Coco Gauff exits French Open in third round

Defending champion Coco Gauff has been knocked out of the French Open after suffering a 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 defeat to Anastasia Potapova in a dramatic third-round encounter at Roland Garros. The American fourth seed appeared on course for victory after taking the opening set, but Potapova produced a resilient …

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Atiku slams Tinubu, Wike over blocked PDP event in Abuja

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democratic institutions and attempting to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku made the allegation on Saturday while reacting to the decision of the Minister of …

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Former England star Sterling arrested on drug-driving allegation

Former England international Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after his Lamborghini allegedly crashed into motorway barriers on the M3 in Hampshire. The 31-year-old, who most recently played for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie, was detained following the incident on Thursday morning and has since been released …

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Peter Obi Picks Kwankwaso As Presidential Running Mate

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has nominated former Kano Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as his running mate for the 2027 election. Newsextra24 reports that Obi nominated Kwankwaso on Saturday after he was affirmed as the ADC Presidential candidate. Recall that Obi was ratified as the …

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NDC ratifies Peter Obi as 2027 Presidential Candidate

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has ratified former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. themomentng reports that the ratification followed the party’s nationwide primary elections held on Saturday across the country. Obi emerged as the party’s presidential candidate after being affirmed as the …

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Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to ₦1,250/litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, from ₦1,275 to ₦1,250 per litre. The reduction represents a two per cent decrease. According to Vanguard, market checks confirmed the adjustment amid intensifying competition in Nigeria’s deregulated downstream petroleum market and declining crude …

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Atiku’s ex-aide emerges ADP presidential candidate

Aliyu Bin Abbas, a former political aide to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party for the 2027 general election. Abbas, founder of the National Youth Alliance, clinched the party’s ticket at the ADP National Convention held in Abuja in the early …

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