World number two Alcaraz was playing China’s Wu, who belied his ranking of 560. Both players produced blistering groundstrokes in a high-quality first set which Wu started strongly. He had the support of the home crowd and hit some eye-catching shots, especially off his backhand. However, his serve came under the greater pressure, and while he managed to get to …

A 41-year-old Canadian lady Adrienne Munju has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos for importing large consignment of ‘Canadian Loud’, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis.     The spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  …

Gunmen suspected kidnappers have abducted a pregnant woman in Cross River State.   The heavily pregnant woman (name undisclosed) was kidnapped yesterday in Eseku Community, Creek Town of Odukpani Local Government Area of the state.   Sources told the CrossRiverWatch on Saturday that the target was her husband who escaped but they had no option but to whisk the wife …

Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, has mourned his younger brother, one of the two soldiers k!lled by suspected herdsmen in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.     LIB reported that the armed herders attacked the Eguma community on Independence Day, k!lled the soldiers and seven villagers.      Jalingo has now disclosed that one of the deceased soldiers was …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen vehicle.    The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 6, 2024, said three suspects “Salim Hussaini, Abdulkadir Musa, and Dimas Danja were arrested by operatives attached to the Mararaba ‘A’ Division, while another suspect, Mohammed …

India wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh pulls off a “stunning” catch to dismiss Fatima Sana 13-8 in their Women’s T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Dubai.

The Pretoria High Court in South Africa has sentenced a serial r@pist, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Phakathi (40) to 42 life terms and 791 years and 6 months direct imprisonment.      The National Prosecuting Authority in a statement on Friday, October 4, 2024, said the court ordered that he be declared unfit to possess a firearm, and his name be added …

Suspected Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents launched an attack on Geidam town in Yobe state, leaving one person d@ad.    According to Zagazola Makama, a security analyst, intelligence sources disclosed that the attack occurred around 3:30 a.m on Saturday, October 5, 2024, when the insurgents stormed the town, unleashing explosives indiscriminately.   Two vehicles belonging to customs …

A Nigerian marriage therapist, Shamseddin Giwa has addressed men who have extramarital affairs and still blame their wives instead of showing remorse.   “You had an extramarital affair, got caught by your wife and instead of showing remorse, you twist it, blame her and then decide to try and bully your way by keeping malice with her. Brother, say you …

Bandits have k!lled nine security operatives in Faskari and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.    The security operatives, all members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and Vigilante Corps, were ambushed in separate attacks between Yankara and Faskari on Friday evening.    Additionally, two vigilante officers working to maintain security in the region were also killed.   …