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Ayo Fayose: President Buhari will be remembered like Donald Trump
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, says Nigerians cannot wait to see the end of the regime of President Muhammadu Buhari, just as Americans look forward to the exit of the administration of outgoing US President, Donald Trump.
David Alaba’s father addresses Real Madrid links as defender nears Bayern Munich exit
David Alaba's father has addressed reports linking the exit-bound Bayern Munich defender with Real Madrid.
Odion Ighalo wants Super Eagles return
On loan to Manchester United from Chinese side, Shanghai Shenhua in a deal which will expire at the end of this month after the initial six months loan was extended retired from international football after the 2019 AFCON, where he finished as top scorer.
UNN starts post UTME screening under coronavirus safety rules
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has successfully started the conduct of Post University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening for prospective candidates for admission into the 2020/2021 academic session.
UK says vaccine manufacturing is ‘lumpy’ but still on course for targets
Britain’s vaccine rollout is limited by a “lumpy” manufacturing process affecting supplies of both Pfizer and AstraZeneca, but is on track to hit its targets, Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi said on Monday.
Ogun APC mourns Senator Martins Kuye
The All Progressives Congress, Ogun State Chapter, has expressed “deep sadness” over the demise of former Minister of Commerce and industries who was also a former distinguished Senator who represented the Ogun East Senatorial District, Senator Jubril Martins Kuye; describing his death as “the passing away of one of Ogun’s finest politicians.”
Crisis looms over plot to sell ‘police officers mess’ in Lagos
Ahead of the exit of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, from the service early next month, a major crisis is now looming in the police force over the decision to sell the multibillion naira Police Officers Mess located at Onikan, Lagos State.
Nigeria customs shuts border with Niger Republic
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday shut Nigeria’s border with Niger Republic at Jibia, Katsina State less than 48 hours the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) reopened it in line with the directive of President...
Barcelona boss reveals Arsenal-linked Neto has asked to leave Camp Nou
Ronald Koeman has confirmed that goalkeeper Neto has asked to leave the club in the January transfer window.
Lagos governor: We will give Ndubuisi Kanu a befitting burial
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday disclosed the readiness of the state government to give former Military Governor of the State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd) a befitting burial.
Arsenal reach agreement with Mesut Özil to terminate contract
Arsenal have came to an agreement in principle with Mesut Özil to terminate his contract with immediate effect, per The Athletic.
Arsenal target Neto hands in transfer request at Barcelona
Arsenal transfer target Neto has demanded a Barcelona exit in search of first-team football.
Lagos sets up committee for Ndubuisi Kanu’s burial
The Lagos State Government has set up a four-member committee to ensure a befitting burial for former military governor of the state, retired Rear Adm. Ndubuisi Kanu.
Britain denies wanting to reduce workers’ rights post-Brexit
The FT reported here on Thursday that the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy was proposing changes focused on ending the 48-hour working week, rules around rest breaks, and not including overtime pay when calculating some holiday pay entitlements, citing people familiar with the plans.
Fabinho: Mo Salah ‘very happy’ at Liverpool despite Real Madrid and Barcelona talk
The likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona have been linked with the Egypt international after comments made in December where he left the door open to a possible Anfield exit.
Nigerian government lists requirements for travellers, rolls out quarantine protocol
The new provisional quarantine protocol for passengers arriving Nigeria introduced by the federal government has come into effect from Monday, 11th January, 2021.
Arsenal defender keen to join Real Betis this month
The centre-back is surplus to requirements at Emirates Stadium and would like to move to the Liga side currently managed by former Real Madrid, Manchester City and West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini.
Nigerian government to sanction firms not hiring qualified citizens
Through the Special Ministerial Task Force on Monitoring and Enforcement of Nigerian Expatriate Business Permit and Expatriate Quota Administration, the government said it had directed companies in the country to submit the Tax Identification Numbers, National Identification Numbers (NIN), phone numbers and email addresses of Nigerians understudying expatriates in their firms.
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Iran’s Hassan Rouhani hails departure of ‘tyrant’ Donald Trump
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday hailed the departure of “tyrant” US counterpart Donald Trump, who is due to leave office later in the day making way for President-elect Joe Biden.
Leicester City boss coy on title chances
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers continued to play down Leicester’s title chances despite the Foxes going top of the Premier League.
Ondo government awards N7.4 billion road, building contracts
The Ondo State Executive Council has approved four contracts at the sum of N7.4 billion, with the execution period of the contract lasting between eight months and 24 months.
Coronavirus: LASU suspends Jumah service at central mosque
The Lagos State University, LASU, Muslim Community has suspended Jumah Service at the university’s Central Mosque until further notice.
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Military jets bomb bandits in Kaduna forests, kill many
Air missions conducted by the military over locations of interest in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi and Chikun local government areas of Kaduna state have led to the killing of many bandits.
Wayne Rooney officially named as Derby County manager
Speaking to the club’s official website, Derby County’s Chief Executive Officer Stephen Pearce said: “We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Wayne Rooney as our new manager.
Barcelona to appeal Lionel Messi’s lenient two-game ban
It had been expected that he would be banned for four games after being sent off against Athletic Club in the Supercopa de España for an altercation with Asier Villalibre.
Abia warns NURTW, others against creating crisis in the state
The Abia State Government on Monday warned the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Self Acquired Tricycle Owners Association (SATOA) members against unleashing mayhem in the state.
GSM operators collect 47.8 million NINs ahead of NCC deadline
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says GSM operators have collected 47.8 million National Identification Number (NINs) from subscribers as at Jan 18.