Nigeria news today headlines update Wednesday 23rd January 2019
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target=_blank>Zambia Footballers Vow To Honour Fallen Heroes
‘The best way to honour the Zambian stars who died off the coast of Gabon is by doing well at this Cup of Nations’ – Isaac Chansa, who also plays for Orlando Pirates Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene was just nine years old when news reached Lusaka that the ‘pride of the nation’ had perished off
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target=_blank>Chelsea Hoping To Ignite Everton FC Interest In Striker
Chelsea are stalling on a loan move for Michy Batshuayi and are holding out to arrange a permanent move to Everton for the striker. Batshuayi is on the cusp on a temporary spell at Monaco, but the Londoners are said to be holding up the move amidst interest from the Blues. Everton’s stance on the
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target=_blank>Zimbabwe Leader Vows Probe Amid Deadly Crackdown On Protesters
Zimbabwe’s president on Tuesday said violence by security forces was “unacceptable and a betrayal” and will be investigated after a week of economic crisis and crackdown in which activists said a dozen people were killed. President Emmerson Mnangagwa called for a “national dialogue” among political parties and civic leaders, even as arrests continued. He spoke
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target=_blank>West Ham Fined £100,000 For Crowd Trouble
West Ham have been charged £100,000 by the Football Association for the crowd trouble during their home defeat to Burnley last season. The Premier League club have avoided a points deduction or having to play a number of matches behind closed doors after the incident during a 3-0 loss on March 10, 2018. A number
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target=_blank>Ghana police quiz lawmaker after reporter’s death
A Ghanaian politician who promised to pay anyone who attacked an undercover reporter has been questioned as part of the investigation into his death, police have announced. Ahmed Hussein-Suale, who worked on a high-profile investigation into corruption in African football, was gunned down as he returned to his home in Accra last week. The killing
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target=_blank>Moscow Court Denies Alleged US Spy’s Bail Request
A Moscow court on Tuesday denied bail to a US former Marine who was arrested in Russia on espionage charges last month.Paul Whelan, 48, was taken into custody on December 28 by the Russian FSB security service, who said he was caught “while carrying out an act of espionage”. “The appeal of the defense (for
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target=_blank>Ayr United youngster Finn Ecrepont earns Scotland call
The 16-year-old made his debut for the U17 team in August last year and has been a regular call-up to manager Brian McLaughlin’s squads since. Ecrepont is enjoying the best season of his young career so far and is delighted with another call up to the national team. He said: “It is always an honour
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target=_blank>Eric Abidal admits club are waiting on Frenkie decision over transfer
FC Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal has admitted that they are waiting on a decision from Frenkie De Jong as they go head-to-head with Paris Saint-Germain for the Dutchman’s signature. The Ajax wonderkid has been pursued by the biggest clubs in Europe as they look to secure one of the most talented young players around,
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target=_blank>Congressman Eliot Engel’s Foreign Policy Of Belligerency
On Tuesday, New York Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel, as one of his first orders of business as the freshly minted chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act. The legislation would impose sweeping sanctions on the governments of Syria, Russia and Iran for the next 5 years unless they
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British Oscar Hopefuls Recognized On Off Camera
British talent in front of and behind the camera has been recognised with Oscar nominations. Olivia Colman, Christian Bale, Richard E Grant and Rachel Weisz lead hopes in the acting category, with Welsh-born Bale tipped to win the best actor category for his role as former US vice president D*** Cheney in Vice.Colman is nominated […]
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