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NNPC restates commitment to OPEC agreement
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment to abide by the output cut agreement of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies aimed at stabilizing the global oil market.
Minister: Nigeria’s dominance in Basketball has come to stay
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Sunday Dare has pledged maximum support for the Nigeria Basketball Federation.
Abducted Zaria polytechnic lecturer, two children released
The Head of Department, Computer Engineering of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Eng. Bello Atiku who was abducted by gunmen nine days ago has regained his freedom from the den of the kidnappers.
Engineers raise alarm over shortage of manpower
Mr John Ayodele, the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc., raised alarm on Sunday over the shortage of power engineers needed to solve energy challenges in Nigeria.
WCQ: Angel Di Maria returns to Argentina squad
Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria has been recalled to the Argentina squad announced by coach Lionel Scaloni on Friday ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru.
Alvaro Morata, Koke return as Marcos Llorente earns first Spain call-up
Juventus forward Alvaro Morata and Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke earned recalls to the Spain squad Friday for a friendly against the Netherlands and Nations League games with Germany and Switzerland.
Cristiano Ronaldo to make Portugal return against France, Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo was on Thursday named in the Portugal squad to play a friendly against Andorra and Nations League matches against France and Croatia.
UEFA Europa League third qualifying round draw
The draw for the third qualifying round of the 2020/21 UEFA Europa League, made at UEFA’s Swiss headquarters in Nyon on Tuesday:
Crystal Palace boss ‘really pleased’ with Eberechi Eze addition
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is delighted with the arrival of new signing Eberechi Eze.
Bologna coach contracts coronavirus
Bologna have confirmed that coach, Sinisa Mihajlovic, has tested positive for COVID-19, potentially a very serious situation, as he is in a high-risk group.
Niko Kovac: Henry Onyekuru one of the best wingers in Ligue 1
Monaco manager Niko Kovac has lauded Henry Onyekuru and believes he is one of the best wingers in Ligue 1.
Mikel Obi: Stoke City belongs to the Premier League
Mikel returned to English football after signing a one year contract with the Michael O’Neil led Potters ahead of the coming season.
Lyon super-sub Moussa Dembele sad about bench role in Manchester City upset
Moussa Dembele admitted to being “sad” about starting on the bench before producing his heroics for Lyon against Manchester City.
Britain secures early access to promising vaccine candidates
The British government on Friday announced that it had secured early access to 90 million doses of two new promising vaccine candidates.
FIFA says no reason for Swiss authorities to investigate Gianni Infantino
Global soccer body FIFA has said there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president Gianni Infantino who will continue in his role as normal.
Europa League last 32 draw
First legs to be played February 20; Second legs to be played February 27
Champions League last 16 fixtures — full draw
Full draw for the Champions League last 16 made on Monday
Anxiety as Champions League knockout stage draw holds
As the coaches of the 16 qualifiers for the Champions League last 16 prepare to watch Monday’s draw in Nyon, they might ask: what is the price of success?
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Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni set for sixth term after 35-year rule
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Super Eagles assistant skipper hails Golden Eaglets after AFCON qualification
Super Eagles assistant captain, William Troost-Ekong has congratulated the Golden Eaglets for qualifying for the final of the 2021 WAFU B tournament.
Labour leader Comrade Adodo ‘passes on’
Adodo who served during the two terms of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s administration, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, from a brief, but yet-to-be-disclosed ailment.
Japan detects new coronavirus variant
Japan on Sunday reported that four people who had arrived in Tokyo from Brazil were found to be infected with a new variant of the coronavirus.
Benue: Man set ablaze by 18-year-old girlfriend dies
The spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Catherine Anene, confirmed on Tuesday that Omah died around 10pm on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre,
Joe Biden receives second coronavirus vaccine dose Monday
US President-elect Joe Biden will receive his second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, his office announced, three weeks after his first injection was broadcast live on TV to boost public confidence in the jab.