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World Cup: Uruguay Edges Past Egypt by 1:0

15Jun

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Africa, Egypt, Sports, World Cup

World Cup: Uruguay Edges Past Egypt by 1:0

In a keenly contested encounter, the Uruguayans narrowly edged past the Egyptian team by a lone goal. Just when fans were settling for a goal-less draw, Jose Gimenez headed in a lovely goal from a free-kick, breaking Egyptian hearts. The Egyptian without Salah lacked much bite in the final third. Salah is expected to be fit and ready to play when Egypt takes on Russia in their next match on the June 19.

World Cup: Russia Opens 2018 FIFA World Cup with a 5:0 Win Over Saudi Arabia

14Jun

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World Cup: Russia Opens 2018 FIFA World Cup with a 5:0 Win Over Saudi Arabia

Hosts Russia began their World Cup campaign on a positive note with a convincing 5:0 win over Saudi Arabia. Iury Gazinsky scored the first goal of the tournament in the 12th minute, relieving the Russians of some pressure. Denis Cheryshev doubled their lead in the 43rd minute sending the Russian fans into a frenzy. The Saudi's fought back in the second half, having a lot of possession but not doing much with. The Russians went ahead to worsen Saudi Arabia's woes as Artem Dzyuba came off the bench to head a third Russian goal in the 71st minute of the match. The Russians were not finished. In the first minute of additional time, Denis Cheryshev doubled his goals tally, scoring Russia's fourth with a beautifully struck volley. Just when everyone thought it had ended, Aleksandr Golov...

World Cup: Mystic Marcus Predicts Semi-Final for Nigeria

14Jun

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World Cup: Mystic Marcus Predicts Semi-Final for Nigeria

The same mystic pig that predicted the triumph of of President Donald trump at the polls has this time predicted that Nigeria will get to the semi-finals of the World Cup. Going by owner, Juliette Stevens, the pig has never predicted any sports event wrongly. While explaining the pig's mystic abilities, Juliette said "Marcus is the seventh child of a seventh child and apparently they’re gifted with special powers so maybe that’s where it comes from. "A few years ago I was invited on a radio show because of Paul the octopus predicting results and they wanted to see if I had any animals that had the ability. "I hadn’t tried the seventh child theory out so thought I’d give it a go." If Mystic Marcus' predictions are anything to go by, Belgium, Argentina, Nigeria and Uruguay are ex...

World Cup: Spain Fires Coach a Day to the Start of the World Cup

13Jun

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World Cup: Spain Fires Coach a Day to the Start of the World Cup

The Spanish FA today announced the sack of its head coach Julen Lopetegui. The sack of the Spanish coach was a direct outcome of Real Madrid's announcement yesterday. Real Madrid had yesterday named Lopetegui as their new manager. The announcement which took the Spanish FA by surprise was seen as improper. Julen Lopetegui had only three weeks ago, signed a 3-year deal with the Spanish FA. By signing Julen Lopetegui, Real Madrid was going to pay the €2 million buy out clause of his contract with the Spanish FA. However, with his sack, Real Madrid will no longer be paying this as he will now be going as a free-agent. See Also: Sports: Real Madrid Appoints Julen Lopetegui New Manager In the meantime, Fernando Hierro has been named as the new Spanish coach. Before his appointment, ...

Nigeria: Produce Offa Robbery Gang Leader or be Sued – CSOs to Police

12Jun

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Nigeria: Produce Offa Robbery Gang Leader or be Sued – CSOs to Police

Following the rumoured death of the leader of the gang that carried out the Offa robbery that claimed about 33 persons, some Civil Society Organizations have called on the Police to produce him or face legal action. The leader of the gang, Michael Adikwu who is a former Police officer was rumoured to have been shot by the Police in custody as a means of getting confessions from the others. While making their demand, the CSOs said "If he (Adikwu) has been killed, the police should come clean and name his executors, this is in keeping with the Freedom of Information Act (FOI)," the petition said. "We demand an immediate investigation into the disappearance of this suspect, and we ask respected international human rights organisations to call on the Nigerian government and the police...

Sports: Real Madrid Appoints Julen Lopetegui New Manager

12Jun

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Sports: Real Madrid Appoints Julen Lopetegui New Manager

Real Madrid has appointed Julen Lopetegui, the manager of the Spanish national side as Zinedine Zidane's replacement. Lopetegui who is currently taking Spain to the 2018 FIFA World Cup will resume as Real Madrid's manager after the mundial. This appointment puts to rest rumours that they may be considering Andre Villas-Boas or Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino.

Breaking: Ex-Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye Sentenced to 14 Years Imprisonment

12Jun

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Breaking: Ex-Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye Sentenced to 14 Years Imprisonment

Mr Joshua Dariye, former governor of Plateau state has sentenced to a 14 year jail term by an Abuja high court. Mr Dariye who was a governor of Plateau state between 1999 and 2007 was charged to by the EFCC on July 13, 2007 on a 23 count charge for money laundering allegedly diverting the State’s 1.126 billion Naira ecological funds. He was today June 12, 2018 found guilty of criminal misappropriation for which he was sentenced to a 2 year jail term and for criminal breach of trust for which he was sentenced to 14 years. See Also: Nigeria: Nyame, Ex-Taraba Gov. Sentenced to 14 Years for N1.64bn Fraud Since the charges are running concurrently without the option of fine, he is expected to serve a 14 year jail term. This is second conviction against a former governor within a month....

Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Making Waves with Their Outfit

12Jun

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Africa, Fashion, Nigeria, Sports, World Cup

Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Making Waves with Their Outfit

It's an already known fact that the kit of the Nigerian Super Eagles took center stage. Following in this path, the Super Eagles traveled to Russia in a stylish traditional outfit that is already trending. The outfit which was designed by Nigerian designers David Bowler was to have been used at the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil but was replaced at the last minute. There is no doubt that the Nigerians have made a very good impression with their kit and outfits. It is now left for them to carry over this trend of excellence unto the pitch of play. Nigeria will play against Croatia in its first match on June 16th by 8pm Nigerian time.

Sports: Nigeria Beat Gambia 6:0 to Qualify for AWCON

12Jun

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Africa, Gambia, Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

Sports: Nigeria Beat Gambia 6:0 to Qualify for AWCON

The Nigerian Super Falcons beat the Queen Scorpions of Gambia by 6:0 yesterday in Lagos to qualify for the 11th African Women Cup of Nations. The Nigerians had earlier beaten the Gambians on their home turf 1:0. This brings the aggregate score to 7:0. Having won 9 out of the 10 previous AWCON championships, the Nigerians are set to win a 10th title. Teams that have also qualified for the finals include: Hosts Ghana, Algeria, Zambia, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Mali and South Africa.

Nigeria: Donald Duke to Run for Presidency

9Jun

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Nigeria: Donald Duke to Run for Presidency

Former Governor of Cross River state, Donald Duke has declared his intention to contest for Nigeria's number one office. There had always been speculations that he would run, speculations which have now been confirmed. He made his intention official in an interview with German Media Deutsche Welle Africa. Explaining his reason for running, he said "I see such obvious failings; I see a leadership that is steeped in the past and that’s really refused to evolve with a nation that’s predominantly a nation of young, aspiring people, and still doing the things the way they were done many many years ago and did not work. "I think our leadership in the country today is totally out of tune with the current realities of our nation. There’s a disconnect somewhere. So, when you have a leaders...