After 8 months of war Ethiopia announces unilateral ceasefire as forces of secessionist region Tigray take control of city

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Delta State lawmaker reportedly slumps and dies

 A member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Kenneth Ogba is dead. 

 

NAF dismisses report of terrorists attack at Kaduna base

 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as debunked reports of terrorists attacking its base in Kaduna state. 

 

UEFA abolishes away goals rule in European competition

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Lagos State govt gifts Olympic Gold Medalist Chioma Ajunwa a three bedroom apartment as reward for her feat, 25 years after she was promised

 Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu today, June 24 announced that Nigeria and Africa's first Olympic Gold Medalist, Chief Mrs (Dr) Chioma Ajunwa-Oparah (MON), would be rewarded with a three bedroom apartment in Lagos for her heroics at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

 

Ex-Army chief Tukur Buratai appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic

The immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), has been appointed Nigeria's ambassador to Benin Republic.

 

AC Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu completes shock move to arch-rivals Inter Milan

 Hakan Calhanoglu has completed a shock move from AC Milan to Inter Milan. 

 

Siasia’s life ban from football reduced to five years

 Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia’s life ban from football has been reduced to five years by Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). 

 

Those talking about restructuring have nothing to say - Buhari

 President Muhammadu Buhari has said that those calling for restructuring of the country have nothing to say. 

 

South-East Governors and leaders condemn violent secessionist groups, say they don't speak for South-East people

 South-East leaders comprising of governors, other political, religious, traditional and socio-cultural leaders, have condemned violent secessionist groups in the region. 

 

Coca-Cola market value drops by $4b after Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed the drink for water during press conference

 Coca Cola is feeling the effect of star power after its market value dropped by as much as $4 billion following a memorable moment this week in which soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo held up a bottle of water instead of Coca-Cola.

 

My commitment to serve Nigerians is a payback for the love shown to me - President Buhari

President Buhari has expressed his gratitude to Nigerians and Nigeria as a country for the love shown towards him thus far. According to him, he is forever indebted to the country for the immense love he has received.

 

Igboho issues fresh eviction notice to killer herdsmen in South West

 Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has given a fresh eviction notice to killer herdsmen in southwest zone saying he will ensure they are all smoked out of the forests very soon.

 

UEFA open investigation into Marko Arnautovic's alleged racist outburst during his celebration against North Macedonia

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Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gives away another $2.7 Billion to charity

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FG dissolves Athletics Federation’s board

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Burna Boy takes his Grammy plaque to the club, uses it to drink champagne

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Scary moment Denmark and Inter Milan player Christian Eriksen collapses during game, prompting resuscitation attempts

Denmark midfielder, Christian Eriksen had to be given chest compressions after collapsing on the field during a European 2020 Championship game against Finland on Saturday evening, June 12.

 

Eriksen, who made his name as a playmaker for Tottenham, before moving to Inter last year, fell to the ground near the sideline late in the first half and was immediately surrounded by medical personnel after he refused to get up.

 

His Danish teammates formed a shielding wall around him to give him privacy as the medics treated him.

 

The midfielder's wife, Sabrina Kvist Jensen, was seen in tears and being consoled by Danish players after she rushed down to the pitch.

 

 

Media coverage of the game has now ended after the distressing scenes were shown to viewers across the world.

 

As at press time, he has been rushed to the hospital and is in stable condition.

 The football world and the social media community have reacted to the sad occurrence, as it's hoped he makes a quick recovery.

 

 

See the video of the incident below.

 

#JUSTIN: Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch in Euro 2020 game pic.twitter.com/HfGacruIM8

— Akash Rai (@akashrai_3575) June 12, 2021

Central African Republic Prime Minister resigns

 Firmin Ngrebada, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic on Thursday June 10 announced that his government had tendered its resignation.

 

Man who slapped Fench President Emmanuel Macron gets 4 months jail sentence

 A French court has sentenced the 28-year-old man who slapped France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, in the face to four months in prison. 

 

Borussia Dortmund reject Manchester United's opening bid of £67m for Jadon Sancho with the German club demanding £80m

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Governor Ayade's aide resigns, says "his ideology does not go in tandem with that of APC"

 The Special Assistant to Governor Ben Ayade on Safety Commission, Victor Bassey Effiong, has resigned his appointment. 

Stuttgart announce star player Silas Wamangitukais has been playing under false name and age

 VfB Stuttgart player,  Silas Wamangituka, who was recently voted Bundesliga's Rookie of the Season, has been playing under a false name and age this season, his club have announced.

Tanzanians launch petition to have BET disqualify singer, Diamond Platnumz from this year’s Awards

 A section of Tanzanians on Twitter have launched an online petition to have singer, Diamond Platnumz disqualified from the 2021 BET Awards.

 

France fines Google $268M for unfair online ads treatment

 France has fined Google £190million after finding the tech giant abused its dominant market position while selling online adverts. 

 

IGP announces immediate suspension of tinted vehicle windscreens

 The Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba today June 7 announced the immediate suspension of tinted vehicle windscreens in Nigeria.

 

"They rant online then later go to collect bag" Davido's former PA, Aloma warns Nigerians not to trust celebrities

 Davido's former PA, Aloma, whose birth name is Busari Idris Seun, has said most celebrities who act as activists online are not to be trusted.

 

Zinedine Zidane pens open letter to Real Madrid fans explaining why he left the club

 Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has written an open letter explaining why he decided to step down as the club's manager.

There’s no governance in Nigeria, the worst amongst us is being enthroned to manage our affairs – Former Speaker, Ghali Na’abba

 Former Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba has said there is no governance in the country. 

 

'Super League rebels Juventus, Real Madrid and Barca have paralysed themselves' - UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin

 European football governing body, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has stated that Juventus, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have “paralysed themselves” with their commitment to European Super League (ESL) plans.

N'golo Kante responds to Ballon d'or nomination call after Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League win

 N'golo Kante has distanced himself from suggestions from fans that he should be nominated for this year's Ballon d’Or.

Victorious Chelsea stars return to England with the Champions League trophy

 Chelsea's victorious players have returned to Cobham in England with the Champions League trophy after winning their second European title on Saturday May 29.

 

Nigeria is sliding to a failed state and into anarchy - Governor Ishaku

 Governor Darius Ishaku has said that Nigeria is dangerously sliding into anarchy and becoming a failed state due to increased insecurity.

 

Buhari traveled to Ghana to discuss with ECOWAS leaders on how to return peace to Mali when there is no peace in Nigeria - Reno Omokri

 

Reno Omokri has hit out at President Buhari's decision to travel to Ghana for a meeting with ECOWAS leaders to discuss how to return peace to Mali, despite the incessant killings in Nigeria.