MIRRA ANDREEVA WINS FRENCH OPEN AT 19, BECOMES YOUNGEST WOMEN’S CHAMPION SINCE MONICA SELES . (PHOTO).

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 Mirra Andreeva wins French Open at 19, becomes youngest women’s champion since Monica Seles   Russian tennis star Mirra Andreeva completed a breakout run at the French Open on Saturday, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to capture her first Grand Slam title at age 19. Andreeva, who was already regarded as a prodigy after emerging on the WTA Tour as a teenager, became the youngest women’s singles champion since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she won her third straight French Open in 1992. Ranked eighth in the world, she controlled the final in Paris, taking command after dropping just a few early games. The match shifted decisively when Andreeva won nine consecutive games to seize control, eventually closing out the victory with a backhand winner on match point before falling to her knees in celebration on the clay. She finished with 25 winners compared to Chwalinska’s 10 and committed fewer unforced errors in a match played under windy conditions at Cour...

“IMO STATE IS READY TO RECEIVE WORLDBANK POST COVID-19 FUNDS” .{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE

 

- Nigerian CARES Director tells Governor Uzodimma.
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has continued to attract Stimulants from International Organizations and agencies as he has made Imo State ready and worthy of funds to cushion the effect of Covid-19 Pandemic.
His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma received in the Government house the delegates of the Nigerian CARES, led by Dr. Raphael Obi.
Dr. Raphael Obi in his presentation commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for getting Imo State set to receive the post COVID-19 World Bank funds for small scale businesses in the state .
He stated that this stimulants will help cushion the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the State.
He also noted the states preparedness and ability to meet most of the criteria set for the stimulus to get to the state even as he expresses hope that the remaining will be met.
Doctor Obi did not fail to use the opportunity to commend the Governor for ensuring that the state was safe in sharp contrast to some of the news out there about the security situation in Imo state.
Governor Uzodimma in his response, appreciated the delegates for their honest assessment of the state.
The Governor disclosed that contrary to the past when funds such as this are dispensed arbitrarily the state has a bureau set up by legislation to oversight funds from donors, and international interventions for the people to benefit maximally.

He further emphasized that the bureau will be receiving the finances, having oversight on the management of the funds making sure that funds will be prudently and transparently spent and most importantly, ensuring that the funds get to the people they are meant for.More photos below.

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