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Emmanuel Adebayor: Jose Mourinho is the best coach in the history of football
Jose Mourinho is “the best coach in the history of football”, according to Emmanuel Adebayor, with the Portuguese having enjoyed success wherever he has been in a distinguished managerial career.
Alisson Becker admits Liverpool’s title-winning campaign was ‘one of the most exhausting seasons’
Liverpool were crowned as champions of England for the first time since 1990, winning a maiden Premier League title in record-breaking fashion as Jurgen Klopp’s side added to the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup honours won earlier in the campaign.
Eddie Howe departs Bournemouth by mutual consent
Eddie Howe has left Bournemouth after eight years in charge at the club.
Eden Hazard rates first season at Real Madrid worst in career
Madrid secured their 34th La Liga title with a 2-1 win against Villareal on Thursday but Hazard, who was limited to 16 appearances and one goal in the league, admits he had a minimal impact.
Lionel Messi voted as the greatest player of the century
This week, the Independent have been counting down the 100 best players in the 21st century and after careful consideration and a detailed voting system, Lionel Messi has been ranked as the greatest player of modern times. As if that was ever in question at all.
Witness in Donald Trump’s impeachment retires from military amid pressure
A key witness who gave testimony about President Donald Trump during the impeachment hearings on Wednesday retired from the military, citing pressure on his career advancement, his lawyer said.
Northern governors devastated with former NNPC chief’s demise
The Northern Governors’ Forum said it is shocked and devastated over the death of former Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Kachalla Baru.
Wilfred Ndidi: Brendan Rodgers has made me a better player
Wilfred Ndidi says he has improved remarkably as a player under the guidance of Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City.
Cynthia Morgan killed her career with her mouth, hands – former manager
The former management of Nigerian dancehall Star, Cynthia Morgan, has threatened to expose her over her recent claims about Jude Okoye.
Former WWE star Shad Gaspard goes missing during beach swim
A search is ongoing for former WWE star Shad Gaspard after he went missing while swimming at Venice Beach in California on Sunday afternoon.
FIRS: We retired nine directors for others to grow
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Monday disclosed that nine directors that were recently retired was to pave way for progression of younger staff whose careers had stagnated for years.
President Buhari sends 42 career ambassadorial nominees to Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent forty-two ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and subsequent confirmation.
AFAN: Alwan Hassan’s appointment as BoA’s acting chief signifies hope for farmers
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Friday, hailed the appointment of acting Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture, BoA, Alwan Hassan, as it signifies hope for smallholder farmers in the country.
Francisca Ordega: How Thierry Henry influenced my football career
Super Falcons attacker Francisca Ordega has revealed that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry had a big impact on her football career.
Nigerians dominate 2020 Forbes ‘Africa 30 under 30’ list
Nigeria has had its share of the global challenges – fall in oil prices, disruption in tribal and religious harmony spawning seemingly endless security crises; then came the ‘irrepressible’ COVID-19 threatening to wipe everyone out.
Novak Djokovic may dump tennis over compulsory vaccination talks
Novak Djokovic is worried that his stance over a potential coronavirus vaccination could signal the end of his record-breaking tennis career.
Claudio Pizarro: There is no better coach than Pep Guardiola
Though he mainly spent time during his second stint at the club as Bayern’s third-choice striker behind Robert Lewandowski and Mario Mandžukić, Claudio Pizarro treasured his time at Bayern Munich and was instrumental to their various successes between 2012 and 2015.
Jurgen Klopp tells pals Liverpool will be last club job
The Mirror says Klopp sees managing the national side as a natural development in his career with a growing enthusiasm for him to be Joachim Low’s successor within Germany.
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FUTA suspends student who ‘hacked’ Premium Times website
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, (FUTA) has suspended a student, Mr Afolabi Emmanuel, for allegedly hacking the website of Premium Times, an online news publication.
Giuseppe Marotta: Inter set to announce Alexis Sanchez signing shortly
Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta says that the club will announce on Thursday that a deal has been struck to sign Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United permanently.
Microsoft integrates Android apps into Windows 10
Microsoft is now allowing Windows 10 users to run Android apps side by side with Windows applications on a PC. It’s part of a new feature in Your Phone, and it builds upon the mirroring that Microsoft’s Your Phone app already provides. You can now access a list of Android apps in Microsoft’s Your Phone app and launch these mobile apps accordingly. These will run in a separate window outside of the Your Phone app, mirrored from your phone.
Borussia Dortmund deny Jadon Sancho transfer talks with Manchester United
Borussia Dortmund have denied holding any transfer talks with Manchester United over Jadon Sancho, casting further doubt on a move back to England for the star winger.
Benue governor denies leaving PDP
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has denied claims that he would decamp from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) or any other political party.
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Cyriel Dessers set to dump Nigeria for Belgium
Cyriel Dessers is still interested in playing for Belgium despite already committing his international future to Nigeria.
FIRS: Tax revenues boost our economy despite pandemic
Tax revenues generated by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have kept the Nigerian economy going despite the ravages of the COVID-19, Executive Chairman, FIRS, Mr. Muhammad Nami, has disclosed.
Nigeria evacuates 158 stranded nationals from Niger
Nigeria has evacuated 158 migrants from Niamey, Niger Republic who had been stranded as a result of the novel Coronavirus pandemic.
Mark Bosnich: Kasper Schmeichel would be ‘fantastic’ signing for Manchester United
Kasper Schmeichel is "as good as any goalkeeper in the Premier League", according to Mark Bosnich, who says the Leicester No 1 would be a "fantastic" signing for Manchester United.
Oyo government adjusts school calendar, lauds stakeholders adherence to coronavirus guidelines
Oyo State Government has announced a slight adjustment to its school reopening schedule, contrary to the one earlier released.