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Names of fleeing Niger inmates released

In a bid to expedite the recapture of escaped prisoners, the Nigerian Correctional Service has released the database of inmates who fled from the Suleja Medium...

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Emotional intelligence and your health

As I got older I came to understand better the effects of the state of my mind on my body, it’s not that I had to...

Customs intercepts N4.1b illicit drugs imported from Canada and India at Tin-Can Port

Crime2 years ago

Customs intercepts N4.1b illicit drugs imported from Canada and India at Tin-Can Port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has intercepted hard drugs worth over N4.1 billion imported from Canada and India at the Tin Can Island...

Crime2 years ago

Suspect who sold registered sim cards to criminal arrested

The FCT Police Command has arrested 6 suspects who specialise in registering SIM cards with other innocent citizens identities and selling them to criminals. The...

FG drops tax evasion charges against Binance executive

Crime2 years ago

FG drops tax evasion charges against Binance executive

The Federal Inland Revenue Service says it is dropping the tax charges against Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance. Confirming the development on Friday,...

Obi reiterates need for free, fair election in Nigeria at 2024 Democracy Day Dialogue in Benin City

Politics2 years ago

Obi reiterates need for free, fair election in Nigeria at 2024 Democracy Day Dialogue in Benin City

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, at the 2024 Democracy Day Dialogue, organized by The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation,...

June 12: Gov Uba Sani stood for us during our years in prison during struggle for democracy - Shehu Sani

Politics2 years ago

June 12: Gov Uba Sani stood for us during our years in prison in struggle for democracy – Shehu Sani

A renown human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, on Friday, clarified his statement at the Democracy Day event, saying that Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State...

Criminal elements orchestrating insecurity in South-East to prevent Kanu’s release-- Aloy Ejimakor

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Criminal elements orchestrating insecurity in South-East to prevent Kanu’s release– Aloy Ejimakor

Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has alleged that criminal elements are actively working to...

Euro 2024: Europe’s biggest soccer begins in Germany Hosts Germany kick off Euro 2024 on Friday in Munich against Scotland, the start of a journey the three-time continental champions hope will conclude with victory in the final in Berlin on July 14. After three dismal tournaments in a row — including going out in the group stage at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups — Julian Nagelsmann’s side take on the challenge of putting Germany back among Europe’s heavyweights. Three wins in 11 matches last year reduced already low expectations, but under Nagelsmann the outlook has gradually improved, and there is increased optimism from supporters as well. It is Germany’s first men’s major tournament as hosts since the 2006 World Cup, and they are looking to recreate the magic that helped rekindle the passion for the national team after a similar spell in the doldrums. “I think it’s normal that you feel a little bit of pressure before a tournament and before important games like these,” the 36-year-old Nagelsmann said on Thursday. “The players are fired up, they want it, they are hungry for better results than in the last tournaments.” “I want the country to spur us on, we want to use the home advantage,” Nagelsmann added. Germany will be fancied to top Group A, which also features Hungary and Switzerland, given the quality at their disposal, from veteran playmaker Toni Kroos to younger stars Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. Captain Ilkay Gundogan, who played at the last two World Cups and Euro 2020, where Germany exited in the last 16, said it was essential the hosts started well. “No other game is like the first one,” said the Barcelona midfielder. “After this you can use the momentum and euphoria for the next ones. That’s why the most important goal tomorrow is to win the game.” An estimated 150,000 travelling Scots have descended upon Munich for the opening game, dreaming of shocking the Germans in their own back yard. It is just Scotland’s second major tournament since 1998. They returned to the big stage at Euro 2020 but finished bottom of the group, picking up their only point in a dour 0-0 draw with England. “We know it’s a big game, but for us it’s the opening game of a four-team section, three matches, we know what we have to do to qualify and that’s all we focus on,” said Scotland boss Steve Clarke. “It’s a difficult game. One of the mantras I’ve had is respect everyone and fear no one.” Clashes against Switzerland and Hungary after taking on the Germans would appear to offer an easier path to the four points Clarke is targeting to qualify for the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time. Scotland captain Andy Robertson believes his side have what it takes to get beyond the group stage. “We know that’s what’s at stake. We’ve got a lot of incentive to do well but one is becoming that legendary squad, that has to drive us forward,” said the Liverpool defender. “It’s important we show up to our maximum and if we do that we can create a bit of history… We’ve waited a long time for this game.” With kilts, bagpipes and beers in hand, Scots have taken over the central Marienplatz square, Munich’s cultural heart. “There was one of the pubs ran out of beer yesterday,” said Ogg, 63, who made the journey from Perth in Scotland with his sons. Many Scotland supporters do not have match tickets but made it to Germany by planes, trains or in the case of one woman, Mareth Wilson, and her family, an overnight ferry, to watch the game in the fan zone. Across Germany even cities not hosting games have set up viewing areas with big screens and refreshments readily available for the month of football to follow. In Berlin, the country’s capital, the iconic Brandenburg Gate has been turned into the “largest football goal in the world”, according to organisers, with a green-carpeted fan mile leading up to it set to be filled by tens of thousands for the Scotland clash. On Saturday, Hungary take on Switzerland in Cologne in the other match in the section before Spain play Croatia in the opening Group B game in Berlin. Reigning champions Italy round out the action on day two against Albania in Dortmund.

Football2 years ago

Euro 2024: Europe’s biggest soccer begins in Germany

Hosts Germany kick off Euro 2024 on Friday in Munich against Scotland, the start of a journey the three-time continental champions hope will conclude with...

Emir tussle: Court fines Kano govt N10m for violating Bayero’s rights

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Emir tussle: Court fines Kano govt N10m for violating Bayero’s rights

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, has ordered the Kano State Government to pay the sum of N10 million as compensation for breaching...