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Novak Djokovic’s quest for a third Monte-Carlo Masters title was dashed by Casper Ruud in the semi-finals, while Stefanos Tsitsipas caused an upset by defeating second seed Jannik Sinner. Ruud achieved a significant milestone in his career by defeating Djokovic 6-4 1-6 6-4, advancing to his second ATP Masters 1000 final and his first since … Read more
Novak Djokovic is Following the Monte Carlo Masters tournament, after skipping the Miami Open. His return is highly anticipated as he aims to disrupt the dominance of rising stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 season. Djokovic, known for participating in over 80 tournaments annually, including the US Open. Djokovic’s return, there is … Read more
Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu made history on Friday by becoming the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the UK’s prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). At the age of 24, Oluchukwu was among the 135 Officer Cadets who graduated during RMAS’ Sovereign’s Parade in London, United Kingdom. Background and Journey to RMAS In … Read more
Applications for the 2024 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme are now being accepted. Here is important information about the grant. About The Scheme Beneficiaries will receive a grant of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) each, with the aim of reaching one million nano businesses across the 774 local government areas.The Federal Government will work in conjunction with … Read more
It is crucial for the legal system must consider the context and circumstances surrounding each case before passing judgment. In the case of Bobrisky, a social media personality, a community service sentence would have been more appropriate given the nature of his offense. The imprisonment sentence without an option of a fine seems disproportionate, especially … Read more
A UN official, Jamie McGoldrick, has drawn attention to the Israeli military’s lack of understanding of humanitarian operations. McGoldrick, who is the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, stressed the importance of improving the “degree of mistrust” between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Gaza. He expressed concern … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) implemented a tariff increase on April 3, 2024, affecting customers under the Band A classification who receive 20 hours of power supply daily. This move has been met with criticism from human rights lawyer Femi Falana, who accused the government of planning to extend the tariff increase beyond Band … Read more
The recent kidnapping of journalist Joshua Rogers highlights the dangers faced by reporters in areas with security risks. Joshua Rogers, who works for Channels Television and covers the Rivers State Government House, was abducted from his home in Rumuosi, Rivers State, after being followed by armed individuals when he returned from work. According to reports, … Read more
Junior Pope Odonwodo, a well-known actor in Nollywood, was involved in a tragic boat accident that resulted in the loss of lives. The incident happened when the boat he was on encountered difficulties, leading to a rescue operation where seven individuals were saved, but unfortunately, two bodies were recovered from the water. This unfortunate event … Read more
Tony Elumelu, a well-known Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, has shown interest in acquiring a Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) club as part of his corporate social responsibility initiatives. This decision was influenced by a proposal put forward by Nigerian lawyer Adebayo Mustapha, who suggested that major corporations in Nigeria should consider investing in league clubs … Read more