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Ghana celebrates Eddie Nketiah after Arsenal FA Cup triumph
Ghana’s football followers are still basking in the euphoria of Eddie Nketiah’s involvement in the Arsenal’s FA Cup victorious outing.
Kenya resumes international flights
Kenya handled her first international flight Saturday since foreign flights were suspended in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
World leaders venerate President Buhari – aide
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, says his principal is in high demand by leaders all over the world.
NFF open talks with Bukayo Saka over possible Super Eagles future
Nigeria Football Federation have approached Arsenal’s youngster over the possibility of representing the Nation at the senior international level.
CUPP rebrands, dumps combative approach
Stakeholders in the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, Tuesday, unveiled a new agenda aimed at repositioning the organisation into purposeful, focused and result-oriented opposition body that would champion the cause of governance in the country.
Deposed Central African Republic leader announces presidential bid
Deposed former Central African Republic President Francois Bozize announced on Saturday his candidacy for the December presidential vote despite being under U.N. sanctions and subject to an arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanity.
Ethiopia restores full internet access after three weeks of shutdown
The Ethiopian government has restored access to internet over three weeks after the horn of Africa nation imposed a total shutdown across the country leaving over 16 million users offline.
Nigeria records 595 new coronavirus cases
The death tally from the disease also climbed to 769 after nine more people succumbed to the virus, the country’s infectious disease outfit, NCDC, announced early Friday.
FEC honours late works minister John Obada
The virtual FEC meeting presided by President Muhammadu Buhari observed a minute silence for Obada, a retired major-general who died on June 13 after a brief illness at the age of 81.
CAS: Deceased Tolulope Arotile eager to restore peace in North Central
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has extolled the virtues of the late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile who died in a car accident on Tuesday.
President Buhari presides over eighth virtual FEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President Ibrahim Gambari, National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (retd), and nine ministers are also physically attending the meeting.
Major shake-up in Nigerian Army as 37 Generals redeployed
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings/deployment and appointments of 37 Generals and five Colonels to different formations and units in his effort to rekindle the spirit of professionalism in Nigerian Army (NA).
Nigeria’s stock market opens week with N55 billion loss
The nation’s bourse resumed transactions for the week on Monday with a loss of N55 billion following sell pressure in some blue chips.
Nigerian government worried over rising cases of coronavirus among VIPs
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the high rate of positive cases of the coronavirus disease, especially among top government officials.
Edo guber: PDP’s allegations baseless, diversionary – APC
The All Progressives Congress has dismissed allegations levelled against its campaign council by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party as baseless and diversionary.
Cuba partially reopens borders to international tourists
Cuba on Wednesday partially reopened its borders to international tourists in keeping with measures adopted by the government as part of the country’s post–pandemic recovery plan.
Bayelsa West election: Edwin Clark endorses Seriake Dickson
Ijaw National Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has endorsed the immediate past governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson, for the vacant Bayelsa West Senatorial District.
SON approves 168 new standards, national standardisation strategy
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Governing Council has approved 168 new standards for publication and dissemination to various sectors of the Nation’s economy in furtherance of the Federal Government’s economic diversification policy.
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Edo guber: PDP chides Pastor Ize-Iyamu for adopting Comrade Oshiomhole’s style
The Peoples Democratic Party National Campaign Council, PDPNCC, for Edo governorship election yesterday mocked says the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, for saying that he would follow the footprint of the former APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, if voted into power.
Manu Garba: Victor Osimhen will be big hit for Napoli in Serie A
“Having worked with Osimhen in the national Under-20 team that failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2017, I know he has the quality and ability to succeed in any league in the world. I have always known he will go places, so I am not surprised Napoli spent so much to get his signature,” Garba said.
Nigerian Breweries earns N152 billion revenue in six months
Nigerian Breweries Plc says it earned a revenue of N152 billion for the half-year (H1) ended June 30, 2020.
Leon Balogun hails Rangers duo after impressive win vs Aberdeen
Rangers’ new defender savoured his opening Scottish Premiership experience with an impressive performance in his side’s 1-0 win at Aberdeen, courtesy of Ryan Kent’s first-half strike.
Governor Okowa: We‘ll boost Delta economy through projects
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, assured that the state government would continue to give priority attention to projects that would boost the economy and enhance the living condition of the people.
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Liverpool, Manchester United made last-minute attempt to sign Victor Osimhen
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were both keen on signing Victor Osimhen from Lille and even spoke to the player directly.
David Moyes wants to bring Josh Maja back to England
English premier league side West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Nigeria international Josh Maja.
Sokot governor blames manpower challenge for increased banditry
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has identified inadequate manpower and lack of regional cooperation as some of the factors militating against the ability of Nigeria and her neighbours to successfully wage the war against terrorism and other forms of insurgency.
NAAPE set to shut down Bristow Helicopters operations over ‘victimisation’ of Nigerian workers
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has concluded arrangements to shut down all operations of Bristow Helicopters from midnight Monday, August 3, 2020.
10 dead in Lagos boat mishap
Ten people were killed, five rescued and four others went missing when a passenger boat capsized in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos, a government agency said on Saturday.