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NFF send birthday wishes to Ex-Eagles midfield star Friday Ekpo at 51
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent birthday wishes to former Super Eagles midfield star Friday Ekpo who clocked 51 on Monday.
French prosecutor to probe aid worker killings in Niger
France’s anti-terror prosecutor’s office said Monday it would probe the killing of eight people, including French aid workers, by gunmen in Niger.
Egypt highway uproots graves, homes in ‘City of Dead’
Egyptian mother-of-three Menna said she was caught off guard when a bulldozer clearing space for a controversial highway flattened much of a mausoleum that doubled as her home in a sprawling cemetery.
Branislav Ivanovic says that he has received an offer from Everton
The Toffees have been linked with the likes of Marseille’s Boubacar Kamara, Lille’s Gabriel, Paris Saint-Germain’s Thiago Silva, Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma and Manchester City’s John Stones in recent weeks, and former Chelsea star Branislav Ivanovic has also entered into the frame.
Pape Gueye admits need to integrate quickly at Marseille
New Marseille signing Pape Gueye has admitted that he needs to integrate quickly in a bid to make his mark at the club.
Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye ‘proud’ to join Marseille
The Olympians recently confirmed the signing of the Senegalese on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Le Havre last month.
Alain Giresse: Sadio Mane should have beaten Lionel Messi to FIFA’s Best award
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was more deserving of the Best FIFA Men's Player award in 2019 than Barcelona star Lionel Messi, according to France great Alain Giresse.
Kylian Mbappe speaks on two PSG departures that hit him hardest
Kylian Mbappe says the departures of Lassana Diarra and Gianluigi Buffon from Paris Saint-Germain had a big effect on him.
Italy coach tells Mario Balotelli to ‘wake up’ before his career sinks
Balotelli’s ill-fated stint at hometown club Brescia appears to be coming to an end, with reports his contract will be terminated after repeated absences from training.
Chelsea gets boost in pursuit of €40 million-rated versatile starlet
Chelsea have reportedly been given a potentially significant boost in their rumoured pursuit of Marseille starlet Boubacar Kamara.
Mikel Agu: I was not short of offers despite missing the World Cup
Nigeria midfielder Mikel Agu says missing the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was a big blow for him, but he regretted his underwhelming performance in the qualifying game against Zambia.
Inter include €15 million ‘anti-Juve’ clause in Mauro Icardi’s PSG deal
Inter have included a €15 million (£13m/$17m) 'anti-Juventus' clause in Mauro Icardi's Paris Saint-Germain deal, which is expected to be finalised this weekend.
Andre Villas-Boas returns as Marseille coach for 2020/21 season
Andre Villas-Boas will return as Marseille coach for next season, the club announced on Monday, despite widespread reports the Portuguese was set to leave after just one year in charge.
Michael Essien reveals how Liverpool approached him
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has revealed snubbing Liverpool in 2002 to remain in Ligue 1 because he thought a move to the Premier League was premature.
Joseph Yobo: How David Moyes convinced me to join Everton
Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, has disclosed how former Everton manager, David Moyes, made him join the Premier League Club from Olympic Marseille.
Lyon women awarded French title for 14th consecutive season
French women’s football giants Lyon will be declared league champions for the 2019-20 campaign, collecting the title for the 14th consecutive year after the season was ended by the coronavirus pandemic.
Lyon slam ‘sudden’ decision to end Ligue 1 season
Lyon hit out at the French football league on Sunday for “suddenly” ending the Ligue 1 campaign, saying the decision could see the division slip further behind Europe’s top leagues and calling for it to be reversed.
Didier Drogba beats Zlatan Ibrahimovic as best Ligue 1 striker in last two decades
Former Marseille and Guingamp star Didier Drogba has been crowned Ligue 1's greatest striker of the past 20 years, ahead of PSG legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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Task Force: Zero fatality recorded in Oyo’s isolation centres since inception
The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19, said on Monday, that Isolation Centres run by the state has recorded zero fatality since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state, in March 2020.
PFN calls for peace, level playing field in Edo, Ondo polls
Dr Felix Omobude, National President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has urged the federal government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure level playing fields during the forthcoming Edo and Ondo state polls.
Cross River council boss urges CFTZ management to tap Bakassi’s aquatic resources
The Chairman, Bakassi Local Government Area, Mr Iyadim Amboni Iyadim, says the Bakassi aquatic littoral resources have economic values to boost manufacturing and export at the Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ).
Court strikes out suit against sovereign wealth authority, chief
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out a suit praying for an order suspending the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, Uche Orji, and an order for a forensic audit of the organisation’s accounts from inception.
Victor Osimhen apologises for outburst on journalists
The Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, has apologised for his outburst over the weekend when he described Nigerian journalists as “copy and paste.”
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House of Reps summons finance minister, predecessor over N1.7 trillion
The former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, and the incumbent Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, are expected to appear in person before the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts to give accounts on the sum of 1.7 trillion naira appropriated for the implementation of National Social Investment Programmes from 2016 to 2019.
Anambra CP summons DPOs, others over rise in cultism
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr. John Abang, has summoned all the Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, and Tactical Commanders to an emergency meeting, following an increase in cultism in the state.
Kidnappers abduct APC chieftain in Akwa Ibom
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom, Mr. Uduak Ikpatt, has been abducted in Uyo, the state capital.
Alessandro Del Piero: Andrea Pirlo can become a greater coach than Zinedine Zidane
New Juventus head coach Andrea Pirlo can match the achievements of Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, according to Bianconeri legend Alessandro Del Piero.
Barcelona target Eric Garcia rejects new Manchester City deal
Eric Garcia has turned down a contract extension with Manchester City amid major interest from Barcelona.