Vanguard Latest News Friday 3rd January 2020
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 03/01/20
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Klopp counts injury toll ahead of FA Cup tie with Everton
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he has some tough decisions to make ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup meeting with Everton after the injury toll mounted for the Premier League leaders. Midfielder Naby Keita became the latest player to be added to the injured list, having sustained a groin problem before Thursday’s 2-0 win over SheffieldRead More
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South African hostage in Syria returns home after three years
A South African freelance photojournalist kidnapped in Syria returned home on Friday after almost three years in captivity, his family announced. Shiraaz Mohamed was kidnapped on January 10, 2017, while travelling out of the war-torn country into neighbouring Turkey. He was seized at a hospital run by South Africa-based charity Gift of The Givers inRead More
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Alonso aims to make history as Dakar Rally heads to Saudi
Spanish driver Fernando Alonso is aiming to create history as the first Formula One world champion to win the Dakar Rally when the 12-day marathon gets underway in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Alonso, who won the F1 championship with Renault in 2005 and 2006, is one of 351 starters in this year’s 7,500-kilometre race whichRead More
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Gunmen attack Kogi community, kill 19, burn houses
Gunmen have killed no fewer than 19 people in Tawari community in the Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State, burning buildings, including the palace of the king of the community. The Public Relations Officer of the Kogi State Police Command, Mr Williams Anya, confirmed the development in an interview with the News Agency ofRead More
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Ibrahimovic looking for ‘last bit of adrenaline’ at AC Milan
Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic warned Friday he was not back at AC Milan as a mascot but for the “last bit of adrenaline” and to lift a club he loved out of a difficult situation. “I’m not here as a mascot to dance for the fans next to the Devil (Milan mascot),” the 38-year-old toldRead More
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EU chief Michel urges end to Iraq’s ‘cycle of violence’
The president of the European Council, who represents EU leaders in Brussels, on Friday, warned against further escalation in Iraq after US forces killed an Iranian general. “The cycle of violence, provocations and retaliations which we have witnessed In Iraq over the past few weeks has to stop,” former Belgian premier Charles Michel said. “FurtherRead More
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Hazard to miss Spanish Super Cup with ankle injury, confirms Zidane
Eden Hazard’s injury-plagued start at Real Madrid will continue this month after Zinedine Zidane said on Friday the Belgian will not play in the Spanish Super Cup next week. Hazard suffered an ankle fracture during Madrid’s draw against Paris Saint-Germain on November 26 and was expected to be out for around four to six weeks.Read More
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Tens of thousands rally in Iran capital against US ‘crimes’
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Tehran to protest against American “crimes”, an AFP correspondent reported, after United States strikes killed a top Iranian commander in Baghdad Friday. Chanting “Death to America” and holding up posters of the slain commander, Qasem Soleimani, the demonstrators filled streets for several blocks in centralRead More
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CRSG issues 7-day ultimatum to traders operating on illegal structures
By Ike Uchechukwu Commissioner for Environment in Cross River, Mr Mfon Bassey has issued a 7-day ultimatum to traders selling their ware MMS on illegal structures along major streets in Calabar to relocate their businesses. Bassey gave the ultimatum on Friday in Calabar during an inspection tour around the watt market, Hewett street, Stadium roadRead More
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8 militants killed as offensive repulsed in Afghanistan
At least eight fighters affiliated with the Taliban group were on Friday killed when their attack on government forces’ checkpoints was repelled in the Northern Province of Kunduz. Esmatullah Muradi, the provincial governor spokesman disclosed this in Kunduz. READ ALSO: French troops kill 33 militants in Mali The offensive was triggered when a group ofRead More
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