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Japan beat Scotland to reach first rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Japan’s “Ferraris” hit top gear Sunday as the hosts beat Scotland 28-21 in a barnstorming Rugby World Cup clash to create history by reaching the quarter-finals.
14 dead, nine missing as Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan
At least 14 people were killed and nine others missing after Typhoon Hagibis slammed into Japan, officials said Sunday, as rescuers scrambled to reach people trapped by catastrophic flooding.
Belgium become first country to qualify for Euro 2020
Belgium became the first team to qualify for Euro 2020 as Romelu Lukaku scored twice in a 9-0 thrashing of San Marino.
Thousands protest for Scottish independence in Edinburgh
“What a day! 250,000 behind us marching for independence,” Scottish National Party lawmaker Joanna Cherry tweeted from the event, where many people carried Scottish flags.
Solomon Otabor: Why I want to play for Nigeria, and not England
London born winger, Viv Efosa Solomon-Otabor has explained why he wants to commit his international future to Nigeria and not England, the country of his birth.
Doctors to conduct more tests on Joe Aribo next week
Doctors working for Scottish Premier League side Glasgow Rangers FC of Scotland are keeping Nigeria international Joe Aribo waiting over his medical conditions following the head injury he sustained against Livingston, on Wednesday.
Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho out as Gernot Rohr invites 23 players for Brazil friendly
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has unveiled his 23-man list for the friendly match against five-time world champions, Brazil.
Steven Gerrard ‘flattered’ as Jurgen Klopp backs him as next Liverpool boss
Steven Gerrard admits to being “surprised and flattered” to find that Jurgen Klopp considers him to be the ideal candidate to step in as Liverpool’s next boss.
Nigeria vs Brazil friendly: I can’t wait to swap jersey with Neymar – Joe...
Rangers of Scotland midfielder Joe Aribo has spoken of his excitement of facing Brazil in next month’s international friendly and says he can’t wait to swap jersey with PSG star Neymar.
Supreme Court to rule on British Parliament’s closure today
The United Kingdom (UK) Supreme Court will give its judgment today on whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend the parliament was lawful.
Jurgen Klopp launches staunch defence of Andy Robertson after Scotland criticism
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has launched a staunch defence of Reds left-back Andy Roberston, after the 25-year-old has come in for some fierce criticism in his homeland.
Ex-Minister Okonjo-Iweala’s father passes on at 91
The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, Obi (Prof.) Chukwuka Okonjo, has joined his ancestors.
UK parliament speaker vows to thwart premier over Brexit law
Britain’s parliamentary speaker has warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson not to disobey the law by refusing to ask for a Brexit delay and vowed to thwart any attempt to circumvent legislation.
Brexit crisis: UK premier denies lying to Queen over suspension of parliament
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson denied yesterday that he had lied to Queen Elizabeth II when requesting she suspend parliament this month in the run-up to Brexit.
Scottish court hands British premier fresh Brexit blow
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a fresh blow yesterday when a Scottish court ruled that his controversial decision to suspend parliament in the run-up to Brexit was unlawful.
Joe Aribo: Scoring for Eagles is special for me and family
Rangers of Scotland player Joe Aribo may not have been happy with the outcome of Tuesday’s international friendly against Ukraine but has described his debut as a special day in his life.
UK parliament suspension ‘improper and unlawful’ – Scottish court
A Scottish court ruled on Wednesday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament was unlawful - making him the first leader of the United Kingdom judged to have misled the monarch.
Roberto Martinez: There’s no other midfielder like Kevin de Bruyne
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez believes when Kevin De Bruyne is at his best, there's no other midfielder like him.
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Federal government, states, local councils share N693.529 billion for September
The Federal Government, 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory and 774 local government areas shared N693.529 billion as of September allocation disbursed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
Bayern Munich forward wants Manchester United move
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller wants Manchester United as the German offers himself to the Red Devils.
Governor Akeredolu not hospitalised – commissioner
The absence of the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, from office in the recent time has been generating reactions from various quarters as some were saying the governor had been in the hospital, treating food poisoning.
Police exhume another corpse in Benue rice farm
The Police Command in Benue have exhumed an unknown decomposed body in a rice farm in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sunday Mba: I want to play active football again
Nigeria international midfielder Sunday Mba is keen to find a route back into football following an inactive two years.
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Oil rises on hopes for deeper OPEC output cuts, US-China trade talks
Oil prices climbed early on Friday, building on gains in the previous session, after producer club OPEC hinted at making deeper cuts in supply while optimism was revived over talks between the U. S. and China to end their trade war.
Kogi guber: Only Yahaya Bello can defeat GYB – APC
The Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign council has declared that with the array of personalities in its fold and the swell of support across the state, only Governor Yahaya Bello can defeat himself in the November 16 governorship election.
2023 Igbo presidency not only feasible but imperative for national survival – ex-NBA chief
Clifford Iloegbune Okoye, a former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) chairman, Aguata chapter in Anambra State, has said that the much agitated 2023 Igbo presidency is not only feasible but imperative for the survival of a nation called Nigeria.
Four killed as building collapses in Lagos community
No fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead after a house built on a hill in the Magodo-Isheri area of Lagos State collapsed on Saturday.
No place for Bukayo Saka in Arsenal’s dressing room
Arsenal wonder kid Bukayo Saka still has a lot of catching up to do as he is yet to have a space for himself in the Arsenal senior team dressing room.