Alcaraz ends Djokovic’s Wimbledon reign in final thriller

Carlos Alcaraz has ended Novak Djokovic’s remarkable Wimbledon run of success, fighting his way to a stunning 1-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 triumph for a first title at the grass court Grand Slam and second at the majors. Alcaraz,…

Chief Justice of Nigeria’s son becomes a judge (DailyTrust)*Insecurity: South-east lost N4t in 2 years to sit-at-home order‒Kalu (Tribune)

Chief Justice of Nigeria’s son becomes a judge (DailyTrust) The National Judicial Council (NJC) has appointed the son of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayoode Ariwoola, as a judge of the Federal High Court. In a statement on Friday…

*Drug addict arrested for stabbing Lagos cleric to death (Punch)*Police arrest 3 suspects for killing bread thief in Bayelsa (ThisDay)

Drug addict arrested for stabbing Lagos cleric to death (Punch) A 30-year-old man identified simply as David, who is said to be under the influence of hard drugs, has allegedly stabbed a cleric, Akeem Ojiwusi, to death around Odekeye close,…

Novak Djokovic leads Hubert Hurkacz as curfew stops play at SW19

Novak Djokovic will have to cancel his day off and work overtime after falling foul of Wimbledon’s stubborn scheduling. The defending champion and title favourite was leading by two sets, 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (8-6), against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz when play…

*JAMB to prosecute, withdraw result of Anambra candidate, gives reason (Tribune)*Absence of magistrate stalls Seun Kuti’s trial (Punch)

JAMB to prosecute, withdraw result of Anambra candidate, gives reason (Tribune) Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has vowed to withdraw the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result of Ejikeme Mmesoma over alleged manipulation of her scores. Mmesoma is also to…

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon over wrist injury: “I’ll be back”

Nick Kyrgios was the runner-up in last year’s Wimbledon tournament and entered the 2023 tournament as the No. 30 seed. However, the Australian tennis superstar announced Sunday he will not be participating in the Grand Slam event. Kyrgios wrote on…

*Lagos community seeks help over abandoned canal (Punch)*Tinubu rejects EU report on 2023 general elections (Vanguard)

Lagos community seeks help over abandoned canal (Punch) Landlords and residents of Oko-Oba, in the Orile Agege area of Lagos State, have expressed dissatisfaction over the abandoned projects including a canal that had turned into a death trap for residents…

French Open 2023 results: Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win Paris title and claim 23rd major

Novak Djokovic showed his greatness once again by overcoming a sticky start to win a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title with victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Djokovic, 36, was far from his best in…

*I’m like a diamond; any man that loses me loses a rare gem –Ebun Hodo (Sun)*DSS confirms Emefiele’s arrest (Guardian)

I’m like a diamond; any man that loses me loses a rare gem –Ebun Hodo (Sun) Nollywood actress cum fashion designer, Ebun Hodo, would have been long married, if not for unpleasant experiences she had with men. In a chat…

*Fans, celebs excited as ‘somebody’s son’ finds Tiwa? (Punch)*Fuel Subsidy: Labour begins nationwide strike wednesday (DailyTrust)

Fans, celebs excited as ‘somebody’s son’ finds Tiwa? (Punch) Earlier in the week, popular singer, Tiwa Savage, set the rumour mills agog when she posted a picture of her and a man on a beach in Rio Janerio, Brazil. She…

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