A farmer has been arrested in connection with the poisoning of cows in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, according to local authorities. The arrest followed an investigation into the recent poisoning of 20 cows, an act that has been strongly condemned by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria. The Chairman of MACBAN in Benue State, Risku Muhammed, accused criminal elements in Agatu LGA of poisoning and rustling cattle. Muhammed explained that aside the poisoned cattle, “over 200 cows were last Thursday also rustled by the criminals but for the prompt intervention of security operatives who...
“We Finished The Tournament Without Losing A Single Game” Nigerian Chess Coach Onakoya
Our champions are stepping out in style for the 12th Chess & Community Conference—ready to make bold moves on and off the board “We finished the tournament without losing a single game” Tunde Onakoya
Cerebral Palsy Ferdinand Makes Spectacular Chess Moves, Wins The Young Genius Award For An Outstanding Performance In U.S.
Tunde Onakoya, the convener of ‘Chess in the Slum Africa’ joyfully expressed emotion as one of his protégé Ferdinand, a cerebral Palsy child from a slum in Makoko won the ‘Young Genius Award for an Outstanding Performance’ in U.S. Ferdinand is a young child mocked for his disability among his peers while in Makoko, however life smiled on him when he was discovered through chess. He had travelled to the U.S. with some of his peers last week to compete in a game of chess. Onakoya had posted of his pride about the intelligent chap on X stating: “Cerebral palsy....
Sabalenka Wins First Miami Open Title, Defeats Pegula in Final
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula to win first Miami Open title of her career. Sabalenka cruised to victory with a 7-5, 6-2 win, claiming her 19th career title and eighth at the WTA 1000 level. The triumph earned her $1,124,380 in prize money. After the match, Sabalenka told the press: “Going into this match, I had the mentality that no matter what happens, if she’s gonna break me, I had to stay focused on myself and fight for every point. I didn’t want to lose another final, to be honest. It’s really tough to lose in the...
Mensik Stuns Fritz to Reach First ATP Masters 1000 Final
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
