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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Edinson Cavani arrival a boost for Anthony Martial
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Edinson Cavani’s arrival has been good for Anthony Martial.
PenCom recovers N213.07 million from defaulting employers in Q3
The National Pension Commission has said it recovered N213.07m from employers who deducted pension savings from their workers’ monthly emoluments but refused to remit such to their respective Pension Fund Administrators between July and September.
Nigerian soccer boss criticises CAF Cup losers
Nigerian football boss Amaju Pinnick has accused Kano Pillars and Rivers United of lacking "steel" as the clubs prepare for CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second legs this weekend.
Taiwo Awoniyi goes for 20th Bundesliga game in Battle of Berlin tonight
Taiwo Awoniyi is in line to make his overall 20th Bundesliga career appearance when Union Berlin take a trip down to the Olympiastadion to take on Hertha Berlin in a mouthwatering clash of the capital city teams on Friday night.
Finance Bill scales second reading in Senate
The Finance Bill 2020, proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari, scaled the first and second reading on Wednesday in the Senate.
Tax appeal tribunal orders Union Bank to pay CRIRS N56.6 million
The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has won a landmark case instituted against it by Union Bank Plc, before the Tax Appeal Tribunal (South-south zone) sitting in Benin.
Lionel Messi yellow card for Diego Maradona tribute should be overturned – Barcelona boss
Lionel Messi should have the yellow card he was shown for his on-pitch tribute to Diego Maradona rescinded, according to Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman.
Ola Aina hails ‘massive’ Fulham away win vs Leicester City
Ola Aina has hailed Fulham’s impressive away win against against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Monday.
Andy Robertson: ‘Same mistakes’ make me question VAR
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson says inconsistency in decision making by the video assistant referee (VAR) has left him questioning its long-term use.
Fulham shock Leicester to go out of relegation zone
Fulham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after finally solving their penalty woes in a shock 2-1 win at Leicester on Monday.
VAR: Football has lost its soul – Tony Cascarino
Former Republic of Ireland international striker Tony Cascarino claims that VAR is destroying the soul of football.
Ekiti community residents beat ‘kidnapper’ to death
Some residents of Omuo Ekiti, headquarters of Ekiti East Local Government area of Ekiti State, have allegedly beaten to death, a middle-aged man accused of attempting to kidnap a boy in the area.
Taiwo Awoniyi shines as Union Berlin hold Frankfurt in six-goal thriller
Taiwo Awoniyi was outstanding for Union Berlin but could not crown his impressive performance with a goal, as they were held to a 3-3 home draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in Saturday’s Bundesliga fixture.
Guangzhou break jinx to put campaign back on track
Chinese giants Guangzhou Evergrande snapped a seven-game winless streak in the Asian Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Japan’s Vissel Kobe on Saturday.
Zaidu Sanusi nets maiden Champions League goal in Porto’s win over Marseille
Super Eagles defender, Zaidu Sanusi, scored his maiden Champions League goal for FC Porto, in their vital 2-0 away win over Marseille at the Orange Velodrome last night.
QPR boss urges Nigerian descent to ignore speculation over future
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton has urged Bright Osayi-Samuel to shun speculation over his future and continue to play a key role at the club.
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Qatar identifies parents of baby girl abandoned in airport toilet
Public prosecutor says efforts under way to arrest ‘fugitive’ mother, adds airport police officers charged over examinations of female passengers.
Bayelsa Queens are champions of Flying Officers Cup
Bayelsa Queens have emerged as the Champions of the second edition of the Flying Officers Cup after defeating twice finalists, Nasarawa Amazons 1-0 in the grand finale of the tournament played at Guards Brigade Stadium, Abuja on Sunday.
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Voter apathy characterises Lagos by-election
Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor, Lagos State, on Saturday appealed to voters in the Lagos East Senatorial by-election to come out and vote wisely.
Bayelsa bye-elections: Governor Diri predicts victory for PDP
Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri has expressed the confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidates will be victorious in the Saturday senatorial Bye-elections in the state.
Borno killing: Arewa group urges Northerners to protect themselves
Angered by the recent decapitation of over 100 rice farmers at Zabarmari, in Borno State, Pan-Arewa social political organization, Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has advised the people of the region to protect themselves against bandits.
Owen Hargreaves: Chelsea not even close to being title contenders
Former Manchester City midfielder Owen Hargreaves insists Chelsea should not be considered title contenders.
Lagos bye-election: Babatunde Gbadamosi votes in Ikorodu, seeks end to electoral violence
Babatunde Gbadamosi, PDP Candidate for Saturday’s Lagos East Senatorial District by-election, has called on governments and political parties to do more to end violence during elections.
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Several killed in coal mine accident in China’s Chongqing
At least 18 people have died after being trapped in a mine in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday, the region’s second such accident in just over two months.
LSSTF: We must continue to support the police
The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun, has appealed to Lagosians to continue to support the members of the Nigeria Police in order for the officers to discharge their duties effectively.
Spain: Armed forces chief dismisses far-right ex-military chats
Spain’s armed forces chief has dismissed as “not representative” leaked chats by retired military officers allegedly talking about shooting political adversaries and praising late dictator Francisco Franco.
NAF: A-29 Super Tucano aircraft delivery on course despite ‘bad runway’
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied media reports saying that the contractual agreement for the supply of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft by the U.S, for which payment had been made, was in jeopardy due to bad runway at the 407 Air Combat Training Group (407 ACTG), Kainji, Niger.
Why IPOB attacked Governor Wike’s father’s church – suspects
The urge to gain recognition and possibly advance rapidly within the hierarchy of the outlawed group, Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, was responsible for the bombing of the Christian Universal Church Incorporated, CUCI, in Port Harcourt. The attackers said they had no intention to kill.