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Burkinabes alarmed by deaths of 11 people in police custody
The deaths of 11 people in a Burkina Faso police custody on the night of Sunday to Monday this week have raised tensions in the capital, Ouagadougou.
Afcon 2021: Qualifiers draw pairs Nigeria with Sierra Leone, Lesotho and Benin
Nigeria have been pooled against Sierra Leone, Lesotho and Benin Republic in Group L of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations billed for Cameroon.
AFCON 2021 draw: Nigeria leads top 12 seeded teams
Three time Nations cup winners Nigeria lead the list of top football nations seeded ahead of the draw for the 2021 Nations Cup to be hosted by Cameroon.
Afcon: Why Guinea sack head coach Paul Put, staff
The head coach of Guinea, Paul Put, has been sacked alongside his entire staff by the country’s Football Federation after their disappointing performance at the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Afcon: Kennth Omeruo has everything to lead Nigeria to glory – Joseph Yobo
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo believes Kenneth Omeruo has the experience and quality to lead the country to glory at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
President Buhari: Nigeria is winning war against terror
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Jaji, Kaduna State, said Nigerian Armed Forces and their allies are winning the war against terror.
Afcon: CAF names officials for Nigeria vs Algeria semi-final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees’ Appointment Committee has confirmed the appointment of Bakary Papa Gassama from The Gambia as the centre referee for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Algeria and Nigeria on Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium.
Afcon: Can Super Eagles soar above high-flying Algeria?
As the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) reaches its semi-finals stage, there are already upsets and slip ups.
Oxfam: Inequality at crisis level in Nigeria, other West African countries
The challenge of inequality is at crisis levels in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, a new report by international development organisation, Oxfam, said on Tuesday.
Afcon: Bafana Bafana must use speed to unlock Morocco – John Tlale
Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper John Tlale believes South Africa can unsettle Morocco if they use speed in their final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group D match on Monday.
Afcon: Nigeria targets knock out stage ticket as Super Eagles play Guinea
With the lone goal win in the opening match against Zimbabwe on Saturday night behind them, Super Eagles of Nigeria look set to be the first country to reach the second round phase of the AFCON 2019 tournament if they secure another win this afternoon against Syli Stars of Guinea.
Afcon: I hope Super Eagles’ injuries, sicknesses benefit us to win – Guinea coach
Guinea head coach Paul Put says his team have what it takes to beat three-time African champions, the Super Eagles in Wednesday’s AFCON 2019/Group B clash at the Alexandria Stadium, and hopes too that the Nigerian team’s current injury and sickness situation will aid their victory.
Afcon: Guinea coach Paul Put disappointed with the ‘stupid goals’ against Madagascar
Coach Paul Put has bemoaned his team’s defensive showing against Madagascar in their opening Group B Africa Cup of Nations fixture, held at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday evening.
Afcon: Ivory Coast ‘babes’ bank on sharpshooter Nicolas Pepe
Ivory Coast coach Ibrahim Kamara sees Nicolas Pepe as one the young stars who can banish the memories of a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations title defence two years ago.
World Music Day: France holds concert in Nigeria
The Institut français du Nigéria on Saturday hosted the musical concert to celebrate this year’s World Music Day in Nigeria.
14,000 Nigerians returned from Libya, France
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday said a total of 14,036 Nigerians have voluntarily returned home under the Assisted Voluntary Returnees Programme which began in April 2017.
AFCON: Guinea’s strength lies in unity – Paul Put
Guinea coach Paul Put has spoken about his team’s chances in Group B of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and also stressed on why his team needs to play in a collective way in Egypt.
Mali army tightens security after massacre as survivors recall killings
Mali's army reinforced security on Wednesday around two ethnic Dogon villages where 41 people were killed, according to a UN count, as survivors recounted how attackers from a rival community identified victims one by one before executing them.
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Judge: I’m authorised by fiat to conclude Kalu’s trial
Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos, Monday, informed parties that he has been authorised by fiat to conclude the fraud trial of a former Governor of Abia, Orji Kalu.
Election tribunal in Calabar changes sitting date
The Election Petitions Tribunal in Cross River has announced a slight adjustment in the sitting dates of Panel 1 in the tribunal in the state.
Assemblyman urges youths to stop depending only on certificates
Mr Tunde Olatunji, the Chief Whip of Osun House of Assembly, has warned youths against depending on their certificates alone as guarantee to success in life.
Antoine Griezmann: Lionel Messi has not called me yet, but Luis Suarez did
After paying €120million to activate the release clause in Griezmann's Atletico Madrid contract, Barca presented the forward as their latest signing on July 14.
Tennis rankings unchanged for top women post-Wimbledon
The women’s world rankings were unchanged at the top on Monday with Ashleigh Barty of Australia at number one after leading players took the week off post-Wimbledon.
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One killed, 8 injured in Ilorin auto crash
A middle-aged man reportedly lost his life, while eight others were severely injured in an auto crash involving two 18-seater buses along the newly-commissioned Geri Alimi underpass dual carriage road in the Ilorin metropolis, yesterday.
Tribunal: President Buhari’s lawyer to play video of INEC chairman ruling out electronic transmission
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has suspended sitting till Tuesday for lawyer to President Muhammadu Buhari to play video recordings where Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, ruled out the adoption of electronic transmission of result of the last general elections.
Afcon: We want to win bronze at Super Eagles’ expense – Tunisia defender
Tunisia defender Mohamed Drager says the team is highly motivated to win the Third-place (bronze) match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Afcon: We won’t sack Gernot Rohr – NFF supremo
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has stated that head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, will not be sacked despite the mounting pressure on the Nigerian football ruling body to relieve the German of his appointment.
Algeria sink Senegal to claim second Africa Cup of Nations
Bounedjah cut in from the left after kick-off and hit a shot that took a deflection off a sliding Salif Sane.