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Juan Martin del Potro ended world number one Roger Federer’s 17-match unbeaten run to claim the BNP Paribas Open title at Indian Wells. The eighth-ranked Argentine beat the Swiss 6-4 5-7 (8-10) 7-6 (7-2) in a thrilling encounter. Federer had been searching for a record sixth title in California, but it was Del Potro who powered to his first ATP Masters 1000 title. He is the first player to beat Federer in 2018. Del Potro saved three match points before closing out victory in two hours 42 minutes. The 29-year-old has been hampered by wrist problems in recent years and…

Some big stars in the Nollywood and entertainment industry on Sunday shut down Uyo for the dedication of little Zoe, child of comic actor, Ime Bishop Umoh also known as Okon Lagos. The event held at Insight Bible Church, Nsikak Eduok Avenue, Uyo was attended by comedian cum actor AY, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, Francis Duru, Ibinabo Fibresima, former AGN President; Emeka Rollas, Emeka Rollas, AGN President; Klint d’Drunk, the comedian and a host of other dignitaries. The reception took place at Emerald Events Centre, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo. The home-based politicians shuttled between Bishop’s event and the 40th…

Akwa United of Uyo Sunday qualified for round 16 of CAF Confederation Cup after thrashing Al ittilhad of Tripoli by 4-3 goals aggregate. In the first leg played two weeks ago in Tripoli, Libyan capital, Al ittilhad through Abdullah Abdelsala beat Akwa United by 1-0 goal in the 67th minute. But in the second leg played Sunday, March 18 at Godswill Akpabio Internatiional Stadium, Uyo, Aniekeme Asuquo scored the first goal for Akwa United in the 47th minute, bringing the score to 1-1 goal aggregate. Though the match was draw, both teams went into penalty shoot-out after full time. At…

An Afghan, who thought naming his son after the then Republican Party presidential candidate now US President, Donald Trump would bring him good fortune, has regretted “It has not.” When his wife gave birth to their third child in a tiny village in rural Afghanistan, Asadullah Poya said “I had become inspired after reading a Dari translation of Trump’s How To Get Rich book.” “I thought, ‘This is a great man’. So, when my baby came into the world in August 2016, I saw that the boy had unusually blond hair. I named him Donald Trump, hoping it would bring…

A 25-year-old man who recently wedded his 17-year-old sister in Agba village, Ekwulobia in Aguata local government area of Anambra State has quit the union. Chiadikobi Ezeibekwe, a Mathematics teacher in Community Secondary School, Isuofia, also in Aguata and the sixth of 10 children (eight boys and two girls) had earlier made the news for his bizarre marriage to his own sister, a student of the Federal Government Technical College, Awka in February this year. The marriage between two blood relatives born of the same parents seen as incestuous had caused uproar in the village, though Chiadikobi and his sister claimed…

Rev. Fr. Patrick Henry Edet, popular Uyo-based cleric and radio preacher, ​​is a married man. At a colourful ceremony attended by crème de  la crème of the society, Edet tied the knot with his hearthrob, Inyene Sampson Akpan at Ibom Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital on Saturday, March 17. Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, the State Secretary to Akwa Ibom Government, commissioners, clergymen and other notable figures in and outside the state graced the colourful ceremony. The hall well-decorated with ceremonial trappings was a beautiful sight to behold while the premises witnessed exotic cars of different makes. The traditional marriage was held…

The Akwa Ibom government has no longer hidden its intention to introduce contributory pension scheme to civil servants in the state, and has therefore begged the Nigeria Labour Congress to encourage the workers to accept the scheme. Mr. Udom Emmanuel, who stated this Friday after swearing in five new permanent secretaries at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Uyo, expatiated that the scheme has numerous advantages including enabling civil servants retire into an economic cycle or to own their houses. The scheme hitherto introduced by the erstwhile administration of Victor Attah hit the rock during implementation. Based on this, Godswill Akpabio administration refunded…

Toxic relationships don’t happen overnight. Bad habits take hold over time, sometimes without the couple even realising they’re doing harm to their relationship. What toxic behaviors are the most damaging? Below, relationship experts from around the country share 10 habits the unhappy couples have in common. 1. They’re hypercritical of each other  “In a toxic relationship, there’s a chronic tone of criticism and tension. Partners feel as though they can never please the other. They describe ‘walking on eggshells’ to stave off the criticism. This is a learned behavior from a person’s family of origin. If someone was raised by…

By Alex Kabir Today, green tea is way more popular than ever. Hollywood stars, models, politicians, business people and ordinary employees begin to drink it in vast quantities, without thinking whether green tea has any side effects or not? Let’s see if it is so good for health and what restrictions could help you to avoid health problems. What is green tea? Green tea, as well as other types of tea, is obtained from a tea bush (tea or camellia Chinese). Under the name “camellia Chinese,” one can draw the correct conclusion that for the first time the tea bush…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of National Food Security Council’s membership. Malam Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, made the announcement in a statement in Abuja on Friday. According to Shehu, the council, to be chaired by the president will be inaugurated on March 19 and will have as members, the governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, Ebonyi and Delta. Other members of the council would the Secretary to the Government of the Federation; the Chief of Staff to the President; the National Security Adviser and seven ministers. “The ministers to be…