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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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NYSC: We‘ll turn new corps members into employers of labour
As prospective corps members resume camping next week, the Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brid-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, has promised to adopt schemes that would make the new corps members employers of labour at the end of their one year compulsory service.
Indonesia returns five containers of waste to United States
Indonesia has returned five containers of rubbish to the United States and will not become a “dumping ground”, officials said on Saturday, the latest Southeast Asian country to return imported waste.
Mediterranean countries ramp up efforts to find missing migrants
Mediterranean countries have said they have taken a key step towards finding out the fate of thousands of migrants — many fleeing Syria’s war — who have gone missing while trying to reach Europe.
Gombe INEC reviews 2019 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, Gombe State, on Saturday held its post-election review programmed tagged “Review of the 2019 General Elections”.
Manchester United return for £70 million defender
Manchester United have re-opened talks with Crystal Palace over their pursuit of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to reports.
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Diego Maradona opens up on Dorados exit
Diego Maradona has bid an emotional farewell to Dorados after he called time on his spell at the Mexican second division club to focus on his health.
Abubakar Tsav: Nigeria lacks maturity for state police
Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, a retired Commissioner of Police, on Sunday said that Nigeria was not yet civilised and mature for states to operate their own police.
Senator Lawan emerges 9th Senate President, polling 79 votes
The Senator-elect, Ahmad Lawan (APC-Yobe), has been declared the winner of the senate presidential election held at the Senate Chamber on Tuesday.
Tiemoue Bakayoko: I would like to play in Paris
Chelsea loanee Tiemoue Bakayoko has revealed his burning ambition to play for Paris Saint-Germain, with a return to Stamford Bridge on the cards this summer.
Expert advocates aviation masterplan for Nigeria
An aviation and tourism expert, Mr Ikechi Uko, on Tuesday said Nigeria should develop an Aviation Masterplan so as to maximise the abundant opportunities in the sector.