October 2019

Manchester City Back On Track After Crystal Palace Win

Manchester City Back On Track After Crystal Palace Win

October 19, 2019 4:22 pm

Manchester City brushed aside in-form Crystal Palace 2-0 on Saturday to narrow the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to five points.

The defending champions travelled to London with questions over their ability to sustain a title challenge after two defeats in four league games but produced some incisive football without applying their usual killer touch.

Pep Guardiola’s team were quickly into their stride against Roy Hodgson’s men, dominating possession and forcing Palace onto the back foot but they did not break the deadlock until shortly before half-time.

City was rewarded for their dominance in the 39th minute when Bernardo …

Another 147 Inmates Found By Nigerian Police In Kaduna

Another 147 Inmates Found By Nigerian Police In Kaduna

October 19, 2019 4:02 pm

The Kaduna State Police Command has raided another rehabilitation centre in Kaduna, where 147 inmates mostly in shackles were found.

The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo confirmed the raid in a press statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna.

He said that the police raided NIGAS Rehabilitation and Skills Acquisition Centre located at Rigasa in Igabi Local Government Area, at about 8 am on Saturday.

According to him, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai led the operation at the center which had male and female inmates.

Sabo explained that during the raid, some of the inmates made certain allegations of maltreatment …

Matip Signs New Liverpool Contract

Matip Signs New Liverpool Contract

October 19, 2019 3:45 pm
Liverpool defender Joel Matip signed a long-term contract extension with the Premier League leaders on Friday.Matip’s existing deal was due to expire at the end of this season, but the former Cameroon international has now committed his future to Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Liverpool didn’t reveal the length of Matip’s new contract, but media reports said the center-back would now be tied to Anfield until 2024.

“It’s a great feeling to be a longer part of the club. When you are inside, then you really get a feeling for how big the club is,” Matip told Liverpool’s website.

“We have a

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Thousands Of Opposition Supporters Rally In Ivory Coast

Thousands Of Opposition Supporters Rally In Ivory Coast

October 19, 2019 3:35 pm

Tens of thousands of people attended a rally by the opposition Ivorian Democratic Party (PDCI) on Saturday in preparation for next year’s presidential election in Ivory Coast.

Supporters dressed in the party’s green and white colours flooded into John Paul II Square in the city of Yamoussoukro, the birthplace of former president and party founder Felix Houphouet-Boigny.

“We are now at a decisive stage before the conference to choose our candidate,” PDCI deputy leader Maurice Kakou Guikahue said.

Former Ivory Coast president and party leader Henri Konan Bedie called for reforms to ensure the independence of the electoral commission ahead …

West Brom Retain Championship Top Spot, Leeds Leading

West Brom Retain Championship Top Spot, Leeds Leading

October 19, 2019 3:27 pm
Hal Robson-Kanu kept West Brom top of the Championship with a dramatic 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, while Leeds celebrated their centenary by beating Birmingham on Saturday.Albion preserved their position at the top of the table after Wales forward Robson-Kanu scored in the 82nd minute at the Riverside Stadium.

Robson-Kanu’s goal, which secured Albion’s first win at Middlesbrough since 2009, was the perfect way to celebrate after he signed a two-year contract extension this week.

Leeds moved into second place on a milestone afternoon at Elland Road.

Marcelo Bielsa’s team reached their 100th birthday on Thursday and marked the occasion with

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Ogun State Seals Off 2 Buildings, Marks 526 For Demolition

Ogun State Seals Off 2 Buildings, Marks 526 For Demolition

October 19, 2019 2:57 pm

The Ogun government on Saturday sealed off two dilapidated buildings in Abeokuta and ordered occupants of the houses to move out within 24 hours.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning, Mr. Nafiu Adebiyi, told newsmen during an inspection tour that 526 other houses built on waterways, canal and erosion channels had been marked for demolition across the state.

Adebiyi said at the scene that the order became necessary to prevent loss of lives and other possible disasters that could arise from the partially collapsed buildings.

The two buildings were located along Nepa road in Isabo area of …

Oyo Government To Recruit More Teachers Soon – Makinde

Oyo Government To Recruit More Teachers Soon – Makinde

October 19, 2019 2:50 pm

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, says the state government would soon recruit more teachers to enhance quality education delivery in public schools across the state.

Makinde stated this at the 90th anniversary of Government College, Ibadan on Saturday.

He said the recruitment of more qualified teachers in public schools in the state, would go a long way in improving the performance of public school pupils and students in national examinations.

The governor reiterated the readiness of his administration to reclaim the lost glory in the educational sector.

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He said …

‘Manchester United Managerial Job Not Too Big For Me’

‘Manchester United Managerial Job Not Too Big For Me’

October 19, 2019 1:46 pm

The Manchester United manager’s job is not too big for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Norwegian insisted in spite of their woeful form. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has never felt the managerial job at Manchester United is too big for him, despite a dreadful start to his first full season in charge.

After replacing Jose Mourinho in December and initially overseeing a significant upturn in fortunes for United, Solskjaer has seen his side struggled mightily through the first eight games of the new league campaign. United head into tomorrow’s clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford 15 points behind the Premier League leaders…

Alli Saves Spurs From Next Defeat To Bottom Club Watford

October 19, 2019 1:39 pm

Dele Alli struck four minutes from time to prevent Tottenham suffering another demoralising Premier League defeat, but their struggles continued in a 1-1 draw with bottom-of-the-table Watford on Saturday.

The Hornets have still not won in the league since April and will run a series of missed chances after Abdoulaye Doucoure put them in front after just six minutes.

Spurs seemed set for a third straight defeat after humiliating heavy losses to Bayern Munich and Brighton before the international break.

But a mix-up between Ben Foster and Kiko Femenia handed Alli an equaliser to at least salvage a point for …

Fulani Caliphate Are The Cause Of Biafran Misery – Kanu

October 19, 2019 1:26 pm

The supreme leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has taken to his social media handles to berate the incessant happenings in the southeastern part of the country.

According to him, they are plots by the Fulani caliphate to keep the people of Biafra in perpetual bondage beginning with crippling their economy, then turning the politicians to beggers like the almajiris of the north.

He condemned this act in strong terms, reassuring them that IPOB will stand strong to resist such evil plans and antics.

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Kanu will be …

Everton Beat West Ham To Ease Pressure On Marco Silva

Everton Beat West Ham To Ease Pressure On Marco Silva

October 19, 2019 1:09 pm

Everton climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday with a well-deserved 2-0 victory against West Ham that eased the pressure on Marco Silva.

The Portuguese boss described the match at Goodison Park as a “must-win” game following four straight league defeats and a goal from Brazil forward Bernard in the 17th minute set his side on their way.

Everton dominated the match and had multiple chances to extend their lead but had to wait until injury time to score their second, through late substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson.

Victory in Saturday’s early kick-off lifted Everton to the relative safety …

Alonso Silences Newcastle Taunts As Chelsea Climb To Third

Alonso Silences Newcastle Taunts As Chelsea Climb To Third

October 19, 2019 1:01 pm

Chelsea climbed to third in the Premier League as Marcos Alonso clinched a 1-0 win that silenced the Newcastle fans who jeered the Spanish defender at Stamford Bridge.

Alonso’s blistering strike ended Newcastle’s stubborn resistance with 17 minutes left and provided the perfect riposte to the taunts from the stands.

The Chelsea left-back spent the second half of the 2013-14 season on loan at Newcastle’s arch-rivals Sunderland and played in a derby win at St James’ Park.

The Magpies supporters clearly hadn’t forgotten as they booed him throughout Saturday’s match.

But Alonso’s first goal since April gave him the last …

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