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Steve Thompson joins ex-rugby players to sue rugby authorities for brain damage
Former England international and 2003 World Cup winner Steve Thompson is preparing a legal claim against world rugby’s governing bodies for negligence. He is joined by seven other former players in what is the first legal move of its kind in world rugby.
Nigerian government saves N45 billion from TSA monthly – minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the TSA with the Government of The Gambia, in Abuja, yesterday.
TSA: Nigeria saves N45 billion monthly, signs MoU with Gambia
The implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA), has been of immense benefit to the country as the Federal Government now saves an average of N45 billion monthly in interest payments.
NECAS: Hoodlums storm farmers warehouses, cart away 110 tractors
Alhaji Sadiq Umar-Daware, the Chairman, North East Commodity Association (NECAS) says hoodlums who took advantage of the EndSARS protests, have carted away 110 new tractors and implements from the association’s warehouse in Yola.
Police arrest 120 ‘hoodlums’ over looting in Adamawa
The Police Command in Adamawa has arrested 120 suspected hoodlums who disguised as #ENDSARS protesters and looted items from government and private warehouses on Sunday.
India seeks closer ties with Nigeria as trade volume reaches $14 billion
India has expressed its readiness to deepen economic ties with Nigeria towards promoting investment and trade between both countries.
NPA expects 19 ships with petroleum products, others at Lagos port
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 19 ships, laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from Sept. 23 to Oct. 3.
Police arrest soldiers, 5 others over bullion van robbery
A crack team of Police detectives have arrested seven armed robbers including a serving and dismissed soldiers for alleged robbery of a bullion van in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.
FCT minister eases restrictions on markets
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has relaxed some of the restrictions imposed on the territory’s markets in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, adding an extra day of operations as well as approving the opening of more sections of the markets.
Nigeria can no longer depend on oil for survival – Plateau commissioner
Nigeria can longer depend on the oil sector for survival after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Plateau State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Hosea Istifanus Finangwai, warned on Monday.
Federal government to implement agric mechanization programme with $1.1 billion loan from Brazil
The Federal Government is set to implement ‘The Green Imperative’ agricultural mechanization programme with a $1.1billion loan from the Brazilian government.
Nigerian Air Force empowers 200 youths in fish farming in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday in Kaduna empowered 200 youths in fish farming under the aegis of Barracks Youth Employment through Agriculture (BYETA).
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U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Donald Trump presidency
The United States on Friday sanctioned companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation.
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his Juventus contract by a year
There have been talks of the Juventus attacker leaving the club in the nearest future, however, the latest report from Momblano via Calciomercato says that the attacker will sign a one-year extension to his current deal soon.
AC Milan close to signing Fikayo Tomori on loan with buy option
Serie A leaders AC Milan are aiming to secure the loan signing of Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea with a buy option in the next few days, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports.
U.S. Senate Republican asks tech firms to explain account, content removals
The outgoing Republican chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee asked the chief executives of major U.S. tech firms Apple Inc, Facebook Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Alphabet Inc and Twitter to answer detailed questions about decisions to restrict or permanently ban accounts of conservative users and other steps to restrict content or platforms.
Coronavirus: Edo governor suspends reopening of schools
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has suspended the resumption of schools in the state over the increasing cases of COVID-19.
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Rangers boss charges players to stay consistent
Head Coach of Rangers, Salisu Yusuf, is delighted with his team victory over FC Ifeanyi Ubah, but charged his boys to remain consistent.
Dominic Thiem confirms dating circus performer Lili-Paul Roncalli
Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem has revealed he is dating contortionist and skater Lili-Paul Roncalli after the pair shared pictures on Instagram.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Donald Trump is a failed leader
American Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has lambasted the U S President Donald Trump for instigating violence in the country.
Father of the Web Tim Berners-Lee prepares ‘do-over’
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the British computer scientist who was knighted for inventing the internet navigation system known as the World Wide Web, wants to re-make cyberspace once again.
Ndifreke Effiong: No regrets scoring against Abia Warriors
Akwa United’s striker Ndifreke Effiong says he has no regrets scoring against his former team, Abia Warriors.