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Tanguy Ndombele: I have no problem with Tottenham boss
Tottenham midfielder, Tanguy Ndombele, has said he had no problem with Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho.
APC hails Kwara governor at 61
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday in Abuja, commended Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara for ensuring good governance and developing the state in spite of its lean finances.
Tokyo governor says Olympics facing ‘major issue’ after Yoshiro Mori’s sexist remarks
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday the Olympic Games were facing a “major issue” after the head of the organising committee made sexist remarks, with criticism of his comments showing no sign of abating.
Jose Mourinho vents anger on Tottenham striker after Chelsea loss
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has blamed Carlos Vinicius after their loss to Chelsea, saying the player doesn’t press his opponents with great intensity.
FCC debunks allegations on contract scam, others
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has countered allegations on issues ranging from rule of law, due process, contract scam, guidelines and extant circulars.
Wuhan lab denies it leaked coronavirus as WHO team probes virus origin
There was no accidental leakage of disease from a Chinese laboratory with a history of studying coronaviruses, an international team investigating the origins of COVID-19 has been told.
WHO: Cancer cases in Africa doubled in last 20 years
The number of cancer cases in Africa has doubled in the past 20 years, the Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Matshidiso Moeti, has said.
Olisa Agbakoba: Regional autonomy’ll address Nigeria’s diversity challenges
Former President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, said yesterday that regional autonomy will address Nigeria’s diversity challenges.
Herders eviction: Ogun governor warns against violence
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has warned indigenes and residents against violent attacks on people of other tribes residing in the state.
Ekiti government to partner IVLP alumni association
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has expressed his administration’s readiness to partner with the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Alumni Association in improving the quality of lives of Nigerians by impacting positive change in young students through its mentoring programs.
China ‘notes’ Myanmar coup, hopes for stability
China said on Monday it had “noted” the military coup in Myanmar and hoped that all sides could properly manage their differences under the constitution and uphold stability.
Ex-President Obasanjo: Type of restructuring Nigeria needs
Speaking on the clamour for restructuring, the former military Head of State between 1976 and 1979, said his understanding and recommendation of and on the subject centred around devolution of power, responsibility and resources.
Boko Haram: New service chiefs meet Borno governor
The newly appointed Service Chiefs yesterday stormed Borno State, as they made their first official trip to the centre of the war against Boko Haram terrorist group, promising to step up the war against insurgency, and other violent criminal activities in the area.
Nigerian government reopens Third Mainland Bridge, ahead of schedule
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Sunday, said that the total shutdown of the Third Mainland Bridge would be lifted at midnight of Jan. 31, 24 hours ahead of schedule.
Dangote awards N10 million scholarship to Benue host community
Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant has awarded a N10 million scholarship to students of its host community of Mbayion in Gboko local government area of Benue state.
Iran calls for ‘inclusive government’ in Taliban talks
Iran will only support an “inclusive” government in neighbouring Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told a top Taliban delegation.
APC woman leader Fausat Gbadebo passes on
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed sadness over the demise of Lagos East Senatorial Woman Leader, Fausat Gbadebo.
Nigerian government tackles Bill Gates over coronavirus vaccine
Contrary to the claims of the co-founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, Nigerian Government has said that investing in procurement of COVID-19 vaccine would not only help in the fight against the coronavirus, but will also help to strengthen the nation’s primary health care system in the long run.
Thomas Tuchel: My fight with PSG over players’ transfers
Chelsea’s new manager, Thomas Tuchel, has revealed why he fell out with the former club, Paris Saint-Germain over players’ transfers.
England manager to partake in football dementia study
England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed he is taking part in a research project looking at possible links between football and dementia.
ITF, NDA partners on capacity building
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna for research and capacity development to enhence staff performance to boost the nation’s economy.
Buba Marwa: We’ll rid Nigeria of drug trafficking and consumption
Mohammed Buba Marwa, chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says the agency will rid Nigeria of illicit drug trafficking and consumption.
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Marseille coach urges Mo Salah to join Bayern Munich
Olympique Marseille academy chief and caretaker coach Nasser Larguet says Salah should move to the world champions.
Ondo nurses declare three days warning strike
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Chapter has directed its members to embark on a three-day warning strike from March 1 over the percentage payment of their salaries by the state government.
Road accident claims four in Jigawa
The Police in Jigawa said that four persons lost their lives in a lone accident on Aujara Road in Jahun Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Report: Turkey students face three years in jail over protests
Turkish prosecutors are seeking three-year jail terms for seven students over a poster depicting Islam’s holiest site with LGBT imagery, local media reported on Friday.
Yobe governor approves N454.2 million for local council retirees, next of kin
Governor Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe state has approved the sum of N454.2 million as benefits to 276 local government retirees and 88 deceased staff of the 17 local government areas of the state.
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Cross River North: Supreme Court strikes out Senator Odey’s appeal
In a split decision, the Supreme Court, on Thursday, struck out an appeal Senator Stephen Odey filed to be declared the authentic candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Senatorial by-election that held in Cross River North on December 5, 2020.
Bauchi governor reacts to Samuel Ortom’s ‘terrorist’ claims
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, on Wednesday, reacted to the statement made by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state.
Thai protests outside parliament after PM survives vote
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Thailand’s parliament after Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and nine ministers survived a parliamentary no-confidence motion on Saturday after a four-day censure debate.
Minister: NAF plane crash an unfortunate national disaster
The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, a retired major general, has described the crash of the Nigerian Air Force King 350 plane as an unfortunate national disaster.
Plane crash: President Buhari condoles with NAF, victims’ families, orders investigation
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350 aircraft on Sunday in Abuja, which claimed the lives of seven personnel.