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Williams Sisters Fall Short In Thrilling US Open Doubles Comeback
Venus and Serena Williams’ highly anticipated return to Grand Slam doubles ended in defeat, marking their first major doubles appearance since the 2022 US Open. USA’s Serena Williams (R) and Venus Williams bump fists during their women’s doubles first-round tennis match against Australia’s Maya Joint and Taiwan’s Chan Hao-ching on day six of the US…
Trump Dispatches Envoys To Moscow And Kyiv With Fresh Plan To End Russia-Ukraine War
The renewed diplomatic push comes as Russia and Ukraine intensify long-range missile and drone strikes, raising fresh hopes — and challenges — for a negotiated end to the conflict. US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 27, 2026. (Photo by…
NPERA Act Targets Arbitrary Port Charges, Strengthens Regulatory Oversight
The new legislation is expected to bring greater transparency and accountability to Nigeria’s ports by curbing excessive charges and strengthening oversight of port operations. The Executive Secretary Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah Nigeria’s maritime sector is set for a major regulatory shake-up, with the newly enacted Nigerian Ports Economic…
UN Adopts Map Aimed at More Accurate Representation of Africa
The United Nations has voted to adopt a map designed to provide a more accurate representation of Africa, despite strong opposition from the United States, which criticised the move as contributing to the institution’s declining credibility. This handout graphic provided by Equal Earth shows the Equal Earth cartographic projection. Photo by HANDOUT / EQUAL EARTH…
FULL LIST: ADC Unveils 28 Governorship Candidates For 2027 Elections
The African Democratic Congress has released its governorship and deputy governorship candidates across 28 states, featuring prominent figures including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Abubakar Malami, Isa Ashiru and Great Ogboru. ADC logo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released the list of its governorship candidates and running mates for the 2027 general elections across several states.…
Deadlocked Jury Forces Mistrial In US Mother’s Triple-Murder Trial
The trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy ended without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision over whether she was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children, though the judge temporarily delayed the ruling to allow an emergency appeal. Kevin Reddington, defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy, and Lindsay Clancy look…
Customs Intercept Smuggled Vehicles Bearing Presidency Plate Numbers
The Nigeria Customs Service says smugglers used official-looking Presidency plate numbers on vehicles in an apparent attempt to evade customs checks, as the Kano/Jigawa Area Command intensified its anti-smuggling operations. Nigeria Customs The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command has intercepted smuggled vehicles with Presidency Plate numbers in attempt to invade the service control. Besides, the…
First Niger Bridge To Close For Two Weeks As Emergency Repairs Begin
The First Niger Bridge in Onitsha will be shut from September 7 to 21 for emergency repairs, with motorists directed to use the Second Niger Bridge through Obosi and Asaba during the closure. A truck drives through the Onitsha Bridge in Onitsha, Nigeria, on February 28, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Meinhardt / AFP) The Anambra…
‘Miracle’ As Two Trapped Workers Rescued Alive From Nepal Tunnel
The two hydropower workers were pulled from a debris-filled tunnel nine days after devastating floods struck Nepal, with both reported to be in stable condition as rescue operations continue. This handout photograph taken and released by the Nepal Army on September 4, 2026 shows army personnel carrying a worker who was trapped inside a…
Ghana Tightens Gold Export Rules to Boost Local Value
Ghana has tightened its gold export rules, requiring certain artisanal gold to be refined locally before shipment abroad as the country seeks to create jobs, strengthen domestic processing and retain more value from its gold industry. Ghana’s Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson and GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi inspect Gold Coast Refinery with other officials…
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