British number two Katie Boulter says she’s had “hundreds of messages” containing “love” and “appreciation” since BBC Sport published an article where she shared the abusive messages she receives on social media.
Boulter agreed to sit down with BBC Sport to provide unprecedented insight into the volume and nature of abuse received by players, including sharing screenshots of her private inbox.
Since BBC Sport published an article in which she shared the abusive messages she receives on social media, British number two Katie Boulter claims to have received “hundreds of messages” containing “love” and “appreciation.”
Boulter agreed to sit down with BBC Sport to share screenshots of her private inbox as well as unmatched information about the volume and nature of the abuse players receive.
Governor Dauda Lawal has received praise from former president Olusegun Obasanjo for his outstanding accomplishments, highlighting the positive effects of his leadership in Zamfara State.
The former president inaugurated the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital and two significant roads in Zamfara State’s capital on Tuesday.
Sulaiman Bala Idris, the state’s representative, revealed in a statement that the renovated Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital had received an MRI and CT scan for the first time.
Former President Obasanjo pleaded with Governor Lawal to carry out his rescue mission until Zamfara, one of the nation’s leading states, was finished before the specialist hospital was put in operation.
The former president stated, “I am in Zamfara State today to see the newly improved, and improving Zamfara under your leadership.
“Here we are,” The health commissioner mentioned that you had an MRI and a CT scan, which both surprised me. Some teaching hospitals, as I am aware, don’t have CT scans and MRIs, and some do, have machines that aren’t even running. So there you have it, it’s functioning and providing services.
“It’s a great pleasure to be here, to commission this renovated and modern hospital for everyone’s well-being and welfare.”
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Obasanjo claimed that Governor Lawal is modernizing Zamfara while constructing the Zannah Road to Abarma Road.
We are partners in progress, he declared, based on my observations and what I’ve heard. Throughout your government’s eight years in office, I urge you to keep improving Zamfara State.
Governor Lawal thanked former governor Obasanjo for accepting the invitation to commission the state’s crucial projects in his address.
“Your Excellency, I want to thank you for welcoming me to your second home, Zamfara State, on behalf of all the citizens of Zamfara State. Because agriculture is our main concern, you have a lot of passion for it, he said, “A state that is dear to your heart.”
The Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital has expanded and renewed. There have been constructed brand-new facilities. Doctors now have a fitting new home with the Chief Medical Director’s two and three-bedroom semidetached units complete with new housing options.
Along with the hospital’s redesign and beautification of the landscape, a calm and serene patient relaxation area was introduced. Additionally, we created internal road networks to promote mobility, harmony, and aesthetics.
“The new centers include a new patient relaxation arena, a new Radiology Complex, a new Laboratory Complex, and new Obstetrics and Gynecology (O&, G), “.
The extensive renovation and modernization of 14 key departments, which have all been revitalized and upgraded to contemporary standards, are equally significant.
“We have provided all necessary Departments with the same amount of cutting-edge medical equipment as these infrastructure improvements. These include cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic tools for general medical care, including radiology, dialysis, surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, physiotherapy, endoscopy, echocardiography, dentistry, and general medical care.
To ensure an environment that adheres to international hygiene standards, safety, and comfort, the hospital has also been furnished with new hospital beds, electronic systems, general furniture, and waste management infrastructure.
The hospital is well-equipped to serve as a true referral point for complex medical cases, a reputable training facility for healthcare professionals, and a hub for medical innovation and research, according to the governor.
South Africa’s World Test Championship triumph “stirred the emotions” of the country, but there is “still work to be done” on the format, says Proteas legend AB de Villiers.
Temba Bavuma’s side beat Australia by five wickets in the Lord’s final last week to end the country’s 27-year wait for a men’s global title.
The victory comes after a number of near misses in International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments that earned the Proteas their unwanted “chokers” tag, but De Villiers hopes that can now become a thing of the past.
“We’ve had some very disappointing and sad ends to a lot of campaigns, especially the World Cups, but now it’s time to start believing that we can do this more often”, he told BBC World Service’s Stumped podcast.
Building on their Test success may be tricky, though, as South Africa play only four Tests in the next 16 months – two in Zimbabwe in the next month, that are not part of the World Test Championship, and two in India in November.
Any sort of victorious homecoming for the red-ball side will have to wait even longer with the Proteas ‘ next home Tests not scheduled until October 2026, when they face Australia in a three-match series.
“]This moment] won’t be lost”, De Villiers said. “It was too big and too special for all South Africans – it was a Test match no one will ever forget.
” But yes, to a certain extent, something needs to be done.
The 2025-27 WTC cycle began on Tuesday and, as it stands, the number of Tests each team plays over the two years varies significantly.
South Africa played 12 matches to qualify for the recent final, the joint-fewest of the nine sides and 10 fewer than England, who played the most, with percentage of points earned used to determine the standings.
There is also a discrepancy in who each nation plays, with some highlighting a favourable schedule for the Proteas in 2023-25 qualifying that meant they played just two home Tests against India and did not face Australia or England at all.
By contrast, in the new cycle they have the two aforementioned Tests in India and host both Australia and England for three Tests apiece in 2026 and early 2027.
“You want to get to that final feeling like you’ve played against all these nations”, De Villiers added.
“Maybe a four-year cycle would be nice. We’ve done that in the past with one-day internationals, so why not in Test cricket?
” It would make sense and it would give the organisers just so much more time to get a really fair, well-balanced system out there.
“It’s a long time until our next Test match, but there’s no doubt it won’t be forgotten.
” I’ve absolutely no doubt the Proteas have sort of stirred the emotions of the South African cricketing fans and they will patiently wait for that next encounter. “
Jamie Laing’s ex-girlfriend Frankie Gaff has announced that she is expecting her second child.
The former Made in Chelsea star, whose storylines on the Channel 4 show surrounded the never-ending drama in her relationship with Jamie, took to Instagram to share the happy news.
Frankie, 31, shared a series of adorable photos of her fiance Jamie Dickerson and their son Theo, three, as he proudly held up a positive pregnancy test as she rested a hand on her bump. Other photos showed Theo kissing her bump as they enjoyed a day out at the beach.
Fellow Made in Chelsea star Tiffany Watson was one of many to flock to the comments to congratulate Frankie, writing: “Yay!! so excited”. While another wrote: “Been waiting for this … the signs have been there a while … absolutely brilliant news! Sooooo lush x”.
The happy news comes just weeks after her partner’s romantic proposal during a sun-soaked familyu holiday in Portugal.
Former E4 star Frankie, 30, keeps her relationship mostly private, and it’s not known exactly when she got together with businessman Jamie, but he first appeared on her Instagram in November 2020. The pair welcomed their baby in 2021, with Frankie sharing her motherhood journey with her 295, 000 Instagram followers.
To announce their engagement, the former reality star posted a series of adorable images from their trip to the continent. She wrote: “The biggest surprise on our holiday”.
The first snap showed the blonde content creator beaming on the beach, holding up her ring finger to showcase her stunning diamond ring. The sun-kissed photo saw her wear a striped red and white frilled dress, while another showed her still amazed at the shock proposal – she held her ring up while cuddling her toddler.
A black and white photo showed the pair basking in their engagement, Frankie draping an arm lovingly over her new fiancé. A third showed her partner holding her hand while sticking his tongue out.
Although Frankie has finally found her happily-ever-after, her love life hasn’t always been so smooth, with her tumultuous relationship with Jamie Laing documented on Made in Chelsea. Frankie first joined the MiC cast in 2016 after having an off-off fling with Jamie, who is now a property developer.
Before they called it quits in 2017, Frankie never made a second appearance on the show. Their relationship went through many ups and downs. Sophie Habboo and Jamie have already started dating; they were married in April 2023.
The star, who was seen on Made in Chelsea, tweeted: “Wow, how boring are we, sitting in various cafes over London talking about boring boy bulls***, as if that’s all there is to us.” The actress appeared to have been ready to leave the show.
After quitting reality TV, Frankie concentrated on starting her home design and development business, explaining in a social media Q&, “I decided to start the group because I like interiors and am currently working on a joint first project, and I wanted to document the entire process.
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Jamie Laing’s ex-girlfriend Frankie Gaff has announced that she is expecting her second child.
The former Made in Chelsea star, whose storylines on the Channel 4 show surrounded the never-ending drama in her relationship with Jamie, took to Instagram to share the happy news.
Frankie, 31, shared a series of adorable photos of her fiance Jamie Dickerson and their son Theo, three, as he proudly held up a positive pregnancy test as she rested a hand on her bump. Other photos showed Theo kissing her bump as they enjoyed a day out at the beach.
Fellow Made in Chelsea star Tiffany Watson was one of many to flock to the comments to congratulate Frankie, writing: “Yay!! so excited”. While another wrote: “Been waiting for this … the signs have been there a while … absolutely brilliant news! Sooooo lush x”.
The happy news comes just weeks after her partner’s romantic proposal during a sun-soaked familyu holiday in Portugal.
Former E4 star Frankie, 30, keeps her relationship mostly private, and it’s not known exactly when she got together with businessman Jamie, but he first appeared on her Instagram in November 2020. The pair welcomed their baby in 2021, with Frankie sharing her motherhood journey with her 295, 000 Instagram followers.
To announce their engagement, the former reality star posted a series of adorable images from their trip to the continent. She wrote: “The biggest surprise on our holiday”.
The first snap showed the blonde content creator beaming on the beach, holding up her ring finger to showcase her stunning diamond ring. The sun-kissed photo saw her wear a striped red and white frilled dress, while another showed her still amazed at the shock proposal – she held her ring up while cuddling her toddler.
A black and white photo showed the pair basking in their engagement, Frankie draping an arm lovingly over her new fiancé. A third showed her partner holding her hand while sticking his tongue out.
Although Frankie has finally found her happily-ever-after, her love life hasn’t always been so smooth, with her tumultuous relationship with Jamie Laing documented on Made in Chelsea. Frankie first joined the MiC cast in 2016 after having an off-off fling with Jamie, who is now a property developer.
Before they called it quits in 2017, Frankie never made a second appearance on the show. Their relationship went through many ups and downs. Sophie Habboo and Jamie have already started dating; they were married in April 2023.
The star, who was seen on Made in Chelsea, tweeted: “Wow, how boring are we, sitting in various cafes over London talking about boring boy bulls***, as if that’s all there is to us.” The actress appeared to have been ready to leave the show.
After quitting reality TV, Frankie concentrated on starting her home design and development business, explaining in a social media Q&, “I decided to start the group because I like interiors and am currently working on a joint first project, and I wanted to document the entire process.
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