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Lazio defender sent off for biting opponent during Lecce loss
Lazio's Serie A title challenge is all but over after they lost 2-1 to relegation threatened Lecce on Tuesday night, with the added embarrassment of one of their players being sent off for biting an opponent.
Paolo Maldini unsure over future at AC Milan
“I don’t know if there will be room for me at Milan in the future. I just want to reach the end of the season in a positive way, as we still have a lot of games to play and can do good things, then we can decide on our future.”
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Juventus’ loss to AC Milan
Adrien Rabiot and Cristiano Ronaldo put Juve ahead early in the second half, but the Italian champions were then blown away by a brilliant Milan display as Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored and had an assist for the home side.
Napoli prepare to sell Kalidou Koulibaly
Napoli are, according to the Telegraph, preparing to sell Kalidou Koulibaly to the Premier League this summer, hoping to make back the possible money spent on Lille forward, Victor Osimhen.
Gambian pair give Bologna unlikely win at Inter
Bologna’s Gambian duo Musa Juwara and Musa Barrow scored in the last 20 minutes to give the 10-man visitors an unlikely 2-1 win over Inter Milan who once again threw away a match that seemed to be theirs for the taking in Serie A on Sunday.
Marco Tronchetti: Pirelli can help Inter sign Lionel Messi
Pirelli chief executive Marco Tronchetti said the Inter shirt sponsor can “help” the Nerazzurri sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi but club president Steven Zhang must “make an effort himself”.
Nemanja Matic signs three-year contract extension at Manchester United
Nemanja Matic has been given a three-year contract extension at Manchester United, according to a renowned Italian journalist.
FBI: Hushpuppi behind £2 million SS Lazio scam
The FBI had revealed that alleged cyber-crime fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, popularly called Hushpuppi and his crew were responsible for a £2m scam of Italian Serie A team Lazio.
Juventus legend Buffon makes long-term pledge to Serie A champions
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon plans to keep playing until he is at ‘least 43’ after setting a new Serie A appearance record.
Columbus statue toppled by race protesters in Baltimore
Protesters in the US city of Baltimore pulled down a statue of Christopher Columbus on Saturday, local media reported, the latest monument to be toppled in anti-racism demonstrations.
Gianluigi Buffon breaks Paolo Maldini’s Serie A appearance record
Gianluigi Buffon set a new Serie A appearances record on Saturday as the 42-year-old goalkeeper played his 648th Italian top-flight match in Juventus’ game against Torino.
Gennaro Gattuso: Victor Osimhen will give Napoli more quality in attack
Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed his club are trying their best to bring Victor Osimhen to Napoli but maintained they don’t have many funds to spend.
Newly promoted Serie A club interested in signing ex-Super Eagles skipper
Newly-promoted Italian Serie A club Benevento has expressed interest in signing former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, this summer.
Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon ‘reliving youth’ after agreeing contract extension at 42 years of...
Gianluigi Buffon has committed to another 12-month contract at Juventus, with the 42-year-old claiming to be relieving his youth as he keeps a “fire burning inside”.
Inter Milan unlikely to count on Victor Moses for next season
Victor Moses could be on his way back to Chelsea after the expiration of his loan deal with Italian Serie A side Inter Milan.
Napoli to seal Victor Osimhen’s transfer next week
Napoli remains in pole position to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, despite returning to France without signing a contract with the club.
Arsenal considering move for Antoine Griezmann
Arsenal are reported to be eyeing a move for Barcelona attacker Antoine Griezmann during this summer’s transfer window.
Gernot Rohr: Napoli perfect for Victor Osimhen
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr says a move to Serie A club Napoli will provide an opportunity for Victor Osimhen to further develop as a player.
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HURIWA advocates non-politicized EFCC leadership
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint “a capable hand” to head the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
FIRS extends tax debt payments
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has further extended the closing date of its waiver of penalty and interest window on tax debts owed by individuals and businesses from June 30, 2020 to August 31st, 2020.
ILO: Coronavirus pandemic plunges working world into crisis
Global leaders called for a comprehensive approach to counter the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which International Labour Organisation (ILO) chief Guy Ryder said on Wednesday had plunged the world of work into “unprecedented crisis”.
Akwa Ibom APC faults President Buhari’s ‘unfamiliar method’ of appointment
Akwa Ibom State Chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC) has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari over what it described as “unfamiliar method” adopted in appointing people from the state to political offices without reference to the party.
Kebbu governor appoints councillor, five new district heads
Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State has approved the appointment of five new District Heads and a Councillor in Argungu Emirate Council of the state.
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2023 Presidency: Ndigbo should exercise caution – minister
As the clamour for a President of Igbo extraction in 2023 continues to gather momentum, the Minister of State, Education, Hon Emeka Nwajiuba, has urged the South East to exercise caution in its quest or campaign for the “Igbo Presidency”.
President Ramaphosa urges South Africans to keep distance from elderly
People with underlying medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, renal disease, asthma and chronic respiratory disease are more vulnerable to developing severe complications and dying from coronavirus, Ramaphosa said, citing data from the Department of Health.
Lives at risk as trafficking in faulty masks, other gear surges
Lives are at risk as the new coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in the trafficking of substandard masks, sanitisers and other medical products, the UN warned Wednesday.
Jose Mourinho: Referees are now in the office, not pitch
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho on Thursday questioned the point of having referees on the pitch, saying VAR was bad for the game.
General Buratai: Nigerian military committed to nation’s sovereignty
Buratai stated this Saturday at the Amanawa Infectious Hospital, Shuni and Ruga village in Dange Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while presenting palliatives to some patients and the less privileged to commemorate this year’s Nigerian Army Day celebration.