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Embattled umpire Carlos Ramos ‘good’ despite US Open controversy
Umpire Carlos Ramos has made his first public statement since the U.S. Open, saying he was “good” despite the firestorm of controversy that followed his officiating of last weekend’s women’s final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka.
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Ndigbo in Lagos endorse Jide Sanwo-Olu
The aspiration of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to govern the state got a major boost yesterday, with Igbo residents picking him as their sole candidate for the top seat.
Police beef up security in Yuletides
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the implementation of robust and elaborate security arrangement that would ensure a hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebration as well as provide adequate security for all political parties in the on-going political rallies and campaigns across the country.
Lionel Messi scores hat trick as Barcelona pummelled Levante 5-0
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and created another two goals as Barcelona thrashed 10-man Levante to regain a three-point lead at the top of La Liga.
Atiku Abubakar asks Muhammadu Buhari to resign over comment on economy
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign over his Friday’s comment that Nigeria’s economy was in a bad shape.
Donald Trump to review case of soldier charged with murdering Afghan
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will review the case of a soldier charged with premeditated murder for killing an alleged bomb-maker in Afghanistan.
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Somalia grants fishing licenses to China
This is the first time that President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s government has given fishing rights to foreigners since taking office last year.
VP Debate: BMO attacks Peter Obi on lies, wrong figures
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has described the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, as a politician with a penchant for cooking up figures and twisting facts
18 CSOs back Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to withhold assent to electoral bill
Eighteen Civil Societies Organisations (CSOs) have backed the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to decline assent to the Electoral Act amendment bill 2018.
Pound rebounds as Theresa May pledges to fight on, warns Brexit at risk
Sterling rose on Wednesday as Prime Minister Theresa May vowed to fight a challenge to her leadership and warned rebels within her party that they risked delaying or even stopping Britain’s departure from the European Union.
Businessman in court over importation of 5.3kg heroine
48-years old businessman Obi Ofodile has been docked before Federal High Court in Lagos, over alleged importation of 5.3 kg of heroine