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Police parade two herdsmen over abduction of four Turkish nationals
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command yesterday paraded two Fulani herdsmen over their alleged involvement in the 2019 abduction of four Turkish nationals in Gbugbu village in Edu Local Government Area of the state.
J-League side Sagan Tosu sign Chikeluba Ofoedu
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Mesut Özil now in Istanbul to join Fenerbahçe
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Danny Drinkwater leaves Chelsea to join Kasimpasa on loan
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Several dead as freight ship sinks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast
A Palau-flagged freight ship has sunk off the coast of Turkey’s Black Sea province of Bartin, killing at least three crew members, according to Bartin Governor Sinan Guner.
Mesut Özil confirms Fenerbahce transfer
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Bright Osayi-Samuel joins Turkish club Fenerbahce
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Besiktas join chase for Odion Ighalo
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Mesut Ozil to Fenerbahce transfer is ‘closer than ever’ – sporting director
Mesut Ozil appears on the verge of leaving Arsenal with Fenerbahce director Emre Belozoglu claiming the playmaker is ‘closer than ever’ to joining the Turkish giants.
Aston Villa winger Trezeguet tests positive for coronavirus
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Mesut Ozil: I want to play for Fenerbahce or in MLS
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Turkish President Erdogan’s media office quits WhatsApp over privacy change
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s media office says it is quitting WhatsApp after the messaging app’s move to oblige many of its users to agree to a controversial new privacy policy.
Francis Ezeh joins Turkish side Adana Demirspor
Striker Francis Ezeh has joined Turkish club Adana Demirspor on a contract of two and a half years from Balikesirspor.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan squad against Torino
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Stoke City boss: Oghenekaro Etebo not returning this month
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Nigeria forward wants permanent Anderlecht stay
Nigeria forward Paul Mukairu is open to staying with Belgium Pro League club Anderlecht on a permanent basis.
Henry Onyekuru: No regrets over decision to join Everton
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