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Lafarge ex-CEO quizzed over financing jihadists in Syria
Former Lafarge CEO Bruno Lafont was questioned on Wednesday over allegations that the French cement-maker indirectly financed jihadists in Syria, sources close to the case said.
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CAF considering VAR Introduction ahead of 2019 AFCON
The Africa Cup of Nations tournament will welcome the introduction of the famous Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in Egypt when it kicks off June 19 to July 2.
Suspended Virgil van Dijk leaves gaping hole in Liverpool defence for Bayern visit
Fortress Anfield has become even more impenetrable for visiting sides in the 13 months since Liverpool made Virgil van Dijk the world’s most expensive defender, but the commanding Dutchman’s absence for Bayern Munich’s visit in the Champions League leaves Jurgen Klopp with a selection headache.
Ryan Giggs backs Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as permanent Manchester United manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given Manchester United momentum thanks to his tactical acumen and United should give him the manager’s job on a permanent basis, club great Ryan Giggs has said.
Saudi crown prince orders 2,100 Pakistani prisoners released
More than 2,000 Pakistani workers languishing in Saudi jails will be released, Pakistan information minister announced on Monday during Saudi Arabian Crown Prince's high-profile visit to Islamabad.
US woman ‘deeply regrets’ joining ISIS, wants to return home
A US woman who ran away from home at the age of 20 to live in ISIL's so-called 'caliphate' says she "deeply regrets" her decision, and has pleaded with US authorities to allow her to return home.
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Bride-to-be laments elections postponement
As the impact of the postponement of the 2019 elections continue to revebrate across Nigeria, Miss Rita Osawende, a bride-to be has lamented its impact her marriage plans.
Sokoto APC receives more defectors from PDP, SDP
With barely 24 hours to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Sokoto state has received no fewer than 100,000 defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Theresa May to ask MPs for more time on Brexit talks
Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday will plead with MPs to give her more time for talks with EU officials on her Brexit deal, telling them they must hold their nerve.
Christain Chukwu: Flying Eagles must improve before U20 World Cup
Christian Chukwu has called on the coach of the Flying Eagles, Paul Aigbogun, to ensure he makes corrections to his team ahead of the FIFA U20 world cup in Poland later this year.
Atiku Abubakar: President Buhari instigated shift in election dates to disenfranchise Nigerians
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has accused his APC counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari, of being behind the postponement of this year’s general elections.