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Breaking: Fight breaks out at Reps PIB public hearing
Room 028, the venue of the public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB has been thrown into pandemonium following a fight by some attendants.
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Israel, Denmark to vaccinate all athletes for Tokyo Games
Several countries, including Israel and Denmark, said on Wednesday they would vaccinate their athletes and staff against COVID-19 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, amid global debate over whether athletes should be given priority access in the rollout. Global coronavirus cases surpassed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as countries around the worldRead More
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I will forever remain a Man United fan, Odion Ighalo says as he leaves club
… he was first player for 95 years to score in his first four starts for the club By Emmanuel Okogba Odion Ighalo’s time at Manchester United has come to an end and the forward will not leave without expressing his gratitude to the club for the period he spent there albeit short. Ighalo joinedRead More
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Martin Odegaard joins Arsenal on loan
By Emmanuel Okogba Martin Odegaard has joined Arsenal from Real Madrid on loan for the remainder of the season. Arsenal confirming the arrival of the 22-year-old on its website said that the loan agreement is subject to the completion of legal and regulatory processes. “We are delighted to welcome Martin to the club until theRead More
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Breaking: Chelsea name Tuchel as new manager
Chelsea has announced the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as a replacement for Frank Lampard who was sacked on Monday. Tuchel will be the first German to manage Chelsea and arrives having guided PSG to four major honours and the Champions League final during his time in the French capital. Prior to that, he spent sevenRead More
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Manchester United FC striker Rashford fit after knee scare
Manchester United FC Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Marcus Rashford was fit for Wednesday’s Premier League match with Sheffield United. Rashford had a scan on his knee after the FA Cup win over Liverpool at the weekend but the England forward is set to play as United try to protect their two-point lead. READ ALSO:Read More
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Bendel Insurance FC chief coach resigns
The Chief Coach of Bendel Insurance FC, Baldwin Bazuaye, has resigned from his position at the club. The Media Officer of the Nigeria National League (NNL) club side, Kehinde Osagede, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Benin. Osagede said that no reason was given for Bazuaye’s resignation, but the club, however, wished himRead More
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E2%80%95-nfsc-chairman/ Sportsville award winners are credible sports personalities ― NFSC chairman
Chairman of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Rev Sam Ikpea has described those lined up for the maiden Sportsville award which holds January 30 in Lagos as credible people who have done well for sports in the country. Ikpea in a statement made available to the media in Lagos said the duo of Governor NyesomRead More
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FIFA launches first-ever digital platform dedicated to professional football
FIFA on Monday launched the FIFA Professional Football Landscape, the first-ever digital database comprising key facts and figures on players, clubs, transfers and top-tier competitions across all 211 member associations. Bringing together data from a broad spectrum of key performance indicators that reflect the status of clubs and leagues worldwide, the new tool offers aRead More
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Tuchel set to replace Lampard as Chelsea boss
Former Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel is in line to take over from sacked Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard reports said on Monday. Tuchel only became available a month ago when he left PSG, less than five months after taking them to the Champions League final, which they lost to Bayern Munich. The 47-year-old German wonRead More
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EPL: Tuchel rates Chelsea’s title chances after 0-0 draw with Wolves
New Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said they have to be “realistic” about winning the Premier League title this season. Tuchel took charge of his first game on Wednesday night – a 0-0 draw with Wolves at Stamford Bridge. The German is under no illusions he will be expected to fight for the title, but …
EPL: Tuchel rates Chelsea’s title chances after 0-0 draw with Wolves
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Other managers are treated better than me – Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur, Jose Mourinho, has claimed he is treated worse than other Premier League managers, when it comes to being punished for touchline behaviour. Mourinho stated this while speaking to the media, ahead of his side’s Premier League clash against Liverpool. It is a rematch of last month’s fixture that saw the Reds win 2-1. …
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Other managers are treated better than me – Mourinho
Man United vs Sheffield Utd: Referee made two mistakes – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has criticised referee Peter Bankes for making two mistakes, after they lost 2-1 to Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Solskjaer was furious after the referee allowed Kean Bryan’s opening goal to stand, despite Billy Sharp’s interference with David de Gea and ruling out an effort by Anthony Martial minutes …
Man United vs Sheffield Utd: Referee made two mistakes – Solskjaer
Copa del Rey: Messi scores as Barcelona defeat Vallecano, qualify for quarter-final
Barcelona needed to fight from a goal down to defeat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 and qualify for the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Lionel Messi returned to the starting XI after serving a two-match ban. Despite his return, Barca could not find a way through in the opening 45 minutes they dominated. Rayo …
Copa del Rey: Messi scores as Barcelona defeat Vallecano, qualify for quarter-final
We are all equal, some players are better – Ibrahimovic breaks silence on Lukaku race row
AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has come out to defend himself against accusations he aimed racist slurs at Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku during the Coppa Italia quarterfinal on Tuesday. In an Instagram post, he made it clear there is no place for racism in “Zlatan’s world.” Ibrahimovic and Lukaku, who played together at Manchester United, …
We are all equal, some players are better – Ibrahimovic breaks silence on Lukaku race row
Thomas Tuchel fails to win first game at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, on Wednesday night failed to win his first game in charge of the club. Tuchel saw his new Chelsea team played a 0-0 draw against Wolves in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge. Recall that the former Paris Saint-Germain coach was appointed as Chelsea manager on Tuesday following the sacking …
Thomas Tuchel fails to win first game at Chelsea
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Mourinho reveals expectation from Dele Alli
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has revealed that he expects midfielder, Dele Alli, to stay at Spurs amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain this January transfer window. Mourinho said this at his pre-match press conference on Wednesday ahead of Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Liverpool on Thursday night. Alli has been strongly linked with a move …
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Mourinho reveals expectation from Dele Alli
I won’t apologise to Nigerians for 2010 World Cup goal miss against South Korea – Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has vowed that he won’t apologise to Nigerians over the open goal he missed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Group B match between Nigeria and South Korea in South Africa. Aiyegbeni missed a superb chance to put Nigeria ahead at the must-win group tie at Durban Stadium on …
I won’t apologise to Nigerians for 2010 World Cup goal miss against South Korea – Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Arsenal vs Man Utd: Aubameyang explains absence from Arteta’s squad
Arsenal Captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has disclosed that a health issue for his mother, is behind his absence from the team. Aubameyang has sat out the last two games – a 1-0 FA Cup defeat at Southampton and a 3-1 Premier League win away to Saint – due to ongoing family reasons. The Gabon international has …
Arsenal vs Man Utd: Aubameyang explains absence from Arteta’s squad
EPL: Mourinho warns Chelsea over Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as Blues manager
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, on Wednesday, warned Chelsea not to expect assured success from their new manager, Thomas Tuchel, because of his record at Paris Saint-Germain. Chelsea had on Tuesday appointed Tuchel as the Blues manager following the sacking of Frank Lampard on Monday. Tuchel won two Ligue 1 titles with PSG during his …
EPL: Mourinho warns Chelsea over Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as Blues manager
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