Rookie Jon Rahm produced a pivotal victory over Tiger Woods and history-maker Francesco Molinari fittingly secured the winning point as Europe regained the Ryder Cup. Europe’s 10-6 overnight lead meant they needed just four and a half points from the 12 singles matches for a ninth win in the last 12 biennial contests, but Justin Thomas gave Jim Furyk’s side an early boost with victory over Rory McIlroy in the opening match. And when Webb Simpson beat Justin Rose 3&2 and Tony Finau thrashed the previously unbeaten Tommy Fleetwood 6&4,…
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HAPA nominates Florence Blaster Okonkwo film ‘Love Conquers’
Nigerian UK based actress cum producer, Florence Blaster Okonkwo, is overjoyed on her countless awards received locally and internationally. This dynamic multiple awards winning producer, also doubles as red carpet queen; with outstanding fashionable commendation on the red carpets. She has proven beyond every reasonable doubt that she is a reputable movie entrepreneur with a different. Her creativity in the world of movie making stands her out with accolades. Delectable Florence Okonkwo is cheery as her movie titled ‘Love Conquers’ was selected among 300 films submitted for 2nd Official Hollywood…
Read MoreOsun election: PDP agent arrested for alleged vote-buying
An agent of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been arrested for alleged vote-buying at ward 1, unit 1, Obada Ede local government area of Osun state. The agent whose identity was not disclosed was said to have brought out money openly, forcing security operatives at the unit ti pick him up. Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the PDP in the election is from the local government. There have been allegations of inducement of voters by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP in the state. At unit…
Read MoreHurricane Florence strikes the eastern US
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina on Friday, drenching the East Coast area of the United States. Five deaths have been linked to the storm and thousands of people spent the night in emergency shelters. Originally categorised as a hurricane, Florence has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. Evacuation warnings have been issued for 1.7 million people as it moves across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Here is a selection of striking images from when it hit. Page View:1131 Site View: 1826756
Read MoreHow police chase drama unfolded after early morning failed cash machine burglary
A village has been left in shock following an early morning police chase as thieves attempted to make off with a cash machine. The dramatic incident saw a vehicle smash into two police cars after five people allegedly broke into a Co-op food store. A police dog and a drone were used to apprehend two people allegedly involved in the burglary at the Co-op in Kessingland, near Lowestoft on Monday at 2.40am. A shop window had been smashed before a stolen green Land Rover was used to drag the cash…
Read MoreOsun State Ex-Speaker, Adejare Bello dumps PDP
former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adejare Bello, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Bello, who hails from Ede Local Government Area of the state served in the State’s Assembly from 2003 to 2011. In a letter he signed and sent to the Osun PDP Chairman, on Monday, Bello explained that he left the party because PDP has been hijacked in the state. The letter reads, “It is my sincere belief that some elements have hijacked the rudders of the ship of the party and…
Read MoreSerena Williams fined $17,000 for violations during her US Open loss
The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss in Saturday’s women’s singles final, the United States Tennis Association said. Saturday’s match between Williams and Naomi Osaka was marred by controversy in the second set after umpire Carlos Ramos penalized Williams a point and then an entire game. Osaka beat Williams in straights sets to win her first Grand Slam title. Ramos first issued a warning to Williams after ruling that her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, gave her hand signals that Ramos said constituted illegal…
Read MoreRobbie Williams and Ayda Field welcome surrogate baby girl’ after long and difficult’ path to a third child
The X Factor co-judges announced the arrival of Colette Josephine Williams, to be known as Coco, via Ayda’s Instagram page on Friday morning Robbie, 44, and Ayda, 39, detailed their ‘long and difficult’ path to a third child in a heartfelt post, and said they will be ‘eternally grateful’ to their surrogate The couple are also parents to Theodora ‘Teddy’ Rose Williams, five and Charlton ‘Charlie’ Valentine Williams, three In May, a source said that they longed for a third child to complete their family They are currently busy as…
Read MoreRestructuring Nigeria becomes an election issue
The political make-up of Africa’s most populous nation is coming under scrutiny after a leading election hopeful promised greater devolution if he becomes president at polls next year. Nigeria’s former vice-president Atiku Abubakar said this week he was in favour of handing more powers to the country’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory if he wins in February. “Over the years, since (the) military got involved governing the country, they have created too many states and concentrated a lot of power in the centre,” he said. “So, we believe…
Read MoreAbia youth declared Alex Otti as next candidate ahead 2019 election
The youth of Amasato Community in Osisioma LGA of Abia state say they will be supporting the political ambition of Dr. Alex Otti, ahead of the 2019 general election. Otti is of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). He controversially lost the 2015 vote to incumbent Governor of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu, amid rigging allegations. According to a statement signed by Ferdinand Ekeoma and made available to newsmen, the youths made their position known when they paid a solidarity visit to Dr. Otti at his home in Umuru Nvosi, in Isialangwa…
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