Author: Prudence Makoge
Bath booked their place in a second successive English Premiership final after coming from behind to beat southwest rivals Bristol 34-20 on Friday. Regular season table-toppers Bath, who’ve already won the European Challenge Cup this season, were 13-6 behind at half time, with Bristol leading through two AJ MacGinty penalties and a try from James Dun. All Bath had to show for their efforts in the opening 40 minutes at their Recreation Ground home were two penalties from Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell. But they went ahead early in the second half as Ted Hill and Joe Cokanasiga scored tries before…
Photo Credit: Sadeeq Kurbe/X Flash floods triggered by torrential rainfall have wreaked havoc in the central Nigerian town of Mokwa, in Niger State, claiming more than 150 lives and displacing over 3,000 people, according to reports. The flooding, which began on Tuesday, 28 May 2025, has been described as the worst in the area in six decades. The deluge submerged entire neighbourhoods, swept away homes with residents inside, and destroyed roads, vehicles and vital infrastructure. Among the most severely affected areas are the Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa districts. According to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, search and rescue…
Champions Matthew Pelser and Tayla Bruce return to defend their titles in Saturday’s Breathe World Ocean Day Swim at the Durban Beach Club. With a big entry once again for South Africa’s biggest ocean open-water swimming event, Pelser and Bruce look likely to be the swimmers to beat in the main 5km race off the Durban beachfront. A year ago the pair were clear winners, with Pelser emerging from the surf almost three minutes ahead of Jake Borrageiro, while Bruce enjoyed an even more emphatic victory when she beat Tasnim Nabbie by more than five minutes. This weekend’s swim will…
“Children: Our Future and Our Responsibility” – this potent theme resonated profoundly as Lafarge Africa, a prominent leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions and the manufacturer of a spectrum of cement brands, marked an inspiring 2025 Children’s Day. The joyous celebrations permeated its host communities throughout Nigeria, bringing forth happiness, educational experiences, and a revitalized dedication to the nation’s promising young minds. This year, Lafarge Africa championed the crucial role of education, reading, and storytelling in shaping the bright futures of Nigeria’s children. Events were held simultaneously in key states, including Mfamosing (Cross River State), Lagos, and Ewekoro (Ogun…
Head coach Steve Clarke says his Scotland side were flat in defeat against Iceland and need to be far better in their second June friendly in Liechtenstein. Source link
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has announced the relaunch of the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), a bold initiative led by the Honourable Minister, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. The renewed programme is designed to tap into the $1 trillion global outsourcing industry by positioning Nigeria’s youth as a world-class talent pool for digital and professional services. What we celebrate today is not merely the launch of a program; it represents the continuation of a vision to position Nigeria as a global leader in the future of work and services, said Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade…
Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji displayed an incredible come-from-behind win to seal the 2025 Wheelchair Tennis Doubles title at the French Open in Paris, France, on Friday, June 6, 2025. The pair got the better of Chinese opponents Xiaohui Li and Ziying Wang 4-6; 7-5 (10-7) as they sealed their comeback to victory to secure their second title win in the French capital. Montjane and Kamiji have become regular finalists, having participated in the last four finals, taking their first title in 2023. Kgothatso Montjane Racks Up Twin Roland Garros Wins on Thursday June 6, 2025 No Comments Twin wins…
Jake White says his message for the Vodacom Bulls is simple ahead of their must-win URC showdown against a formidable Sharks side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Speaking during a Bulls team announcement conference in Pretoria on Friday, White highlighted the challenge against John Plumtree’s men to decide who advances to next week’s final, describing them as potentially the strongest Sharks team ever. “I’ve said this to you before, theirs is probably one of the best Sharks teams that’s ever been on paper,” the Bulls chief told reporters. “It reminds me of Pieter Muller, Henry Honiball, Jeremy Thomson, Cabous van…
Photo Credit: Tiwa Savage/Instagram Tiwa Savage’s new release, “You4Me,” is a slow-burning love song that lingers long after the last note. It’s giving “call your lover at midnight” vibes. It’s warm, it’s honest, and it feels like the kind of track you play when the lights are low and you’ve stopped pretending to be chill. But if you’ve been following Tiwa for a while, you know she’s been in her soft era long before we started calling it that. Her love songs sound good and they feel like actual moments. The first kiss. The fight you didn’t see coming. The…
Team SA bronze medallist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Donald Ramphadi, has had to settle for the runner-up spot with his Turkish partner Ahmet Kaplan at the French Open in Paris on Friday. Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole had won bronze at Roland Garros lasi year and the 31-year-old South African has enjoyed another successful time in the French capital this past week. Ramphadi and Kaplan reached the final of the quad wheelchair doubles after downing No2 seeds Andy Lapthorne and Sam Schroder in the semi-finals. However, they were beaten by the No1 sees Guy Sasson (Israel) and Niels Vink (Netherlands)…