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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted there were “many positives” in Manchester United’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, and admitted United could look for a “short term” deal to cover for the injured Marcus Rashford. Liverpool scored with their first real attempt of the game, as Virgil van Dijk went unchallenged to power in a header…
By Dirisu Yakubu Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to perish any thought of outlawing the newly launched South-West security outfit, Amotekun, saying it has come to stay to safeguard lives and property of the people. Fani-Kayode who stated this in his Abuja residence at a media parley…
Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC By Perez Brisibe THE Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, has been asked by the Niger Delta Integrity Network, NDIN to be mindful of his utterances against the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC which he described as “hurriedly put together.” Describing the outburst…
Marcus Rashford is expected to be sidelined for two to three months, as he recovers from a stress fracture in his back and an underlying ankle injury. The United talisman missed Sunday’s trip to Liverpool after his brief cameo against Wolves during the week was cut short, and it was revealed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer…
By Adakole Auke – Sokoto As anxiety continues to grow in Sokoto ahead of today’s Supreme Court judgement, clerics in the state brought their special prayers to an end yesterday Sunday at the Fakon Eid prayer grounds within the metropolis. The special prayers according to Alhaji Isa Unnu, organising chairman, Eid prayers was a non-partisan…
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone expressed his disappointment after watching his side slump to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Eibar on Saturday; a result that leaves Atlético eight points adrift of league leaders Real Madrid, who beat Sevilla 2-1 yesterday. Simeone has expressed his unease over the…
Lucien Favre called Erling Haaland “incredible” after the striker came off the bench to score a hat-trick against Augsburg on his Borussia Dortmund debut. Inspired by Haaland, Dortmund rallied from 3-1 down to record a 5-3 away win on Saturday that will live long in the memory. The Norway international came on for Lukasz Piszczek…
Dennis Agbo The Catholic Priest of Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, on Sunday glorified God for making his prediction on the Imo State governorship election came to pass. Mbaka, who is the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, joined members of the congregation to praise God for allowing the prophecy on the removal of former governor…
1948: 1st courses begin at University of Ibadan, Nigeria There were 104 foundation students who began their courses at Ibadan on 18 January 1948. The formal opening took place on 25 March, 1948. 1896 1st demonstration of an X-ray machine in US (NYC) 1896 British troops occupy Kumasi, West Africa 1896 First college basketball game…
Boko Haram The military authority says no fewer than 608 repentant Boko Haram insurgents are currently undergoing De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) Programme by Operation Safe Corridor (OSC) at Malam-Sidi, Gombe State. Brig:- Gen. Musa Ibrahim, Commandant DRR Camp OSC made this known when the Managing Director, North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mr. Mohammed Alkali…