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Nicky Butt: Manchester United should go all out for Raphael Varane
Manchester United should drop their interest in Declan Rice and do all they can to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, says Nicky Butt.
Delta governor task NBA on professionalism, crusade against corruption
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has called on the Nigerian Bar Association to always maintain professional standards and join in the crusade against corruption in order to bequeath a nation of achievers as well creator of wealth and entrepreneurship to the next generation.
WISTA president: Nigerian women must take advantage of AfCFTA
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has urged women in the maritime Industry to explore investment opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) which came into full effect in January 2021.
Coalition urges Nigeria, others not to depend on Europe for healthcare
Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CODA) has asked African governments to seek ways of improving their health care systems rather than relying on Europe, America and other continents as witnessed during the period of COVID-19.
Timi Dakolo: We told our children about their mum’s rape ordeal
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo says that he and his wife, Busola, told their kids about her rape ordeal when she talked about it in June 2019.
United Nigeria Airlines, Bayelsa government sign service deal
The Management of the United Nigeria Airlines on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bayelsa State for the commencement of direct scheduled flight operations through the Bayelsa International Airport.
Joe Biden pointedly asks Vladimir Putin about cyberattacks at summit
U.S. President Joe Biden asked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday how he would feel if someone carried out a ransomware attack on Russian oil pipelines, a pointed question during their summit that illustrated the breadth of their disagreements
Netflix begins movie production training for Nigerians, others
Netflix has announced the commencement of a three-month training programme in story writing and post-production for film and television professionals in Africa.
Euro 2020: Wales beat Turkey to close on knockout stage
Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts scored as Wales took a huge step towards reaching the last 16 at Euro 2020 with a 2-0 win over Turkey in Baku on Wednesday.
Caroline Wozniacki welcomes baby with ex-NBA player David Lee
Former top-ranked women’s tennis player Caroline Wozniacki has welcomed a baby with partner and ex-NBA star David Lee.
World Bank, AU collaborate to deploy coronavirus vaccines for 400 million Africans
The World Bank and the African Union’s COVID-19 Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) say they will work together to deploy vaccines for 400 million Africans.
Uganda court grants bail to 18 supporters of Bobi Wine
A Ugandan military court on Monday released on bail 18 supporters of singer-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine detained since the start of the year on charges lawyers and government critics say are politically motivated.
Delta: Police urges residents to ignore threats of attack
Delta State Police Command has urged residents in the state to ignore the threats by unknown persons to attack Asaba, the state capital and Agbor.
Minister: President Buhari’s visit has shown Apapa Port’s problem is inefficiency
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi, has said the problem of Apapa seaport is efficiency, citing the drastic changes in the Port on the day the President visited to commission the Deep Blue Project.
AC Milan to make Simon Kjaer captain after helping to save Christian Eriksen
AC Milan are thinking about making Simon Kjaer their captain, after a groundswell of backing following his heroics in helping save Christian Eriksen’s life.
Banditry: Zamfara set to implement report indicting traditional rulers – governor
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on Saturday said he will implement a report submitted to him in 2019 on how to tackle banditry in the state.
Euro 2020: Antonio Rudiger ready to ‘get dirty’ vs France
Chelsea defender Antonio Ruediger insists Germany need to get a little dirty in their Euro 2020 opener against France on Tuesday in order to subdue the world champions’ forward firepower.
Chamber tasks Kwara government on ease of doing business
President of the Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KWACCIMA), Mr Ayodimeji Fatai, has urged the state government to hasten the process of ease of doing business which it initiated.
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch vs Finland
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed to the field late in the first half of his team’s game against Finland at Euro 2020 on Saturday in Copenhagen.
PDP: OGSIEC plotting to shut us out of Ogun council poll
The Ogun chapter of Peoples Democratic Party has accused the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, Barr. Babatunde Osibodu, of meddling in the affairs of the party.
Egypt eyes Gaza reconstruction to boost regional clout
Egypt is banking on a $500-million Gaza reconstruction project to shore up its influence in the Middle East, capitalising on clout it garnered by brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Borussia Dortmund reject Manchester United’s opening bid for Jadon Sancho
The England international is one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top targets this summer after a deal failed to materialise for the 21-year-old last year due to a gap between the two sides over valuation.
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Euro 2020: Swiss coach confident of last-16 spot despite tough travel
Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic is confident his side have done enough to reach the last 16 at Euro 2020 after a 3-1 win over Turkey on Sunday but he criticised the long distances his side have had to travel during the tournament.
Nigerian troops rescue more FGC Yauri students, staff
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have successfully rescued three more students and one staffer of the Federal Government College, Yauri, Kebbi State.
Euro 2020: Phil Foden hits back at Gareth Southgate’s critics
Phil Foden has defended Gareth Southgate after the England manager was criticised for his side’s spluttering start at Euro 2020.
Chelsea manager Tuchel turning to Sweden’s Alexander Isak
According to AS, Isak is among a number of targets that Chelsea could pursue instead, the 21-year-old who has previously been linked with Arsenal is one of the continent’s most sought-after forwards and has impressed for Sweden at Euro 2020.
Oyo NUJ charges governor, police to arrest killers of journalist
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has called on the state government and Police Command to fish out the killers of an Ibadan-based journalist, Titus Badejo.
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Abia monarchs decry harassment, intimidation of residents by security agents
Traditional rulers and major stakeholders of Ohafia Tuesday cried out over the siege laid to the community by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, which has paralysed economic and social activities and turned the residents in the community into internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Saudi Arabia executes man for offences rights groups say he committed as minor
Saudi Arabia has executed a man for offences rights groups say he allegedly committed while under the age of 18, despite the kingdom’s insistence that it has abolished death sentences for many childhood crimes.
White House: Kim Jong Un’s comments are ‘interesting signal’
The United States on Sunday said it saw as an "interesting signal" North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's comments this week saying he is ready for "dialogue and confrontation" but that Washington was still waiting for direct communication from Pyongyang to start talks towards the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Nigerian Army urges Boko Haram terrorists to surrender
The Nigerian Army has urged remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists to surrender and embrace peace.
Tiwa Savage: I’m eager to find love again
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has declared her desire to find love and to experience it once again.