Today 18th June News Headline
I-G orders PDP h/qtrs shut
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
The police wielded the big stick on thePeoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday on account of the protracted leadership crisis rocking the opposition party. Police Inspector General Solomon Arase ordered the office complex that houses the national secretariat of the party shut for a week to allow peace to reign. He gave the party leaders the []The post I-G orders PDP h/qtrs shut appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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My plans for lecturers who can't keep their Libidos- Ekiti State 'varsity VC Prof Bamidele
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Recently appointed Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Prof. Samuel Oye Bamidele, will superintend over the 21st convocation ceremony of the university next week, barely six months after his appointment. In this interview with ODUNAYO OGUNMOLA, the senior pastor of Deeper Life Bible Church speaks about his experience on the VCs seat so far, his []The post My plans for lecturers who cant keep their Libidos- Ekiti State varsity VC Prof Bamidele appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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as court refuses to stop party's ex-National Secretary's arrest
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected prayer by the immediate past National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Wale Oladipo to stop his planned arrest over alleged involvement in unlawful disbursement of public funds. Justice John Tsoho, in a judgement yesterday, threw out Oladipos fundamental rights enforcement suit on the ground []The post as court refuses to stop party's ex-National Secretarys arrest appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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How we murdered army colonel in Kaduna
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
When the news broke that the recently murdered army colonel, Samalia Inusa, a Chief Instructor at the Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna State, was abducted by some gunmen at Kamazo area of Kaduna Refinery Road, on March 26, 2016, many thought his abduction and eventual killing might have been a revenge mission by []The post 'How we murdered army colonel in Kaduna' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Boko Haram shoots 18 mourners dead at funeral
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Awake keep in Kuda-Kaya village, Madagali Local Government Area, Adamawa State, turned bloody on Thursday night after an attack on mourners by Boko Haram terrorists. No fewer than 18 of the mourners, most of them women, were gunned down by the extremists who were believed to have sneaked in from the nearby Sambisa Forest, which []The post Boko Haram shoots 18 mourners dead at funeral appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Sex scandal: Anxiety as Reps await probe panel
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Members of the House of Representatives were last night waiting anxiously for information on the panel which Speaker Yakubu Dogara promised on Thursday to set up to probe the allegation that three Reps groped a hotel chambermaid and tried to solicit prostitutes while visiting the US. Listed for probe are Mohammed Garba Gololo (Gamawa, Bauchi []The post Sex scandal: Anxiety as Reps await probe panel appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Troops arrest sect's commander, engineer
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Troops of 3 Division, Sector 5 and 27 Task Force Brigade of Nigerian Army arrested a Boko Haram commander who doubles as an engineer at Gishiwa Dabua and Garejin Audu areas of Potiskum in Yobe State in the early hours of Thursday. Other arrested suspects include Ibrahim Jagwal (38) and Audu Ahmadu a.k.a. Condemned (45), []The post Troops arrest sect's commander, engineer appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Sheriff: A bone in PDP's throat
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
WITH all the key organs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned against him, the embattled National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff, appears to swim laboriously against the tide. By his political antecedents, however, Sheriff never goes down without a fight, dirty or clean. At the moment, he is fighting tooth and []The post Sheriff: A bone in PDPs throat appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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New militant group emerges in Rivers
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Barely 24 hours after the Federal Government began talks with members of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to end attacks on oil facilities, a new militant group, the Ekpeye Liberation Group (ELG), yesterday emerged in Rivers State and gave multinational companies 14-day ultimatum to relocate. The affected multinationals include Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria []The post New militant group emerges in Rivers appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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JTF averts bombing of Agip pipeline in Bayelsa, arrests 19
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Troops of the Joint Force (JF), Operation Pulo Shield, have averted an attempt by suspected vandals to bomb pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Okpoama, Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Centre (JMCC), Col. Ado Isa, in a statement yesterday, said the suspects planted dynamites beneath the []The post JTF averts bombing of Agip pipeline in Bayelsa, arrests 19 appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Abode of stench
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
A CHOLERA epidemic looms large at Iponri Low Cost Estate in Surulere, Lagos State. A visit to the community, one of the oldest housing estates in the state, revealed the messy environmental condition the residents are grappling with. From one end of the estate to another, human wastes flow like a river, causing an odious stench to envelope the estate and its neighbouhoods.Like the biblical plague in Pharaohs Egypt, the entire estate is infested with flies and other insects that feed on human was
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Online agency, Travelden, debuts
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Travelden, an innovative online travel booking platform recently unveiled its services in Lagos . Speaking at the lunch, the chief executive officer of Travelden, Mrs Lilian Obinna-Igwe stated that Travelden is a one stop shop for online travel booking for that top-notch customer services.Mrs Obinna-Igwe explained that the company provides online travel and other ancillary services like customized services, travel insurance, SBS lounge, airport lounge, protocol services among other unique and in
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New face of kidnapping
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
It was a case of a kidnapping plot taken to the extreme. And as would be expected, not many believed the news when it first broke. The police in Rivers State arrested a woman for allegedly kidnapping her own children and demanding a ransom from her husband for their safe return.According to the report, the woman, identified as Abigail Brown, allegedly connived with her husbands former driver, identified only as ThankGod, to abduct the two children and demanded a ransom from her estranged husband
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What to know about courtship
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
DEAR Harriet, Please, I need your advice on courtship because in a couple of months I will be getting married to the love of my life. We have been good friends for years. He proposed marriage to me last week.To tell you the truth, I am so excited. Therefore, I need you to counsel me on all that I need to know from courtship to marriage. I will be expecting your reply. Please, help me.Thanks.Tonia O.,Lagos.We are happy for you and thanks for your message. Most potential couples dream of a happy m
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Southern Sun treats guests to Braised Lamb Shanks in Herbs Jus
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Alex Mwaura, the Executive Chef at Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos recently shared one of his recipes for the hotel. The special delicacy, the Braised Lamb Shanks in Herbs Jusis a popular delicacy familiar to many who are used to dining at the hotels restaurant for in-house dining or the popular Sunday Brunch at the on Sundays.Speaking on the meal, he said Shanks are cut out of lamb hide leg in the middle just below the bulk meat and they are popular for their diligent succulent lamb taste and
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From paradise to hell (2)
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEKSomalia is complex, ambiguous and uncertainThe Somali National Army (SNA) has won some spectacular victories against Al-Shabaab with the help of AMISOM troops, but it is far from being a standard army by all standards. The SNA was hurriedly put together by AMISOM and it consists of former militia and clan lords. A large section of the army also consists of teenagers and young adults whose only qualification is that they are susceptible to being recruited by Al-Shabaab.It
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THE WAISTCOAT: getting it right
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
WAISTCOAT is an underrated piece of mens clothing. A piece, if properly worn, can bring a new dimension to your look. It gives enough room to experiment with layers and remain stylish. Waistcoat can be worked with almost any ensemble with a little imagination. It makes you look streamlined and tidy. Waistcoat can be worn casually or formally.Basic rules:Get the right fit: Baggy waistcoat makes you look bigger than you are and could look tacky and untidy.Make sure your colours match properly. Do
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Intrigues as Edo APC, PDP gov candidates emerge
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
ALEXANDER OKERE highlights the controversies and issues that will shape today's governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for Monday in Edo State When the Independent National Electoral Commission announced the dates for the primaries and the governorship election in Edo State, the major political parties in the state The post Intrigues as Edo APC, PDP gov candidates emerge appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Ogoniland: Another long wait for restoration
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
With the recent inauguration of the clean-up of Ogoniland, stakeholders believe that the absence of a framework for the implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme recommendations could mean another long wait for Ogoniland restoration, writes CHUKWUDI AKASIKE An unmatched level of euphoria greeted the declaration that President Muhammadu Buhari would be in Ogoniland to The post Ogoniland: Another long wait for restoration appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Financial community should keep investing in security solutions 'Femi Adeoti, MD Inlaks
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Femi Adeoti is the Managing Director/CEO, Africa Operations, Inlaks Computers Limited. In this interview with Ozioma Ubabukoh, he talks about what Nigeria stands to gain by extending infrastructural development in the cities to the rural areas. Your company is rated as a notable ICT and infrastructure solutions provider in the country with an ATM installed The post Financial community should keep investing in security solutions 'Femi Adeoti, MD Inlaks appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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FG seeks growth in non-oil exports
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan and Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt The Nigerian Export Promotion Council says Nigerians have yet to explore the opportunities in the non-oil export business, especially in agriculture. It therefore called on chambers of commerce and industries across the South-West to educate their members on how to utilise the opportunities. The NEPC stated these The post FG seeks growth in non-oil exports appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Naira, stocks soar further on new forex policy
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
The naira firmed at the parallel market on Friday, while stocks posted their biggest weekly rally in 14 months as domestic funds snapped up shares following the Central Bank of Nigeria's currency reforms designed to attract foreign investors, traders said. The CBN has said it will let the market set the exchange rate freely effective The post Naira, stocks soar further on new forex policy appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Building collapse: SON raids iron rod shops
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has carried out a raid in Ekiti State to detect those selling substandard iron rods to unsuspecting members of the public. The Head, SON Ekiti State, Mrs. Serah Idowu, who disclosed this to journalists, said it was part of the measures to curb incidence of building The post Building collapse: SON raids iron rod shops appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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ATCON plans advocacy programmes to improve service quality
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Ozioma Ubabukoh The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria has said that in its effort to improve the quality of service in the country, it has mapped out a series of policy advocacy activities. The association said this during a visit to the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Authority. It said that its policy The post ATCON plans advocacy programmes to improve service quality appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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IHS, HTN close first African mobile infrastructure transaction
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Ozioma Ubabukoh IHS Holding Limited has completed the acquisition of Helios Towers Nigeria Limited's 1,211 diversified tower sites throughout the country. The IHS, the largest mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and HTN established the mobile telecommunications infrastructure industry in Nigeria in the early 2000s and this transaction, announced on The post IHS, HTN close first African mobile infrastructure transaction appeared first on P
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NNPC withheld $12.9bn in eight years ' NEITI
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Mr. Waziri Adio, said the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation withheld $12.9bn revenue between 2005 and 2013. He added that the 2013 Oil and Gas Audit Report revealed that some government agencies like the NNPC and its subsidiaries also withheld $3.8bn and N358bn. The post NNPC withheld $12.9bn in eight years ' NEITI appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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French club proud of Keshi's goal
Qatari club reject Emenike
MRS restates grassroots commitment
I am ready to face any opponent in rio ' Oborududu
Ikeme desperate for Premier League football
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Festus Abu Wolverhampton Wanderers could lose Carl Ikeme in the near future if they fail to gain promotion to the Premier League next year, the Championship side's former goalkeeper has warned his old club. Matt Murray, 35, believes Wolves will have to match Nigeria goalkeeper Ikeme's ambitions if he is to stay at the club The post Ikeme desperate for Premier League football appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Rebuilding Nigeria: No buckle, no back down
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Fola Ojo, willieojo@yahoo.com Dateline: New Orleans, Louisiana; Thursday, August 18, 1988. Forty third Vice President of the United States of America, George H. Bush, accepted the nomination as the Republican Presidential candidate at the party's National Convention. From the plush podium, Bush blustered and boasted: 'Read my lips, no new taxes.' It was a pledge The post Rebuilding Nigeria: No buckle, no back down appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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My mum prayed, fasted for me to marry my wife ' Seyi Sodimu
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Love me Jeje crooner, Seyi Shodimu, tells Saturday Beats about his career You have been off the radar for more than 15 years, where have you been' I have been around. I moved to Nigeria about eight years ago. I went to the US in 1985, I was a kid then. It is really hard The post My mum prayed, fasted for me to marry my wife ' Seyi Sodimu appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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2018 World Cup qualifiers: Yusuf offers lifeline to home-based stars - Vanguard
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Super Eagles stand-in coach Salisu Yusuf has said he believes that at least three players from the domestic league could force their way into the first-team of the team for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.The post 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Yusuf offers lifeline to home-based stars appeared first on Vanguard News.
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38th CBN Open: Osewa, McLeod, 4 Others Get Wildcards - Leadership
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
The 2016 African Junior Championship (AJC) U-14 silver medalists, Michael Osewa and Angel McLeod have both earned their places in the main draw of the 38th Central Bank of Nigeria Open Tennis Championship in Lagos.According to the secretary-general of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Gloria Ekwempu, the duo will be joined in the main draw by Christopher Itodo, Christopher Bulus, Saminu Abubakar and Marylove Edward.According to Ekwempu, the players were given places in the main draw due to th
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Again, Babaganaru faces sack by Pillars - Daily Times
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Coach Mohammed Babaganaru, who led Kano Pillars to win the Nigeria league back-to-back, could soon be sacked going by a run of indifferent results and his lack of control of the players. Four-time Nigeria champions Pillars were sent packing from the Federation Cup on Wednesday by lower league side Prime FC and they are The post Again, Babaganaru faces sack by Pillars appeared first on Daily Times Nigerian Newspaper.
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Agent Not Sure About Ighalos Future - Leadership
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Odion Ighalo has attracted interests from several clubs, but it is up to Premier League club Watford to decide whether the Nigeria striker goes or stays, according to the players known agent Atta Aneke.There have been reports of Watford deciding to cash-in on the Nigeria striker and while he admits there have been offers, he has insisted nothing has been decided yet contrary to other reports.The thing is were not actually sure ourselves because it all depends on what Watford are willing to do, h
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Agent: Mkhitaryan wants to join Manchester United - Goal
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
The midfielder's agent Mino Raiola has confirmed that the player is keen to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer and wants to 'resolve' the situation
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Akwa United boss, Bassey cries out: We need Ekpai's goals not money - The Sun
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
By George Aluo AKWA United striker Ubong Ekpai has finalized his move to Israeli side Maccabi
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Analysis - Croatia take eye off the ball after crowd trouble - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
By Philip O'Connor (Reuters) - Croatia were sweeping into the knockout stages of Euro 2016 on the back of an imperious display against the Czech Republic only to be seemingly distracted and ultimately derailed by their own supporters on Friday.
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Analysis - Free-scoring Spain show off their title credentials - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
If there were fears among Spain's fans about the side's ability to score goals after a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic in their Group D opener, they were allayed against Turkey on Friday. The approach that mesmerizes with a version of the beautiful game based on pinpoint passing to carve up defences, and which saw Spain claim two straight European titles and a World Cup, re-emerged in a one-sided 3-0 triumph against the hapless Turks. Spain severely punished opponents who tried to copy
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Argentina Has More To Offer Messi - Leadership
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Lionel Messi is confident there is more to come from Argentina at the Copa America Centenario.A back injury kept Messi out of Argentinas group stage opener against Chile, but he featured as a substitute in victories over Panama, in which he scored a hat-trick, and Bolivia.The captain could return to the starting line-up for the quarter-final meeting with Venezuela at the Gillette Stadium on today.With the Copa entering its closing stages, Messi believes Argentina are only going to improve in the
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Arrieta goes 6 innings for 11th win, Cubs beat Pirates 6-0 - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
CHICAGO (AP) ' Jake Arrieta came through with the big pitches just when it seemed his control was abandoning him and things were getting "out of whack."
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Aside world ranking, non-remittance of dues cost Nigeria Rio 2016 chance - Guardian
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Aside world ranking, non-remittance of dues cost Nigeria Rio 2016 chance
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ASMA Seeks Advanced Sports Mgt, Devt In Africa - Leadership
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
As part of new technological approach to sports development, the Conference of African Sports Management Association (ASMA) has rolled out new ways to advance the course of sports management and development on the continent, with plans that will see Africa keep abreast of the rest of the world.Speaking to newsmen on the essence of the on-going 3rd ASMA International Conference in Abuja, the vice-president of the West African Region and executive coordinator, Sylvester M.S. Ikuejamoye, said the c
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Austria's Fuchs wary of Ronaldo threat, vows to attack - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
By Matt Smith PARIS (Reuters) - Austria will double mark Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo when the teams clash at Euro 2016 on Saturday, but fear that it could create space for his teammates to wreak havoc, Austria's captain Christian Fuchs said. Portugal could only draw 1-1 with tournament debutants Iceland, while Austria lost 2-0 to unfancied Hungary. The prospect of stopping the three-times world player of the year has added to Austria's worries.
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Bale proud despite Wales derby defeat - Daily Trust
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Gareth Bale declared himself proud of his Wales teammates despite the huge disappointment of Daniel Sturridges stoppage-time goal giving England a 2-1 victory on Thursday.
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Blatter learnt stealing skills in Argentina 'Maradona - Tribune
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Former Argentinian football star, Diego Maradona yesterday accused FIFA's former president, Joseph Blatter, of stealing while at the helm of the Federation of International Football Association.Maradona compared him with a former government official imprisoned for corruption in Argentina, claiming that Blatter has more money than Jose Lopez.Lopez was Argentina's public works secretary during the governments of Nestor Kirchner (2003 to 2007) and his wife Cristina Fernandez (2007 to 2015
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Briles withdraws court filing amid settlement reports - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
WACO, Texas (AP) ' Fired Baylor coach Art Briles has withdrawn a demand for new lawyers in a federal civil rights lawsuit against him and the university amid reports he has settled a contract dispute with the school.
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CAF CL: Enyimba promise good start against Zamalek - New Telegraph
Can Pillars End Wikki's Fairy Tale - Daily Independent
Cavaliers Fan Comments on Getting Struck by Stephen Curry's Mouthpiece in Game 6 - Bleacher Report
Cavaliers vs. Warriors Game 7 Courtside Tickets Sell for Record $49,500 Each - Bleacher Report
Chelsea Retain Mikel, Omeruo, Moses - Daily Independent
Coach Cacic labels Croatian hooligans 'sports terrorists - Yahoo
Colombia fans steal the show as Copa America takes off - Goal
Colombia fans steal the show as Copa America takes off - Goal
Colombia fans steal the show as Copa America takes off - Goal
Colombia reach Copa semis after shootout win over Peru - Yahoo
Cooreman Doesn't Respect Authority ' Bassey - Daily Independent
Copa America Results 2016: Friday Quarterfinal Results and Updated Bracket - Bleacher Report
Croatia boss criticises 'sports terrorists' after flares thrown - BBC
Croatia coach slams 'sports terrorists' after flares incident - Yahoo
Czechs likely to be without Rosicky for Turkey clash - Yahoo
Dangerous' Sturridge highlights England quality - Lallana - Goal
Dangerous' Sturridge highlights England quality - Lallana - Goal
Dangerous' Sturridge highlights England quality - Lallana - Goal
Darren Collison Charged with Domestic Violence: Latest Details and Reaction - Bleacher Report
De Biasi looking for Albanian firepower to advance - Yahoo
Defeat against Munster champions Kerry a big blow for Cork's All-Ireland title hopes - Yahoo
Del Bosque delighted to see Spain score three times - Goal
Del Bosque delighted to see Spain score three times - Goal
Del Bosque delighted to see Spain score three times - Goal
Delta State Football League starts today - Vanguard
Derrick Rose Trade Rumors: Knicks Reportedly Interested in Bulls PG - Bleacher Report
Domestic players will make W-Cup qualifiers - Tribune
Dustin Johnson's Green-Finding Savvy Sets Stage for Either Merriment or Misery - Bleacher Report
Eder dedicates Sweden winner to Italy team-mates - Goal
Eder dedicates Sweden winner to Italy team-mates - Goal
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
The police wielded the big stick on thePeoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday on account of the protracted leadership crisis rocking the opposition party. Police Inspector General Solomon Arase ordered the office complex that houses the national secretariat of the party shut for a week to allow peace to reign. He gave the party leaders the []The post I-G orders PDP h/qtrs shut appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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My plans for lecturers who can't keep their Libidos- Ekiti State 'varsity VC Prof Bamidele
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Recently appointed Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Prof. Samuel Oye Bamidele, will superintend over the 21st convocation ceremony of the university next week, barely six months after his appointment. In this interview with ODUNAYO OGUNMOLA, the senior pastor of Deeper Life Bible Church speaks about his experience on the VCs seat so far, his []The post My plans for lecturers who cant keep their Libidos- Ekiti State varsity VC Prof Bamidele appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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as court refuses to stop party's ex-National Secretary's arrest
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected prayer by the immediate past National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Wale Oladipo to stop his planned arrest over alleged involvement in unlawful disbursement of public funds. Justice John Tsoho, in a judgement yesterday, threw out Oladipos fundamental rights enforcement suit on the ground []The post as court refuses to stop party's ex-National Secretarys arrest appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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How we murdered army colonel in Kaduna
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
When the news broke that the recently murdered army colonel, Samalia Inusa, a Chief Instructor at the Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna State, was abducted by some gunmen at Kamazo area of Kaduna Refinery Road, on March 26, 2016, many thought his abduction and eventual killing might have been a revenge mission by []The post 'How we murdered army colonel in Kaduna' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
read more...
Boko Haram shoots 18 mourners dead at funeral
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Awake keep in Kuda-Kaya village, Madagali Local Government Area, Adamawa State, turned bloody on Thursday night after an attack on mourners by Boko Haram terrorists. No fewer than 18 of the mourners, most of them women, were gunned down by the extremists who were believed to have sneaked in from the nearby Sambisa Forest, which []The post Boko Haram shoots 18 mourners dead at funeral appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Sex scandal: Anxiety as Reps await probe panel
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Members of the House of Representatives were last night waiting anxiously for information on the panel which Speaker Yakubu Dogara promised on Thursday to set up to probe the allegation that three Reps groped a hotel chambermaid and tried to solicit prostitutes while visiting the US. Listed for probe are Mohammed Garba Gololo (Gamawa, Bauchi []The post Sex scandal: Anxiety as Reps await probe panel appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Troops arrest sect's commander, engineer
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Troops of 3 Division, Sector 5 and 27 Task Force Brigade of Nigerian Army arrested a Boko Haram commander who doubles as an engineer at Gishiwa Dabua and Garejin Audu areas of Potiskum in Yobe State in the early hours of Thursday. Other arrested suspects include Ibrahim Jagwal (38) and Audu Ahmadu a.k.a. Condemned (45), []The post Troops arrest sect's commander, engineer appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Sheriff: A bone in PDP's throat
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
WITH all the key organs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned against him, the embattled National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff, appears to swim laboriously against the tide. By his political antecedents, however, Sheriff never goes down without a fight, dirty or clean. At the moment, he is fighting tooth and []The post Sheriff: A bone in PDPs throat appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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New militant group emerges in Rivers
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Barely 24 hours after the Federal Government began talks with members of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to end attacks on oil facilities, a new militant group, the Ekpeye Liberation Group (ELG), yesterday emerged in Rivers State and gave multinational companies 14-day ultimatum to relocate. The affected multinationals include Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria []The post New militant group emerges in Rivers appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
read more...
JTF averts bombing of Agip pipeline in Bayelsa, arrests 19
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Troops of the Joint Force (JF), Operation Pulo Shield, have averted an attempt by suspected vandals to bomb pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Okpoama, Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Centre (JMCC), Col. Ado Isa, in a statement yesterday, said the suspects planted dynamites beneath the []The post JTF averts bombing of Agip pipeline in Bayelsa, arrests 19 appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Abode of stench
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
A CHOLERA epidemic looms large at Iponri Low Cost Estate in Surulere, Lagos State. A visit to the community, one of the oldest housing estates in the state, revealed the messy environmental condition the residents are grappling with. From one end of the estate to another, human wastes flow like a river, causing an odious stench to envelope the estate and its neighbouhoods.Like the biblical plague in Pharaohs Egypt, the entire estate is infested with flies and other insects that feed on human was
read more...
Online agency, Travelden, debuts
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Travelden, an innovative online travel booking platform recently unveiled its services in Lagos . Speaking at the lunch, the chief executive officer of Travelden, Mrs Lilian Obinna-Igwe stated that Travelden is a one stop shop for online travel booking for that top-notch customer services.Mrs Obinna-Igwe explained that the company provides online travel and other ancillary services like customized services, travel insurance, SBS lounge, airport lounge, protocol services among other unique and in
read more...
New face of kidnapping
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
It was a case of a kidnapping plot taken to the extreme. And as would be expected, not many believed the news when it first broke. The police in Rivers State arrested a woman for allegedly kidnapping her own children and demanding a ransom from her husband for their safe return.According to the report, the woman, identified as Abigail Brown, allegedly connived with her husbands former driver, identified only as ThankGod, to abduct the two children and demanded a ransom from her estranged husband
read more...
What to know about courtship
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
DEAR Harriet, Please, I need your advice on courtship because in a couple of months I will be getting married to the love of my life. We have been good friends for years. He proposed marriage to me last week.To tell you the truth, I am so excited. Therefore, I need you to counsel me on all that I need to know from courtship to marriage. I will be expecting your reply. Please, help me.Thanks.Tonia O.,Lagos.We are happy for you and thanks for your message. Most potential couples dream of a happy m
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Southern Sun treats guests to Braised Lamb Shanks in Herbs Jus
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Alex Mwaura, the Executive Chef at Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos recently shared one of his recipes for the hotel. The special delicacy, the Braised Lamb Shanks in Herbs Jusis a popular delicacy familiar to many who are used to dining at the hotels restaurant for in-house dining or the popular Sunday Brunch at the on Sundays.Speaking on the meal, he said Shanks are cut out of lamb hide leg in the middle just below the bulk meat and they are popular for their diligent succulent lamb taste and
read more...
From paradise to hell (2)
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEKSomalia is complex, ambiguous and uncertainThe Somali National Army (SNA) has won some spectacular victories against Al-Shabaab with the help of AMISOM troops, but it is far from being a standard army by all standards. The SNA was hurriedly put together by AMISOM and it consists of former militia and clan lords. A large section of the army also consists of teenagers and young adults whose only qualification is that they are susceptible to being recruited by Al-Shabaab.It
read more...
THE WAISTCOAT: getting it right
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
WAISTCOAT is an underrated piece of mens clothing. A piece, if properly worn, can bring a new dimension to your look. It gives enough room to experiment with layers and remain stylish. Waistcoat can be worked with almost any ensemble with a little imagination. It makes you look streamlined and tidy. Waistcoat can be worn casually or formally.Basic rules:Get the right fit: Baggy waistcoat makes you look bigger than you are and could look tacky and untidy.Make sure your colours match properly. Do
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Intrigues as Edo APC, PDP gov candidates emerge
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
ALEXANDER OKERE highlights the controversies and issues that will shape today's governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for Monday in Edo State When the Independent National Electoral Commission announced the dates for the primaries and the governorship election in Edo State, the major political parties in the state The post Intrigues as Edo APC, PDP gov candidates emerge appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Ogoniland: Another long wait for restoration
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
With the recent inauguration of the clean-up of Ogoniland, stakeholders believe that the absence of a framework for the implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme recommendations could mean another long wait for Ogoniland restoration, writes CHUKWUDI AKASIKE An unmatched level of euphoria greeted the declaration that President Muhammadu Buhari would be in Ogoniland to The post Ogoniland: Another long wait for restoration appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Financial community should keep investing in security solutions 'Femi Adeoti, MD Inlaks
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Femi Adeoti is the Managing Director/CEO, Africa Operations, Inlaks Computers Limited. In this interview with Ozioma Ubabukoh, he talks about what Nigeria stands to gain by extending infrastructural development in the cities to the rural areas. Your company is rated as a notable ICT and infrastructure solutions provider in the country with an ATM installed The post Financial community should keep investing in security solutions 'Femi Adeoti, MD Inlaks appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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FG seeks growth in non-oil exports
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan and Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt The Nigerian Export Promotion Council says Nigerians have yet to explore the opportunities in the non-oil export business, especially in agriculture. It therefore called on chambers of commerce and industries across the South-West to educate their members on how to utilise the opportunities. The NEPC stated these The post FG seeks growth in non-oil exports appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Naira, stocks soar further on new forex policy
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
The naira firmed at the parallel market on Friday, while stocks posted their biggest weekly rally in 14 months as domestic funds snapped up shares following the Central Bank of Nigeria's currency reforms designed to attract foreign investors, traders said. The CBN has said it will let the market set the exchange rate freely effective The post Naira, stocks soar further on new forex policy appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Building collapse: SON raids iron rod shops
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has carried out a raid in Ekiti State to detect those selling substandard iron rods to unsuspecting members of the public. The Head, SON Ekiti State, Mrs. Serah Idowu, who disclosed this to journalists, said it was part of the measures to curb incidence of building The post Building collapse: SON raids iron rod shops appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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ATCON plans advocacy programmes to improve service quality
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Ozioma Ubabukoh The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria has said that in its effort to improve the quality of service in the country, it has mapped out a series of policy advocacy activities. The association said this during a visit to the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Authority. It said that its policy The post ATCON plans advocacy programmes to improve service quality appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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IHS, HTN close first African mobile infrastructure transaction
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Ozioma Ubabukoh IHS Holding Limited has completed the acquisition of Helios Towers Nigeria Limited's 1,211 diversified tower sites throughout the country. The IHS, the largest mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and HTN established the mobile telecommunications infrastructure industry in Nigeria in the early 2000s and this transaction, announced on The post IHS, HTN close first African mobile infrastructure transaction appeared first on P
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NNPC withheld $12.9bn in eight years ' NEITI
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Mr. Waziri Adio, said the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation withheld $12.9bn revenue between 2005 and 2013. He added that the 2013 Oil and Gas Audit Report revealed that some government agencies like the NNPC and its subsidiaries also withheld $3.8bn and N358bn. The post NNPC withheld $12.9bn in eight years ' NEITI appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Ikeme desperate for Premier League football
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Festus Abu Wolverhampton Wanderers could lose Carl Ikeme in the near future if they fail to gain promotion to the Premier League next year, the Championship side's former goalkeeper has warned his old club. Matt Murray, 35, believes Wolves will have to match Nigeria goalkeeper Ikeme's ambitions if he is to stay at the club The post Ikeme desperate for Premier League football appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Rebuilding Nigeria: No buckle, no back down
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Fola Ojo, willieojo@yahoo.com Dateline: New Orleans, Louisiana; Thursday, August 18, 1988. Forty third Vice President of the United States of America, George H. Bush, accepted the nomination as the Republican Presidential candidate at the party's National Convention. From the plush podium, Bush blustered and boasted: 'Read my lips, no new taxes.' It was a pledge The post Rebuilding Nigeria: No buckle, no back down appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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My mum prayed, fasted for me to marry my wife ' Seyi Sodimu
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Love me Jeje crooner, Seyi Shodimu, tells Saturday Beats about his career You have been off the radar for more than 15 years, where have you been' I have been around. I moved to Nigeria about eight years ago. I went to the US in 1985, I was a kid then. It is really hard The post My mum prayed, fasted for me to marry my wife ' Seyi Sodimu appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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2018 World Cup qualifiers: Yusuf offers lifeline to home-based stars - Vanguard
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Super Eagles stand-in coach Salisu Yusuf has said he believes that at least three players from the domestic league could force their way into the first-team of the team for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.The post 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Yusuf offers lifeline to home-based stars appeared first on Vanguard News.
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38th CBN Open: Osewa, McLeod, 4 Others Get Wildcards - Leadership
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
The 2016 African Junior Championship (AJC) U-14 silver medalists, Michael Osewa and Angel McLeod have both earned their places in the main draw of the 38th Central Bank of Nigeria Open Tennis Championship in Lagos.According to the secretary-general of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Gloria Ekwempu, the duo will be joined in the main draw by Christopher Itodo, Christopher Bulus, Saminu Abubakar and Marylove Edward.According to Ekwempu, the players were given places in the main draw due to th
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Again, Babaganaru faces sack by Pillars - Daily Times
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Coach Mohammed Babaganaru, who led Kano Pillars to win the Nigeria league back-to-back, could soon be sacked going by a run of indifferent results and his lack of control of the players. Four-time Nigeria champions Pillars were sent packing from the Federation Cup on Wednesday by lower league side Prime FC and they are The post Again, Babaganaru faces sack by Pillars appeared first on Daily Times Nigerian Newspaper.
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Agent Not Sure About Ighalos Future - Leadership
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Odion Ighalo has attracted interests from several clubs, but it is up to Premier League club Watford to decide whether the Nigeria striker goes or stays, according to the players known agent Atta Aneke.There have been reports of Watford deciding to cash-in on the Nigeria striker and while he admits there have been offers, he has insisted nothing has been decided yet contrary to other reports.The thing is were not actually sure ourselves because it all depends on what Watford are willing to do, h
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Agent: Mkhitaryan wants to join Manchester United - Goal
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
The midfielder's agent Mino Raiola has confirmed that the player is keen to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer and wants to 'resolve' the situation
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Akwa United boss, Bassey cries out: We need Ekpai's goals not money - The Sun
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
By George Aluo AKWA United striker Ubong Ekpai has finalized his move to Israeli side Maccabi
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Analysis - Croatia take eye off the ball after crowd trouble - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
By Philip O'Connor (Reuters) - Croatia were sweeping into the knockout stages of Euro 2016 on the back of an imperious display against the Czech Republic only to be seemingly distracted and ultimately derailed by their own supporters on Friday.
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Analysis - Free-scoring Spain show off their title credentials - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
If there were fears among Spain's fans about the side's ability to score goals after a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic in their Group D opener, they were allayed against Turkey on Friday. The approach that mesmerizes with a version of the beautiful game based on pinpoint passing to carve up defences, and which saw Spain claim two straight European titles and a World Cup, re-emerged in a one-sided 3-0 triumph against the hapless Turks. Spain severely punished opponents who tried to copy
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Argentina Has More To Offer Messi - Leadership
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Lionel Messi is confident there is more to come from Argentina at the Copa America Centenario.A back injury kept Messi out of Argentinas group stage opener against Chile, but he featured as a substitute in victories over Panama, in which he scored a hat-trick, and Bolivia.The captain could return to the starting line-up for the quarter-final meeting with Venezuela at the Gillette Stadium on today.With the Copa entering its closing stages, Messi believes Argentina are only going to improve in the
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Arrieta goes 6 innings for 11th win, Cubs beat Pirates 6-0 - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
CHICAGO (AP) ' Jake Arrieta came through with the big pitches just when it seemed his control was abandoning him and things were getting "out of whack."
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Aside world ranking, non-remittance of dues cost Nigeria Rio 2016 chance - Guardian
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Aside world ranking, non-remittance of dues cost Nigeria Rio 2016 chance
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ASMA Seeks Advanced Sports Mgt, Devt In Africa - Leadership
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
As part of new technological approach to sports development, the Conference of African Sports Management Association (ASMA) has rolled out new ways to advance the course of sports management and development on the continent, with plans that will see Africa keep abreast of the rest of the world.Speaking to newsmen on the essence of the on-going 3rd ASMA International Conference in Abuja, the vice-president of the West African Region and executive coordinator, Sylvester M.S. Ikuejamoye, said the c
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Austria's Fuchs wary of Ronaldo threat, vows to attack - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
By Matt Smith PARIS (Reuters) - Austria will double mark Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo when the teams clash at Euro 2016 on Saturday, but fear that it could create space for his teammates to wreak havoc, Austria's captain Christian Fuchs said. Portugal could only draw 1-1 with tournament debutants Iceland, while Austria lost 2-0 to unfancied Hungary. The prospect of stopping the three-times world player of the year has added to Austria's worries.
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Bale proud despite Wales derby defeat - Daily Trust
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Gareth Bale declared himself proud of his Wales teammates despite the huge disappointment of Daniel Sturridges stoppage-time goal giving England a 2-1 victory on Thursday.
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Blatter learnt stealing skills in Argentina 'Maradona - Tribune
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Former Argentinian football star, Diego Maradona yesterday accused FIFA's former president, Joseph Blatter, of stealing while at the helm of the Federation of International Football Association.Maradona compared him with a former government official imprisoned for corruption in Argentina, claiming that Blatter has more money than Jose Lopez.Lopez was Argentina's public works secretary during the governments of Nestor Kirchner (2003 to 2007) and his wife Cristina Fernandez (2007 to 2015
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Briles withdraws court filing amid settlement reports - Yahoo
Sat, 18 Jun 2016
WACO, Texas (AP) ' Fired Baylor coach Art Briles has withdrawn a demand for new lawyers in a federal civil rights lawsuit against him and the university amid reports he has settled a contract dispute with the school.
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CAF CL: Enyimba promise good start against Zamalek - New Telegraph
Can Pillars End Wikki's Fairy Tale - Daily Independent
Cavaliers Fan Comments on Getting Struck by Stephen Curry's Mouthpiece in Game 6 - Bleacher Report
Cavaliers vs. Warriors Game 7 Courtside Tickets Sell for Record $49,500 Each - Bleacher Report
Chelsea Retain Mikel, Omeruo, Moses - Daily Independent
Coach Cacic labels Croatian hooligans 'sports terrorists - Yahoo
Colombia fans steal the show as Copa America takes off - Goal
Colombia fans steal the show as Copa America takes off - Goal
Colombia fans steal the show as Copa America takes off - Goal
Colombia reach Copa semis after shootout win over Peru - Yahoo
Cooreman Doesn't Respect Authority ' Bassey - Daily Independent
Copa America Results 2016: Friday Quarterfinal Results and Updated Bracket - Bleacher Report
Croatia boss criticises 'sports terrorists' after flares thrown - BBC
Croatia coach slams 'sports terrorists' after flares incident - Yahoo
Czechs likely to be without Rosicky for Turkey clash - Yahoo
Dangerous' Sturridge highlights England quality - Lallana - Goal
Dangerous' Sturridge highlights England quality - Lallana - Goal
Dangerous' Sturridge highlights England quality - Lallana - Goal
Darren Collison Charged with Domestic Violence: Latest Details and Reaction - Bleacher Report
De Biasi looking for Albanian firepower to advance - Yahoo
Defeat against Munster champions Kerry a big blow for Cork's All-Ireland title hopes - Yahoo
Del Bosque delighted to see Spain score three times - Goal
Del Bosque delighted to see Spain score three times - Goal
Del Bosque delighted to see Spain score three times - Goal
Delta State Football League starts today - Vanguard
Derrick Rose Trade Rumors: Knicks Reportedly Interested in Bulls PG - Bleacher Report
Domestic players will make W-Cup qualifiers - Tribune
Dustin Johnson's Green-Finding Savvy Sets Stage for Either Merriment or Misery - Bleacher Report
Eder dedicates Sweden winner to Italy team-mates - Goal
Eder dedicates Sweden winner to Italy team-mates - Goal
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