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CHANNELS TV NEWS Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in the Open era as the Czech swept to a shock 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in Saturday’s final. As the first unseeded woman in the Wimbledon final in 60 years, Vondrousova was a heavy underdog against sixth-ranked Jabeur. But the 24-year-old upset the odds on Centre Court to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the second attempt after losing to Ash Barty in the 2019 French Open final. Read the full report on https://www.channelstv.com/2023/07/15/vondrousova-defeats-jabeur-to-win-wimbledon/

CHANNELS TV NEWS President Cyril Ramaphosa had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Putin, on Saturday, over the ongoing negotiations between Russia and the United Nations (UN) about the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Ramaphosa’s discussion with Putin followed the South African leader’s telephone conversation with UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. “The discussions also revolved around the African Leaders Peace Mission and the need for a permanent and sustainable solution to the movement of grain from Russia and Ukraine to the international markets,” said Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya. The South African leader had held a telephone discussion with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

GUARDIAN NEWS To equip teachers with modern techniques and further expose them to 21st century teachings trend, a teacher reality television show is being organise to reward creativity in teaching profession. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, yesterday, ahead of the reality show, tagged “My teacher, my pride, expected to debut in August, the Chief Executive officer of Education Initiative Nigeria, Dr. Adebare Egunjobi, disclosed that the idea behind the ‘teach and win’ programme is to reward creativity and excellent in teaching. He stated that reality show is a clear departure from other reality show because it will foster…

GUARDIAN NEWS Twitter owner Elon Musk said Saturday that the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last October has lost roughly half of its advertising revenue. “We’re still negative cash flow, due to ~50% drop in advertising revenue plus heavy debt load,” the billionaire said in a post, responding to a user who was giving suggestions on financing for the platform. “Need to reach positive cash flow before we have the luxury of anything else,” he added, without further elaboration. Insider Intelligence has reported that Twitter was set to earn less than $3 billion in 2023, down one-third…

LEADERSHIP NEWS Following shortage of rainfall for the 2023 farming season, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi, has declared a prayer session to seek God’s intervention on rainfall. To this end, the Shehu enjoined Muslims to come out enmass to attend the forthcoming congregational prayers to seek divine intervention for rainfall in the state. A statement made available to journalists in Maiduguri yesterday by the private secretary to the Shehu, Zannah Umar Ali, said the two rakat prayers for rainfall would hold on Monday at Ramat Square in Maiduguri by 10 :00 am. The statement urged…

THE NATION NEWS In a bid to stem the tide of insecurity in the country, the Federal Government has ordered clampdown on local fabricators of arms and weapon towards containing the spread of illicit arms and ammunition. The South West Zonal Coordinator of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) Mr Sola Akinlade, disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. Akinlade said that the moves became necessary against the backdrop of the proliferation of small arms and weapons which he said has become a huge threat to the country’s security. Click here to…

THE NATION NEWS The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has harped on the importance of the first 1,000 days of life to a child, particularly the day of birth, as it is a critical period that determines whether the child will survive, thrive, and transform. It explained that the day of birth is very important, as 30 percent of stillbirth occurs on the day of delivery, 50 per cent of maternal and newborn deaths occur during birth, 75 percent of all newborn deaths occur in the first week of life, while 40 per cent of under five years deaths occur…

THE NATION Christian Harrison is a Professor of Leadership and Enterprise at the University of Bolton. Prior, to joining the University of Bolton, he was a Reader/Associate Professor in Leadership and the Chair of the Staff Forum for Research of the University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom. In this interview with Yetunde Oladeinde, he takes you into his world graduating with a First-class degree in Pharmacy and moving into the field of Management. What inspired you to go into the sector? All my life, I have always wanted to be a source of change. I wanted to change…

THE NATION NEWS Newly appointed Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos State Command, Bala Aliyu Dangana, recently shared his brief and target with the management team of the command and select members of the media. Gboyega Alaka reports Passport seekers must desist from entreating the services of touts as their major aim is to exploit. Besides they have absolutely no role in the application, processing and acquiring of the document. The Nigerian Immigration Service as an agency of the government is committed to eliminating the issue of touts completely and has therefore enjoined Nigerians to apply online using the approved portals…

VANGUARD NEWS The highly anticipated China Commodities Expo (CCE) is set to commence in Lagos, Nigeria for another extraordinary exhibition, showcasing the best of Chinese manufacturers and fostering international trade collaborations. Organized by Brightway International Exhibition Co. Ltd, Shandong, China with the support of the Ministry of Commerce- China, Government of Shandong Province, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Federal Government of Nigeria and the Lagos State Government, this annual event, according to a statement, has become a vital platform for China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. “The event is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, November 7…

VANGUARD NEWS It was an emotional moment on social media last Tuesday, as celebrities and fans mourned the late music legend, Sound Sultan, who passed away on July 11, 2021. 2face Idibia led other celebrities, as they had positive and emotional things to say about Sound Sultan. 2face on one of his official social media accounts, promised to mourn Sound Sultan until his death. He shared old photos of himself and the deceased, vowing to mourn his death till he joins the late singer. “Mourn U till Eye join u,” he wrote. Read the full story on https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/07/2-years-after-death-2face-others-celebrate-sound-sultan/amp/

VANGUARD NEWS Governor Hope Uzodimma at the weekend rose to the challenge of hardship recently made worse by the removal of fuel subsidy in the country, raising the minimum wage of workers in Imo State to N40,000. The multiple palliatives include but not limited to enhanced free transportation, feeding and medical care for workers, generous loans to genuine farmers, the establishment of marketing and commodity boards, payment of gratuities to retirees, mass housing, recruitment of more teachers for primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, bursary and scholarship for Imo State students, among others. Uzodimma unveiled the package at a special meeting…

VANGUARD NEWS Last Thursday, the Redemption City of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) was a beehive of activities. It was the 75th birthday of the mother-in- Israel and wife of the General Overseer, Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye. The colourful celebration started with a birthday lecture held under the theme, ‘Effective Teaching and Discipleship through Christian Education’, and delivered by a former University of Lagos Vice Chancellor, Prof Toyin Ogundipe. Ogundipe said that effective teaching and discipleship would lead to generations that would actively participate in nation-building by promoting virtues and spiritual growth. READ THE FULL STORY ON https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/07/pastor-adeboyes-romantic-words-for-wife-on-her-75th-birthday/amp/

UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, says warring factions in Sudan should stop targeting aid workers and civilians. “Humanitarians cannot work under the barrel of a gun,” Griffith said in a statement on Saturday, adding that the warring factions must respect international law as the conflict in the country reached three-month mark. “For three months now, the people of Sudan have endured unspeakable suffering amid violence that is tearing their country apart. Read the full story here: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/07/sudan-we-cannot-work-under-barrel-of-gun-un/amp/

Sharon Osaji writes about how women have continued to be targets of harassment in major markets in the country and the fight to break the cycle It was Lolade Ishola’s first time at the Yaba Market in Lagos. The 18-year-old was in her second year at a private university when she and her friends decided to visit the market, popular for affordable women’s wear. Ishola, who claimed to be from a comfortable family background, was not used to being out of her parents’ sight without close monitoring. Schools were on break, and she seized the opportunity to explore Lagos with…

An unidentified female hawker was on Saturday crushed to death by a diesel-laden tanker at Otedola bridge inward Berger area of Lagos State. The PUNCH gathered that the truck with number plate GME 483XD also rammed into three moving vehicles. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke – Osanyintolu confirmed the incident in a statement. He said the accident happened after the tanker suffered a mechanical fault while in motion. Read the full story here >>> https://punchng.com/breaking-tanker-crushes-hawker-to-death-in-lagos-multiple-crash/?amp

Four governors who rode on the back of their predecessors or godfathers to win during the 2023 general elections have swung into action amid whispers in certain quarters that their “godfathers” are still calling the shots, Daily Trust on Sunday reports. Former governors: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (Kano), Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sokoto), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta) and Nyesom Wike (Rivers), succeeded in bringing their preferred candidates to power in their respective states. Since the return of democracy in 1999, the alleged overbearing influence of powerful politicians who succeed in winning elections for their preferred candidates keeps reverberating at the onset of every…

As small-scale businesses and other unpleasant activities continue to encroach the Babatunde Raji Fashola Train Station in Agege area of Lagos State, VINCENT KURAUN reports on the degradation such activities continue to bring to the railways in the country. The $1.6 billion Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail project was conceived by the Federal Government as part of the plan to connect all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to convey passengers and goods while easing traffic congestion on the highways, among others. When it was opened for passenger operations on June 10, 2021, General Muhammadu Buhari,…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, has assured that the 10th National Assembly will create constitutional roles for traditional rulers in the country. The Speaker made the assertion when he paid his first official visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali after his emergence as the Speaker of the 10th House Representatives. Abbas who received a rousing welcome in the palace said, he and the majority of the current members in the House understand the importance of the traditional institution, saying, they will do the needful to ensure a role is created for them…

Popular Nigerian disk jockey, Florence Otedola, known professionally as DJ Cuppy and her British boxer fiancé, Ryan Taylor has sparked breakup rumors after unfollowing each other on Instagram. Recall that the daughter of Nigerian business mogul Femi Otedola had in December 2022 announced her engagement to the British boxer just 25 days after they met each other. However, it seems things might not be going too well between the couple after they unfollowed each other on the popular social media platform, Instagram. A check by Tribune Online shows that Ryan Taylor has unfollowed the disk jockey and she has equally…