Britain’s Sonay Kartal is set for a new career-high ranking after reaching her first WTA Tour semi-final. The 22-year-old beat Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 at the Jasmin Open in Tunisia to set up a meeting with Germany’s Eva Lys in the last four. Kartal was a break down in the opening set before winning on a tie-break and then took control of the match. It meant she was able to get past an opponent who had beaten her in the final round of US Open qualifying just a few weeks ago. Brighton’s Kartal, the British number four, reached…
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Victor Osimhen made a memorable debut for Galatasaray, providing an assist in their emphatic 5-0 thrashing of Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian striker, who joined the Turkish giants on loan from Napoli, was a key figure in the dominant display at the Türk Telekom Stadium, although he narrowly missed out on scoring a debut goal. Osimhen, initially credited with Galatasaray’s second goal, saw the decision later revised, awarding an assist to him for Abdulkerim Bardakci’s strike. His performance nonetheless delighted the home fans, as he played the full 90 minutes and…
Liverpool dropped points for the first time this season after a second-half stunner from Callum Hudson-Odoi earned Nottingham Forest their first victory at Anfield in 55 years. Arne Slot’s side was yet to concede a league goal this term before the introduction of Hudson-Odoi from the Forest bench, with Nuno Espirito Santo masterminding the unlikely 1-0 win. The substitute scored the winner in the 72nd minute after Liverpool’s retreating backline offered him the time and space to measure a shot from 20 yards. Hudson-Odoi obliged, bending an exact strike beyond Alisson at full stretch into the far corner. Liverpool, with…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has attributed the rising cost of housing in the FCT to market forces, stating that the government cannot control the rents set by property owners. Wike expressed disagreement with those complaining about rent increases, noting that property owners and developers cannot be prevented from seeking profits. He made this statement in Abuja on Saturday during a visit to Zeberced Limited Quarry in Kubwa-Abuja, to assess the company’s activities. When asked by journalists what the FCT Administration was doing to address the high cost of accommodation in Abuja, the minister pointed…
The Nigerian Navy has called for “good civil-military relations” in the Niger Delta, to further boost security in the region. Specifically, the Navy canvassed for “intelligence sharing between the Naval Base and the host communities for a secured and peaceful environment in Ugborodo general area of Warri South West LGA of Delta State. The Commanding Officer, Forwarding Operating Base, Escravos, Navy Captain Olayinka Aliu, made the call on Saturday during an educational outreach by the Navy in the various communities of Ugborodo. He noted that the Educational Rhapsody which was coming up on the heels of a Medical Rhapsody recently…
President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja from the United Kingdom on Sunday. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed Saturday night titled, ‘President Tinubu returns to Abuja from an official trip to China after a stopover in London.’ Onanuga said Tinubu “will return to Abuja on Sunday, following his official visit to China and his short stay in the United Kingdom.” The President, who departed Abuja for Beijing, China, on August 29, began his official visit on Tuesday, September 2, with a meeting with President Xi Jinping in the…
Saudi footballer Fahad Al-Muwallad is in intensive care after falling from his second-floor balcony while on holiday in Dubai, according to Dubai Police. Authorities are monitoring his condition as he receives treatment at a local hospital. The Dubai Media Office confirmed the incident, stating that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall. In a statement on Saturday night, the Dubai Media Office said, “Dubai Police General Command announced that Saudi football player Fahad Al-Muwallad was involved in an accident while on a short vacation in Dubai, falling from the balcony of his second-floor home. Initial investigations revealed…
Conversion centres across Nigeria have begun receiving deliveries of Compressed Natural Gas kits as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to address rising transportation costs and reduce carbon emissions. This initiative, overseen by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, aims to offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly fuel alternative for commercial vehicles. At least 18 conversion centres nationwide have each taken delivery of 50 CNG kits, according to the Programme Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, on Saturday during an inspection of some of the centres in Abuja. “Today, we’re launching the distribution of CNG kits, providing…
The Financial Centre for Sustainability, Lagos, has urged stakeholders to prioritise sustainable finance for a clean climate-friendly environment in Nigeria According to a statement obtained by our correspondent on Saturday, the centre made the call at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Redwood Consulting for its brand, Marketing and Communications Strategy in Lagos. The statement noted that the partnership will empower FC4SL to effectively communicate its mission and advocate for policies that promote sustainable development. As part of this commitment, FC4SL is urging financial institutions to prioritise and increase their investments in green projects and adopt sustainable financing…
The Edo State Government has launched an investigation to uncover the cause of a building collapse that occurred early Saturday, housing students of the University of Benin in Ekosodin. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, on Saturday disclosed this in a statement, noting that government officials had been deployed to the scene to monitor the situation closely and provide real-time updates. Osagie said, “The Edo State Government can confirm the collapse of a three-storey building located on Ekhator Street, off Ekosodin Road, near the University of Benin, Ugbowo. “A swift response team was…