Serena Williams will have to await the Australian Open next January, to achieve her record equalling 24th Grand Slam dream, as Canadian teenager Bianca Vanesa Andreescu denied her again, beating her in two straight sets 6-3 7-5 at the US Open on Saturday.
It was Serena’s fourth loss at a Grand Slam final, since she returned after the birth of her daughter, Olympia in 2017.
It was not Serena’s attempt to match just Margaret Court’s record that Bianca scuppered, she also stopped Serena from winning a fifth US Open title, the first of which she won in 1999, when Bianca was not born.
Serena Williams: again fails to surmount Andreescu obstacle to clinch record equalling 24th Grand Slam title?
Serena Williams committed more than 64 unforced errors in the match that was watched by her friend Duchess Meghan Markle, among many other celebrities.
She had raised hope of a come back in the second set, when she rallied from 1-5 down to equal score at 5-5. Then Serena foundered again, when she served to force a tie break, with Andreescu leading 6-5.
There was no incident, unlike last year’s final with Naomi Osaka. Serena walked to the net to congratulate the Canadian.
Lawmaker representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Nicholas Tofowomo, has been involved in a car accident in Ondo State.
The lawmaker was reported to be heading to Abuja with his entourage when the accident happened on Friday evening.
Together with the senator was Banji Okunomo, Peoples Democratic Party Publicity Secretary in Ondo, and two other members of the party.
According to sources, the lawmaker and others involved in the crash are currently admitted at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo, for treatment.
“They were rushed to the hospital immediately after the crash and two of those involved in the accident have been taken to the theatre already for surgery,” the source said.
We have been conditioned and programmed to believe that men cheat most however the gap is fast closing. More and more women are stepping out of their marriages and partners for reasons best known to them.
While it may difficult to find out exactly when a woman is cheating, there are certain behaviors she will display that can give her away.
To identify whether she is cheating, below are signs you need to watch out for.
She nags a lot
Granted women can nag and that is nothing unusual. But what you need to watch is her constant nagging. She will nag about everything from the smallest to the biggest issues. If this is happening it could indicative of trouble. She will begin to magnify her partner’s imperfections and if she is smitten by the other man she will use that as an excuse to break up.
The ‘We’re just friends‘ line
This is a classic explanation women used when asked about the other man. If you ask her, pay attention to how acts and answers. If she’s uneasy and refuses to give you eye contact and divulge more, chances are she is seeing him.
She’s distracted
Women are naturally great listeners and attentive creatures. If you notice she is losing interest and barely pays attention to what you’re saying, that means something else is playing on their minds. If she is serious about the other man, chances are her mind is occupied with ways she can leave you.
Backs out of confrontations
When asked directly by her significant other whether she is cheating or not, chances are she will not admit and try everything possible to avoid confrontation. She will remain silent, leave the conversation hanging or turn it around on you.
Loses interest in physical intimacy
No matter how good she was getting it, she will lose interest in having sex if there is another man in her life. In most instances, this could the reason why she will pull away, act cold and distant. Kisses are quick and hugs are short could be a sign she is not interested in intimacy. Reason being she could be getting it elsewhere.
Nicki Minaj says she’s “decided to retire and have a family” – and told her fans that she loves them “for life”.
The Grammy-nominated rapper is dating a man called Kenneth Petty and has hinted that they’re planning to get married.
As well as music, the 36-year-old has appeared in several Hollywood films and has her own radio show.
She’s not made it clear how many of her ventures she’s retiring from or, even, if she’s being serious.
After releasing a string of mixtapes in the 2000s, Nicki Minaj joined Drake on Lil Wayne’s record label Young Money Entertainment.
Her debut album Pink Friday came out in 2010.
Mega-hits like Super Bass, Anaconda and Starships then established her as one of the world’s biggest female rappers.
Her solo albums have sold millions – but her collaborations list is just as impressive: Ludacris, Usher, David Guetta, Madonna, Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, and we could go on.
She’s been nominated for 10 Grammys, won five MTV Video Music Awards and broken the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a solo female artist.
Away from music, her film appearances include The Other Woman and Ice Age: Continental Drift.
When you think of infidelity, you are most likely to associate men with the practice than women. And you would be right… until when you’re talking about millennials.
When it comes to millennials and other young people, the tables seem to be turning already. According to recent findings by the Institute for Family Studies, based on data was from the General Social Survey, millennial women have higher rates of infidelity.
The survey found that 11 percent of women from 18 to 29 state they are guilty of infidelity versus 10 percent of men within the same age range. And it’s not just emotional cheating; the people studied in this research admitted to sleeping with someone other than their partners.
Admittedly, this is an American study with emphasis and attention on American people. But it’s no not far-fetched to conclude that the same [or something very similar] applies around here, too. A poll conducted here on Pulse a while back seems to attest to this. We asked readers to vote in a poll and the results showed that participants think women are worse cheat than men.
But why is this?
Experts think there are a few practical reasons for this shift. There’s the internet, of course, which has made finding a better or different partner easier than it was for past generations. You could hook up with an old flame with a simple search; you can keep up a whole relationship without leaving your house or meeting up for weeks or months on end.
And then there is also a cultural shift which has seen women become less sexually repressed. Women are increasingly willing to push up against prescribed gender norms. The idea that women only want sexual gratification within the confines of a relationship is surely being pushed against.
The fact is that good old-fashioned lust appeals to plenty of women, too. Wednesday Martin, author of Untrue: Why Nearly Everything We Believe About Women, Lust, and Infidelity Is Wrong and How the New Science Can Set Us Free, says that “many experts now believe that women struggle as least as much as men and probably even more with monogamy and that they actually require variety and novelty of sexual experience more than men do.”
The gender gap in adultery is closing and it’s not just about opportunity and possibility; it’s about choice. Apparently, women are leveling up with men in making these bad decisions.
You probably have heard that our Zodiac signs reveal quite a lot about our personalities. Your strong belief that the birth year of someone reveals a lot about the type of person they are is totally true.
Here we are going to tell you about what your birth month reveals regarding your personality. There might be many people out there who do not believe in these things but at the same time, there’s no harm in reading what we have to say about this. These things are always interesting and can sometimes be true.
1.January
The first month of the year, January, have their people have strong ethics regarding work, they will never hesitate to raise their voices regarding their opinions. They will not hesitate to tell you if they disagree with your opinion. Such people usually turn out to be really good leaders because of their drive to succeed as well as persistence but at the same time, they’re not very good at listening to other people’s opinions.
2. February
Relationships are incredibly important to people born in February and one of your main characteristics is your empathy for others. Finding that special person is a lifelong goal for you and if you do not succeed, you can become depressed and negative. You have a caring heart and will make a great parent.
3. March
March born are often very lucky people. Often in the right place at the right time, you have the potential to make a lot of money but can also lose it quickly. You are prone to addiction and vices. Relationships do not always suit you as you are prone to being unfaithful but when you fall in love it is of the very deep kind.
4.April
Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest.
5. May
Ruled by your need for self-expression. People born in May are often talented musicians, actors, writers or creatives. You have a great amount of respect for your friends, the authorities, and institutions such as the sanctity of marriage.
6. June
June borns are polite and soft-spoken. They are very talkative yet hesitate to initiate conversations. They are very fussy and temperamental, but still famous with people because of their talent for being funny and humorous. They are very creative and have a lot of ideas. Being very sensitive, they can get easily hurt, and take their own sweet time to conceal their wounds. They are brand conscious and love to dress up.
7. July
You care deeply about your family and will go to great lengths to maintain and protect your relationships with them. You can be cynical and sarcastic and a bit of a loner, which can confuse those who care for you. You are quite eccentric, especially when it comes to the way you dress and your lifestyle habits.
8. August
You are susceptible to developing health-related problems from working too hard. You are too generous and egoistic. You take high pride in oneself and are thirsty for praises. You are easily angered when provoked. You are also jealous. You think on your feet and you have independent thoughts.
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9. September
You are destined to play many roles in your lifetime. You are intelligent and spiritual but tend to take adversity very personally. You are susceptible to depression. Avoid listening to your inner critic. A tendency to overanalyze situations can also get you into trouble. You are very confident and comfortable in talking to a group.
10. October
You are naturally very lucky. When you decide on a goal, you almost always meet it. You can be very argumentative when crossed and you are an expert in revenge and deceit. You are always making new friends. You are very opinionated and you do not care what others think.
11. November
November folks are psychic, empathic and a positive human being. Your own sensitivity can lead you to develop stress-related health and psychological problems sometimes. However, when you overcome your weaknesses, you can be a great teacher and an inspiration for others.
12. December
People born in December believe in a stable lifestyle and you are a practical philosopher. Your strong luck makes wealth and love follow you. Sometimes, you may have an ignorant approach towards your responsibilities. Your strong luck can make you overconfident about yourself which can make you take risks sometimes.
People of Ukelle in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, unleashed their anger on a pastor after accusing him of using residents for rituals
According to Facebook user, James Nicolas, the pastor used three boys for rituals last week. In anger, youths of the community stormed his church which they set ablaze along with his house before beating and parading him .
‘Yeah this is the fake prophet who has been using our people for rituals.
Remember earlier this year, we reported a case where about 5 people got missing on their way to North ukelle from Edor, and last week again this same demon has sacrificed 3 boys again from Wanihem.
From the pictures above, angry youths have set his house and church on fire’.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Comission (EFCC) has arraigned a 60-year-old man who claimed to be a Professor at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife in Osun State before a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi area of Lagos State for allegedly obtaining money under false pretence and engaging in advance fee fraud.
The arrest and subsequent arraignment of the OAU “Professor” identified as Charles Jide-Oni, stemmed from EFCC’s damning findings about the activities of an illegal financial outfit he floated through which he allegedly swindled his victims of several millions of naira. He was however granted bail to the tune of N10 million and two sureties in like sum.
Read the full statement below;
A sixty-year-old man, Charles Jide-Oni, who claimed to be a professor and lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, was arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State for allegedly obtaining money under false pretence and engaging in advance fee fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, arraigned the ‘Professor’ and 12 other internet fraud suspects before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, the Federal High Court vacation judge for the Southwest zone, on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.
Jide-Oni’s arraignment was sequel to the EFCC’s damning findings about the activities of an illegal financial outfit he floated through which he allegedly swindled his victims of several millions of naira.
Due to the bail application filed and argued by his lawyer on his behalf, Justice Oweibo granted Jide-Oni bail to the tune of N10 million and two sureties in like sum. The sureties, the court held, must be of Grade Level 10 in the civil service and must be resident in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.
The judge also ordered that the accused person be remanded in Ilesha prison pending the time he is able to fulfill his bail conditions as he adjourned substantive hearing to October 14.
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to the xenophobic attacks going on across Africa.
Jonathan spoke during a keynote address he presented on Thursday at the ongoing International Peace Summit in Sao Tome and Principe.
He urged African leaders to protect lives and property on the continent.
Jonathan said: “To make meaningful progress, Africans must be encouraged to treat one another as brothers and sisters, in love and unity.
“Relations within and between nations should never be allowed to degenerate to a level where citizens will resort to self-help by visiting violence on fellow Africans and their legitimate business interests.
“Growth and development can only be cultivated and sustained when leaders ensure that the rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as migrants, are respected and protected.”
The conference has in attendance serving and former African leaders including Sao Tome President Evaristo Carvalho, Prime Minister Jorge Bom Jesus, former President of Niger Mahamane Ousmane and former President of Guinea Bissau, Manuel Serifo Nhamadjo.
Jonathan, Chairman of the African wing of the newly inaugurated International Summit Council for Peace, ISCP, added: “For peace to thrive, we must first build hope in the lives of the people because hope inspires love, love promotes peace, peace engenders justice while justice guarantees freedom and trust.
“These universal virtues are central to our quest for a peaceful and prosperous continent.
“I believe that the theme, ‘Building a Peaceful and Prosperous Africa Centered on Universal Values: Interdependence, mutual prosperity, and Universal Values’, speaks directly to the need for a concerted effort towards healing a troubled world.
“I will continue to state that the dream of the ISCP is consistent with my ideals and that of my Foundation. The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, GJF, is committed to the principles that strengthen democracy, good governance, peace, and stability while promoting prosperity through youth empowerment in Africa.
“Building peace is a task for every one of us, irrespective of the position one occupies; whether as a leader or a follower, peace is an ideal which we must deliberately work for. Peace is not rained from heaven, it is a seed we plant and nurture for it to grow and bear fruits in our families, countries and the world at large.
“Peace, justice and democracy are some of the greatest ideas of our world. It is the tripod upon which sustainable development stands. Peace and development are mutually linked; none can survive in the absence of the other.”
Sep 4, 2019; Flushing, NY, USA; Serena Williams of the United States hits a forehand against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine (not pictured) in a semifinal match on day eleven of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Serena Williams cruised into a 10th US Open final on Thursday as she brushed aside fifth seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-1 to claim a record-equaling 101st win at Flushing Meadows.
Williams is seeking a 24th Grand Slam singles title to match Margaret Court’s all-time record and will face either Belinda Bencic or Bianca Andreescu on Saturday in her bid for a seventh US Open triumph.
The 37-year-old American, who made her US Open debut in 1998, also drew level with Chris Evert for the most wins in tournament history after advancing to a 33rd major final.
“It’s impressive. To be in any club with Chrissie is awesome,” said Williams, who lifted her first Grand Slam title at the 1999 US Open.
“I couldn’t have done it without this crowd. You guys have literally been here for 20 years and I’m still here.”
Williams fought off six breaks points across her opening three service games before finding her rhythm to dispatch Wimbledon semi-finalist Svitolina in 70 minutes, hitting 34 winners against just 20 unforced errors.
“I know how (Svitolina) can play, she’s such a good player. Obviously two semis in a row is really hard to do and I just wanted to not get off to a slow start and I wanted to hang on in there.”
Williams, who was beaten by Simona Halep in the Wimbledon final in July, returns to the championship match in New York a year on from her infamous meltdown in a loss to Naomi Osaka overshadowed by controversy.
She is chasing a first Slam title since 2017 Australian Open and hasn’t won the US Open since 2014.
Svitolina was attempting to become just the second Ukrainian to play in a Grand Slam singles final after Andrei Medvedev, who lost in five sets to Andre Agassi at the 1999 French Open.
