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Foden wins PL Young Player Award
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has become the first player to be voted the Premier League young player of the year in successive seasons after winning the 2021-22 award. The 21-year-old has scored nine goals and provided five assists this season, with City top of the league before the final day of the season
JUST IN: Tension over alleged blasphemy in Bauchi, pastor injured, houses burnt
A pastor has allegedly been injured and many houses burnt by irate youths who went on the rampage over alleged blasphemy in the Katangan area of Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Details of the incident were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. New Telegraph learnt that trouble started
JUST IN: Nasarawa LG Chairman abducted, orderly killed
The Executive Chairman of Keffi Local Government Council in Nasarawa State, Shehu Baba has been abducted by yet to be identified gunmen. It was learnt that Baba’s orderly, Alhassan Habeeb was shot dead in the process. It was gathered that the deceased was killed by the unknown gunmen with the whereabouts of the Chairman
Party Primaries: PDP bars Jonathan, NASS members, others from voting
Onyekachi Eze, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said only the three ad-hoc delegates per ward, elected at the ward congresses and one national delegate per local government, elected at the local government area congresses, are qualified to vote in all its primaries and national convention scheduled to start on Sunday. By this the
Ukraine Conflict: Russia declares victory at Mariupol steelworks
Russia has declared victory in its months-long battle to conquer the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. The last fighters defending the city’s Azovstal steel plant have now surrendered, Moscow officials said. For months the troops had been holed up in the huge complex, preventing Russia from establishing complete control over the city, reports the
Eighty monkeypox cases confirmed in 11 countries
About 80 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in 11 countries, the World Health Organization says, warning that more cases are likely to be reported. The WHO says that another 50 suspected cases are being investigated, without naming any countries, reports the BBC. Earlier, infections were confirmed in Italy, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, the US,
Liverpool still hoping to complete quadruple – Salah
Liverpool’s forward Mohamed Salah says they are excited to still have a chance to add the Premier League and Champions League titles to their two domestic cup triumphs, saying the team are optimistic ahead of the climax to the season. Liverpool could claim an unprecedented quadruple this season but they must beat Wolverhampton Wanderers
French Open ‘goose bumps’ serve as Djokovic motivator
Novak Djokovic says memories of last year’s French Open triumph give him “goose bumps” and will spur him on in his pursuit of a third title at Roland Garros and record-equalling 21st major. Djokovic makes his return to Grand Slam action after his high-profile deportation from Australia, heading to Paris after winning a first
Rangnick to meet Ten Hag as Man Utd seek Europa League salvation
Ralf Rangnick will meet incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag this weekend as the German aims to bring the curtain down on his interim reign by securing Europa League qualification. Ten Hag is expected to attend United’s final game of a miserable season at Crystal Palace as he prepares for a major summer
Serie A: Abraham brace as Roma warm up for final with win
English striker Tammy Abraham scored twice as Roma defeated Torino 3-0 in their final Serie A game of the season in a perfect morale boost ahead of next week’s UEFA Conference League final. The victory also allowed Jose Mourinho’s team to claim sixth place in the table and make sure of a spot
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