Emma Raducanu qualified for the 2nd round of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Japanese teenager Sayaka Ishii at the Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday. It took Raducanu only an hour to beat the 19-year-old. It was her second win since January when she beat Amanda Anisimova in the second round of the Australian Open. Raducanu’s coach at Indian Wells, Vladimir Platenik, was not seen at the match. There were reports that his two-week trial period coaching Raducanu is now over. Raducanu told Sky Sports after the win, “I’m very pleased to have got through that. It’s...
Dangote Temporary Suspension Sales Of Petroleum Products In Naira
The management of Dangote Group of Company in a press statement released on Wednesday disclosed its temporarily suspending selling its petroleum product in naira, in order to adjust “sales currency to align with our crude procurement currency.” Its press statement read: “We wish to inform you that, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in Naira. This decision is necessary to avoid a mismatch between our sales proceeds and our crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. “To date, our sales of petroleum products in Naira have exceeded the value of Naira-denominated...
Nigerian Actor Replies Lady Who Questioned His Acting Skill
Timini in a reply post to a lady who questioned his acting skill stated:“I can smell a pr campaign from a mile away and tbh it’s getting boring. Push your fav in peace and leave my name out of the conversations. I’ve found my tribe and they love my work. 15 years strong.”
Breaking News: Igbo Youths Block Seyi Tinubu’s Convoy, Reject Rice Donations, Demand Jobs
A massive protest erupted at the Enugu-Kogi border as a group of Igbo youths blocked the convoy of Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigeria’s President, preventing him from entering the Southeast with six trailers full of rice meant for donation. Chanting slogans such as “Take it back! We are not hungry! We need jobs, not rice!”, the protesters expressed frustration over what they described as misplaced priorities, insisting that sustainable employment opportunities were more critical than food aid. Eyewitnesses report that tensions ran high as the standoff continued, with the demonstrators urging Tinubu to redirect the rice to northern states instead....
Chinese rising star Guo Jiaxuan dies at the age of 18 after horrific head injury in Spain
Chinese prodigy Guo Jiaxuan has died at the age of 18, passing away just a few hours before what would have been his 19th birthday. He died due to a severe injury sustained during a training match, his club Beijing Guoan confirmed on Wednesday evening. Guo was reportedly brain-dead for several weeks before his passing. His club, Beijing Guoan, released an emotional statement, saying, “We have lost a child who loved football.” The tragic incident occurred on February 6 in Madrid, Spain, during a training match against RC Alcobendas. Reports indicate that a knee to his head caused a brain...
Tension in Lagos as Security Operatives Arrest Alabi-Macfoy Amid Mosque Leadership Crisis19 March 2025
The ongoing leadership tussle at the Lagos Central Mosque has taken a new twist following the alleged arrest of Alhaji Alabi-Macfoy by security operatives. A prominent member of the mosque and the Lagos Muslim community, who requested anonymity, disclosed this development on Wednesday. The source revealed that after his arrest, Alabi-Macfoy was allegedly taken to Santana Court in Tinubu, Lagos. The arrest has sparked outrage within the Muslim community, especially as the leadership dispute is already a subject of legal proceedings, with the next court hearing scheduled for May. Condemning the arrest, the mosque insider has called on Muslim brothers...
