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FIFA President, General Secretary to arrive Nigeria on Sunday
President of football’s world governing body, FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino and the Secretary General, Ms Fatma Samba Samoura will arrive in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja on Sunday for a two-day…
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We didn’t ask athletes to pay their way to Rio… – Sports Minister
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has denied claims in the media that it asked foreign based athletes going to the Olympic Games in Rio to buy their own…
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‘I can’t keep quiet, APC can’t shut my mouth’ – Fayose
Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose on Friday said he would not stop being a vocal critic of the All Progressives Congress-led government despite attempts to keep him silent. Fayose…
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Just In: David Moyes appointed Sunderland manager
Sunderland AFC has confirmed the appointment of David Moyes as its new manager. Moyes, 53, has signed a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light. Speaking about the appointment, chairman…
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Transfer: Liverpool sign Wijnaldum from Newcastle
Liverpool Football Club has completed the signing of Netherlands international Georginio Wijnaldum from Newcastle United for £25m. The 25-year-old has signed a long-term deal with the Reds to seal a…
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Gunmen kill many in shopping mall attack in Germany
Gunmen on Friday went on a shooting rampage in a shopping mall in the southern German city of Munich, killing and wounding many people, police said. Authorities are presently evacuating…
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Army recruits 250 civilian JTF members
The Nigerian Army has recruited 250 ex-members of the youth vigilante, Civilian-JTF, who had been supporting the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram, having concluded their military training.…
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Transfer: Dortmund sign former Chelsea player
Eight-time German champions Borussia Dortmund have followed up the signing of Mario Götze, 24, with that of another Germany international. The German club has signed André Schürrle, 25, from Wolfsburg with…
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Just In: Sam Allardyce confirmed as England manager
The Football Association has confirmed Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce as the new manager of the Three Lions. The 61-year-old signed an initial two-year contract and takes up the position with…
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Just In: Kidnappers of Oniba of Iba demand N500m ransom
Kidnappers of the Oniba of Iba, Oba Yushau Goriola Oseni, have demanded a N500m ransom from his family, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. The kidnappers besieged the monarch’s…
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Just In: Appeal Court upholds David Mark’s election
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Benue South senatorial rerun election, Comrade Daniel Onjeh and re-affirmed the election of…
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IGP deploys counter-terrorism team for Imo, Kogi elections
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag.IGP Ibrahim K. Idris has directed the Commissioners of Police in Imo and Kogi states to ensure proper coordination of security operations and adequate deployment of…
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Army confronts terrorists, recover gun truck
Military troops on Friday confronted Boko Haram terrorists at Guro Gongon village and environs in continuation of efforts to rout out remnants hibernating therein. In a statement released by the…
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Just In: Indian military plane ‘disappears’ in Bay of Bengal
An Indian military plane with more than 20 people on board has gone missing over the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Air Force (AIF) confirmed this development to the BBC. The…
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NFF to immortalize Amodu, Keshi
The Nigeria Football Federation has stated that plans are underway to immortalize coaching legends Shaibu Amodu and Stephen Keshi, who both passed on last month. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed…
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Barcelona sign Andre Gomes from Valencia for £41m
FC Barcelona and Valencia CF have reached an agreement that will bring André Gomes to the Catalan capital. The deal to sign the 22-year-old Portugese midfielder is in the region…
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EFCC gives thorough breakdown on ‘how recovered loots were spent’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has given a thorough breakdown on how recovered looted funds were spent. In a publication published on Friday entitled "What EFCC did with…
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Detention: Court orders EFCC to pay Fayose’s aide N5million
A High Court sitting in the Mataima district of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, while ruling on the bail application submitted by an aide of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti…
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‘Bring killers of Plateau monarch to book,’ Police IG orders
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Ibrahim Idris has directed the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police in charge operations, DIG Joshack Habilla to proceed to Plateau State with immediate effect to ensure…
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Professor Anthony Elujoba is Acting-VC of OAU
Professor Anthony Elujoba has been appointment as the new acting Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. His appointment was approved on Thursday by the University's Senate. Elujoba,…
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House of Rep member dies in Abuja
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency of Lagos State has died in Abuja. Mr. Elijah Adewale Oluwatayo reportedly died on Wednesday, but information about the incident…
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Buhari asks Senate to confirm Augie, Eko as Supreme Court justices
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a letter to the Senate asking the legislature to confirm the appointment of Justice Ejembi Eko and Justice Amina Augie as Supreme Court justices. The…
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Just In: We are holding talks with Niger Delta militants, Buhari confirms
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja said that his administration is holding talks with Niger Delta militants through oil companies and law-enforcement agencies to find a lasting solution to insecurity…
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Just In: Saraki reconstitutes Senate committees; Tinubu, Marafa get ‘choice’ portfolios
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday announced the reshuffling of the leadership of Senate’s committees. Saraki made the announcement before the close of plenary today. A top critic of…
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Just In: Court of Appeal okays use of hijab in Lagos
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos state has reversed the judgment of a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja which on October 17, 2014 banned the use of hijab…
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PDP demands immediate release of arrested Zamfara lawmakers
The Peoples Democratic Party has reacted to the arrest of some members of the Zamfara state House of Assembly by operatives of the Department of State Security for planning to…
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Court grants Fayose’s aide, Agbele N50million bail
A FCT High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday granted a N50million bail to Abiodun Agbele, an aide to Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state. The accused is also expected…
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Saraki: I remain a proud member of APC
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has denounced a publication claiming he has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Thursday by Special Assistant, New…
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Transfer: Liverpool agree £25 million fee for Wijnaldum
Liverpool have agreed to pay Newcastle a sum of £25 million fee for midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. Talks are ongoing over the structure of payment which could yet see a player…
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Military kill 42 Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 38 women and children
Nigerian military troops on Tuesday killed 42 Boko Haram terrorists at Gangere Village in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno state. The troops also rescued 38 women and 42 children…
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