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De Bruyne left out of Belgium squad

Kevin De Bruyne looks set to be sidelined until after the upcoming international break after being left out of the latest Belgium squad. The Manchester City FC playmaker has had an injury-hit start to the season after sustaining an ankle…

Kogi governor congratulates predecessor, Wada at 71

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has congratulated his Predecessor, retired Capt. Idris Wada as he marks his 70th birthday, describing him as a man of peace, progressive and conscience. Bello’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his…

Police kill 4 gunmen in Osun

Police operatives killed four gunmen in Ilesha, Osun, on Wednesday, the police said on Thursday. The gunmen had earlier ambushed a vehicle conveying murder suspects to a correctional centre in the town. Police spokesperson in the state, SP Yemisi Opalola,…

Lagos State records 10 COVID-19 related deaths

Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, says 10 persons have died from COVID-19 related complications in the state between Aug. 24 and Aug. 25. Abayomi disclosed this in his Facebook account @ProfAkinolaAbayomi on Thursday, while giving the…

Buhari announces N287bn as profit after tax by NNPC

President Muhammadu Buhari, who doubles as Minister of Petroleum Resources, has announced a Profit after Tax of N287 billion by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in 2020. The president made the declaration in a statement by his Special Adviser…