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Key eventsSwiatek and Bouzkova are locked at 3-3 in the first set, with Blockx and Cobolli on the same score in set two. On Court 17, Mirra Andreeva needs to win a tie-break to secure victory over Bartunkova.ShareTaylor Fritz has his arms outstretched, unsure how to regain the initiative against an opponent who is moving and hitting much better than before. At least his trusty serve keeps him in the set, but he needs to pose Cerundolo more problems. The Argentinian leads 5-3 in the fourth.ShareUpdated at 20.37 CESTCerundolo breaks to edge ahead in the fourth set, and this has become…

Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has recounted how his wife, Dolapo, began experiencing frequent headaches while maintaining a daily habit of drinking freshly squeezed orange juice. Mr Osinbajo shared the experience while speaking about food preservation and the use of chemicals by some farmers and traders to preserve or artificially ripen fruits and vegetables. He spoke at the Open Day for Gardeners’ Seminar in Lagos on 28 August. The seminar, themed “Leaving the Earth Better Than We Found It”, formed part of the fifth edition of the Open Day for Gardeners, held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island,…

Erling Haaland score the only goal of Manchester City’s unconvincing home win against newly promoted Coventry City.Published On 5 Sep 20265 Sep 2026Manchester City maintained their winning start to the season to move to the top of the Premier League, but Erling Haaland’s solitary strike against newly promoted Coventry City couldn’t hide the nerves in the Etihad Stadium.The Enzo Maresca era has started with three consecutive Premier League wins, but it was a far from perfect performance on Saturday as the hosts needed a pair of late saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma to deny Coventry a first top-flight point for 25…

The United States military said it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after alleged attempted missile attacks on US naval vessels, escalating the latest confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The strikes came as the six-month conflict remains deadlocked, with Iran maintaining its grip on the Strait of Hormuz while the US continues efforts to enforce a counter-blockade around Iranian ports. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the targeted vessels were linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which it accused of launching unsuccessful attacks against American warships. “Following Iran’s failed attacks, CENTCOM permanently disabled the IRGC crude oil carriers…

Nigel Farage has claimed that he “wasn’t even listening” during a meeting at the centre of a controversy about whether his party considered evading the law on accepting donations from overseas.The Reform UK leader also claimed he knew donation law “better than anybody” during interviews as he sought to salvage the final day of his party conference from the fallout that has already cost him two of his closest aides.Farage was forced to suspend his close aide Dan Jukes and Reform’s head of policy, James Orr, on Friday after they were filmed in an undercover investigation appearing to plot to…

Representation of Queen Sarraounia in the 1986 film, Sarraounia, directed by Moroccan filmmaker, Med Hondo. Niger Republic was rocked by an attempted coup from 29 to 30 August. The plotters invaded the Diori Hamani International Airport, where Air Base 101 is stationed. They also stormed the state broadcaster and the presidential palace. They were defeated, and the populace took to the streets in protest against the attempt to return France to its position of dominance in the country. France had, in 1898, invaded, destroyed and colonised territories that now constitute Niger Republic. It virtually dictated to that country for 125…

Contrasting styles will meet on Sunday as Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea will have a chance to announce themselves as Premier League title contenders if they can secure a result against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners are one of the only teams not to concede a goal in this young season as even with center back William Saliba sidelined, his partner in defense, Gabriel, has anchored the back line, but he’ll have quite a test in Chelsea.How to watch Arsenal vs. ChelseaDate: Sunday, September 6 | Time: 11:30 a.m. ETLocation: Emirates Stadium  — LondonTV: USA Network | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)Odds: Arsenal -143; Draw +280; Chelsea +375The Blues…

By Fred Iwenjora “It was 1988 — September 1988, to be precise! The mega-hit “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” by Evi Edna was scheduled for release on October 6th. One day in September, DANLADI BAKO, the most versatile presenter on NTA Network, at the time, Nigeria’s only national television network , visited us at Wemabod Estate. I was surprised and wondered what had brought him there. After the usual pleasantries and some banters, he told me he wanted the video cassette of “HAPPY BIRTHDAY.” I apologised and explained that the video and audio releases were scheduled simultaneously for October 6th. Then he dropped…

Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa  The African Law Foundation (AFRILAW) has trained some 30 human rights defenders, journalists and civil society organisations in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, on protecting human rights, ensuring corporate accountability, and promoting responsible business conduct in the extractive sector. AFRILAW Executive Director Chinweike Okereke emphasized that human rights defenders are defined by their peaceful actions rather than their titles.  He cautioned participants that legitimate advocacy must remain non-violent, noting that actions such as blocking roads infringe on the rights of others.  “This workshop is to engage the executive board of communities on human rights defenders, especially improvement of human rights defenders, which…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered their second consecutive defeat at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup after losing 67-71 to Hungary in Berlin on Saturday. D’Tigress, who were seeking their first victory of the tournament following their 81-99 defeat to South Korea, struggled to recover from a slow start as Hungary established an early advantage. Hungary led 21-13 at the end of the opening quarter and maintained control in the second period to take a 36-26 lead into half-time. Nigeria remained 10 points behind at the end of the third quarter, with Hungary holding a 52-42 advantage heading into the final period.…