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NGO: Two-thirds of tropical rainforest destroyed or degraded globally
Humans have degraded or destroyed roughly two-thirds of the world’s original tropical rainforest cover, new data reveals – raising alarm that a key natural buffer against climate change is quickly vanishing
Manchester City boss vows to ground players if they face quarantine after international duty
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will join Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp in preventing his players from travelling for internationals if they would be required to quarantine on their return.
Borussia Dortmund chief expects Erling Haaland stay
Borussia Dortmund’s head of first-team football Sebastian Kehl expects in-demand forward Erling Braut Haaland to remain at the Westfalenstadion for the 2021-22 campaign.
Fraud: Court disqualifies lawyer as defence witness
The trial-within-trial of a suspected serial fraudster, Scales Ishola Olatunji was cut short on Thursday following a ruling by Justice Agatha Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State which disqualified one Peter Mba from giving his testimony as a defence witness in the matter.
Norwegian Seafood Council faults Nigeria’s inclusion of stockfish in banned list
The Norwegian Seafood Council has protested the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s inclusion of stockfish in the list of banned goods to be imported into the country.
RB Leipzig boss: We couldn’t afford Victor Osimhen’s transfer fee
The respected tactician admitted that Leipzig could not afford the 22-year-old whose exploits in France cost more than 50 million euros.
Martin Odegaard admits it has been ‘easy’ to fit into Arsenal team
Odegaard signed for the north London side on loan from Real Madrid last month and made his first starting appearance during the win over Leeds on Sunday, linking well with the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka as Arsenal returned to winning ways at the Emirates.
WHO backs Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, assures safety for older persons
The World Health Organisation has officially recommended the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for people over the age of 65 saying it should be used without upper age limit.
Manchester City chiefs not relenting on Erling Haaland’s bid before others
Manchester City chiefs believe on-field success can give them an edge over Chelsea in the race for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.
Ighalo makes winning debut with Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia
The encounter was Ighalo’s first outing since December 2 when he came off the bench to make his Champions League debut as a 90th-minute substitute in Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Olisa Agbakoba: Regional autonomy’ll address Nigeria’s diversity challenges
Former President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, said yesterday that regional autonomy will address Nigeria’s diversity challenges.
Chelsea, Manchester United alerted as Borussia Dortmund plan to invite immediate offers for Erling...
Haaland's contract carries a €75m option from 2022 and BVB believe they can get more for the Norway international if they put him up for sale today.
Leke James joins Saudi Arabia side as free agent
Leke James has cashed in on his goals in Norway with a transfer as a free agent to Al Qadisiya of Saudi Arabia.
Martin Odegaard arrives Emirates, grabs shirt No 11.
Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Real Madrid starlet Martin Odegaard, on a loan deal running until the end of the season.
Nigerian striker tests positive for coronavirus in Norway
Striker Victor Boniface has tested positive for Covid-19, according to his Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt.
Arsenal ‘make approach’ for wantaway Real Madrid playmaker
However, the 22-year-old has played just five minutes in the last six games and earlier today, reports in the Spanish press indicated that the player had told Zinedine Zidane of his intention to leave on loan during the window.
Nigeria winger joins Swedish club IFK Norrköping
“IFK Norrköping is one of the biggest clubs in Sweden and I look forward to this challenge. I am very happy to be here,” the pacy winger told the club’s official website.
CAF appoints four female referees with one Nigerian among 47 for African Nations Championship
The Referee Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed 47 referees and assistant referees – including Video Assistant Referees – from 31 countries in the continent for the 6th edition of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) holding in Cameroon from 16 January to 7 February 2021.
World leaders react to U.S. political unrest
World leaders expressed shock at political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday which saw supporters of President Donald Trump storm the Capitol building in Washington DC.
Japan leads 2021 world’s most powerful passport
The passports were rated according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
Cameroon’s Ajara Nchout joins Rasheedat Ajibade at Atletico Madrid
The Madrid-based outfit secured the Indomitable Lionesses star as a free agent after successfully seeing out her two-year contract with 2020 Norwegian Toppserien winners Valerenga last December.
Third body found after Norway landslide
A whole hillside collapsed in the village of Ask, 25km (15 miles) northeast of the capital Oslo, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, injuring 10 people, one of them seriously.
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SEMA: Food scarcity may hit Ekiti
The Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has raised the alarm that there might be shortage of food in the state in the next planting season with the rate at which fire has been ravaging food and cash crops across the 16 local government areas of the state.
Police raid ‘gay party’ in Anambra
The police officers were said to have raided a hotel in the area, where the suspected gays were having a party. The Ukpo Police Division stormed the venue following a tip-off after trouble ensued at the party.
National Assembly urged to key into Kaduna governor’s report on true federalism
The National Assembly and key actors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have been urged to play leading roles in the implementation of the Governor Nasir el-Rufai-led Committees report on true federalism.
APC registers 2.5 million members in Kano
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has so far registered about 2.5 million members in the ongoing membership registration/revalidation in the state.
Niger governo: VP Osinbajo an icon of humility, discipline
The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has described Nigeria’s Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, as an icon of humility and discipline.
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Bandits abandon motorcycles on sighting fighter jets in Birnin Gwari
The ‘’no fly zone’’ order given by President Muhammadu Buhari over Zamfara State on Tuesday appears to have impacted positively on banditry in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State yesterday, as bandits ran helter-skelter, abandoning their motorcycles on sighting military fighter jets in the area, and fleeing.
Governor Ikpeazu: Senator Adeyemi a mad man
The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, on Monday described Senator Smart Adeyemi as a mad man.
Medical practitioners to launch N10 billion intervention fund for pregnant women
Medical Practitioners, under the auspices of Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN), said they are set to launch a N10bn-intervention fund to take care of challenges of pregnant women and aged people within and outside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Appeal court voids order stopping APC revalidation in Rivers
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has voided an interim order of a Rivers State High Court against the membership revalidation exercise of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.
Court convicts fake soldier for impersonation, fraud
A Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday found Henry Asuquo guilty on a two-count charge of impersonation, cybercrime and fraud.