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Turkish lawyers threaten boycott of Erdogan’s courts ceremony
Dozens of Turkish bar associations are threatening to boycott President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s planned ceremony to open the judicial year at the presidential palace, saying it would be another violation of the judiciary’s independence.
Dzeko commits to Roma with three-year contract extension
Bosnian international striker Edin Dzeko has ended speculation about his future by signing a new three-year contract with Roma, the Serie A club announced.
Liverpool seek more silverware as Frank Lampard eyes Super Cup boost
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to make winning trophies a habit as they head back to Istanbul — the scene of one of the club’s greatest triumphs — to take on Premier League rivals Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
Beşiktaş in advanced talks to sign Mohamed Elyounoussi on loan
After going through a horrific first season with Southampton following an €18m move from Basel, a potential loan move for Mohamed Elyounoussi could be beneficial for everyone involved.
Victor Moses wears new hair cut ahead new season
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses was full of smiles as he posted his new hair cut on Twitter ahead of the new season.
Turkish sailors abducted in Nigeria released
The sailors were captured on board the Turkish-flagged Paksoy-1 cargo ship in the early hours of July 16 following an attack in the Gulf of Guinea as they sailed from Cameroon to Ivory Coast.
Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan opens up on national team captaincy controversy, relationship with coach
One month after Ghana's disappointing exit at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt, veteran Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has spoken about the captaincy controversy.
Shehu Abdullahi: I am 100 percent fit
Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi had declared himself 100 percent fit after returning to training with his TFF First League side, Bursaspor.
Victor Moses risks losing starting spot at Fenerbahce
Turkish sports daily Fanatik has suggested that the Chelsea-owned winger was a shadow of himself during the preparatory matches and Deniz Türuc is now ahead of the Nigerian in manager Ersun Yanal’s pecking order of right-wingers.
Mikel Obi out of Trabzonspor’s Europa League tie
Mikel Obi will play no part in Trabzonspor’s Europa League third-round first leg qualifying clash away at Sparta Prague on Thursday.
Galatasaray eye loan move for Chelsea outcast Bakayoko
Galatasaray are exploring a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, but are relying on the Blues agreeing to pay a significant proportion of his £120,000-a-week wages.
Heartland to unveil Fidelis Ilechukwu August 5
Executive Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, will on Monday August 5 unveil Fidelis Ilechukwu as the new technical adviser of the state owned Heartland FC.
Censorship feared under Turkey’s new rules for online broadcasts
Turkish media freedom advocates are raising alarms about newly announced government powers to license, inspect and possibly censor online broadcasts in the country.
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘sells £2.3 million hillside mansion’ to Pepe
Cristiano Ronaldo has shown the lengths he will go to for close friends after he ‘took a £1.25million hit’ selling his Portuguese mansion to teammate Pepe.
Super Eagles star opens football academy in Sokoto
The 26-year-old defender who is yet to return to his Turkish club-side Bursaspor has continued to enjoy his two-weeks summer holiday in Nigeria and had a chance to give back to his fans and also encourage young players in his home state.
Plateau United sign kit contract with Turkish firm Kayspor
Nigeria Professional Football League side, Plateau United Football Club of Jos, will be wearing a new kit next season after signing of a two-year contract with Kayspor kit company who are based in Turkey, Completesports.com reports
NNPC to extend trade relations with Turkey beyond oil
The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Nigeria, His Excellency Melih Uluren, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja yesterday.
Turkey to deport 12,474 illegal migrants
Turkish authorities on Thursday said that 12,474 illegal migrants have been caught in Istanbul in operations launched since July 12 and sent to repatriation centres for deportation.
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Chad declares emergency in east after dozens die in ethnic violence
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African Games: Organisers formally welcome Team Nigeria
Organisers of the 12th African Games on Sunday, officially welcomed Team Nigeria to “Rabat 2019”, with a flag-raising ceremony at the Games Village located at the International University of Rabat.
Police found decomposing body of farm worker on mango tree
The Police in Ogun State have discovered the decomposing remains of a farm worker, who was allegedly murdered by his boss, over allegation of stealing.
Pastor blames devil, poor tithes for stealing N1.2 million SUV
The Pastor of Jesus Miracle Church at No. 16, Ado-Odo Road, Afan, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Jeremiah Ehindero, has said he stole a N1.2million vehicle when his congregation’s tithes and offerings was not enough to pay off a N650,000 bank loan.
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It’s looking very obvious that Neymar will be heading back to Spain this summer, the question that remains is will he land with Real Madrid, or will he have a homecoming at Barcelona.
Report: Donald Trump wants US to buy Greenland
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Norway mosque shooting an ‘attempted act of terror’
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Women societies join federal government in fight against nudity
In a bid to stem the current tide of public display of nudity and immorality among youths in Nigeria, the National Council of Women Societies and the National Council for Arts and Culture have decided to embark on far-reaching youth sensitisation initiatives.