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Eden Hazard has been branded unprofessional by Thibaut Courtois' father, with the Real Madrid forward told it was not smart for him to be caught laughing with Chelsea players in the wake of a Champions League semi-final defeat.

Eden Hazard: I won’t leave Real Madrid as...

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro holds his protective face mask during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Brasilia, Brazil, June 10, 2021. REUTERS-Adriano Machado

Brazilian president fined for not wearing mask

Airtel’s broadband service ranked ‘best’ in Nigeria

Google removes controversial Chrome feature

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attend a session during the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, Britain, June 11, 2021. REUTERS-Kevin Lamarque-Pool-File Photo

Canada’s premier says he discussed border with Joe Biden, but no deal

Popular Nigerian comedian, Debo Adebayo, better known as Mr. Macaroni, has tasked the youths to get their PVCs and take voting seriously come 2023.

Mr. Macaroni: President Buhari’s supporters have lost their humanity

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will begin full operation of the standard gauge railway service from Lagos to Ibadan on Tuesday.

Lagos-Ibadan train service to begin full operation on Tuesday

22. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who spoke during the passing out ceremony of 192 pioneer members of the Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun corps officers) on Tuesday in Akure

Ondo governor: Why Amotekun will transform into state police

All Progressives Congress (APC) Nigeria

Murtala Muhammad’s son joins APC four years after quitting politics

President Buhari felicitates with General Abdulsalami at 79

Reacting to the development, the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, said he received with shock “the report of an attack by some recalcitrant bandits who unleashed mayhem on innocent people” in Kabasa village of Magami district.

Zamfara governor: Negotiations with bandits have failed

business

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will begin full operation of the standard gauge railway service from Lagos to Ibadan on Tuesday.

Lagos-Ibadan train service to begin full operation on Tuesday

Group: CBN interventions boosting Nigeria’s economy

NUPENG, PENGASSAN threaten strike over Chevron workers’ sack

NDPHC, EKEDC sign pact for distribution of 300MW electricity

President of the Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KWACCIMA), Mr Ayodimeji Fatai, has urged the state government to hasten the process of ease of doing business which it initiated.

Chamber tasks Kwara government on ease of doing business

NUPENG, PENGASSAN threaten strike over Chevron workers’ sack

Nigerian government designates four international airports special economic zones

El Salvador approves Bitcoin as legal tender

nigeria

The police command in Ekiti on Friday confirmed the killing of a police officer as gunmen allegedly abducted a Chinese expatriate in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

Gunmen attack police station, kill cop in Akwa Ibom

Eight killed in Gombe land tussle – council chief

Abia governor: Education the best way to fight insecurity

Hamza Al-Mustapha: Nigeria has no excuse for inadequate power supply

Ondo governor: Why Amotekun will transform into state police

africa

A guard at the home of senior Niger politician was killed during an attack on the premises. (Photo by Olukayode Jaiyeola-NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Attack on home of senior Niger politician kills guard

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa urges G7 nations to plug coronavirus funding gap

Police officer, two soldiers killed in Ivory Coast IED blast

Algerian parliamentary election results expected within days – authority

Low turnout as Algerians vote in parliamentary election

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attend a session during the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, Britain, June 11, 2021. REUTERS-Kevin Lamarque-Pool-File Photo

Canada’s premier says he discussed border with Joe Biden,...

Joe Biden suggests Russia might be weaker than it seems

G7 chides China on rights, demands coronavirus origins investigation

World celebrates International Albinism Awareness Day

Israel’s Knesset set to vote on new government, ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s rule

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Italy midfielder Jorginho said on Sunday that he sees the same hunger in his national side’s Euro 2020 squad as his Chelsea team that recently lifted the Champions League trophy.

Euro 2020: Jorginho sees same hunger in Italy as...

Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy is anticipating a close-run Euro 2020 opener against Scotland after missing two games against them last year due to a Covid-19 outbreak.

Euro 2020: Czech coach expects close Scotland game in...

Italy midfielder Marco Verratti is close to regaining fitness after missing his country’s opening Euro 2020 match with a knee problem, the team’s medical chief said on Sunday.

Marco Verratti close to return for Italy at Euro...

England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed he is taking part in a research project looking at possible links between football and dementia.

England call up replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold in Euro 2020 squad

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to go head to head with Manchester United for the signature of Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane this summer.

Real Madrid wait on Raphael Varane’s contract extension response

3. Ghana failed to score for the second straight game as their international friendly encounter against Ivory Coast ended in a goalless draw at the Cape Coast stadium on Saturday.

Ghana and Ivory Coast play out goalless draw in Cape Coast

British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, has hired Manchester City star Sergio Aguero to host Spanish lessons for children.

Sergio Aguero to open a bar in Manchester

Jordi Alba has branded Barcelona's decision to sell Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid as a joke while admitting his ex-team-mate has shut a lot of mouths at Wanda Metropolitano.

Jordi Alba slams Barcelona’s decision to sell Luis Suarez to Atletico...

technology

Twitter CEO and Co Founder, Jack Dorsey addresses students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), on November 12, 2018 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Amal KS/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

Twitter chief: Nigerians will lead Bitcoin ‘revolution’

Airtel’s broadband service ranked ‘best’ in Nigeria

Google removes controversial Chrome feature

Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP)

GOCOP: Twitter ban ruining businesses in Nigeria

De Norsemen: Twitter ban ambush on democracy

FILE PHOTO - A man looks at newspapers at a newsstand in Abuja, Nigeria June 5, 2021. REUTERS-Afolabi Sotunde

US calls on Nigeria to end Twitter suspension

Google removes controversial Chrome feature

Google is releasing a developer preview for the next version of Android, Android 12, for Pixel devices today. As is the norm for Google, the very first previews of Android are full of a lot of developer-facing changes.

Google to stop charging search providers for chance to be Android...

opinion

Democracy versus civilian government

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will do all within his power to ensure that the security and welfare of Nigerians remain the primary purpose of government.

President Buhari’s speech on 2021 Democracy Day — full text

Having advocated for peace, unity and development in his country, South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has resolved to invite Prophet TB Joshua into the country to hold prayers with his people.

Between T.B. Joshua and Kris Okotie

What Twitter ban teaches the world about Nigeria

What is the endgame in Nigeria’s South-East?