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At Last “Big Sam” Allardyce Gets England Job
At last, Sam Allardyce have been handed the job of his dream; a job he had waited for all his career. The Football Association yesterday announced that Allardyce would be taking over the England National team as coach. To make… Read More ›
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Hillary Clinton Picks Tim Kaine As Running Mate
Democratic Presidential candidate, Hilary Clinton has picked Virginia Senator, Tim Kaine to be her running mate. She named him in an email sent to her supporters on Friday night, seeking a boost from a tested politician from a battleground state.
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18-Year-old German-Iranian kills 9, Injures 21 In Munich Mall Shooting Rampage
An 18-year-old German-Iranian killed 9 people and wounded 21 others in a shooting rampage in Olympic shopping mall Munich, Germany on Friday evening before he killed himself, said Munich police early on Saturday.
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Borussia Dortmund Humble Mourinho’s Man Utd 4-1
Bundesliga giants, Borussia Dortmund have humbled Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United 4-1 in a pre-season friendly, but Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who just joined United from Dortmund got on the score-sheet.
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8 Dead, Many Wounded in Munich Multiple Shootings
At least six people are dead and many injured in multiple shootings in Munich, Germany.
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David Mark’s Election Upheld By Appeal Court On Technical Grounds
The Appeal Court sitting in Makurdi, the Benue State Capital, today affirmed the decision of the Election tribunal as it dismissed the petition of All Progressives Party Senatorial candidate for the Benue South senatorial rerun election, Daniel Onjeh and upheld… Read More ›
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All Protocol(s) Observed By Reuben Abati
Nigerians love events and ceremonies. The engine of governance in fact runs on this special fuel, which in many ways has become an occasional excuse for waste and idleness. I have in the course of work attended and compered many… Read More ›
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Gambia Goes Tough On Child Marriage, 21Years Imprisonment For Parents
Seven months after criminalising female circumcision, Gambia on Thursday went a step further, in the protection of girls, by passing a law banning child marriage. The small West African country prescribed heavy jail terms for anyone who breaks the new… Read More ›
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Buhari Is Insincere, There Are No Peace Talks – Avengers
President Muhammadu Buhari, who said that his government was talking with Niger Delta militants, may have, as suspected, told his guest, outgoing German ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Michael Zinner, what he wanted to hear.
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Soldiers Missing After Boko Haram Ambushed Troops
An unknown number of Nigerian soldiers are missing after a Boko Haram insurgents ambushed the troops in a Borno State community (Nguro Gongon), the Nigerian Army has said.
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Liverpool Agree £25m Deal To Sign Dutchman Georginio Wijnaldum
Liverpool have agreed a deal with Newcastle United for midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, according to Sky sources.The 25-year-old, capped 30 times for the Netherlands, underwent the first leg of medicals at the club’s Melwood training ground yesterday and is expected to… Read More ›
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We Are Talking With Niger Delta Militants – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, contrary to claims by Niger Delta militants, has confirmed that his administration is talking with them so as to end the attacks on oil facilities and violence in the Niger Delta. The president explained that the talks… Read More ›