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Two Premier League clubs in touch with Pogba for summer move
Paul Pogba is attracting interest with his contract at Manchester United winding down this summer, with two Premier League clubs among those keen on his services. A number of European clubs – including Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus – remain in contact with the France international’s representatives about signing the midfielder on a free transfer…
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Ukraine: 64 attacks on critical health infrastructure recorded -WHO
Ukrainian healthcare institutions have been attacked 64 times since Russia invaded its Western neighbour one month ago, the World Health Organisation confirmed Thursday. These attacks, equating to two to three every day, had caused 15 deaths and 37 injuries, the international health body said in a statement. WHO condemns these attacks in the strongest terms….
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10 players to watch in Africa’s World Cup qualifying playoffs
The final round of Africa’s qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar got underway this week with 10 thrilling clashes. The final playoff games will see 10 countries vying for the continent’s five slots at the World Cup to be played in Qatar later this year. The continent’s heavyweights come up against each…
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National convention: What Buhari told APC govs during meeting at Aso Rock
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, met behind closed doors with governors of the All Progressives Congress over the forthcoming National Convention of the party, slated for March 26. A copy of his speech obtained by The PUNCH showed that the president told the governors 11 things during the meeting. The president,…
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Putin made ‘big mistake’ invading Ukraine -NATO chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of making a “big mistake” by invading Ukraine, as leaders gathered to discuss overhauling the alliance’s Eastern defences. “President Putin has made a big mistake and that is to launch a war against an independent sovereign nation. He has underestimated the strength of the…
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EFCC releases Obiano after one week, seizes passport
The former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after spending one week in custody. Obiano was arrested hours after handing over to his successor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on his way to the United States. On Wednesday,…
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UMTH cancer centre to reduce medical tourism -FG
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mahmuda Mamman, has said that the newly built cancer centre at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, would end medical tourism in Nigeria when completed. He said UMTH is leading the revolution of the nation’s health sector being undertaken by the present administration with the…
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Borno APC swears in party delegates ahead of national convention
Borno State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has sworn in local government executives and state working committee members ahead of Saturday’s national convention of the party. The local government, state executives, and delegates of the state for the forthcoming convention were sworn in by the Branch Chairman, Maiduguri chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association,…
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Relief as millionaire flies Ukrainians to Switzerland
Clutching her baby to her breast, Alona Shevchenko’s eyes well up with tears as the plane lifts off from Krakow. “I am alone,” she said. “I finally feel we are in safety, but I do not know what awaits us.” The 29-year-old is among around 90 Ukrainian refugees – nearly all women and children –…
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Police strike: Party declares support, calls for Inspector’s release
The African Action Congress on Wednesday declared its support for police officers planning to go on strike in the country, and called for the release of Inspector Adebimpe Olorundare who was said to have been arrested as one of the organizers of the strike action. In a statement released by the National Publicity Secretary of…
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