![Gas flares from an oil production platform at the Soroush oil fields in the Gulf, south of the capital Tehran [Raheb Homavandi-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22194601-218x150.jpg "Iran denounces ‘illegal’ US sanctions as oil waivers end")
![Sri Lankan soldiers secure the area around St Anthony's Shrine after the blast. [Eranga Jayawardena-AP Photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21080818-218x150.jpg "In Pictures: Multiple bombings hit Sri Lanka churches, hotels on Easter")
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Paul Pogba: Everton defeat a ‘disrespectful’ performance
Manchester United's players did not respect the club or their fans during Sunday's 4-0 loss at Everton, midfielder Paul Pogba has said.
Tottenham’s Moussa Sissoko to miss Champions League semi-final with Ajax
Tottenham's Champions League hopes have been hit with a huge blow with the news that Moussa Sissoko is likely to miss the semi-final first leg against Ajax.
Pep Guardiola trusts ‘special’ Phil Foden to become Man City star
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has not seen many players like Phil Foden, who he believes is "special" and possesses "something that's difficult to find".
Bernardo Silva: Manchester derby could decide Premier League title
Bernardo Silva believes the upcoming derby clash with Manchester United will be crucial in deciding if Manchester City win the Premier League title.
Henry Winter: Mauricio Pochettino is key to Tottenham’s success
Mauricio Pochettino is key to Tottenham's success and should be considered for this season's Manager of the Year award, according to journalist Henry Winter.
Dele Alli thinks Tottenham’s Champions League run has Russian roots
Deli Alli believes Tottenham's dream run to the Champions League semi-finals is down to the success so many of their stars enjoyed at last year's World Cup.
Phil Foden nets first league goal as Tottenham fail to dent Manchester City title...
Phil Foden scored his first Premier League goal as Manchester City beat Tottenham 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium to bounce back from Champions League heartbreak and move a step closer to retaining their domestic crown.
Kevin de Bruyne suffers another injury in blow to Manchester City’s title challenge
Kevin De Bruyne could be a doubt for the remainder of Manchester City's Premier League run-in after appearing to suffer another knee injury against Tottenham on Saturday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyes strong finish as Everton lie in wait
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has five games left in the Premier League season to prove conclusively that the club’s hierarchy did not act too hastily in making him Jose Mourinho’s permanent successor last month.
Jose Mourinho: I wouldn’t be shocked if Tottenham or Ajax win UEFA Champions League
Jose Mourinho has said that he would not be shocked if Tottenham or Ajax win the Champions League despite both the Premier League and Eredivisie sides being considered underdogs, with Barcelona and Liverpool also in the competition.
Kyle Walker: Manchester City can still ‘make history’
Kyle Walker says the chance to "make history" with Manchester City is enough motivation to relieve the pain of their Champions League exit when they come face-to-face with Tottenham for the second time in four days on Saturday.
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola surprised about criticism of his players’ mentality
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits he is surprised that people have questioned his side's mental strength following their Champions League exit.
Barcelona’s Ernesto Valverde wary of ‘powerful’ Liverpool
Ernesto Valverde is wary of the "very powerful" Liverpool ahead of Barcelona's Champions League semi-final against the Premier League giants.
Champions League exit will not change Pep Guardiola’s support of VAR
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted VAR does produce “fair football” despite a cruel Champions League quarter-final exit on away goals to Tottenham after a pulsating tie ended 4-4 on aggregate.
VAR manna from heaven for Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld went from “hell to heaven” when VAR denied Manchester City a late winner to send Spurs into the Champions League semi-finals.
Champions League semi-final dates
The order of matches for the Champions League semi-finals was announced by UEFA on Thursday, with Tottenham and Ajax playing first in the first leg and second the following week.
Mauricio Pochettino: I thought it was all over but it was a fun game
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed his team as “heroes” after Wednesday’s astonishing Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City will ‘stand up’ in title race after exit
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that his team would “stand up” and fight for the Premier League title after their dreams of a quadruple were ended by Wednesday’s dramatic exit from the Champions League.
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JAMB: Man registers UTME 64 times to ‘ghost-write’ for 64 candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says it has caught someone it described as a “notorious cheat” who had registered for the UTME 64 times, with the intention of writing the examination for 64 candidates.
Police foil pro-Dasuki protest in Sokoto
Police have foiled a planned procession to demand the release of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) in Sokoto state.
Any move by Iran to close Strait of Hormuz unacceptable – US official
Any move by Iran to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to the United States ending oil waivers for purchases of Iranian oil would be unjustified and unacceptable, a senior administration official said on Monday.
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Iran denounces ‘illegal’ US sanctions as oil waivers end
Iran denounced US sanctions on its oil sector as "illegal" on Monday after the United States announced it will no longer grant sanctions exemptions to Iran's oil customers.
Court to hear alleged N2.8 million fraud case against Nnewi United chairman
The Federal High Court sitting in Awka will on May 30, 2019, begin hearing on the case of obtaining by false pretence involving the manager of Nnewi United football club of Nnewi, Mr. Olisa Onuchukwu.
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Lagos government owes Legion over 4 months salary arrears
Badagry Chapter of the Nigerian Legion has appealed to the Lagos State Government to immediately pay four months of salary arrears being owed its members.
Presidency: Death sentence on 8 Nigerians by UAE unfortunate
The senior special assistant to the president on foreign affairs and diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described the death sentence passed on eight Nigerians in the United Arab Emirate (UAE) as unfortunate.
Cristiano Ronaldo not enough as Juventus crash out to Ajax young guns
Even Cristiano Ronaldo was not enough for Juventus to end their 23-year wait for the European title as they crashed out in the Champions League quarter-finals for a second consecutive year.
Auditor-General laments poor implementation of audit reports
The Auditor-General of the Federation, Anthony Ayine, says the continued poor implementation of recommendations in the auditor-general’s inspections and annual reports remains a huge clog in the efforts to rid the country’s public sector of corruption.
Gernot Rohr closes door on new players for AFCON
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has insisted he will not bring in new players for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt.