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Belgium takes top spot in new FIFA rankings
Belgium has edged ahead of France to take an outright top spot in FIFA’s world rankings released on Thursday.
Italy goalscoring ‘a problem that needs to be resolved’ – Roberto Mancini
Italy coach Roberto Mancini said he needs to find a way to get his team scoring again and blamed his side's poor fitness after their 1-0 defeat to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League on Monday night.
Nigerian lawyers to earn another $17m from General Abacha’s loot
Nigerian lawyers freshly engaged by the Federal Government to assist with the repatriation of $321 million stolen by Sani Abacha, former military ruler, will be paid $17 million (over N6 billion) for their services.
Nigeria parleys 37 countries on economic cooperation, bilateral ties
Nigeria has joined 37 other countries to sign a joint declaration on Economic Cooperation with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the sidelines of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 11th Ministerial Conference.
The political manipulation of Nigerians
Nigeria is 57, going by the year of independence, and the consensus in every corner is that we can be, and should have been, better than this. I have not met a single person who said this is the best we can be.
Trump announces ambassador picks to Germany, India
US President Donald Trump has announced a series of ambassador nominations to key capitals, including Berlin and New Delhi, more than seven months after taking office.
Spain fans shouldn’t whistle Barca’s Pique – Ramos
Spain captain Sergio Ramos says he hopes that international teammate Gerard Pique is not whistled by Real Madrid supporters during Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Italy at the Bernabeu.
Merkel calls for extension of EU border controls
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday called for an extension of EU border controls in the passport-free Schengen area beyond a planned end in November.
Villa back for Spain World Cup qualifiers
Veteran strker David Villa is set for an international recall after being named Friday in Spain’s squad for key 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
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APGA: APC, PDP causing problem in Nigeria
National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Oye, on Wednesday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of causing trouble in the country by overheating the polity.
Festus Keyamo: Muhammadu Buhari didn’t plagiarise campaign logo
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EFCC relocates data centre to headquarters after inferno
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National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, has commenced moves to recover N326 million revenue into the coffers of Federal Government from one of the brewery firms over promotional lottery, described as “illegal.”
Andre Villas-Boas: I regret snubbing PSG for Spurs
Andre Villas-Boas claims he rejected an approach from Paris Saint-Germain while manager of Tottenham, a move he claims he now regrets.
IMSU lecturer arrested for allegedly defaulting ASUU strike
The ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may have claimed a victim in Imo State University (IMSU), according to a source from the citadel of learning.
Uk-Aid DFID tasks South-East governors on ease of doing business
The UK-Aid Department for International Development (DFID) has urged governors of the five states in the South-East to increase the Ease of Doing Business in the Region.
Queen Elizabeth II honours Nigeria’s Grace Ladoja
A Member of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) honour is an award given by the Queen to an individual for outstanding service to the community or local ‘hands-on’ service.