Jack Draper defeated Denmark’s Holger Rune to claim his first Masters 1000 title. The Brit secured a dominant 6-2, 6-2 victory over world number 13 Rune. Following his Indian Wells triumph, Draper moved up to seventh place in the world rankings. He became the fifth British man to win a Masters 1000 title, joining Andy Murray, Cameron Norrie, Tim Henman, and Greg Rusedski. Reflecting on his victory, the 22-year-old told reporters: “It’s incredible. I wasn’t expecting this. I put in a lot of work over time, and I feel like I deserve this, in all honesty. The amount of adversity...
Trump Says He Will Talk To Putin On Tuesday As He Pushes For End To The Russia-Ukraine War
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine, after positive talks between U.S. and Russian officials in Moscow. “We want to see if we can bring that war to an end,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One during a flight back to the Washington area from Florida: “Maybe we can, maybe we can’t, but I think we have a very good chance. “I’ll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work’s been done over the weekend.” Trump is trying to win Putin’s...
Historic Milestone for Kazakhstan: Kyzaibay Secures Third World Boxing Gold
Kazakh boxer Nazym Kyzaibay won the 2025 International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Boxing Championships from March 9 to 16 in Niš, Serbia, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. Competing in the 48-kilogram category, Kyzaibay secured a decisive victory in the final against Russia’s Iuliia Chumgalakova. Having previously won world championship titles in 2014 and 2016, Kyzaibay has now become Kazakhstan’s first three-time world boxing champion. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated her on this historic achievement. He praised the national team’s brilliant performance and wished the athletes new sporting heights. Kyzaibay’s teammate, Alua Balkibekova, won her first world title in...
Former North Macedonia Youth International Andrej Lazarov Dies While Rescuing Others from Nightclub Fire
Former North Macedonia youth international Andrej Lazarov has tragically passed away after attempting to save others from a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia. The football community is in shock, with tributes pouring in for the 25 year old. His club, FC Shkupi, expressed deep sorrow in an official statement: “With deep sorrow, we announce that our footballer, Andrej Lazarov, was among the victims of the tragic fire in Kočani. As the heroic person he was, Lazarov lost his life while trying to help others escape the flames. During his courageous act, he was overcome by smoke. His bravery...
Video: NYSC Member Who Criticizes President Tinubu Government To Appear Before The LGI
Legal representatives: Omoyele Sowore, Festus Ogun, Adeyinka Oyesomi, Ojienoh Justice “The journey with youth Corper, Ushie Rita uguamaye, has commenced in Lagos. “She is scheduled to appear before the LGI today and we will escort her to their offices. We are all en route with attorneys.” Omoyele Sowore
Nigerian Troops Killed Seven ISWAP Terrorists
At least seven fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, were killed in a fierce confrontation with Nigerian troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yanma, in Buni Gari, Yobe State. The incident occurred on Sunday night. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this on Monday in a post on his X handle. Makama said that intelligence sources informed him that the terrorists launched an attack on the town, firing sporadically, but were swiftly engaged by the troops in collaboration with Yobe State hunters. According to the report, a heavy gun battle ensued,...
Newcastle United Make History with First Trophy Win Since 1969
Newcastle United made history yesterday after beating Liverpool at Wembley to win their first trophy since 1969. The Magpies went ahead in the first half through Dan Burn. It was a memorable week for the 33-year-old, as he had just received his first call-up to the England squad. Alexander Isak doubled Newcastle’s advantage in the second half, putting the Toon Army in the driving seat. Federico Chiesa halved the deficit to set up a nervy finish, but Newcastle stood their ground. The win marked a historic moment for Newcastle, as it was their first domestic trophy in 70 years. They...
Omokri Slams Obi In An Open Letter, Advises Him To Think Beyond His Political Aspiration, Before Siding With Corps Member Who Criticised The Government.
Reno Omokri, the former aide to the former president Goodluck Jonathan in an open letter to the 2023 Labour Party Presidential aspirant and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi urged him to think beyond his political aspiration while defending Ushie Uguamaye. Ushie Uguamaye also known as Raye is a serving National Youth Services Corps member who in a TikTok video had criticized the present administration for inflation and worsening economy hardship, described the Nigerian president as a “terrible leader.” Additionally, she described Lagos State as a “smelling state,” complaining about its odour and poor living conditions. However in a...
Ogun State Police Officer Commits Suicide On Special Duty
Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Omolola Odutola, has confirmed the death of one of its operatives who reportedly committed suicide. The tragic incident happened at about 1:20 p.m. on Friday when the deceased officer was on special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company. Ajele Oloyede, a Police Mobile Force (PMF) operative attached to MOPOL 78, Zamfara State, was alleged to have turned his rifle on himself while on special duty. According to preliminary reports, Oloyede was seen resting his head on a table by another officer, Tolorunloju Stephen, who asked if all was well with him. He was said to...