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Asisat Oshoala bags brace as Barcelona ease past Rayo Vallecano
Asisat Oshoala netted twice to help Barcelona secure a 7-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Wednesday's Spanish Primera Iberdrola fixture.
Barcelona to appeal Lionel Messi’s lenient two-game ban
It had been expected that he would be banned for four games after being sent off against Athletic Club in the Supercopa de España for an altercation with Asier Villalibre.
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City won’t sign any players in January transfer window
The Blues have won five successive games, including an impressive 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend, and are now sitting just two points behind current leaders Manchester United with a game in hand.
Kano housewife kills husband’s fiancee out of jealousy
A housewife identified as Suwaiba Shuaibu has allegedly killed her husband’s fiancee, 17-year-old Aisha Kabir in Gimawa Village, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State few days to their wedding.
Sadiq Umar wants to score more goals after beating personal target for the season
Nigeria and Almeria Striker Sadiq Umar says he hopes to score more crucial goals for Almeria after beating his season’s personal target.
Leo Messi sent off as Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona to win Super Cup
Inaki Williams’s brilliant strike in extra time earned Athletic Bilbao a 3-2 win over FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, with Lionel Messi sent off in the final stages.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks beat Mavs, James leads Lakers past Pelicans
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and had nine rebounds to power the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-109 victory over Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks in a battle between the two early frontrunners for NBA Most Valuable Player honours.
I only told the witch doctor to tie my husband – woman tells court
A Customary Court sitting in Mapo in Ibadan, on Thursday dissolved a 15-year-old marriage between a mother of two, Olubunmi Faseyitan, and her husband, Kolawole, over ”witchcraft” suspicion.
Cross River workers react to state government’s plan to introduce new dress code
Civil Servants in Cross River have urged the state government to channel its energies toward addressing challenges in the system rather than introduce new dress code for them.
Crystal Palace to fine Eberechi Eze for coronavirus breach
“I know QPR have done well in that respect and taken some responsibility because of course had we known, we would have stopped it happening. He’s apologised, of course, and he’s certainly learned a harsh lesson from it. We’ll certainly act internally to take measures to make certain it’s a lesson he’s well and truly learned.”
Eberechi Eze faces FA investigation over attendance at QPR FA Cup tie
It could leave the ex-QPR midfielder facing a potential FA rap as it comes just 24 hours after the Premier League wrote to all clubs to remind them to reinforce coronavirus protocols.
Chelsea boss speaks on future, says he could be fired
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has disclosed that his status as a legend at the club, will not afford him more time than any other previous manager.
Manchester United boss: Donny van de Beek will get his chance
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reiterated his commitment to keeping Dutch midfielder, Donny Van de Beek at the club despite struggling for game time.
Pep Guardiola eager to welcome back Sergio Aguero
In their most recent title-winning season, City averaged 2.6 goals per game in the Premier League with Aguero in the side. That has fallen to 1.6 in all matches this time around, with a win percentage of 53.9 per cent, set against 84.8 with Aguero in harness two seasons ago. Shots per 90 minutes are also down from 18.1 to 15.6 when the two data sets are compared.
FA Cup: Michael Owen releases predictions
Providing his predictions, Owen told BetVictor: “Chelsea kick off their FA Cup campaign as one of the favourites for the trophy. It’s fair to say the Blues need a result after a difficult festive period. I would expect Frank Lampard to make a few changes here so he can rest a few of his bigger names.
Enyimba boss accepts responsibility for Champions League Exit
Enyimba’s manager Fatai Osho admits he is to blame for the team’s elimination from the CAF Champions League and not his players.
Diego Simeone welcomes back Kieran Trippier after FA explains betting ban
Kieran Trippier's 10-week ban for betting offences is on hold as FIFA considers an appeal, although the FA has explained its decision.
CAFCC: Rivers United risk disqualification over coronavirus waiver for Bloemfontein Celtic
CAF have warned that Rivers United will be thrown out of the Confederation Cup if they failed to secure a waiver from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for South African opponents Bloemfontein Celtic.
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Ekiti governor’s wife promises more attention to vulnerable children
The Wife of Ekiti Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, said that she was ready to work with Federal Government to reduce the number of vulnerable children in the state.
Kano agency intercepts vehicle with cannabis worth N30 million
The Kano State Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), said it intercepted a Golf car carrying cannabis worth over N30 million in Kano.
Top Bundesliga club chase Kelechi Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho is among several strikers on the shopping list of German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, according to the authoritative Bild.
Wukari federal university gets new vice chancellor
The Governing Council of Federal University Wukari in Taraba has announced the appointment of Jude Rabo as the new vice-chancellor of the institution.
Kebbi government approves N464 million for women empowerment, others
The Kebbi governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has approved N468.5 million for the execution of projects and empowerment programmes under the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
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2023: Governor Bello’s presidential ambition gains momentum
The 2023 presidential ambition of the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has gained momentum, as youths under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress National Youths Leadership, have urged to run.
Carbon monoxide leak kills five at Italy care home
“Unfortunately there are five dead, then there are also five other residents in a serious condition and two care workers, a total of seven people in the hospital,” police told AFP.
#EndSARS: 12 injured correctional staff get N3 million medical support in Edo
Twelve staff of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Edo Command, were on Saturday given cheques for more than three million naira to support their treatment for injuries sustained during the #EndSARS protest.
UN notes ‘tangible progress’ on Libya, demands troops leave by end of the week
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed "tangible progress" made in recent months in tackling Libya's almost decade-long crisis, in a report submitted on Monday to the Security Council in which he demanded all foreign troops and mercenaries leave the country by the week's end.
Golden Eaglets qualify for WAFU final, U-17 AFCON
Five-time world champions Nigeria zoomed into the final of the WAFU U17 Cup Tournament in Lome, Togo on Friday, following a 1-0 win over Group A winners Burkina Faso at the Stade Kegue.