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Nani: I thought Manchester United players didn’t like me
Nani has offered some insight into the pressures involved in signing for Manchester United, with the Portuguese revealing that he was sure some of the club's older players didn't like him during his first few years with the Old Trafford side.=
Adele dedicates birthday message to healthcare workers
English singer and songwriter, Adele Laurie Blue Adkins also known as Adele who clocks 32 today is dedicating the birthday celebration to thank “all of our first responders and essential workers who are keeping us safe while risking their lives”.
Maurizio Sarri: I had confrontational relationship with Chelsea dressing room
Maurizio Sarri has revealed he had a "confrontational relationship with the Chelsea dressing room" during his first six months in charge at the club, but says the players eventually learned to appreciate his character.
Ramadan: Borno pays April salaries, pensions
Civil servants and pensioners in Borno have been paid April salaries and pensions to enable them make preparations for the upcoming Ramadan Fast.
Ruben Gabrielsen: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a magician in big games
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a "magician" in big games, according to Molde defender Ruben Gabrielsen, who says the Manchester United boss is a "fantastic human" who "knows how to talk to" his players.
Pelican Stars players protest over unpaid 10-month salary arrears
Players from Nigeria’s women’s football club, Pelican Stars of Cross River state, embarked on a protest outside Government house over salaries that they say have not been paid for 10 months.
Harry and Meghan disappoint Canadians with departure
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the former royal highnesses best known to the public as Harry and Meghan, appear to have left their wooded paradise on Vancouver Island in western Canada for the bright lights of Los Angeles.
Queen Elizabeth to address Brits on Sunday
The government has put Britain into a virtual lockdown, closing pubs, restaurants, and nearly all shops, while banning social gatherings and ordering Britons to stay at home unless it is absolutely essential to venture out.
Coronavirus lockdown in UK leads to boom in love affairs
As the coronavirus lockdown in the UK entered its second week, to prevent the spread of coronavirus, an unexpected boom in affairs is being noticed by experts.
Luiz Scolari explains how clashing with Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka led to his Chelsea...
Former Chelsea head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has opened up on his ill-fated reign at Stamford Bridge, admitting that he failed to see eye to eye with Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka.
Pope calls for world prayer to halt coronavirus’ onslaught
Pope Francis said on Sunday he will this week deliver an extraordinary “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing – normally given only at Christmas and Easter – and called for worldwide prayer to respond to the coronavirus crisis.
Paul Pogba demands ceasefire between Mino Raiola and Ed Woodward
Relations between United’s executive vice chairman Ed Woodward and Raiola were reported to have completely broken down after the agent made a number of inflammatory and unnecessary comments about the club and Pogba’s future.
Country music legend Kenny Rogers passes on
Country music legend Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81, his family said late Friday.
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Nigerian university suspends Chinese course, lecturers amid coronavirus fears
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a Chinese course in the institution amid fears of a probable spread of the novel Coronavirus.
Five top games to watch in Europa League this week
The Europa League knockout phase begins on Thursday, with VAR being introduced to Europe’s secondary club competition for the first time outwith the final for the last 32, first-leg ties. AFP Sport picks five games to watch this week
Lagos set to launch maiden Eko City farmers’ market
A new farmers’ market where Lagosians can buy fresh farm produce at farm gate prices will open at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) next Sunday.
Boko Haram: Chibok community targeted for ‘annihilation’ – residents
Members of the Chibok community, in war-ravaged Borno State, on Monday, said they were being targeted for ‘annihilation’ by the Boko Haram.
Barcelona confirm Ousmane Dembélé hamstring tear
It has been confirmed that Ousmane Dembélé has a ‘complete tear’ of his right hamstring although Barcelona have refused to comment on just how long the Frenchman will be missing for.
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Medical council validates four coronavirus test kits – registrar
The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) says it has validated four Rapid Test Kits to determine their suitability for testing SAR-COV-2 infection popularly known as COVID-19 in the country.
Nigerian celebrities mourn deceased Majek Fashek
Nigerian celebrities have taken to their social media platforms to mourn the death of Music Legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, a.k.a Majek Fashek.
Rwanda set to announce new coronavirus restrictions
Rwanda says it will announce new restrictions on containing the coronavirus Tuesday, a stark reversal of the country's plan days ago to ease restrictions, including motor vehicle travel throughout the country.
Nigeria declares telecoms facilities critical national Infrastructure
In response to the yearnings of industry stakeholders to declare telecom facilities Critical National Infrastructure, President Muhammadu Buhari, has finally approved and also directed that necessary physical protective measures be put in place to safeguard telecommunications infrastructure deployed across the country.
ASCAB: President Buhari’s speech underestimate Sani Abacha’s $5 billion loot
Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, (ASCAB), a group led by prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that late dictator, Sani Abacha, stole $1 billion contradicts the figures earlier released by his own officials.
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Ekiti denies flouting court order on monarch’s installation
Ekiti State Government said on Thursday that it did not flout court order on the coronation and presentation of the staff of office on Wednesday to the Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo.
Coronavirus cases in South Africa pass 30,000 – minister
The number of coronavirus cases in South Africa rose past 30,000 on Saturday, Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize said.
EFL announces three positive coronavirus tests, two confirmed in Fulham squad
English football could have taken another step towards resuming the league season after the English Football League (EFL) published its second set of coronavirus test results.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder out for rest of season with knee injury
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, the Bundesliga club announced on Friday.
Nigerian forward hits 17th goal of the season in Serbian elite league
Nigeria forward Umar Sodiq was on target for his club Partizan Belgrade in their league win over Mladost Lucani in Saturday’s Serbian Super Liga.