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Simona Halep becomes first Romanian woman to reach Wimbledon final
Simona Halep became the first Romanian woman to reach the Wimbledon final on Friday when she defeated Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-1, 6-3.
Petr Čech gives an update on Chelsea’s managerial situation
Petr Čech says Chelsea are hoping to have a new manager in place before the players return for pre-season training on Wednesday.
HJK Helsinki part ways with Elderson Echejile after three months
HJK Helsinki have announced the departure of Nigeria international Elderson Echejile, three months after his arrival.
Chelsea set to offload a player after nine years
Chelsea is set to offload a player who spent nine years at the Stamford Bridge with just four appearances for the Blues.
Five European-born black rhinos to be released in Rwanda
Five critically-endangered black rhinos are being transferred from captivity in Europe to a nature reserve in Rwanda.
Naomi Osaka crashes out of Roland Garros, ending bid for third successive slam
World number one Naomi Osaka’s hopes of winning a third successive Grand Slam ended Saturday when she was knocked out of the French Open in the third round by unheralded Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic.
‘No regrets’ for retiring Cech despite Europa League loss
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech said he had “no regrets” as he played the final match of his career in Wednesday’s 4-1 Europa League defeat by former club Chelsea.
French Open: Naomi Osaka survives as Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams stroll
Naomi Osaka staged a second successive Roland Garros great escape on Thursday as fellow top seed Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams strolled into the last 32.
AFCON: Wilfried Bony, Wilfred Zaha named in Ivory Coast squad
Former Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony, Wilfred Zaha and Nicolas Pepe named in Ivory Coast's provisional squad for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations as in-form Gervinho dropped.
Didier Drogba consoles Petr Cech after Europa League loss to Chelsea
Didier Drogba has sent a message of consolation to his former teammate Petr Cech after Arsenal’s 4-1 defeat to Chelsea in the final of the Uefa Europa League on Wednesday.
Angelique Kerber crashes to Russian teen at Roland Garros as Roger Federer returns
German fifth seed and reigning Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber saw her hopes of a career Grand Slam ended by Russian teenager Anastasia Potapova at Roland Garros on Sunday as Roger Federer prepared to make his Paris return after a four-year absence.
Real Madrid’s Marcelo, Vinicius Junior left out of Brazil’s Copa America squad
Real Madrid duo Marcelo and Vinicius Junior have been left out of Brazil's squad for the Copa America.
Governor Akeredolu seeks federal government’s investment in global marijuana market
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has advised the Federal Government to explore the opportunities in the cannabis business.
Eric Dier targets England squad spot for Nations League finals
After recovering from a number of injuries, Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier believes he is fit enough to be included in the England squad for the Nations League finals this summer.
Flying Eagles coach names final squad for FIFA U-20 World Cup
Head Coach for the Nigeria U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, Paul Aigbogun, has named his final 21-man squad for this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Poland.
5G conference warns on security as Huawei controversy rages
Experts called on 5G providers Friday to heed supply chain security in light of concerns about technology providers such as China’s Huawei, recently banned by the US government.
Joel Obi escapes death in Turkey
Nigeria international Joel Obi will have course to glorify the name of God for the injury that kept him out of his Turkish side Aytemiz Alanyaspor’s clash against Kayserispor as some of his teammates were involved in a ghastly accident while returning from the match last weekend.
Josef Sural shirt number retired by Aytemiz Alanyaspor after death in bus crash
Turkish club Aytemiz Alanyaspor have retired the number 90 shirt in honour of Czech Republic striker Josef Sural, who died in a bus crash on Sunday.
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Petitioners’ Witness 60, Joseph Gbenga, called by Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as an expert witness admitted before the Presidential Election Petitioner Tribunal, on Friday, that he had not been certified.
Presidency: Court will decide Ibraheem El Zakzaky’s fate
The Presidency has enjoined El-Zakzaky-led Shiite members to desist from needless violent street protests and await the decision of the court in Kaduna where their leader is currently being tried.
Governor Masari pushes for collective dialogue with bandits in North-West
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State says, for dialogue and amnesty programme for cattle rustlers and bandits in the Northwest to succeed, it must involve all state governments in the zone.
Tailor arrested over alleged N1.48 million fraud
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Kogi guber: APC stakeholders drag NWC to court
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders Kogi State chapter, have taken legal action against the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) over the indirect mode of primaries adopted by the national leadership for the election of candidates for the November 16 Kogi State governorship poll.
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Man prays court to warn wife against disrespecting him
A 35-year-old man, Abubakar Auwal, on Thursday prayed a Sharia court II, sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna to warn his wife, Shamsiyya Ahmad, against disrespecting him.
Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi retires from international football
After leading Nigeria to third place at Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Super Eagles captain Mikel John Obi has announced his retired from international football.
Garba Shehu: We’re still negotiating the release of Chibok girls
Garba Shehu, Senior special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media, has revealed that the Federal Government is still negotiating with Boko Haram for the release of Chibok girls.
Election cases: Supreme Court cancels annual vacation for 10 justices
The Supreme Court said, yesterday, it has constituted two panels to continue hearing cases during its annual vacation that will commence on Monday.
President Buhari: I‘ll continue to prioritise military training
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said the Federal Government would continue to give priority to the training of officers and men of the armed forces to effectively tackle security challenges in the country.