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The Late 5: 149 military personnel in trouble for social media posts; Roger Federer says Serena Williams went too far at the US Open final | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. At least 149 personnel have been penalised for violating the social media code of ethics for members of the Nigerian military, Premium Times…

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The Late 5: Roger Federer wins historic 20th Grand Slam, Presidential aide vows to ensure Buhari’s victory in 2019 and other top stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. A former Senator under the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Basheer Lado, has decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside…

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The Late 5: President Buhari signs 8 bills into law, Federer to face Cilic in Australian Open final and other stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, said it was disgraceful that no all the refineries in the country were not working - none…

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Spicer out!, Lie Mohammed, R.Kelly, Usher and all your MCMs | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Twitter NG had a field day with Diezani-Alison Madueke's alleged money laundering topic, the Minister of Information is the subject of massive backlash from Nigerian entertainers but the man has…

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Roger Federer wins 8th Wimbledon title

Roger Federer thrashed Croat Marin Cilic 6-3 6-1 6-4 to become the first man to win eight Wimbledon singles crowns on Sunday, five years after landing his seventh. The Swiss…

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Roger Federer wins 9th Halle open

Tennis world number 5, Roger Federer, won his 9th Gerry Weber title on Sunday in Halle. He beat German, Alexander Zverev in two straight sets, 6-1 6-3. The match lasted…

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Federer defeats Nadal to win 18th Grand Slam title

Roger Federer won his 18th Grand Slam on Sunday after defeating Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open final. Federer defeated Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. Nadal was hoping to…

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Nadal, Federer to battle in Aussie Open final

Rafael Nadal on Friday defeated Grigor Bulgarian Dimitrov 6-3 5-7 7-6 6-7 6-4 in the Semi-Final of the Australian Open. The five-set thriller stretched past midnight in Melbourne, with Nadal serving…

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Tennis: Federer to miss Rio Olympics, rest of 2016 season

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer on Tuesday announced that he will not feature in any tournament for the remainder of the 2016 season, since he needs “extensive rehabilitation” after his…

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Djokovic claims 3rd straight grand slam victory over Federer in Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has recorded yet another grand slam win against arch-rival, Roger Federer. The Serbian advanced to his sixth Australian Open final with a 6-1 6-2 3-6 6-3 victory over…

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Demola Rewaju: 2014 is the year learners will become leaders

by Demola Rewaju You will recall that it was the same year a certain overlooked man became the President of the largest black nation on earth. Ever since that year,…

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Now back on top: Tiger Woods is the highest-paid athlete in the world for the first time since his sex scandal – Forbes

Tiger Woods is back on top of the world - in more ways than one. The iconic golfer returned this year to the world No 1 spot he had held…

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Andy Murray finally trumps Federer to win Olympic tennis gold medal

by Isi Esene Exactly one month after Roger Federer beat Andy Murray to claim his 17th grand slam title on the same court, Murray, earlier today, returned with an army…

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I have a chance to win gold since it is Federer’s first Olympic final – Murray

by 'Ifreke Inyang Despite losing the Wimbledon title to Roger Federer last month, Andy Murray is confident he can get win this time around, when both tennis players come face…

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After his Wimbledon showing, Federer is a hot favourite for the Olympics

by 'Ifreke Inyang Let's not indulge in sentiments. Roger Federer fully deserved his record-equalling seventh Wimbledon Grand Slam. The 30-year-old defeated Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court…

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As Andy Murray prepares to be Roger-ed by Federer…

by 'Ifreke Inyang On Sunday, Andy Murray will strut onto the court to take on Roger Federer in the final of this year's Wimbledon Grand Slam. Far beyond the forehands, backstrokes…

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