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It was cruel on the Super Eagles but the Croats were just that bit better with definitely more experience even when they did not really light up the match. For the Nigerians, there is still a chance but it just got harder but they have to cut out the mistakes.

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Jose Mourinho believes England could do well at the World Cup as they have a youthful squad with experience of high-pressure tournaments.

England begins their Group G campaign against Tunisia on Monday with Gareth Southgate able to select from a squad that may be short on international caps but rich in Champions League know-how.

Four Manchester United players – Phil Jones, Ashley Young, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford – are included and their club manager is confident England can impress in Russia.

“They have a good group of young but experienced players,” said Mourinho.

“All of them play in the most competitive competition in the world, the Premier League, all of them playing for the best teams with experience of playing in the Champions League, which is a high level of football, obviously.

“Yes, I think they can do it.”

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WIZKID Is The First African Artiste Ever To Perform At 2018 World Cup Opening Ceremony

WIZKID Is Set To Perform At 2018 World Cup Wizkid has been mentioned as one of the performing acts at the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup which is scheduled to hold today, Thursday, June 14th, 2018; in Russia.

The report has it that the Star boy would be performing alongside other International music acts like Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi, who will be performing the official World Cup theme song.

Congrats to Wizkid on the honor of becoming the first Africa artist to perform in the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony slated for today.

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Plateau State Ex-Governor Sen. Joshua Dariye Sentenced To 16-year Imprisonment Over N1.16bn Fraud [WEEPS PUBLICLY]

Plateau State Ex-Governor Sen. Joshua Dariye Sentenced To 16-year Imprisonment Over N1.16bn Fraud [WEEPS PUBLICLY]

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Gudu, Abuja, on Tuesday sentenced a former Governor of Plateau State and serving senator representing Plateau West, Senator Joshua Dariye, to 16 years’ imprisonment on charges of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of over N1.16bn belonging to the state.

Justice Adebukola Banjoko ‎found him guilty of diverting N1.162 billion state ecological funds while he was governor between 1999 and 2007, and in a judgment which took her six and a half hours to read convicted the ex-governor on 15 out the 23 counts preferred against him.

Let's recall that He was first arraigned on a 23-count charge for the offense in 2007.

The presiding judge sentenced him to 2 years in prison for criminal breach of trust and 14 years for criminal misappropriation of funds.

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 15 and Monday, June 18 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Id-el Fitr.

The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. M. Umar in Abuja on Monday.

He congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful completion of the Ramadan and enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity, and stability of the nation.

Dambazau stated that it was government’s desire that

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Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit

President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a first, historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018.

President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new US-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to providing security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

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Let's recall that on Wednesday, February 7, sports kit company Nike unveiled Super Eagles 2018 FIFA World Cup jerseys to much acclaim on social media and leading the team that designed the jersey is Matthew Wolff who works for Nike.

After the unveiling, he took to Twitter to say;

“It was so much fun designing these World Cup 2018 pieces for Nigeria with the Nike team!”

Matthew Wolff is a graphic designer, who specializes in sports branding, logo and jersey design was born in 1990 and currently works at Nike in New York City.

Before working at Nike, Wolff worked for the likes of IMG Colleges, Hypebeast and TV Land.

The Super Eagles World Cup jerseys are not his first job, he launched the visual identities of MLS side New York City FC where Frank Lampard and Italian legend Andrea Pirlo played before they retired. FIFA World Cup winner with Spain, David Villa still plays for New York City FC.

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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Inspects On-going Road Construction In Ikorodu #ItesiwajuEko

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Inspects the on-going road construction in Igbogbo, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gberigbe and Agric-Isawo in Ikorodu.

The progress is audacious. The good people of Ikorodu will heave a sigh of relief very soon. #ItesiwajuEko

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Thirty-two countries have qualified and will enter the group stage, from defending champions and holders Germany to minnows like Panama and Saudi Arabia.

All 23-man squads were finalized by June 4.

Here we let you know which teams have been announced so far and when others are due to be named.


Egypt

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Goalkeepers: Essam El Hadary (Al Taawoun), Mohamed El-Shennawy (Al Ahly), Sherif Ekramy (Al Ahly).

Defenders: Ahmed Fathi, Saad Samir, Ayman Ashraf (all Al Ahly), Mahmoud Hamdy (Zamalek), Mohamed Abdel-Shafy (Al Fateh), Ahmed Hegazi (West Brom), Ali Gabr (Zamalek), Ahmed Elmohamady (Aston Villa), Omar Gaber (Los Angeles FC).

Midfielders: Tarek Hamed, (Zamalek), Shikabala (Zamalek), Abdallah Said (Al Ahli), Sam Morsy (Wigan Athletic), Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal), Mahmoud Kahraba (Al Ittihad), Ramadan Sobhi (Stoke City), Mahmoud Hassan (Kasimpasa), Amr Warda (Atromitos Athens).

Forwards: Marwan Mohsen (Al Ahly), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool).


Russia

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The Ondo State Government has disclosed that the home-grown school feeding programme organised for primary school pupils has resumed after weeks of suspension.

Special Adviser to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Public and Intergovernmental Relations, Mrs. Olubunmi Ademosu, who dropped the hint during a chat with newsmen, in Akure, said the scheme was suspended due to some logistic reasons.

She hinted that the programme was carefully designed in a way that resources allocated for its success are not diverted, hence the direct crediting of the accounts of the over 1,000 cooks engaged for the programme.

Mrs. Odumosu, whose office coordinates the school feeding programme said over 78,000 pupils were already being fed in the state with the target to touch over 100,000 pupils across the three senatorial districts before the end of the year.

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Manchester United are expected to spend big in the summer transfer window as Jose Mourinho gets ready to strengthen his squad. Manchester United are favorites to land Real Madrid star Gareth Bale - and outspend all of their Premier League rivals in the summer transfer window.

Bookmakers also have also pegged United as the joint most likely destination for Bale 's Real Madrid team-mate and former Old Trafford hero Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manager Jose Mourinho has never hidden his admiration for either player, but it is the younger Bale the Reds are pursuing.

While the Welshman's comments after the Champions League final concerning his future are seen as a green light for United to move for a player they have coveted for seasons, Ronaldo's similarly framed pronouncement that he will reveal his intentions soon have been interpreted as the superstar yet again maneuvering for position at the Bernabeu.

United are 6/4 favourites with BetStars to be...

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Zinedine Zidane has announced that he is leaving Real Madrid less than a week. Despite clinching a third successive European title just five days ago, the Frenchman's tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu is at an end.

The club revealed on Thursday that Zidane was to appear in a hastily arranged news conference that caught many by surprise, fuelling speculation that his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu could be coming to an end.

Zidane confirmed his departure at the start of the news briefing, just five days after he presided over the 3-1 Champions League final win over Liverpool.

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Derby County has appointed ex-Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard as their new manager on a three-year deal. Lampard, taking on his first managerial role, was one of 20 applicants for the job and becomes Derby’s seventh appointment in just over three years.

He replaces Gary Rowett as boss of the Championship club after he left to take charge at Stoke City.

The 39-year-old, capped 106 times by England, made 649 appearances for Chelsea and is their record goalscorer.

Derby finished sixth in the second tier last season but lost in the play-off semi-finals to Fulham and have been without a manager since Rowett’s departure on 22 May.

“I’ve always wanted to manage a club with a big tradition and history like Derby County, so this is a huge opportunity,” said Lampard.

“I have spent considerable time discussing the role and the club’s objectives with the chairman and board members.


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The Aliko Dangote Foundation donated 150 fully kitted operational cars to the Nigeria Police Force yesterday Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

The Group President & Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote, at the donation ceremony in Abuja said

“Today, we are deepening our intervention in security with the donation of these 150 fully kitted operational vehicles to the Police Force.

These vehicles will support the Nigeria Police Force in surveillance, crime prevention and promote law and order.”

The gesture according to Vice President Prof Osinbajo,

“is the single largest donation of cars by any private individual in the country to the Police force.”

Corroborating this viewpoint, The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris expressed the appreciation of the Police Force to the Aliko Dangote Foundation, with a commitment to utilize the cars for the purpose they were donated....

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BIAFRA DAY 2018 – Anambra State Govt To Monitor Workers Today

AWKA – The Anambra Government has said that it will sanction staff of the civil service who fail to report to the office on May 30 in compliance with the IPOB sit at home order. IPOB members.

The directive for workers to return to work after may 29 Democracy Day celebration was contained in a circular issued from the office of Mr Harry Uduh, Head of Service in the state.

The government asked permanent secretaries and heads of departments and agencies to monitor the situation and report accordingly. According to the memo, the

“Governor of Anambra has directed that work resumes on Wednesday, 30th May after the Public Holiday on 29th May.

“All Public Servants must, therefore, report to their duty posts on Wednesday and the rest of the week.

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Anxiety, panic and fears engulfed most parts of the Southeastern states yesterday ahead of today’s sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in honour of Biafran heroes who died during the civil war and in the cause of the struggle for the restoration of Biafra state.

In Enugu State, there was heavy security presence in all the strategic points in the state capital, while fighter jets were hovering the state. Regardless, members of the Biafra Zionists Federation (BZF) have vowed to go ahead with their planned declaration of Biafra today.

The group spoke through its self-acclaimed President, Benjamin Onwuka.

He said: “Fighter jets deployed by the Federal Government are hovering everywhere in Enugu State. The agenda is simple, to intimidate and instill fear in us and our members.

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RUSSIA WORLD CUP – The Incredible 45m High Temporary Stand That Stretches Outside The Ekaterinburg Arena Stadium Has Been Completed In Time For World Cup [PHOTOS]

GOOD NEWS - The enormous temporary stand at the World Cup stadium in Ekaterinburg - the most easterly host city at Russia 2018 - has finally been completed. A huge disadvantage to any football fans with a nervous disposition about heights had better look away now.

And while a seat at the top of this enormous Meccano set offers fine views of the city, you're going to need a pair of binoculars to see any of the action.

FIFA regulations state that each World Cup venue must have a minimum capacity of 35,000, something that was proving an issue for the home of Russian Premier League side Ural Yekaterinburg.

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What Sergio Ramos Told Cristiano Ronaldo After The Latter Said He Could Leave This Summer

Sergio Ramos is reported to have scolded Cristiano Ronaldo in the dressing room after the Champions League final after the Real Madrid forward hinted he could leave this summer.

Ronaldo made a typical bid for the spotlight after Real beat Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev on Saturday, despite having a quiet game where he was overshadowed by Gareth Bale's overhead kick, Loris Karius' errors and Mohamed Salah's injury.

Speaking to the media after Real had earned a third successive Champions League title, Ronaldo hinted that he could leave the Bernabeu this summer in a completely unexpected move.

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has uncovered a plot by some “fake” travel agencies and football supporters’ club to traffic Nigerians to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The agency said that in spite of new strategies of the traffickers, its systems and strategies have continued to pose a block on the operations of the traffickers.

NAPTIP Director-General, Julie Okah-Donli, told Journalists at a press conference in Abuja, on Monday, that the traffickers have floated unrecognized youth bodies as platform to collect money from victims to ferry them to Russia.

She said the traffickers have arranged with their cohorts in Europe to facilitate the disappearance of the “successful” victims out of Moscow to other destinations in Europe.

She highlighted a case of an unnamed girl in one of the southern states who reported to NAPTIP that a Moscow-based trafficker has continued to mount pressure on her through her parents in order to traffic her to Europe via Russia.

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria were today, held to a draw by the Leopards of DR Congo at the Adokiyie Amiesimaka stadium, Port Harcourt. Troost-Ekong fired home from close range to put Super Eagles ahead before Cedric Ngulumbi equalized from the spot.

Simy Nwankwo and Junior Lokosa made their debut in the fixture as the duo started as part of the attack.

Nwankwo quickly announced himself when he beat his marker to unleash a powerful left-footed strike that hit the crossbar in the third minute but Iheanacho couldn’t follow through on the rebound.

Minutes later, it took a smart stop from Francis Uzoho to deny former Arsenal striker Benik Afobe from putting DR Congo ahead.

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In years to come, this Real Madrid team will not remember the details of how it moved from mere greatness to genuine legend, of how it etched its name in history alongside the very best club teams soccer has ever produced. They will not matter.

Like the Ajax of Johan Cruyff, the Bayern Munich of Franz Beckenbauer and the Real Madrid of Alfredo di Stefano, this is now a team that has won the European Cup three times in a row. In 2016, it saw off Atletico Madrid on penalties, in 2017, Juventus, in a 4-1 romp; and now, in 2018, a 3-1 win against Liverpool. That is what counts — the victory, the trophy, the glory — for a club that measures its worth in silver and in gold.

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Indeed So Young and yet so successful! Congratulations to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for being the first ever Black Woman to deliver the Harvard's Class Day keynote address since 1968.

The speech has been delivered over the years by the likes of former US Vice President under President Obama, Joe Biden; former President Bill Clinton; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa; legendary music producer Quincy Jones; Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour; and Coretta Scott King, and the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Indeed So Young and yet so successful! Congratulations to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for being the first ever Black Woman to deliver the Harvard's Class Day keynote address since 1968.

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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, May 29, 2018, as Public Holiday to celebrate the 2018 Democracy Day.

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement in Abuja on Friday by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. M. Umar.

The minister congratulated Nigerians on the occasion and pledged government’s continued dedication to entrenching democracy in the polity.

Dambazau urged all Nigerians to trust and support the government “in its commitment to building an indivisible, peaceful and greater nation based on the tenets of democracy.”

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Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has reportedly lost her mom, Mrs Elizabeth Johnson this morning after some days in coma due to an undisclosed ailment.

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Arsenal have appointed Unai Emery as their new manager, the club confirmed on Wednesday. He signed a two-year deal at the club.

The 46-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain manager succeeds Arsene Wenger whose 22 year reign at the club ended last season.

A statement on the official website of Arsenal read:

“Unai Emery is to become our new head coach.

“He joins the club after completing a two-year spell at Paris Saint-Germain, where he recently landed the treble of Ligue 1, Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue.”

Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis said: “Unai has an outstanding track record of success throughout his career.

“He has developed some of the best young talent in Europe and plays an exciting, progressive style of football that fits Arsenal perfectly.

“His hard-working and passionate approach and his sense of values on and off the pitch make him the ideal person to take us forward.

“We conducted a confidential, wide-ranging and rigorous search involving extensive background references, data and video analysis, and personal meetings with all the candidates we shortlisted.

“All were interested in the position and we were unanimous in our choice of Unai to drive the next chapter of our history.”

Emery spent the last two seasons at PSG, winning five major trophies, but did not have his contract extended and was replaced by Thomas Tuchel.

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