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 performing up to 50 percent capacity. He said his tenure as military head saw all the refineires working. The Federal High Court, Abuja, Friday, declined... Read More

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January 23, 2018

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The Late 5: Obasanjo writes ‘letter bomb’ to Buhari, Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Australian Open hurt and other top stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. A former minister and convener of the BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) group, Oby Ezekwesili, was, on Tuesday arrested and detained by the FCT Police Command. Her arrest is believed to be connected to the activities of the group. She has, however, been released. In reaction, the Police has... Read More

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January 29, 2017

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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 make it his first Grand Slam victory in over two years.

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January 26, 2017

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Serena Williams to face sister, Venus in Australian Open final

The 2017 Australian Open final will see Williams sisters, Venus and Serena clash in the finals of the Women’s singles. Venus, 36, beat fellow American Coco Vandeweghe 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 6-3 to reach her first major final since 2009, while Serena, 35, saw off unseeded Croat Mirjana Lucic-Baroni 6-2 6-1 in the second semi-final. Saturday’s final at... Read More

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January 28, 2016

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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 his Swiss counterpart. The world number one dominated the first two sets with some superb hitting, then had to hold off a spirited Federer fightback.... Read More

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February 1, 2015

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Pat Cash tells us why Andy Murray failed to win the Australian Open

by Mark Bassey Pat Cash has claimed that Andy Murray had a ‘meltdown’ in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday. The Scot started brightly and the first two sets dragged on for over two hours. However, Novak Djokovic powered on from the third set and eventually landed his fifth Australian Open title and... Read More

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January 25, 2013

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She’s sore: Serena Williams revealing picture of ankle injury she endured during explosive Australian Open defeat (PHOTOS)

Number three seed appeared to be having a major tantrum as she lost to 19-year-old Sloane Stephens yesterday – breaking her racket in the process The tennis star was enduring an ankle injury she sustained in the first round as well as back pains She tweeted fans a picture of the ankle today simply entitled... Read More

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January 22, 2013

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Tough cookie: Serena Williams accidentally hits herself on the face with her racket and keeps moving

Serena Williams is one tough cookie, no question about that. But even more toughness is required if your injury was caused by your own mistake. First, she rolled an ankle during the first round of the Australian Open. Shortly afterward, Williams hit herself in the face with her racket as she defeated Spaniard Garbine Muguruza... Read More

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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

The Late 5: Obasanjo writes ‘letter bomb’ to Buhari, Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Australian Open hurt and other top stories

Federer defeats Nadal to win 18th Grand Slam title

Serena Williams to face sister, Venus in Australian Open final

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

Pat Cash tells us why Andy Murray failed to win the Australian Open

She’s sore: Serena Williams revealing picture of ankle injury she endured during explosive Australian Open defeat (PHOTOS)

Tough cookie: Serena Williams accidentally hits herself on the face with her racket and keeps moving

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