World number one Iga Swiatek won her third French Open and fourth Grand Slam title on Saturday with an epic three-set victory over gallant Karolina Muchova in the final at Roland Garros. The 22-year-old Pole came through 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to become the first woman since Justine Henin in 2007 to win back-to-back French Opens. Swiatek also won in Paris in 2020 and 2022 and added the US Open also last year. However, she achieved victory the hard way, giving up a set and 3-0 lead before twice recovering from breaks down in the decider.

FOR ENQUIRIES AND COMMENTS PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO Charismokola @yahoo.comTHE POWER OF MOTIVATION Part 2Last time we began looking at the power of motivation. “Extrinsic motivation is motivation that comes from outside oneself. Depending on the situation, extrinsic motivation can come from positive reinforcement, such as a reward, or negative reinforcement, such as a punishment. Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from within. Morals: An example includes always telling the truth due to the belief that it is wrong to lie.” Jacquelyn JohnsonThe best motivation is self motivation.

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged the Federal Government to conduct an independent probe of the Central Bank of Nigeria and its suspended governor, Godwin Emefiele. He urged the President to ensure external auditors are contracted to probe the apex bank and Emefiele for transparency and accountability purposes. But the house cleaning of the CBN can only be done by engaging a team of auditors from outside of the CBN. “Only they can professionally and thoroughly probe the apex bank and tell the country how the bank was run under Buhari’s Emefiele. “The CBN was operated as an ATM of the Cabal, a canteen, and cash cow of the parasitic elites of the past administration”.

Four children have been found alive after surviving a plane crash and spending weeks fending for themselves in Colombia’s Amazon jungle. Colombia’s President, Gustavo Petro said the rescue of the siblings, aged thirteen, nine, four and one, was “a joy for the whole country”. The missing children became the focus of a huge rescue operation involving dozens of soldiers and local people. A video shared by Colombia’s Ministry of Defence showed the children being lifted into a helicopter in the dark above the tall trees of the jungle. Members of the children’s community hoped that their knowledge of fruits and jungle survival skills would give them a better chance of remaining alive.

The Adamawa police on Saturday arrested one Mama kalifa over missing five bags of soya beans belonging to The Guardian correspondent Prince Emmanuel Ande . The Police early on Friday arrested one Goodwin an underaged thief who was handed over to the police by his elder sister. He said that he was carrying our the criminal act on instructions of Mama kalifa, who’s son kalifa is also his friend. When Mama kalifa was arrested she admitted committing the crime and beg the journalist to reduce cost for payment which is over one hundred thousand naira. She will be charged to Court on Tuesday next week if she fails to provide the money for the five bags.

To look back at his previous six championship matches in the tournament, Djokovic has won two and lost four. In 2012, Djokovic lost to Rafael Nadal in a final that was pushed into a third week due to rain on Sunday. Nadal won 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, taking his Paris record to a remarkable 52 wins against just one loss. In 2014, Djokovic lost to Nadal again, who clinched his ninth French Open title and became the first man to win five Roland Garros crowns in succession. He joined Don Budge and Rod Laver as the only players to simultaneously possess the French Open, Australian Open, US Open, and Wimbledon trophies.

A 30-year-old man, Usman Sani Goga, has committed suicide in the Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The deceased, a photographer who was said to have got married four months ago, hung himself in his bedroom on Wednesday at Akula Quarters of the local government. The wife while narrating the incident said: “Around 1700hrs, I called his phone severally without response; I later decided to take a commercial vehicle. On reaching home, I realised that I was without keys and decided to call his phone again, yet there was no response. I hurried inside where I saw his body hanging from a ceiling fan hook in our bedroom”.

The theme centered on economic integration for a thriving COMESA region, with emphasis on green investment, value addition, and tourism. In his address to the Summit, the Vice President recognised the importance of green investments and reiterated the need for greater attention to be directed towards investments in relation to the ocean. Furthermore, Vice President Afif stressed on the importance of value addition, which was also discussed at length during the preceding Business Council Forum. Vice President Afif commended the signing of the General Cooperation Agreement between the two countries which will open avenues for further enhancing these relations. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism – Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles.

A student of Premium Breed Secondary School, Nnewichi Nnewi, Anambra State, Favour Chigozie Nwadinobi, has emerged as the overall best in Chemistry in Anambra. As a result, he has become one of the six finalists to represent Nigeria at the 2023 International Chemistry Olympiad holding in Switzerland. Nwadinobi competed with students from over 600 schools in Anambra to emerge as one of the finalists to represent the country. Chuma-Udeh commended Nwadinobi and the School for their outstanding performance while emphasising the importance of continued dedication and hard work. She enjoined them not to rest on their laurels as the state would eagerly anticipate an outstanding performance at the Olympiad.

I want to know if it is necessary to take one’s bath every day. My family members are not happy that I don’t like taking my bath every day. Alex (by SMS)While a daily shower is fine for most people (especially those who live in hot and dusty environment) for many people, two to three times a week is enough and may be even better to maintain good health.While there is no ideal frequency, experts suggest that showering several times per week may be excessive for most people (unless you are grimy, sweaty, or have other reasons to shower more often). Short showers (lasting three or four minutes) with a focus on the armpits and groin may suffice. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

The European premiere of the latest installment in the “Transformers” film franchise, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” took place in London’s Leicester Square on Wednesday amidst towering statues of Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal. The narrative follows the duo as they become woven into the monumental conflict for Earth. The premiere occurred amidst the backdrop of contract negotiations and potential strikes within the entertainment industry. With the recent authorization of a strike by Hollywood’s actors union and an ongoing work stoppage by writers, studios face increased pressure. Fishback acknowledged the impact of streaming services and noted the industry’s evolution, saying, “Everything evolves over time, and as streaming services become really prominent in our society, I think things have to change.”Credit: guardian.ngENND

The President, Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from office. He explained that the suspension of the CBN governor was based on an ongoing investigation as well as planned reforms in the financial sector. The CBN governor allegedly only released $17 million, leaving $53 million in unpaid debt. The statement partly read, “President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. “This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act 2023 passed by lawmakers in July 2022 into law. The new law replaces the 2005 Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act and seeks to promote private sector investments in the power sector. Electricity generation licensees are obligated to meet renewable generation obligations as may be prescribed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission will be able to regulate the electricity sector within Nigeria. Until a state has passed its electricity market laws, NERC will continue to regulate electricity businesses in such states.

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CFL players in four position groups were required to wear a soft-shell helmet cover, called the Guardian Cap, during training camp and padded practices. Fans will not see the caps worn during games, but practice fields will be filled with players wearing the caps, making their heads look larger. Players said they need to get used to the caps; however, they understand the necessity of the added head protection. Offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers, and running backs are required to wear the caps, while other players can choose to wear them. The CFL made the caps mandatory for four positional player groups and are optional for others.