in what could be the Briton’s final appearance at the All […]
Kachikwu Slams Coalition Plot to Crown Atiku in 2027
Dumebi Kachikwu, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised serious concerns over the newly formed opposition coalition, accusing it of being strategically engineered to produce former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Kachikwu alleged that the […]
Super Eagles, NFF Mourn Death of Legendary Goalkeeper Peter Rufai
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, Peter Rufai. Widely known by fans as “Dodo Mayana,” Rufai passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 61, after a long illness that kept him out of the public eye […]
DHQ Clears Air on Amnesty, Detention of Okuama Suspects
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated unequivocally that granting amnesty to surrendered terrorists and bandits does not fall within the constitutional mandate of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This clarification was made on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, during a press briefing where he provided updates […]
Bear Kills Motorcyclist in Romania’s Scenic Mountains
A tragic incident occurred in Romania‘s Carpathian Mountains when a bear attacked and killed a motorcyclist on the Transfagarasan road, a popular tourist route. The victim stopped at a scenic spot near the Hotel Posada Vidraru, despite warning signs about bears in the area. The bear dragged the motorcyclist down a steep ravine, resulting in […]