Novak Djokovic Wins Wimbledon Title, Beating Roger Federer

For the second straight year, Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final, this time by a score of 7-6 (1), 6-7 (10), 6-4, 6-3 to win his third title at Wimbledon.

Djokovic has had little problem playing the role of the villain, as long as it has meant winning a Wimbledon championship. He did so a year ago when most of Centre Court was backing Federer, emerging victorious in a five-set thriller.

EFCC says 2 key witnesses in Nyako suit have died mysteriously

EFCC disclosed that 2 of its crucial witnesses in the N29billion fraud case against former Adamawa state governor Murtala Nyako, his son Abdulazis and other associates, have died mysteriously.

Ex-beauty queen, Anita Uwagbale-Isegholi shares family photo

Ex-beauty queen Anita Uwagbale-Isegholi shared this photo of her husband and their two children on her instagram page. She wrote "My Everything"

Man who disguised as female arrested near suicide attack in Chad

This man who disguised as a woman was arrested near the market where Boko Haram suicide bomber struck in N'djamena the Chadian capital killing a total of 14 people yesterday July 11th.

There has been an increase in number of male suicide bombers who disguise as females in the West African region.

Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Allegations Prompt Exodus Of Allies

The sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby had already severely damaged his career even before The Associated Press revealed this week that he admitted under oath in 2005 to obtaining quaaludes to give to young women he wanted to have sex with. But now even the hangers-on are walking away.

A look at the efforts to erase Cosby, and who's sticking with him:

Nigerians react to Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ remix featuring Drake and Skepta

Drake takes it global, rhyming over Wizkid’s certified hit song, ‘Ojuelegba’ in a remix which also features British rapper, Skepta.

‘Skeppy, Wiz, and Drake, it’s a ting right now,’ Drake raps and since the release of the song, social media platforms in Nigeria have gone agog. Check out some of tweets on the trending song…

T.I. explains role in new movie, ‘Ant-Man'

Rapper, T.I. has explained his role in new movie, Ant-Man, saying his involvement in the film is due to being a story playing out in the lives of other emcees in Hip Hop.

T.I recently had an interview with HipHopDX where he detailed his involvement with the the new movie, he also spoke about his role in the upcoming movie, Ant-Man.

Amber Rose Heats Up Instagram With A Barely-There Swimsuit

Another day, another viral Instagram post from Miss Amber Rose.

The 31-year-old model gave her 7.1 million followers something to double-tap on Saturday when she posted pictures of herself lounging poolside in a teeny white swimsuit.

Disney World Takes Down Bill Cosby Statue After Latest Admission

The happiest place on earth no longer has a place for Bill Cosby. As the scandal surrounding the now-disgraced comedian continues, Walt Disney World is actively distancing the brand from the star it once celebrated.

Representatives for the theme park confirmed in a statement to the Orlando Sentinel on Tuesday, July 7, that a statue of Cosby is being taken down from Disney's Hollywood Studios. A bronze bust of the Cosby Show alum, 77, has stood at the park for years, but was finally removed on Tuesday evening.

Scott Disick Spotted for the First Time Since Kourtney Kardashian Split

Scott Disick didn’t look like he was in such a great mood when a fan approached him for a photo on Friday, July 10. The reality star donned a black baseball cap pulled down low over his head, a black T-shirt, and a scowl as a fan spotted him at a Long Island CVS pharmacy and eagerly asked for a picture. 

This is the first time the self-proclaimed Lord Disick has been spotted since news broke that he and longtime girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian called it quits.

Bird Flu: Nigeria destroys 1.4 million chickens

More than 1.4 million birds were destroyed across Nigeria to stamp out bird influenza that hit poultry farms early this year, according to Mohammed Ahmed, the Executive Director, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.

Mr. Ahmed told the News Agency of Nigeria in Vom on Sunday that 18 states were affected by the flu whose last case was reported on May 28.

Guard averts mass casualty from Jos church explosion

A security guard has averted what would have been a high casualty from a bomb planted at a church in Plateau State.

The ECWA church was filled with worshippers when the private security guard spotted the bomb at the entrance, witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES.

Iggy Azalea settles legal dispute over sex tape

Rapper, Iggy Azalea, has reportedly  settled her legal battle with her ex-boyfriend, Hefe Wine, over a sex tape involving both of them.

Hefe had claimed he held the rights to her music and a sex tape they filmed together.

A source told TMZ that the singer gave her former lover a small amount of money, adding: ‘He couldn’t even get a Honda Accord out of it.

August 10 is new date of Davido’s album release

Let’s be the first to tell you that there’s a new release date for Davido’s second album earlier scheduled to drop on June 8, 2015.

FANS PRAYERS FAILED, AS EMPRESS NJAMAH'S MEDICAL RESULT IS EXPOSED

You would recall that Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah, had some days ago begged fans to pray and fast for her after she went for an eye test.

Well, the result is out and the actress seems not too comfortable with what she was told.

The result shows that for the actress to have a balanced sight, she has to go on a glass which is what she has been avoiding for a long time.

Suicide bombs: Muslims kick as army, police frisk women in hijab, burka

Muslims across the country have kicked against heightened searches conducted on women wearing Islamic dresses by security men.

Muslims who spoke to SUNDAY PUNCH this weekend cautioned security agencies against frisking Muslim women dressed in hijab and burka, adding that such an action would amount to profiling them.

REGINA ASKIA WILLIAMS REACTS TO BABA TEE & YETUNDE ODUWOLE MARRIAGE CRISIS

Nollywood actress, model cum social critic, Regina Askia who was once amongst the ‘glamour girls’ of the movie industry has reacted to the ongoing marriage crisis between Nollywood actor, Baba Tee and his estranged wife, Yetunde Oduwole.

Regina took to her Facebook page to air her dissatisfaction on the development.

Read her post below:

Jonathan caused our 2015 poll loss — PDP Vice Chair

The National Vice Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, South-South, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, has said the party lost the 2015 election because former President Goodluck Jonathan did not allow a northerner to be the party’s candidate.

Ojougboh stated this while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Saturday.

LASTMA official slumps on traffic duty

An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority on Saturday slumped while controlling traffic in the Idi Araba area of Lagos.

The official, whose identity could not be ascertained as of the time our reporter left the scene, was among those controlling a heavy traffic along Ishaga Road allegedly caused by an event at the Chapel of the Healing Cross, Idi-Araba.

Buhari refuses to meet with Saraki

President Muhammadu Buhari has resisted fresh moves by the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, to formally meet with him, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt.

An official in the Presidency who confided in one of our correspondents on Saturday said the President and the Senate President had only met once since the latter’s emergence as the leader of the senate.

The official said all efforts by Saraki to have another meeting with the president, after the party’s National Executive Council meeting penultimate Friday, were rebuffed by Buhari.

Lawyers Query Conferment Of SAN On Wole Olanipekun’s Son

The LPPC  approved Dr. Oladapo Olumide Olanipekun along with 20 others for formal investiture as SAN, the highest rank for practicing Nigerian attorneys.

In separate interviews with SaharaReporters, three Nigerian lawyers alleged that the LPPC erred in awarding the SAN rank to Olabode, whose father, Wole Olanipekun, is one of Nigeria’s most prominent attorneys. The older Olanipekun was a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

President Buhari recalls Nigerian ambassadors

President Muhammadu Buhari has recalled Nigerian ambassadors in foreign countries.

Media reports say that the ambassadors were recalled as part of efforts to reposition the country’s foreign policies.

Kogi Judge, Justice Obayomi released, after 34 days in kidnappers’ den

It was not until Saturday, June 27, that the Kogi State High Court judge, Justice Samuel Obayomi, kidnapped by gunmen on May 25, could breath the air of freedom. By then, he has spent 34 days in his abductors’ custody.

According to Vanguard, the state Commissioner for Police,  Ogunjemilusi, who confirmed his release, said the judge was released in the night between 10:00 and 11:30.