Novak Djokovic destroys Rafael Nadal in straight sets to reach semi-finals

Novak Djokovic ended Rafael Nadal's reign as the King of Roland Garros with a thrilling quarter-final win over the defending champion.

The Spaniard has won nine titles here since 2005 – and had lost only one of his previous 70 matches here. But the world No 1 showed he is now the best player on the planet on any surface with a 7-5 6-3 6-1 win in two hours 26 minutes.

Senators, Reps to leave with 109 jeeps, 360 exotic cars

Senators and members of the House of Representatives will go home with the operational vehicles of the National Assembly currently in their possession as the 7th Assembly winds down on Friday.

Each of the 109 senators has a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, commonly referred to as ‘jeep’, assigned to them for “operational” purposes like carrying out committee and oversight duties.

The story is the same at the House, where each member has a 2011 model Toyota Camry attached to them for operational duties.

Baby twins run over by 'drunk driver 10 times over the limit' survive crash

Baby twins were recovering in hospital today after being run down in their pram by a 'drunk driver 10 times over the limit'.

The one-year-old toddlers were being taken for a walk in the park with their mum, when the alleged drunk came hurtling towards them.

New Real boss 'admires' Raheem Sterling

Rafael Benitez said he "admires" Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling at the news conference to confirm his appointment as Real Madrid manager. 

The ex-Liverpool manager has ended a two-year stint with Napoli, signing a three-year contract at the Bernabeu with the promise of "quality football" which "wins trophies".

Buhari likely to head oil ministry in new cabinet

There are speculations that President Muhammadu Buhari will keep the petroleum minister portfolio for himself in the new cabinet rather than trust anyone else with the ministry, which currently contributes over 80 per cent of Nigeria’s revenue.

Reuters quoted some close associates of the President as saying this on Tuesday.

Roger Federer beaten by Stan Wawrinka at the French Open

Second seed and 2009 champion Roger Federer is out of the French Open after a 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7-4) defeat to Stan Wawrinka in an all-Swiss quarter-final. 

Wawrinka, 30, had lost all four of their previous matches at Grand Slam tournaments.

NDLEA serves Kashamu extradition notice

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has formally served the Senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial district, Buruji Kashamu, a notice by the United States government, demanding his extradition for drug-trafficking offences.

The service was said to have been made on June 1 in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/479/2015 with a copy made available to the Chief Judge, Federal High Court.

The agency has been at loggerheads with the Ijebu-born politician over an attempt to facilitate his extradition to the US.

50 dead in Maiduguri suicide bombing

A bomb blast has hit a busy market in the city of Maiduguri on Tuesday, killing as many as 50 people, according to eyewitnesses.  

A man blew himself up at Gamboru cattle market, according to witnesses who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. One said he counted at least 20 bodies.

Al Jazeera’s Yvonne Ndege, reporting from Abuja, said many reports are still coming in from eyewitnesses.

Jennifer Lopez Moroccan concert sparks calls for minister's resignation

A concert by the pop star Jennifer Lopez in Morocco has led to calls for the country's communication minister to resign, according to local media.

Prominent members of the ruling Justice and Development Party said the singer's performance at the Mawazine Festival in Rabat was "a breach of public decency".

The Minister of Communication Mustapha Khalfi was criticised for allowing the gig to air on public television.

Sepp Blatter to resign as Fifa president

Sepp Blatter says he will resign as president of football's governing body Fifa amid a corruption scandal. 

In announcing his exit, the 79-year-old Swiss has called an extraordinary Fifa congress "as soon as possible" to elect a new president. 

Blatter was re-elected last week, despite seven top Fifa officials being arrested two days before the vote as part of a US prosecution.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West shop for baby clothes after announcing pregnancy

A make-up free Kim Kardashian West was joined by her husband Kanye West to shop for kids’ clothes yesterday after announcing their baby joy.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star announced that she is pregnant with her second baby after years of trying, and after announcing the news – headed straight to the Trico Field boutique in New York.

CBN fires officials involved in N8bn currency scam

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday said that it had invoked disciplinary measures against its officials that were involved in the N8bn currency fraud in its Ibadan branch.

The CBN, in a statement by its Director, Corporate Communications Department, Ibrahim Mu’azu, stated that some of the affected members of staff, mainly middle-level officers, had been either summarily dismissed or placed on indefinite suspension depending on the level of their involvement in the scam.

Tourist killed in SA lion attack

A tourist believed to be from the US has been killed in a lion attack at a game park in South Africa. 

The lioness jumped through the open window of the couple's car and started mauling the woman, assistant park manager Scott Simpson said.

Paramedics were called to the scene but she died from her injuries, while the man is still receiving treatment.

Andy Murray beats Jeremy Chardy in French Open fourth round

Andy Murray dispatched Jeremy Chardy in four sets to set up a French Open quarter-final against David Ferrer.

Buhari, Osinbajo absent from Aso Rock on Monday

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday failed to resume work at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

That would have been their first day in their respective offices having taken their oaths of office on Friday, a day declared as public holiday by the Federal Government.

As early as 7am, workers of the Presidential Villa reported for duties in readiness to formally receive Buhari and Osinbajo.

There were fears that with his disciplined posture, Buhari might want to take workers unawares by reporting to work early.

Cross River governor locks out latecomers

There was mild drama at the Government House in Calabar on Monday as the new governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, on his first official day in office locked out civil servants that had yet to resume for work at 8.10am.

The governor, who resumed work at about 7.45am met an almost empty complex and directed the Head of Service, Mrs. Mary-Theresa Ikwen, to shut the gate to the Government House.

Bruce Jenner, now Caitlyn Jenner shares HER side over marriage breakdown: "I got mistreated"

 

Caitlyn Jenner has revealed that she gave up on the marriage between Bruce and Kris Jenner mostly because of the way she was “treated”.

While momager Kris Jenner feels that her husband ‘just decided I’m done now’ at the end of their 23 years together, Caitlyn says it wasn’t really because of her gender issues that they fell apart but because of how the momager treated her throughout their marriage.

Rafael Nadal sets up French Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic

Djokovic(L) and Nadal(R)

Defending champion Rafael Nadal and world No 1 Novak Djokovic have set up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash at the French Open.

Hundreds missing as China ship sinks

Five people are dead and hundreds are missing after a ship carrying more than 450 people capsized on the Yangtze River in China's Hubei province.

The ship is submerged upside down in a wide stretch of the river - state media said divers tapping the hull could heard survivors trapped inside. The boat reportedly did not send out an SOS signal before sinking.

Ige’s murder case can be reopened –IG

Fourteen years after the gruesome murder of a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige (SAN), the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, on Monday, said the case could be reopened.

Solomon, who spoke on Monday during a programme, “View from the top,” on Channels Television, said that the investigation into the murder failed because it was not based on proper intelligence.

Dominant Arsenal retain Cup as Aston Villa fan gets premature FA Cup final tattoo

Holders Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 12th time after beating Aston Villa 4-0 in a one-sided final at Wembley. 

The Gunners were in control for almost the entire match and deservedly took the lead in the 41st minute through Theo Walcott, who was preferred up front to Olivier Giroud.

Alexis Sanchez doubled the advantage with a fantastic strike shortly after half-time and Per Mertesacker headed in a third after 62 minutes.

PHOTOS:Big Brother dominatrix Harry strips off to her g-string to exercise

Harry the dominatrix is having a whale of a time in the Big Brother house.

The brand new contestant - who entered the house last night in a PVC dress - has lost her PVC dress and stripped down to an impossible small bikini to soak up the sunshine while exercising in the garden.

Though at one point the 22-year-old is picked up by gym-junkie stripper Marc O'Neill and unfortunately reveals rather more than she expected.

We've Not Banned Anyone From Travelling - President Buhari

Abuja, Nigeria, 30 May 2015: President Muhammadu Buhari says officials of past administrations including ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the constitution and must not be subjected to any undue harassment and intimidation at the airports or at other points of entry and exit.

"We have not banned anyone from travelling," said the President.

“I Was Worried I Would Be Booed" - Jonathan Admits

The former president publically announced that he wished to settle in his hometown Otuoke in Bayelsa State a few days ago.

Mr. Jonathan was met by a jubilant crowd of supporters, from across the six States of the Niger Delta region. The former president was accompanied by his wife, Patience Jonathan, despite previous reports that the Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan were quarrelling because she expressed little interest in returning to Bayelsa State.

The Osinbajo we know — Church members

What is your name and position in the church?

I am Tope Jegede; the administrator of the church.

How long have you known the vice-president? 

I have been working as the church administrator for five years. I got close to pastor-prof (the way the church members address Osinbajo) about five years ago but I have known him for 10 years.