Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina both eased into the French Open third round with straight-sets wins on Wednesday, ahead of Novak Djokovic’s match against Valentin Royer.

A male Nigerian pilgrim participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise has reportedly died at Muzdalifah in Saudi Arabia shortly after arriving from Arafat.

“We must learn from the lessons of this festival. It is to show love to one another – no discrimination, no ethnicity, no hatred.

The President was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, among others.

“I wish you good health, strength and many more years of impactful service to our dear country,” Atiku added.

“Removal has proved easier said than done,” he said. “We are planning to remove the statue at the earliest opportunity.”

“Sacrifice must not remain a burden carried only by ordinary citizens. Leadership must also reflect sacrifice through honesty, restraint, compassion, accountability and a visible commitment to the wellbeing of the people.”

While FIFA has recognised the best player at every tournament since the World Cup’s inception in 1930, the official Golden Ball award—co-sponsored by Adidas and France Football—was formally introduced at the 1982 tournament in Spain.

Winning the most prestigious trophy in club football takes an immense amount of tactical discipline, poise under pressure, and mental fortitude—traits that often take years to perfect.

By Uko Etim UYO—Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to build 30 additional youth development centres across the state to expand skills training and reduce rural-urban migration. Speaking during the commissioning of projects in Oron Local Government Area, Eno said the newly completed Youth Development Centre in Oron is the first […]