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Report: 13,423 Nigerian students contributed $514 million to US economy in 2018
At least 13,423 Nigerians currently studying in the U.S. contributed 514 million dollars to the U.S. economy in 2018, according to official data.
EU warns Italy, France over budget overspending
The EU warned Italy, France and six other countries Wednesday that they risk breaching the bloc’s tough public spending rule next year, putting particular pressure on Rome to deliver reforms.
Former German president’s son stabbed to death in hospital
An assailant has stabbed to death the son of former German president Richard von Weizsaecker in attack at a Berlin hospital that left one other person seriously injured, police said Wednesday.
Manchester City keeping tabs on Bayern Munich star as Leroy Sane replacement
Man City are set to swoop for Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman if Leroy Sane joins the German champions this summer, according to reports.
Aruna Quadri out of ITTF World Tour grand finals
Despite competing in several competitions this year, Aruna Quadri as the best African performer has missed out from the end-of-the-year ITTF World Tour Grand Finals scheduled for December 12 to 15 in Zhengzhou, China.
AFCONQ: Gernot Rohr makes stunning remarks after Nigeria’s win over Lesotho
Gernot Rohr is not bothered about Super Eagles conceding first as long as they emerge victorious at the end of the game.
EU reacts to violence, intimidation in Kogi, Bayelsa elections
The reports of widespread incidents of violence and voter intimidation in Bayelsa and Kogi states have been strongly condemned by the European Union.
Euro 2020 takes shape as Netherlands, Germany, Croatia qualify
The Netherlands, Germany and World Cup finalists Croatia expanded a list of big hitters to qualify for Euro 2020 on Saturday as the trio booked their places at next summer’s finals.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk withdraws from Netherlands squad
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has withdrawn from the squad for Tuesday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Estonia for personal reasons.
Measles spread prompts Samoa to declare emergency
Samoa declared a state of emergency this weekend, closing all schools and cracking down on public gatherings, after several deaths linked to a measles outbreak that has spread across the Pacific islands.
Germany detains suspected IS fighter
German authorities detained an Islamist who was deported from Turkey with his family on Friday as Ankara continued to deport individuals with alleged affiliations to the Islamic State terrorist group to their European countries of origin.
Nathan Ake: Matthijs de Ligt is a lot like Virgil van Dijk
Nathan Ake thinks that Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt has all the same gifts as Ballon d'Or frontrunner Virgil van Dijk and hopes the Liverpool star goes onto be crowned the world's best player.
AFCONQ: Super Eagles take search for points to Lesotho
Nigeria will continue their quest to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations when it takes on Lesotho tomorrow evening at the Setsoto Stadium in Maseru, the Lesotho capital.
Nigeria, IOM launch border management information system at largest airport to date
Nigeria, like many countries, recognizes the economic, social and political benefits of international mobility.
Joachim Loew: Germany aren’t among Euro 2020 favourites
Germany head coach Joachim Loew insisted Friday his fledgeling team can not be considered among the favourites for Euro 2020 as they look to wrap up qualification against Belarus this weekend.
Manchester City lose appeal to CAS over Financial Fair-Play investigation
Manchester City has lost their appeal against the decision of UEFA to refer the English champions to its adjudicatory chamber over alleged Financial Fair Play violations, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Friday.
FFP: Manchester City likely to escape Champions League ban
The result of an investigation into Manchester City’s alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play is set to be announced on Friday, according to the New York Times.
AFCONQ: Gernot Rohr ranks Samuel Kalu’s goal against Benin as Super Eagles best
German coach Gernot Rohr has picked Samuel Kalu’s winner in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday as one of the best goals under his spell as Super Eagles’ manager.
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NNPC to automate depot, pump station operations
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, on Wednesday disclosed that the Corporation was poised to automate its downstream facilities such as depots, pump stations and measurement systems across the Country.
Ex-AGF Adoke’s arrest in Dubai proof anti-graft war working – Itse Sagay
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay, has confirmed the arrest of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, by the International Criminal Police in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Real Madrid squad ‘pleased by Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur move’
Members of Real Madrid’s first-team squad are allegedly pleased to see Jose Mourinho appointed as the new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur.
President Buhari signs Executive Order 009 on open defecation-free Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday signed Executive Order 009 entitled: The Open Defecation-Free Nigeria by 2025 and Other Related Matters Order, 2019.
PACAC endorses Ibrahim Magu’s appointment as substantive EFCC chairman
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has made a case for the appointment of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Commission.
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86-year old man murdered, organs missing in Nsukka
An 86-year-old man, Pa Daniel Attah, has been murdered in his farm by unknown persons at Umuida, Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Eden Hazard fancies a return to Chelsea to play under Frank Lampard
Real Madrid star Eden Hazard would like a return to Chelsea to play under Frank Lampard following the club’s good start to the season.
Senator Lawan assures governors of Senate support
The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, on Friday assured state governors of the readiness of the Senate to support and assist them in whatever way that would enhance the development of their state.
Customs proposes 5% levy slash on imported vehicles
Cost of used and new imported vehicles is set to drop if the Ministry of Finance approves the proposal of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) which recommended a reduction of the levy from 35% to 5 or 10%.
Bayelsa/Kogi elections: Senator Kashamu congratulates President Buhari, APC
The Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State during the 2019 general election, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for winning the November 16 governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states.