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Tottenham move to spoil Euro giants' as Chelsea star rises to top of summer shortlist
Tottenham move to spoil Euro giants’ as Chelsea star rises to top of summer shortlist Tottenham have reportedly registered their interest in Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech, which would see Paris Saint-Germain’s pursuit hindered yet again. Ziyech’s Blues career has never really got off the ground. In 102 games for the London outfit, the Moroccan has been directly involved in 25 goals. He would have expected to have done more, given how important he was at Ajax.
FIFA Ranking - Super Eagles Falls Out Of Top Five In Africa, Rated 40th By FIFA
FIFA Ranking – Super Eagles Falls Out Of Top Five In Africa, Rated 40th By FIFA The senior national team of Nigeria has for the first time in four years dropped out of the top five in African football according to the latest ratings released by world football governing body FIFA. Super Eagles have endured a poor run of form under manager Jose Peseiro leading to the team losing three straight matches, the height of which was the embarrassing 0-1 defeat at home to Guinea Bissau.
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Liberia: Former Football Star George Weah Wins Liberian Presidential Election
International footballer George Weah has won Liberia's presidential election run-off. The landmark election marks the first democratic transfer of power in the West African state since the end of two civil wars. International footballer George Weah has defeated Vice President Joseph Boakai to win Liberia's presidential election run-off with 61.5 percent of the vote, based on 98.1 percent of ballots cast, the election commission said on Thursday.
Nigeria: Kaduna Assembly Passes N19.2 Billion Supplementary Budgets for 2017
By Maryam Ahmadu-SukaKaduna — The Kaduna State House of Assembly has passed the state's second and third supplementary budgets of N19.2 billion for the 2017 fiscal year. The budget estimates which were read for the second and third times at the plenary on Wednesday comprised of N1.5 billion second supplementary and N17.7 billion third supplementary.
South Africa: Man Dies After Bakkie Overturns
A 48-year-old motorist died after the bakkie he had been driving overturned in Umhlanga, north of Durban, on Wednesday, KwaZulu-Natal police said. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala told News24 that Durban North police were investigating a case of culpable homicide following the incident. She said the accident occurred at about 13:00. "It is alleged ... a Hyundai bakkie overturned in Umhlanga.
Kenya: Gor Mahia Soar, Tusker Go Sour in Season That Had Fair Share of Drama
By Vincent OpiyoThe 2017 SportPesa Premier League, just like any season, had its highs and lows. Nation Sport takes a look at the ups and downs in a season that saw Gor Mahia reclaim the league title from Tusker. LOWS 1. Season delays to start, again: The season twice delayed to kick off owing to the usual squabbles between Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and Kenyan Premier League (KPL) over composition of the league.
Nigeria: Jailbreak - 36 Dangerous Prisoners Escape From Ikot Ekpene Prison in Akwa-Ibom
By Joshua Odeyemi36 dangerous prisoners have escaped from Ikot Ekpene Prison in Akwa-Ibom State on Wednesday after attacking personnel on duty. Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Ogbajie J. Ogbajie, in a statement said: "At about 11: 47hrs on Wednesday, 27 December 2017, there was an attack on kitchen staff that were on duty at Ikot Ekpene Prison in Akwa-Ibom State by some prisoners.
Gambia: Police Pro's Comment On Foroyaa Story
Foroyaa published a story under the caption "Police Accused of Maltreatment, Detention" The Police PRO called the Managing Editor to express that he was not pleased with the caption as it gives the impression that the police is engaged in harassment. The Managing Editor told him that the story will not be put online pending a review of the caption and content.
Zambia: Kamanga Put to the Sword for Suspicious Changes
By George MwenyaFootball expert Augustine Mukoka has put FAZ president Andrew Kamanga under the microscope for the suspicious manner he is acceding to outside forces to dismiss technical staff. Mukoka makes a reference to the dismissal of Doctor George Magwende as Chipolopolo chief medic for matters unrelated to football. The former Post Newspapers columnist under the banner of Full Time reckons Kamanga is losing his touch on the game.
Nigeria: Motorists Decry Crisis As Illegal Vendors Make Fortune in FCT
By Kingsley Jeremiah and Tina TodoAbuja and Calabar — As the effects of the lingering fuel scarcity bite harder on the citizenry, some unpatriotic Nigerians have made and still making huge fortunes from this unsavoury situation by vending the product at very exorbitant rates in the Federal Capital Territory.
Kenya: Governor Tunai Halts Building of Camps in Mara
By George SayagieNarok Governor Samuel Tunai has halted development of tourist facilities in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, citing congestion. Governor Tunai further threatened to demolish camps and lodges that will not meet international standards, saying the current congestion is risky for the survival of the world famous resort. "We are not going to issue licences for the construction of new facilities within and outside the 1,526km ecosystem.
Sudan: Turkish Control of Suakin Challenged in Eastern Sudan
Suakin — Leaders in eastern Sudan have harshly criticised the Sudanese government for agreeing to hand over the management of the historic Suakin Island, Sudan's former main port on the Red Sea, to Turkey. In an interview with Radio Dabanga, eastern Sudanese civilian leader, Abdallah Musa, called on the government to be transparent and to give the citizens and residents of the region details of the agreement made with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Suakin*.
Nigeria: 30 Arrested for Killing Portuguese Expatriate, Two Cops
By Eugene AghaLagos — A combined team of policemen drawn from the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team and those from the Kogi State Police Command have arrested 30 notorious criminals for their alleged involvement in the abduction and murder of a Portuguese expatriate and two mobile policemen. The suspects were arrested from their different hideouts in the forest and other locations along the Abuja-Lokoja-Kabba highways.
Kenya: Court Puts Hold on Relocation of Kisumu Dump Site
By Ojwang JoeKisumu — Kisumu County Governor Prof Anyang Nyong'o has suffered a setback following a court decision to stop his administration from relocating Kachok dumpsite to Kajulu in Kisumu East Constituency. The Environment and Land Court in Kisumu on Wednesday gave orders temporarily stopping the relocation until a matter filed by two residents is heard and determined. Judge S M Kibunja gave the orders in response to a petition filed by Fredrick Nyesi and Rose Nyanjong.
South Africa: Former Limpopo Cop Sentenced to Life for Murder of Foreign Spaza Shop Owner
A former police constable has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 27-year-old foreigner who owned a spaza shop at Hlanganani RDP Section in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. He was also sentenced to 15 years for robbery. The Limpopo High Court in Thohoyandou sentenced Kulani Obert Manganyi, 34, to life in jail on Friday, December 22, for the murder of Abdulah Hassan Omar earlier this year, police said on Thursday.
Nigeria: FAAN Speaks On Alleged Robbery of Taxiing Aircraft
By Oladeinde OlawoyinThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on Wednesday debunked allegations of theft at the airport as baseless and impossible. FAAN was reacting to allegations of poaching of aircraft and stealing of baggage at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
Kenya: Man Haunt Launched for Killer Police Who Shot Colleagues
By Hilary Kimuyu and Fred MukindaPolice in Makueni are looking for an officer who opened fire and killed a colleague and left two others injured on Wednesday night. According to police report, the suspect, identified as Friday Barasa, become uneasy and started saying that he was going to kill somebody. His colleague overheard him and relayed the message to his superiors who deployed three officer to the station.
South Africa: No Stone Is Left Unturned On Any Criminality
press release As a sequel of high visibility by VISPOL members within all the Clusters in this Province following the arrest of 109 people for cases ranging from drunkenness to house breaking and theft within the Thohoyandou Cluster.
Nigeria: Abuja Motorists Get More Free Fuel As NNPC, DPR, Seal Stations
Some motorists in Abuja on Wednesday got more free petrol as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) sealed more stations. The team had sealed the Khalif Civic Centre and Investment Limited at Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja on Tuesday. "This is an effort of government to continue to identify all those who are a hindrance to the supply of petroleum products.
Gambia: Penyem's Serial Winners, U23 Surrenders Title
By Yankuba Jallow and Nelson MannehThe serial winners of Penyem Tournament, Under 23 Football Club last weekend surrendered the title to the U-17s on post-match penalties. Penyem Youth and Sports Development Committee annual village tournament comes following successfully staging of two cups, - the League and the Knockout. In a previous group stage meeting, the two sides fired blanks.
Kenya: ODM Legislators Demand Matiangi Exit Over KCSE Results
By Davis AyegaNairobi — Three Opposition Members of Parliament have asked Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi to vacate office in the next seven days, failure to which the lawmakers have threatened to table an impeachment motion in Parliament a process they say they are confident will materialise if Matiangi does not bow to their demands.
Nigeria: Be Patient Over Delay of November, December Salaries, NLC to Bayelsa Civil Servants
The Secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Bayelsa chapter, Mr Dinipre Torukeregha has urged civil servants who were yet to receive their December salaries to be patient. He assured workers that the organised labour was liasing with banks operating in the state to ensure that their alternative banking channels including Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) were functional during the yuletide holidays.
Sudan: VP Welcomes MTN Group Investments in Sudan
Khartoum — The Vice-President of the Republic, Hassabo Mohammed Abdul Rahman has welcomed MTN Telecommunication company investments in Sudan, affirming the government's readiness to remove all the obstacles facing the group activities in the country.
Sudan: New Regulations for North Darfur Gold Mining, Markets
El Sareif — The director of the Sudanese company for mineral resources in North Darfur, Mohamed Adam Musa, announced the launch of a reorganisation of the gold markets at Jebel Amer in El Sareif and Ein Besarou area of El Malha locality. He said that this step has led to the entry of national companies and new investments in Jebel Amer to work according to the directives of the state. The reorganisation was announced in October.
Nigeria: NSCDC, DPR Seal Five Fuel Stations in Ibadan
By Jeremiah OkeIbadan — A Joint Task Force team comprising of Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Oyo state government officials, and men of the NSCDC ?on Wednesday dispensed 2,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a private filling stations for hoarding and selling at N200 per litre. The team moved around Ibadan metropolis to ensure availability and sales of the product.
Sudan: Training Plane Crashed in Port-Sudan
Khartoum — A training PT6 plane belonging to the Air College in Port-Sudan crashed Wednesday in Port-Sudan due to a technical defect and resulted in martyrdom of its pilot, war recruit Saif-Eddin Idris Osman. The plane was on a training flight within the daily training program at the Air College.
Rwanda: Musanze Hold APR in League Match
By Peter KamasaSixteen-time national league champions, APR played a 1-all draw against visitors Musanze FC at Kigali Stadium yesterday. The draw saw APR remain in third position on the league table with three points behind leaders SC Kiyovu. APR took the lead in the first half before Musanze equalized through a spot kick towards the end of second half. APR's Muhadjir Hakizimana scored a stunning goal in the 52nd minute through an assist from Emmanuel Imanishimwe.
Cameroon: Maritime Fisheries - Scanning for Ways to Overcome Challenges
By Christopher JatorThe 54th general assembly of the Maritime Fisheries Development Fund held in Douala on Friday. Aquaculture is progressively becoming a priority sector in Cameroon and confirms its growth potential and its ability to contribute to food security, to the creation of direct and indirect jobs (production, related marketing services, processing, conservation, transport, provision of inputs and equipment) and the improvement of the incomes of the populations.
Sudan: North Darfur - 500 Rebel Fighters to Be Demobilised
El Fasher — On Tuesday the Sudanese Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration Commission in North Darfur announced the launch of demobilisation for 500 fighters of the armed movements. Acting Commissioner, Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Abdelaziz, said the demobilisation process had started for fighters, including 75 women, from various movements, in coordination and cooperation with Unamid, the World Food Programme, and the United Nations Development Programme.
Nigeria: No Stealing of Baggage At Lagos Airport - FAAN
By Abdullateef AliyuLagos — The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has rejected reports of baggage pilfering on taxiing aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Lagos. It said such reports were 'baseless and practically impossible.' The Authority through its spokesperson, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu last night stated that it was not possible for anyone to burgle an aircraft in motion.
Rwanda: APR FC Face Musanze Seeking to Go Second
By Peter KamasaAPR FC will host Musanze FC in the Azam Rwanda Premier League at Kigali Stadium on Saturday looking for nothing less than a win to go second on the table before the league takes a break after match day ten. Jimmy Mulisa's side sit in third place with 16 points, four behind leaders SC Kiyovu and three adrift AS Kigali, who played a goalless draw against Bugesera FC on Saturday.
Africa: Concern as Baby Immunisation Coverage Stalls
By Elizabeth MerabImmunisation coverage in Africa has stagnated at 74 per cent in recent years despite the continent making significant gains towards increasing access in the last few decades, a principal advisory group to the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
South Africa: Vehicle Check Points and Patrols in Kakamas Yield Positive Results
press release Public Order Police, Kakamas and CPF members under the command of Col Markgraaff continued with vehicle check points this morning along secondary roads, Berekisaneng farm turn off and Droegrond farm turn off en route to Pofadder. Three suspects were arrested for being in possession of dagga during vehicle check points. Shops selling fire crackers were inspected to monitor compliance with laws regulating fireworks. Six shop owners were issued with fines for non-compliance.
Cameroon Releases U.S. Writer Who Was Arrested for Criticizing Government
Patrice Nganang was detained earlier this month and accused of threatening President Paul Biya. He is dual Cameroonian-US citizen but authorities have seized his African passport. A prize-winning New York-based Cameroonian novelist was released from jail Wednesday, and is to be expelled from his native country after being arrested and held since earlier in the month on charges of insulting and threatening the president, according to his lawyer.
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Niger Gets Only a Truck in Two Days
The lingering petrol scarcity continues on Wednesday across Niger State as only one truck was allocated to the state in the past two days. Mr Sunday Senchi, Head of Department of Petroleum Resources operations (DPR) disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after inspecting some filling stations in Minna metropolis. He said that only three filling stations dispensed petrol on Tuesday.
Kenya: A Man Sought Advice on How to Dump His Fiancée of Six Years. Big Mistake!
By Eddy KageraA man who appeared to brag on Facebook that he was about to dump his fiancée of six years has come under fire from women. The man had posed the question on one of the popular Kilimani Mums groups. "Which is the best way to dump a lady without hurting her? I want to dump someone I promised to marry, we dated 6yrs, She is 28yrs," he wrote. This irked thousands of members in the group with women being the most affected.
Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's Presidential Legacy
interview By Zipporah NyamburaAs Liberia gears up for its next president, Africa's first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, is on her way out of office. So what has she done for Liberia? After 12 years, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Africa's first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, is ready to hand over power.
East Africa: LG, Here Partner to Implement Telematics Strategy in Self-Driving Era
By Lilian MurugiLG Electronics (LG) is partnering with HERE Technologies (HERE), a global provider of digital mapping and location services, to offer a next-generation telematics solution for autonomous vehicles. The solution combines LG's advanced telematics technology with high-precision map data and location services powered by the HERE Open Location Platform.
Sudan: Most Fuel Stations Closed in Port Sudan, Bakeries Shut
Sudan — The ongoing severe fuel and cooking gas shortage in Port Sudan resulted in most fuel stations in Port Sudan shutting down on Tuesday. Gas-fired bakeries have also stopped operating. Journalist Osman Hashim told Radio Dabanga that long queues of vehicles wait at the fuel stations all day long. Gas-fired bakeries have also stopped working because of the cooking gas crisis.
Gambia Lauds U.S. for Re-Entry to MCC
By Kebba JeffangThe Gambia's Attorney General and Minister of Justice has hiled the United States Government for Gambia's re-admission to Millennium Challenge Corporation, following an 11 year suspension amid excessive human rights abuses condoned by the former regime of Yahya Jammeh.
Rwanda: Areruya to Lead Team Rwanda at La Tropicale Amissa Bongo
By Richard BishumbaTour du Rwanda reigning champion Joseph Areruya and two-time winner Valens Ndayisenga will lead a star-studded Team Rwanda at the 2018 La Tropicale Amissa Bongo cycling race. The 13th edition of the annual race is scheduled to run from January 15-21 across Gabon and some parts of Cameroon. Rwanda has been part of the competition since 2009.
Liberia: UN Chief Dispatches Obasanjo to Liberia, Commends Peaceful Vote
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has announced that he is sending former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to support Liberia to peacefully transfer power to a democratically-elected president. Guterres, who announced this on Wednesday in New York through his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, also welcomed the peaceful conduct of the second round of the presidential election in Liberia.
Nigeria: Lawyer Advocates Domestication of Administration of Criminal Justice Act in States
By Adibe EmenyonuBenin City — A Benin-city-based legal practitioner, Mr. Douglas Ogbankwa, has said the domestication of the administration of criminal justice acts by states will lead to decongestion of prisons across the country.
Gambia: IOM, UN Commemorate International Migrants Day
By Nelson Manneh And Louise JobeThe International Organization for Migration in partnership with the UN Migrants Agency, on Monday 18th December 2017, commemorated International Migrant's Day. As the 18th of December is set aside as the IOM's Global Migration Film Festival, participants to the event were given the opportunity to watch series of films portraying the challenges faced by youth on their risky 'back way' migration journey.
Nigeria: Lawani - Obesity Is the Foundation of Most Non Communicable Diseases
interview By Obinna ChimaThe Consultant Physician, Olive Multi-Specialist Hospitals, Dr. Olu Lawani, in this interview with Obinna Chima, spoke on ways to improve the country's healthcare system as well as how individuals can overcome certain diseases Every year government come out with its annual budget, but the allocation to the health sector is always minimal. What do you think is the implication of this? This is a very important issue.
Gambia: Juve Scouting Gambia's Jallow
By Sulayman BahItalian champions Juventus are keeping an eye on Gambia international Lamin Jallow, Foroyaa Sport understands. The Scorpion is in the form of his life and has been the figure behind Serie B outfits Cesena's dramatic change of fortunes and escape from the clutches of relegation.
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