Jakub Mensik shocked American Taylor Fritz to reach his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 final at the Miami Open. The Czech teenager secured his spot in the final with a hard-fought 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (4) victory over the No. 3 seed at the Hard Rock Stadium. After the win, Mensik told reporters: “I just cannot describe how I feel right now. The feeling will come later. It was a fantastic atmosphere, even though I was facing an American here.” At 19, Mensik became the third-youngest finalist in Miami Open history, behind only Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. He entered the...
President Tinubu Celebrate Eid Mubarak With Muslim Faithful
The president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu in a post felicitated with the country as it celebrate Eid Mubarak on Sunday, stating that he had prayed with the Muslim faithful in Abuja In his words: “Thankful to the Almighty for another Eid. This morning, I stood in prayer with Muslim faithful at the National Prayer Ground, Abuja-united in gratitude, guided by faith. “As Ramadan ends, may its blessings remain with us. May our sacrifices birth renewal, and our dear nation find peace and progress. “Eid Mubarak to all Nigerians.” He said
Commercial bus crushes deaf pedestrian in LagosMar 31, 2025 – 06:58am
LAGOS—Tragedy struck weekend, on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos, after a deaf commuter was crushed by a mini commercial bus popularly called Korope. Report said an unidentified driver of the mini commercial bus alleged to be driving recklessly, lost control and veered off his lane. In the process of controlling the bus, he rammed into another mini bus stationed , before mowing down the unsuspecting pedestrian. Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA Adebayo Taofiq, who confirmed the incident, said “ The fatal collision involved two Suzuki mini commercial buses with registration numbers EPE 279 YJ and BDG 558...
UN Releases Footage From Gaza Operation To Recover First Responders Killed By Israeli Forces
The United Nations has released footage from the operation to recover 15 first responders killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. The footage released Sunday showed members of the Civil Defense, first responders who operate under the Hamas-run government, exhuming a body from a mound of sand. The body was wearing the same orange vest as the rescuers. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies called it the deadliest attack on its workers since 2017. Israel said its forces opened fire on several vehicles that raised suspicions by advancing without headlights or emergency signals. The military...
TV Actor Richard Chamberlain Dies At 90
90-year-old hero of the 1960s television series “Dr. Kildare,” Richard Chamberlain is dead.The award winning “king of miniseries” died on Saturday night in Waimanalo, Hawaii, of complications following a stroke, according to his publicist, Harlan Boll.His partner Martin Rabbett in a statement announced his death stating:“Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us.“How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love is under his wings lifting him to his next great adventure.” Rabbett wrote.Not until 2003 did he acknowledge...
U.S. Bank Believes Its Vice Chair Was Aboard The Plane That Crashed In Minnesota
A spokesperson for U.S. Bank in a statement on Sunday disclosed that its Vice Chairman Terry Dolan may be on the small plane that crashed in Brooklyn, Minnesota on Saturday. According to the person the plane was registered to Dolan, who was also the company’s chief administration officer. Though it wasn’t clear how many people aboard the plane but Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway affirmed at a news conference there were no survivors on the aircraft. The U.S. Bank spokesperson, referring to Dolan, said: “At this time, the medical examiner’s office has not been able to confirm whether he...