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Wilfred Ndidi relishes Leicester’s victory vs Newcastle United
Wilfred Ndidi is delighted to see Leicester City start the new year with a win following Sunday’s 2-1 away victory against Newcatle United.
Liverpool miss chance to go clear with Newcastle draw
After their slow opening to the game, Liverpool really got into their groove after the half hour mark and should have opened the scoring when Mo Salah went through – goalkeeper Karl Darlow though, had other ideas and saved well.
Jurgen Klopp: West Brom deserved draw despite 6-4-0 formation
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has conceded that West Brom deserved a 1-1 draw in the Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday.
Newcastle return to training after virus outbreak at premiership club
Newcastle players were due to return to training on Tuesday following the postponement of last week's match against Aston Villa due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Chelsea cruise past Newcastle to go top
Chelsea's fifth consecutive victory extends their unbeaten run in all competitions to 12 games and lifts them above Leicester into top spot on goal difference ahead of the rest of the weekend's fixtures. Newcastle remain 13th
Frank Lampard joins Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola on calls to allow five subs in...
Frank Lampard, head coach of Premier League club Chelsea has added his voice to the growing calls for the Premier League to allow for five substitutes in football matches once again.
Newcastle sign Ryan Fraser from Bournemouth
Newcastle United have completed their second signing of the day with the capture of Ryan Fraser from Bournemouth.
Premier League set to reject requests to postpone games due to Covid outbreaks
Premier League officials are set to reject requests to postpone games in the event of Covid outbreaks amongst top-flight sides, with clubs required to fulfil fixtures unless they have fewer than 14 players available.
Callum Wilson joins Newcastle on four-year deal
Newcastle have confirmed the signing of striker Callum Wilson from Bournemouth.
Antonio Conte: Why Sevilla defeated Inter Milan in Europa League final
Inter Milan coach, Antonio Conte, has disclosed that his side lost 3-2 to Sevilla in the Europa League final on Friday night because of Romelu Lukaku’s unfortunate own goal.
Liverpool to begin Premier League title defence against Leeds
Liverpool will begin defending their Premier League title on Sept. 12 at Anfield, according to a fixture list for the new season, when they play newly promoted Leeds United, who return to England’s top-flight for the first time in 16 years.
Bruno Fernandes: How Ole Gunnar Solskjaer manages me
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is enjoying playing for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Frank Lampard demands for ‘fair’ treatment for tired Chelsea
Frank Lampard has called on the Premier League to give Chelsea a fair start to next season, saying the September 12 launch date is “too early” for his players.
Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle remains alive
The Telegraph says documents relating to a £300 million takeover at St James' Park from current owner Mike Ashley where registered with the Premier League back in April but it is still being scrutinised under an owners' and directors' test.
Divock Origi: Liverpool’s Premier League title has not sunk in yet
Divock Origi says Liverpool’s players will be able to enjoy their Premier League win properly now the season is over.
Jose Mourinho: Why Steve Bruce should be in running for manager of the season
Newcastle United host Liverpool at St. James’ Park today as the curtain is drawn on the 2019-20 English Premier League campaign, and Steve Bruce’s side will hope to put up an impressive performance against the champions.
Karren Brady: West Ham United want VAR scrapped
West Ham United return to action later today with a trip to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United, and they will look to pick up all three points in order to further boost their survival bid following Wednesday’s 3-2 win over Chelsea.
Rafa Benitez linked with shock Newcastle return
Former Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has been linked with a sensational return to St. James’ Park ahead of the 2020-21 season.
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Twelve health workers test positive to coronavirus in Taraba
Twelve health workers comprising of three doctors and nine nurses have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, the Taraba state capital.
NDE chief: President Buhari determined to eradicate poverty
Director General of National Directorate of Employment, NDE, Mallam Abubakar Fikpo, has said the President Muhammadu Buhari’s led Federal Government was determined to eradicate poverty and unemployment in the country.
South Africa minister dies of coronavirus
South African Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, passed away on Thursday due to COVID-19 related complications, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
Nigerian appeals court throws out blasphemy convictions that caused outcry
The two had been convicted in August by a sharia court in Nigeria’s northern, mainly Muslim state of Kano. Teenager Omar Farouq was accused of making blasphemous comments during an argument, while Yahaya Aminu Sharif was accused of having shared a blasphemous message on WhatsApp.
City of London to remove statues linked to slavery trade
The City of London on Thursday approved the removal from its ceremonial Guildhall home of statues of two figures that symbolise the financial sector’s historic role in slavery.
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China proposes tougher anti-trust rules for non-bank payment industry
China’s central bank proposed stepping up anti-trust measures to rein in payment firms such as Ant Group’s Alipay and Tencent’s WeChat Pay, which dominate the non-bank payment industry.
Herdsmen: Governors Makinde, Akeredolu right to issue orders – ex-minister
Former Minister, Dr Olu Agunloye, has said that the serious security breaches and challenges confronting the governors of Ondo and Oyo States necessitated the directives aimed at ensuring order, security and safety in their domains.
Report: Everton close to sealing loan deal for Bayern Munich striker
According to talkSPORT, Everton are close to sealing a loan deal for Bayern Munich striker Josh Zirkzee as manager Carlo Ancelotti looks to bolster his attacking options.
EFCC arrests seven ‘internet fraudsters’ in Ibadan
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, have arrested seven young men for alleged involvement in internet fraud.
Kebbi government approves N2.4 billion for constituency projects
The Kebbi State Government says it has approved the release of N2.4 billion for various constituency projects in the 21 local government areas of the state.