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Marcos Rojo ready to push for January move away from Manchester United
Marcos Rojo is ready to push for a January move away from Manchester United if required, with a mooted summer switch to Everton having failed to materialise.
![A bridge destroyed by flood is seen in Lorestan province [Khashayar Javanmardi-Tasnim News-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/07081845-324x235.jpg "Iran floods: Mass evacuations amid fresh flood warnings")
Iran floods: Mass evacuations amid fresh flood warnings
Dozens of villages and towns have been evacuated in southern Iran as authorities issued warnings for a fresh round of flooding in the regions bordering Iraq, home to a number of rivers and dams.
Taiwo Awoniyi admits work permit could derail Liverpool dream
Nigeria under-23 striker Taiwo Awoniyi has admitted that his inability to get a UK work permit could derail his hopes of playing for Liverpool.
Edwin Clark begs federal government to withdraw military from election duties
Niger Delta leader and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, on Wednesday appealed to the Federal Government to withdraw the military from all election duties.
Comedian front-runner in Ukraine’s presidential race
The 41-year-old actor Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a presidential bid on New Year’s Eve and he has since emerged as the surprise front-runner ahead of incumbent Petro Poroshenko.
Brendan Rodgers: I‘ll give my life to make supporters proud of Leicester City
Brendan Rodgers has been appointed as the new manager of Leicester City, ending a trophy-laden two-and-a-half years at Scottish Premiership giants Celtic.
France probes sexual assault claim against Vatican envoy
French prosecutors said Friday they were investigating a sexual assault complaint made against the Vatican’s envoy to Paris in more unwelcome news for the Catholic church as it looks to turn the page on years of scandal.
Oil prices fall as US rig count rise, trade concerns
Oil prices fell by around 1 per cent on Monday as drilling activity in the United States, the world’s largest oil producer, picked up and financial markets were pulled down by trade concerns.
UK posts slowest growth in six years ahead of Brexit
Britain’s economy grew at the slowest pace in six years in 2018 with near-flat output in the final quarter, data showed Monday, as Brexit uncertainty and weaker global growth bites.
Police honour serving, retired officers for meritorious service
The police command in Abia on Saturday night organised an appreciation/farewell party in honour of serving and four retired officers in the command.
Hundreds of schools to shut as toxic smog chokes Bangkok
Toxic smog forced hundreds of Bangkok schools to close Wednesday, as authorities struggle to manage a pollution crisis that has stirred widespread health fears and taken on a political edge just weeks before elections.
House of Reps adjourns plenary session until February 19
The adjournment was sequel to a motion moved by the Deputy House Leader, Rep. Idriss Wase (APC-Plateau), at the plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara, in Abuja.
At least 18 dead in twin bomb attack on Philippine church
At least 18 people were killed when two bombs hit a church on a southern Philippine island that is a stronghold of Islamist militants, the military said Sunday, days after voters backed the creation of a new Muslim autonomous region.
Lai Mohammed: Don’t break up Nigeria by urge to break news
The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to the Nigerian media not to break up the country by the urge to break news.
Olusegun Obasanjo: Wages of the old soldier’s rage
At this rate, President Muhammadu Buhari may beat former military President General Ibrahim Babangida to the record of collecting the most abusive letters from a former president.
![At least 10 people have been rescued from the rubble [Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations via AP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/31110459-324x235.jpg "Russia rejects reports Islamic State behind New Year’s Eve blast")
Russia rejects reports Islamic State behind New Year’s Eve blast
Russian investigators said Friday that a New Year’s Eve blast that killed 39 people was likely the result of a gas explosion, dismissing reports that the Islamic State group was behind it.
Gabon president Ali Bongo back in Morocco after short stay in Libreville
Gabon President, Ali Bongo, returned to medical leave in Morocco after a brief visit to Libreville where he appeared in a wheelchair on state TV following his stroke in 2018, a government source said on Thursday.
Senator Ekweremadu: Thieves stole money in federal lawmaker’s car
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Thursday, shocked his colleagues when he revealed how some thieves broke into the luxury car of a senator and stole huge sums of money.
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Reduction of Nigeria’s oil JVs equity my priority – minister
The implementation of the proposed reduction of the federal government’s equity holding in the joint ventures in the oil industry is one of the priorities of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.
Nigerian Army: Villagers providing shelters for Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists
The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm saying some villagers in the North East are providing shelters for both the Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
Victor Anichebe set to join Scottish club Kilmarnock
The club have been in talks with the 31-year-old’s representatives, trying to convince the Nigerian frontman, who is a free agent, to make the move to the Premiership.
Imo guber: Police beef up security ahead judgment
The Imo State Police Command has beefed up security in the state ahead of the judgment of the Imo State election petition tribunal.
Atiku Abubakar: CUPP accuses APC of plans to ‘influence’ Supreme Court
Barely two weeks after the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal affirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s electoral victory, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), on Friday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of a plot to influence the selection of new Supreme Court justices.
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ILO: Senator Ngige’s re-appointment reward for outstanding performance
The Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Mr Guy Ryder, has commended the re-appointment of Senator Chris Ngige as Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment; describing it as a reward for outstanding performance in a very sensitive ministry.
Xenophobia: Foreign affairs minister didn’t disobey Hose of Reps – ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied allegation credited to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, refused to appear before the House to respond to the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
Davido performs with Chris Brown at Barclays Centre
American singer, Chris Brown, on Saturday, brought out Nigerian popular singer, Davido, to perform alongside him at the Barclays Centre stop of his Indigo Tour.
HRW: Children imprisoned in Nigeria on terror charges face brutal conditions
Musa, a 17-year-old living in northeastern Nigeria, has a grim story. He said when he was eight years old, members of the armed Islamic group Boko Haram attacked and burned down his village.
Oyo government to shut down illegal schools
In a bid to rid the state of illegal schools, the Oyo State Government has vowed to clamp down on illegal private primary schools operating within the state.