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La Liga restarts today with Seville, Real Betis clash
Sevilla and Real Betis is the game in Spain most defined by its fans and on Thursday it will be the first glimpse of La Liga without them as the season resumes behind closed doors after three months away due to the coronavirus. Fireworks, banners, plumes of smoke and crowds, delirious at the sight of …
It took FIFA 100 years to let South Africa host 2010 World Cup – Organisers
Danny Jordaan, the man who spearheaded the 2010 World Cup, believes the tournament put an end to “Afro-pessimism” and helped transform the African continent from “hopeless to hopeful”. Ten years after the event, Jordaan told AFP the World Cup put sceptics firmly in their place and sparked a boom for Africa. In 2004, when then-FIFA …
EU condemns terrorists attack in Borno, pledges support
Kayode Oyero The European Union has condemned Wednesday terrorists’ attack in the Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State that left over 80 civilians dead while scores were injured and kidnapped. The PUNCH reports that the continental association described the attack on citizens as “despicable” and a “deliberate act of terror”. It, however, pledged its …
COVID-19: Ekiti churches, mosques remain closed, Fayemi insists
Kayode Oyero Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has maintained that religious centres and event centres in the state remained shut, The PUNCH reports. The Federal Government on June 1 lifted the ban on mosques and churches in the country after some weeks of closure as part of measures to curb the spread of the …
George Floyd’s brother implores US Congress to act on police reform
The brother of George Floyd, whose killing by police sparked worldwide protests against racism, made an emotional plea to the US Congress Wednesday to “stop the pain” and pass reforms that reduce police brutality. A day after burying his brother in Houston, Philonise Floyd appeared in person before a House hearing, where he described the …
I have proof to back bribery allegation – Obasi
’Tosin Oluwalowo Former Super Eagles forward, Chinedu Obasi, says he has evidence to show he was asked to pay bribe to be included in Nigeria’s squad to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Obasi in an Instagram Live interview with Kelechi Bernard on March 8, said officials asked him to pay a bribe to be …
Adesina reacts to Blanke’s resignation as AfDB vice-president
Sodiq Oyeleke President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, says Jennifer Blanke, who resigned as the vice president for agriculture, human and social development at the bank, demonstrated genuine leadership skills. Adesina in a statement said he was delighted to have worked with her at the bank. The PUNCH had reported that AfDB disclosed …
Insurgents pretended to be preachers, killed 81 people, survivor tells Zulum
Olalekan Adetayo and Kayode Idowu The survivor of Boko Haram’s Tuesday attack on Fanduma Koloram, in the Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State told the State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday that the insurgents pretended to be Islamic religious crusaders, collected arms from herders and killed 81 persons. The survivor, who said he called …
Lagos mechanic burnt in gas explosion, NOHIL detains corpse
• Relatives plead with hospital over N1.5m bill Deji Lambo An automobile mechanic, Adeboye Adenitan, has died from the injuries he sustained from a gas explosion at his place of residence in the Gberigbe area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that Adeboye got home from work and decided to cook dinner, but when …
COVID-19 threatening 13 million jobs in Nigeria – UN
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to the loss of 13 million jobs in Nigeria, the World Food Programme of the United Nations declared on Wednesday. According to the agency, Nigeria needs urgent financial intervention to boost its economy, as millions of citizens across the country are currently suffering the harsh economic impact …
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