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Serbian troops placed on alert after Kosovo police arrests
Serbia has ordered its troops to full alert as tensions soar in the Balkans amid reports that heavily armed Kosovo police entered Serb-populated regions of the former Serbian province and made several arrests.
Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate challenges England to live up to the hype
England manager Gareth Southgate called on the Three Lions to live up to the expectation they have created in reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup and Nations League by delivering on home soil at Euro 2020.
Germany, Netherlands to meet in Euro 2020 qualifying as England given clement draw
Former champions Germany and the Netherlands will meet each in qualifying for Euro 2020 after being paired together in Sunday’s draw in Dublin, but World Cup semi-finalists England will not complain about their group.
All you need to know about the Euro 2020 qualifying draw
A unique European Championships in 2020 that will be hosted in 12 cities across the continent will begin to take shape when the qualifying draw takes place in Dublin on Sunday at 1100GMT.
Nigeria now fifth in Africa, retain 44th in the world in latest FIFA rankings
Nigeria is now placed fourth in Africa and retains its 44th spot in the world with 1427 points as against October’s 1431 points in the FIFA/Coca Cola Rankings on released on Thursday.
Man United’s Matic explains why he won’t wear poppy
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic says he cannot wear a red poppy to remember Britain’s war dead because it reminds him of the trauma of a NATO bombing campaign on his home country when he was a young child.
Xherdan Shaqiri excluded from Liverpool’s squad to face Red Star Belgrade
Liverpool have excluded Xherdan Shaqiri from their Champions League squad travelling to face Red Star in Belgrade.
Recep Erdogan inaugurates Istanbul Airport, one of world’s largest
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has inaugurated a massive new airport project in Istanbul, which, once complete, is expected to become one of the world's largest.
EU chief Juncker raises spectre of new Balkans war
European Union Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker on Friday warned of a new war in the Balkans if Bosnia, Albania, Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo do not feel the EU is serious about offering them future membership.
Ralph Uwazuruike: Why we insist on Biafra
The protagonist of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, says that the on–going struggle for an independent Biafra is legitimate and necessary.
Serbia takes delivery of 2 Russian fighter jets
Serbia’s air force has taken delivery of two Russian MiG-29 fighter jets, part of an arms purchase that could heighten tensions in the Balkans and increase Moscow’s influence in the region. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic...
Mongolia grounds Turkish plane after suspected kidnap attempt
Mongolian authorities grounded a suspected Turkish air force jet Friday after witnesses said assailants snatched a Turkish man associated with a religious group Ankara has branded as terrorists.
Ekiti guber: Kayode Fayemi Urges Governor Fayose, Olusola Kolapo to accept defeat
The newly elected governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has told Governor Ayodele Fayose and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s election, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, to accept the electoral defeat in good faith.
Liverpool sign Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City
The Switzerland international has been a player on Liverpool's radar since 2014 and had his heart set on a move to Anfield when the club's interest first emerged this summer.
Switzerland bid to summon spirit of 1954 World Cup
Switzerland have made headlines in Russia for their players' controversial goal celebrations but the team stands on the verge of matching their best-ever run at a World Cup.
Valon Behrami: ‘Case closed’ over eagle goal celebrations
Switzerland vice-captain Valon Behrami promised Tuesday there would be no further controversial goal celebrations nor politically contentious incidents from his team at the World Cup.
Switzerland fans start crowdfunding appeal to pay fines
Switzerland fans have started a crowdfunding appeal to pay the fines imposed on three Swiss players at the World Cup in Russia.
World Cup: Kosovo raises money to pay FIFA fines of Swiss players
Kosovo was collecting money Tuesday to pay FIFA fines of Switzerland players Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri and Stephan Lichtsteiner for celebrating goals with a pro-Kosovo double eagle gesture in their World Cup win over Serbia.
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Robert Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Bayern beat Schalke
Hat-trick hero Robert Lewandowski hailed the strength of Bayern Munich’s squad after securing a 3-0 victory over Schalke on Saturday, as new signing Philippe Coutinho made his Bundesliga debut for the German giants.
Nigerian ‘Iron Lady’ returns to face Martina Horgasz
Nigeria’s Helen ‘Iron Lady’ Joseph will fight Martina Horgasz from Hungary as she continues to rack up fights in her return to professional boxing.
Ellah Lakes shareholders approve fresh capital raise
Shareholders of Ellah Lakes Plc have approved the plan by the company to raise additional capital to pursue its growth plan. They gave the approval at the company’s Extra-Ordinary General Meeting, EGM, in Lagos.
SEC: Report on commodities trading expected to spur capital market, economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has disclosed that the report of Technical Committee, TC, on commodities trading ecosystem in Nigeria was being implemented and was expected to make the much desired impact on the commodities trading that would stimulate Nigeria’s capital market and economic growth.
CafCL: Enyimba qualify, Kano Pillars dumped out
Enyimba have qualified for the next round of the CAF Champions League, after an emphatic 5-0 win over Rahimo FC of Burkina Faso in Aba on Sunday.
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NERC: No electricity tariff increase yet
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says no tariff increase has been approved by the commission yet.
NAF neutralises scores of insurgents in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has neutralised scores of Boko Haram terrorists (BHTs) and destroyed their hideout at Bula Korege on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno.
Frank Lampard says Chelsea’s misfiring strikers will come good
Frank Lampard insists Chelsea’s misfiring strikers will rediscover their touch in front of goal.
Serie A coaching shuffle gives Napoli hope of toppling Juventus
As the sole survivor of a coaching shuffle among the leading challengers, Carlo Ancelotti could have the best chance to end Napoli’s 30-year wait for the Serie A title.
NNPC supplied 1.76 billion litres of petrol in June
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said that 1.76bn litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, was supplied in June.