Andy Murray’s hopes of a fine Wimbledon victory on the 10th anniversary of his 2013 title win were ended by fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in round two. Stalled by Wimbledon’s 11pm curfew on Thursday, the Briton lost 7-6 (7-3) 6-7…
Stefanos Tsitsipas finds peace with Nick Kyrgios over Wimbledon talk
Stefanos Tsitsipas says comments he made towards Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon in 2022 have been “misinterpreted” after they were perceived as racist on social media. Greece’s Tsitsipas said the Australian’s approach to tennis was “uneducated” after he was knocked out…
*Police probe assassination of UI professor (Guardian)*Why we suspended planned nationwide strike — NLC, TUC (Vanguard)
Police probe assassination of UI professor (Guardian) Oyo State Police Command, yesterday, said it has commenced investigation into the gruesome murder of Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole of the University of Ibadan by unknown gunmen. Spokesperson for the Command, Adewale Osifeso, who…
Novak Djokovic says he ‘emotionally collapsed’ after Australian Open win
For almost two decades, we have become accustomed to Novak Djokovic winning grand slams. But seeing the world No. 1 sobbing on the floor as he celebrated his Australian Open victory with his family and team was a first. He…
Emotional Djokovic hails biggest victory of his life, ties Nadal’s 22 Slams after 10th Aussie Open title
An emotional Novak Djokovic called it “the biggest victory in my life” after sweeping past Stefanos Tsitsipas to win a 10th Australian Open title and equal Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam crowns on Sunday. The Serb will return to world…
Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas reaches 1st final in Melbourne with victory over Karen Khachanov
Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas made it through to his maiden Australian Open final with victory over Karen Khachanov in Melbourne on Friday. Tsitsipas suffered a third-set wobble but he responded in style to wrap up a 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 6-7…
*I spent N1m, sleeping with 2 prostitutes daily, for one month – Kidnap suspect (Vanguard)*Rescue efforts ongoing for lady who jumped into lagoon – LASEMA (Nation)
I spent N1m, sleeping with 2 prostitutes daily, for one month – Kidnap suspect (Vanguard) Operatives of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Bureau FIB-IRT have arrested four suspected members of a kidnap syndicate that abducted…
*Nigerian troops find kidnapped Chibok girl (Guardian)*Social media doesn’t surprise me anymore, says Burna Boy (Punch)
Nigerian troops find kidnapped Chibok girl (Guardian) Nigerian soldiers have found one of the more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram jihadists eight years ago in the conflict-torn northeast, the military said Wednesday. The attack on a girls’ boarding…
*Court to hear application on ownership of Eko Atlantic City July 5 (Guardian)*Aggrieved Ogun politicians challenge Lagos Senator’s victory in court (Punch)
Court to hear application on ownership of Eko Atlantic City July 5 (Guardian) A Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, will on July 5, 2022, hear a motion challenging the court’s jurisdiction in a suit filed…
*Oyenusi, Anini, Osunbor ‘resurrect’ in Ondo (Nation)*NSCDC beefs up national security ahead Easter celebration (Guardian)
Oyenusi, Anini, Osunbor ‘resurrect’ in Ondo (Nation) Notorious armed robbers that terrorised Nigeria in the 1980s and 1990s, Oyenusi, Lawrence Anini and Monday Osunbor, have ‘resurrected’ in Ondo State. They ‘resurrected’ in teenage robbery suspects nabbed by the Ondo State…
