Shanghai Masters
12 Oct
Novak Djokovic battled through "an incredible fight" with Taylor Fritz on Saturday, shrugging off physical discomfort to win 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) and set up a blockbuster Shanghai Masters final with world number one Jannik Sinner. Earlier the Italian beat Tomas Machac 6-4, 7-5, ensuring in the process that he will finish the year at the…
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An expert in a digital healthcare system and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hopewell Solutions Services, Dr Hughes Dimka, on Wednesday, proposed full digitalization of Nigeria's healthcare system to tackle healthcare challenges across the country. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hopewell Solutions Services, made this known in Abuja while briefing journalists, he highlighted…
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Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has uncovered multiple private accounts fraudulently used by certain individuals to divert public revenue. Besides, the state revenue service lamented missing funds running into billions of naira through those accounts illegally operated before the new leadership came on board. The Executive Chairman of the state Internal Revenue Service, Dr. Zaid…
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Not less than 10,000 landlords across Nigeria are expected to access free legal services in dispute settlement with their tenants. In a partnership between the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), and Shelta Panacea Limited, a PropTech company, at least 10,000 landlords would be provided pro bono representation in settlement of legal disputes to…
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Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry and representative of Osun East Senatorial District, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its members for their steadfast response to the recent Appeal Court judgement on local government elections in Osun State. In a statement, Fadahunsi accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Yunusa Hudu Ari, the sacked Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa State, over his recent claims regarding the 2023 governorship election. Addressing journalists in Yola, the Adamawa State Chairman of IPAC, Bello Babajo, condemned…
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The Kebbi Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, says Gov. Nasir Idris has released N2.7b for allowances of local and International students. Abubakar-Tunga made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. “Gov. Nasir Idris has approved and released the payment of Upkeep Allowance and Accommodation for 25 students of Kebbi State…
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A former acting chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyi Nworie, joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state on Wednesday, with his supporters. Nworie, who was received with his supporters by APC chairman in the state, Staley Okoro, during a Civic reception organized in his honor by the…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his major preoccupation is to bequeath the legacy of a better Bayelsa and society than he met it. Diri spoke on Wednesday during a memorial service in honour of his father, Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri, at the St. Peter's Anglican Church, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local…
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Nigeria’s biggest music award show, The Headies, has finally dropped the full nomination list for its 17th edition, and the competition is stiff. The list, released on Wednesday, shines the spotlight on both homegrown and international acts who have made waves in the past year. Topping the list is Tochukwu Ojogwu, aka Odumodublvck, who bagged…
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The management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI) says it has launched an investigation into Tuesday’s incident that led to the hospitalisation of about 10 students. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the institution, Mr Soladoye Adewole, disclosed this while giving an update on the incident on Wednesday. According to him, the incident took place in…