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Pep Guardiola apologises for keeping Riyad Mahrez out of Manchester City team
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised to Riyad Mahrez for the winger’s lack of game time in recent weeks, saying the Algerian’s form is not to be blamed.
Spanish priest, customs officers die in Burkina attack
A Spanish priest and four customs officers were killed during attacks by alleged jihadists in Burkina Faso, which is struggling with a bloody Islamist insurgency, local sources said.
Election: Senator Akpabio speaks on ‘leaked letter’ to President Buhari
Former Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reacted to a letter purportedly written by him to the Chief of Staff to the President titled: “Gratitude for your marvelous support to Akwa Ibom APC”.
Chile join Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in joint-bid for 2030 World Cup
Chile will join Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to make a joint South American bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Catalan separatists’ long-awaited trial begins in Madrid
Twelve Catalan separatist leaders involved in an attempt to break from Spain went on trial on Tuesday under intense scrutiny, as tensions over the future of the region flare again.
Georginio Wijnaldum: Liverpool’s improvement is clear to see
Liverpool’s transformation this season into Premier League title contenders reflects how much they have improved, says midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.
Victor Moses: Fenerbahce will bounce back from defeat to Kayserispor
Nigeria winger Victor Moses is adamant Fenerbahce will bounce back from Friday’s 1-0 defeat to Kayserispor in their Turkish Super Lig clash at the Kadir Has Stadium.
Mystery buyer props up euro as bond yields fall
The euro held at a two-week low on Friday as traders nursed losses in a week of bad data that indicated an economic slowdown in Europe was spreading as trade tensions between United States and China remain high.
Jose Mourinho fined for tax fraud in Spain
Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has accepted a one-year prison sentence for defrauding the Spanish state of 3.3 million euros (2.8 million pounds), a Spanish court filing showed on Tuesday, although the Portuguese will not serve any jail time.
Real Madrid stroll to fourth straight win
Karim Benzema scored his sixth goal in four games as Real Madrid beat Alaves 3-0 on Sunday for a fourth successive La Liga victory.
Eden Hazard impressed by ‘unbelievable’ Gonzalo Higuain
Eden Hazard believes Gonzalo Higuain’s first two goals for Chelsea in Saturday’s 5-0 rout of Huddersfield are just the beginning for the Argentine ace, with whom he foresees a potentially lethal partnership in the Premier League run in.
Getafe fans arrested before match against Levante
Eleven people were arrested in Valencia on Saturday after clashes broke out between supporters of Levante and Getafe before the teams’ match in La Liga, police have confirmed.
Thibaut Courtois: Real Madrid should sign Eden Hazard ahead of Neymar
Thibaut Courtois would choose Eden Hazard ahead of Neymar as a blockbusting signing for Real Madrid this year.
Nigeria’s Uche Agbo joins Spanish side Rayo Vallecano from Standard Liege
Uche Agbo has joined Spanish La Liga side Rayo Vallecano on loan from Standard Liege with an option to purchase.
Uche Agbo joins La Liga club Rayo Vallecano on loan
Super Eagles midfielder Uche Agbo has joined Spanish LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano on loan from Belgium side Gent till the end of the season, the club has announced.
Francis Uzoho joins Anorthosis Famagusta on a six-month loan
Nigeria first-choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has joined Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta on a six-month loan deal from Spanish LaLiga side, Deportivo La Coruna.
Michy Batshuayi completes Crystal Palace move
Batshuayi spent the first half of 2018-19 on loan at Valencia, but the Spanish outfit were keen to cancel their deal having been unimpressed with the Belgian’s form.
Spanish La Liga to sponsor new Davis Cup finals
Spanish football top flight La Liga will sponsor tennis’ Davis Cup finals under the tournament’s new guise led by Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique’s investment group, the ITF announced on Thursday.
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Police officer, 8 others killed in Rivers
At least nine persons including a police officer, have been reportedly killed by gunmen at different locations in three local government areas of Rivers State.
Election postponement: APC manipulating INEC to rig polls – Senator Jang
Former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau North, Dr Jonah David Jang, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of manipulating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enable them rig the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
Labour Party candidate receives postponement news with mix feeling
The Labour Party governorship candidate in Kwara state, Issa Aremu, has said the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was accompanied with mixed feelings.
INEC rules out political influence in election postponement
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has ruled out political influence in the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections earlier scheduled to hold on February 16 and March 2, 2019.
Adams Oshiomhole: Nobody had clue elections won’t go on
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
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Former Governor Fayose kicks as Ekiti government seals off radio station
A new private radio station, ‘Our People’s FM’, allegedly owned by former Governor Ayo Fayose has been sealed off by the Ekiti State government.
Election: Police, civil defence deploy 17,000 personnel in Kano
Police authorities in Kano said over 15,000 policemen have been deployed for Saturday’s presidential election.
UK, Russia hold first talks in over a year
Junior foreign ministers from Britain and Russia met in Germany on Saturday in the highest-level contact between the two countries since an alleged nerve agent attack in Britain last March froze diplomatic relations.
President Buhari vows to probe $16 billion power project
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will probe the spending of the $16 billion Independent Power Project executed by the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Former NFF scribe Taiwo Ogunjobi passes on
Former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, has passed on.