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World Cup: Croatia Knocks Out Denmark on Penalties
1Jul By adminNo Comments
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World Cup: Croatia Knocks Out Denmark on Penalties

In a match that started with two quick goals - one for each side, there was surprisingly no other goals. After Jorgensen scored for the Danes in the very 1st minute of the game and Croatia equalized barely 3 minutes later through Mandzukic, more goals were expected by the fans but this was not to be. The game went into extra time and still no further goals were recorded. The match therefore had to be decided via penalties which Croatia won 3:2. https://youtu.be/5_iIW2DZ8nc Speaking after the match, the Dane Coach, Age Hareide said "Our three best players for penalties all missed their penalties today. I feel sorry for Kasper and the whole team. But that is what can happen in penalties, and is the brutality of football. Croatia are the best team in Europe for counter-attacks. Havin...
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World Cup: Hosts, Russia Shock Spain, Win Via Penalty Shootout
1Jul By adminNo Comments
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World Cup: Hosts, Russia Shock Spain, Win Via Penalty Shootout

Hosts Russia shocked Spain and indeed the world by knocking Spain out of the tournament. In a keenly contested match which ended 1:1 after regulation and additional time, the game went into a penalty shootout which saw Russia winning 4:3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zlfHFYP5l0 Spain had taken the lead in the 12th minute through an own goal conceded by Sergei Ignashevich. They however leveled up from a penalty which was converted by Dzyuba. After full time and additional time, Spain lost on penalties after Koke and Iago Aspas both missed their shots. Russia scored the four shots so there was no need to take the fifth. Russia will now take on the winner between Denmark and Croatia.
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World Cup: Ronaldo Exits as Portugal Loses 1:2 to Uruguay
1Jul By adminNo Comments
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World Cup: Ronaldo Exits as Portugal Loses 1:2 to Uruguay

Ronaldo has joined Messi in the exit party as Portugal lost 1:2 to Uruguay. Uruguay took an early lead through a Cavani header off a Suarez cross. Though Portugal enjoyed a much greater possession of the ball, they could not do much with it. In the 55th minute, Pepe headed in the equalizer for Portugal and the game appeared set for fireworks. Cavani's second goal, fired in in the 62nd minute put Uruguay ahead again and Portugal once again found themselves chasing the game. https://youtu.be/auqyXFLZ_zw despite continuing to enjoy a greater call possession, Uruguay did not allow them make much use of the possession. In fact, Uruguay almost got a third from a counter. Uruguay will now meet France on the 6th of July in the quarter finals, a match which promises to test the highly r...
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World Cup: Messi Crashes Out as Argentina Loses 4:3 to France
30Jun By adminNo Comments
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World Cup: Messi Crashes Out as Argentina Loses 4:3 to France

The Argentine team lost 4:3 to their French counterparts in a tense round of 16 game. The French took the lead in the 13th from the penalty spot when Griezmann converted the spot kick won by Mbappe. Di Maria equalized for the Argentinians in the 41st minute through a beauty of a shot from outside the 18-yard box. The first half ended in a 1:1 draw. The Argentinians took the lead in the 48th minute through Mercado. It took the French 9 minute to level up through a wonderful volley shot in from outside the 18-yard box by Pavard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNi4pHSTtaw Mbappe put France in the lead in the 64th minute and 4 minutes later, he went ahead to double their lead. With the French leading by 4:2, they relaxed and Aguero was able to head in the third for Argentina in th...
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Nigeria: Miyetti Allah Thrives on Conflicts – Dr. Nura Alkali
29Jun By adminNo Comments
Crime, Economy, Fulani Herdsmen, Human Rights, Justice, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Nigeria: Miyetti Allah Thrives on Conflicts – Dr. Nura Alkali

 Only the blind will insist on living a 17th century life in 2018. It is northern states that have land for cattle ranches Dr. Nura Alkali, the Chief Consultant Neurologist at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi (ATBUTH) and a Fulani man has been credited with the following statement on the Fulani Herdsmen crises. "How ironic that, today, it is the Fulani who lack leaders to guide them and pursue their interests through legal ways. Please, don't mention "Miyetti Allah", which is a cattle-breeders' association. I have never owned a cow in my life, and I don't intend to, meaning I have no business with Miyetti Allah. ("Mi Yetti Allah" means "I thank God" in Fulfulde. I'm referring to the group here, not the literal meaning). "Miyetti Allah claims to rep...
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Nigeria: Amnesty International Blames the Government for the Increased Killings
29Jun By adminNo Comments
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Nigeria: Amnesty International Blames the Government for the Increased Killings

Amnesty international has blamed the Nigerian government for the increase in the killings by herdsmen across the country. According to the body, the inaction exhibited by the government of President Buhari has encouraged the killers. According to the reports, no fewer than 1,813 had been lost this year alone to these killers across about 17 states. This is more than two times the 984 death toll recorded in 2017. While addressing this issue, Amnesty International in its report said "We are gravely concerned about the rising spate of killings across the country, especially the communal clashes between farmers and herders and attacks by bandits across at least 17 states. "The authorities have a responsibility to protect lives and properties, but they are clearly not doing enough goin...
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Nigeria: Over 50 Cars Burnt and at Least 9 Dead as Tanker Explodes in Lagos
28Jun By adminNo Comments
Environment, News, Nigeria

Nigeria: Over 50 Cars Burnt and at Least 9 Dead as Tanker Explodes in Lagos

No fewer than 50 cars and an as yet unknown number of person were engulfed in an inferno in Lagos this evening. The occurrence which was said to have occurred at about 6pm resulted from a tanker explosion which eye witnesses said occurred as the tanker was attempting to reverse at the Otedola Bridge area of Berger. As at the time of publication, over 50 cars were reported burnt and about 9 persons confirmed dead with others injured. Emergency service personnel are currently on hand trying to restore normalcy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL476LLuzvg Though the fire has been put out, the road has remained closed, forcing commuters to turn back or look for alternative routes.
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Nigeria: Plateau and PDP’s Crocodile Tears – Presidency
28Jun By adminNo Comments
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Nigeria: Plateau and PDP’s Crocodile Tears – Presidency

The sad and unfortunate killings in Plateau State over the weekend have been turned to opportunity to once again play irresponsible politics, particularly by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which says it is declaring seven days of mourning. These are dolorous times that call for deep introspection on how cheap human lives have become, and the proffering of actionable ideas on how to get out of the bind. But the PDP would rather dance on the graves of the dead, playing cheap, infantile politics. The comatose and prostrate party is declaring seven days of mourning, during which flags in its offices would be flown at half mast nationwide. But unknown to the party, those flags had been forcefully lowered since its 2015 loss at the polls, and may remain so for a long time to come, bec...
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World Cup: Japan Advances to Second Round, Loses 0:1 to Poland
28Jun By adminNo Comments
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World Cup: Japan Advances to Second Round, Loses 0:1 to Poland

Japan has advanced to the second round of the World Cup even after losing 0:1 to Poland. Poland went into the match knowing they had already dropped out of the World Cup. Poland got their goal in the 59th minute through Bednarek and the Japanese were unable to respond through the rest of the match. The Japanese had 4 points and were hoping to win the match. However, following Senegal's loss to Colombia, Japan ended up with the same points and goals difference as Senegal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSxAQl1biyU Japan however advanced to the next round on the basis of better Fair Play points. Poland and Senegal now head home from that group.
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World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia
28Jun By adminNo Comments
Africa, Senegal, Sports, World Cup

World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia

Senegal has crashed out of the World Cup after losing 0:1 to Colombia. Senegal was Africa's last representative in the tournament which means no African side made it out of the groups. A 74th minute goal from Colombia's Yerry Mina ensured the Africans did not proceed to the next round. This will be the first since the inception of the round of 16 that no African side made it past the first round. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxcQ6E6vwf8 Senegal and and Japan both have the same point and goals difference. Senegal was however eliminated on Fair Play points.
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