Zii Jia, who won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games two weeks ago, probably was tired as he went down to the 19-year-old player 18-21, 13-21 in 40 minutes in Yokohama on Tuesday (Aug 20). The Japan Open was Zii Jia’s first tournament since winning the medal in Paris and has been feted… Continue reading Professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia lost to youngster Alex Lanier of France in the opening round of the Japan Open.
Month: August 2024
Wolves have made an offer to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal.
The bid, which was submitted on Monday, includes an option to make the move permanent in 2025. Ramsdale, 26, lost his Arsenal place in 2023 following the arrival of David Raya on loan from Brentford. The Gunners have since signed the Spaniard on a permanent basis. Despite making just 11 appearances last season, Ramsdale still… Continue reading Wolves have made an offer to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal.
Brentford forward Ivan Toney should not move to Saudi Arabia while he is at his “peak”, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.
The Bees rejected a £35m bid for the 28-year-old from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli last week. Brentford left Toney out of the side which beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on Sunday because of “transfer interest”, but Sutton says the England striker should choose to stay in the Premier League. “At this stage of his career,… Continue reading Brentford forward Ivan Toney should not move to Saudi Arabia while he is at his “peak”, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.
Aryna Sabalenka won her first title since January’s Australian Open by powering past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open.
The Belarusian needed 76 minutes to wrap up a 6-3 7-5 victory for the 15th title of her career and her sixth at WTA 1,000 level. The result ended a nine-match winning streak for American Pegula, who defended her Canadian Open title last week. “This trophy means a lot, it is a really big achievement,… Continue reading Aryna Sabalenka won her first title since January’s Australian Open by powering past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open.
Ilkay Gundogan is being allowed to explore options to leave Barcelona this summer.
The 33-year-old has only been at the Catalan club for one full season after opting to leave Manchester City on a free transfer. Despite being under contract for two more years, Gundogan has been told Barcelona will not stand in his way if he finds a suitable move. Clubs in England, Spain and Saudi Arabia… Continue reading Ilkay Gundogan is being allowed to explore options to leave Barcelona this summer.
Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal.
The fee for the 24-year-old Portugal international is undisclosed, but it will allow him to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal with an option for a further season. Felix’s move, which is subject to a medical, will bring him back after a 2023 loan spell at Chelsea. He scored four goals in 20… Continue reading Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal.
A 58-year-old man who embarked on 19 days of spiritual fasting has died.
The death of the yet-to-be-named man was confirmed by the Police Command in Lagos State. Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin who serves as the spokesperson of the command on Tuesday, August 20, said the incident happened in Alagbado axis of Lagos State. According to Hundeyin, the religious man died at about 6:00 am on Monday,… Continue reading A 58-year-old man who embarked on 19 days of spiritual fasting has died.
Under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian government has allocated a staggering N3.2 trillion to the security sector within the past year.
Despite the substantial investment, the country continues to grapple with widespread kidnappings and killings, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the expenditures. In the third quarter of the 2023 fiscal year, the Nigerian Defence Ministry received N412 billion, the Ministry of Police Affairs was allocated N150 billion, the Office of the National Security Adviser received… Continue reading Under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian government has allocated a staggering N3.2 trillion to the security sector within the past year.
Kenya Ranks Second Globally in Generosity, New Report Reveals
The recently published World Giving Index 2024 has placed Kenya in the second position globally as the country with the most generous citizens, according to a survey conducted in 2023 across 142 countries. The findings, which represent more than 95 percent of the world’s population, demonstrate that people have not only maintained their volunteering efforts,… Continue reading Kenya Ranks Second Globally in Generosity, New Report Reveals
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, has died in the United States of America.
Omodewu succumbed to death after close to a year, receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in the USA, where he was a citizen. The APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Olawale Sadare, confirmed the development to Punch, saying: “Our chairman is dead.” Omodewu served as a commissioner in the late former governor Abiola Ajimobi’s administration.… Continue reading The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, has died in the United States of America.