Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 4th March 2022
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African billionaire pulls out of bid for Chelsea
Egyptian businessman and Chelsea season ticket holder Loutfy Mansour has pulled out of the running to buy the Blues from Roman Abramovich. He is the chief executive officer of Mantrac Group of Nigeria which has outlets in Lagos, Nigeria. Mansour was linked with taking over the club following the announcement that Abramovich was walking
Shakhtar Donetsk Coach Killed In Russia Invasion of Ukraine
*Two footballers also killed Premier League side, Shakhtar Donetsk football club has confirmed that a youth coach has died defending Ukraine’s sovereignty. Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade neighboring Ukraine last Thursday, triggering a bloody war in eastern Europe. “One of our employees was killed, he was a children’s coach,” confirmed Shakhtar CEO Serhyi Palkin on Thursday
JUST IN: Sergeant Guns Down Six Colleagues At Police HQ In Maiduguri
A police officer simply identified as Sergeant Bello has shot and killed at least six mobile police officers in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The incident happened inside the Police College quarters of Borno Police Headquarters in Maiduguri, according to sources. A senior police officer said that the errant officer is currently being detained at
Interest of Nigerians paramount to my administration, Buhari assures
Lawrence Olaoye, Abuja As the Federal Government commenced the evacuation of stranded Nigerians in the war-torn Ukraine commences, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that the interest of the people was paramount to his administration. The President gave this assurance Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya at a Town Hall meeting with Nigerians resident in that country.
Ukraine conflict: MP slams John Terry for praising Chelsea owner, Abramovich
Labour MP, Chris Bryant, has advised former Chelsea and England captain, John Terry to immediately delete his post, where he paid tribute to Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich. Abramovich, after initially handing over Chelsea to the trustees, later on, Wednesday stated that he will be selling the club because it is the best decision
Qatar 2022: Eguavoen lists Musa, Ekong, 30 others in provisional squad to battle Ghana
Technical Adviser Augustine Eguavoen has called up Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, midfielder Wifred Ndidi and forwards Moses Simon and Kelechi Iheanacho in a Super Eagles’ provisional list of 32 for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off round against the Black Stars of Ghana. Also called up are goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and
Buhari approves Echono as new TETFund Executive Secretary
Regina Otokpa, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Arc Sunday Echono as the new Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Echono, who recently retired from the civil service, has served in various important national assignments including Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education and Member, Board of Trustees of
Ukraine conflict: World leaders condemn Russia’s attack on nuclear plant
World leaders have accused Russia of endangering the safety of an entire continent after its forces shelled a nuclear power station in southern Ukraine. A fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – the largest in Europe – after it was attacked by Russia. Authorities say the facility is now safe and radiation
Ukraine conflict: Asia stocks drop after Ukraine nuclear plant attack
Share prices have fallen in Asia after a fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the largest in Europe. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index was 2.5% lower and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong was down by 2.6%. Oil prices rose in Asia morning trade, with Brent crude above $112 a
EPL: Manchester clubs face tricky derby as Leeds launch new era
Manchester United make the short trip to Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday buoyed by their recent record at the Etihad as Leeds begin a new era under Jesse Marsch. Elsewhere, Liverpool will seek to make it seven league wins in seven against high-flying West Ham, one of only two sides to
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