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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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COVID-19: Cristiano Ronaldo under police investigation
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, is under police investigation over a potential breach of Italy’s COVID-19 regulations, after he allegedly travelled between Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta. Valle d’Aosta police confirmed to Reuters that an investigation has been opened into Ronaldo’s trip to the Alpine town of Courmayeur. The Portugal captain is believed to have been accompanied …
COVID-19: Cristiano Ronaldo under police investigation
EPL: Lampard messaged me, Chelsea told me his sack wasn’t my fault – Tuchel
New Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has confirmed that his predecessor Frank Lampard, messaged him after he was appointed. Tuchel signed an 18-month deal to take charge at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. A little over 24 hours later, his first game ended in a 0-0 draw at home to Wolves. The 47-year-old has now spoken about …
EPL: Lampard messaged me, Chelsea told me his sack wasn’t my fault – Tuchel
EPL: Thomas Tuchel names Kante’s best position
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has said that midfielder, N’Golo Kante’s best position is in a ‘double six’. Tuchel also hailed Kante as a ‘world class’ midfielder who played a vital role in the World Cup win for France. Kante has been out of action for three weeks with a hamstring injury. The former Leicester City …
EPL: Thomas Tuchel names Kante’s best position
Arsenal vs Man United: Arteta gives update on Aubameyang, Partey, others
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has provided update on some of his players, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe, Dani Ceballos, Pablo Mari and Martin Odegaard ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Manchester United on Saturday at Emirates. Arteta’s men head to the game following a 3-1 win over Southampton in the Premier …
Arsenal vs Man United: Arteta gives update on Aubameyang, Partey, others
EPL: I was not surprised Sheffield United defeated Man United at Old Trafford – Arteta
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has said he was not surprised that Sheffield United defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the Premier League because it was extremely difficult to beat any team in the English top-flight league. Arteta said this on Thursday during his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester United on …
EPL: I was not surprised Sheffield United defeated Man United at Old Trafford – Arteta
EPL: Rio Ferdinand blasts Rashford, Martial over Man United’s 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has slammed forwards, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, following the Red Devils’ Premier League 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Ferdinand said Rashford and Martial were both invisible against Sheffield United, adding that the pair didn’t create anything for Man United against the visitors during the encounter. Sheffield …
EPL: Rio Ferdinand blasts Rashford, Martial over Man United’s 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Michael Owen predicts Premier League match
Former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted Jurgen Klopp’s men to beat Jose Mourinho’s side in Thursday nights Premier League clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Liverpool head to the game after losing 1-0 to Burnley at Anfield in their last Premier League fixture, while Tottenham defeated Sheffield United 3-1. Writing in a column for …
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Michael Owen predicts Premier League match
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
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