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Wimbledon Controversy: Raducanu and Draper Raise Concerns Over Electronic Line-Calling System.

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Wimbledon has issued an apology after a malfunction in its electronic line-calling system occurred at a crucial moment during Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova’s victory over Sonay Kartal. Follow live scores, match reports, and our dedicated blog for full coverage from the All England Club throughout the tournament. Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper are among the players who […]

CAF Begins Host Nation Workshops and Final Inspections for TotalEnergies CHAN 2024

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Final Inspections Completed in Kenya Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 Kenya’s Local Organizing Committee has confirmed the country’s readiness to host the upcoming TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, following successful final inspections and readiness workshops conducted by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF). With the tournament just weeks away, CAF has commenced its […]

South Africa kick off WAFCON title defense with dominant victory over Ghana

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Reigning champions South Africa began their 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in style, securing a solid 2-0 win over Ghana in their Group C opener on Monday in Oujda. Early goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe within the first 35 minutes secured a vital win for Banyana Banyana, reinforcing their […]

Mali and Tanzania Set for High-Stakes Showdown in Race for Redemption

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

As the sun sets over Berkane on Monday, July 7, the second Group C clash at the ongoing TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will see 2018 semifinalists Mali face East African side Tanzania at 8:00 p.m. local time. The two teams last met at WAFCON in 2010, during Tanzania’s debut appearance at the […]

Super Falcons Cruise Past Tunisia 3-0 in WAFCON Opener

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria began their pursuit of a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with a dominant 3-0 win over Tunisia in Casablanca. Asisat Oshoala gave the Super Falcons an early lead in the fourth minute, capitalizing on a low, curling free-kick from Rinsola Babajide and finishing amid a goalmouth scramble. Babajide, who switched […]

Khamenei Makes First Public Appearance Since Iran-Israel Conflict Began

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first public appearance since the conflict with Israel began. State television aired footage of Khamenei greeting worshippers at a mosque on Saturday, during a ceremony held ahead of the Shia festival of Ashura. His last appearance had been a recorded message following the ceasefire that ended […]

Nigerian Army Operative Rescued from Ravaging Flood in Auchi

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

An unidentified Nigerian Army operative narrowly escaped death over the weekend after being swept away by a raging flood in Edo State. The soldier, reportedly attached to the Army School in Nicoho, Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, was caught in the flood while attempting to cross a drainage near Igbira Camp in Auchi. According […]

Osun Cannot Be Exempted from Local Government Autonomy — NLC President

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ajaero insists the constitution must be upheld as the state, FG remain at loggerheads over withheld allocations The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has asserted that Osun State cannot be treated as an exception among Nigeria’s 36 states when it comes to implementing local government autonomy. Ajaero emphasized that […]