Griezmann
23 Nov
Atletico coach Diego Simeone was able to celebrate his 700th match in charge of the club with a 2-1 La Liga comeback win over Alaves on Saturday. Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth's goals helped Atletico come from behind to triumph after Jon Guridi sent Alaves ahead with an early penalty. The win took Atletico provisionally…
30 Sep
France's 2018 World Cup-winning star Antoine Griezmann on Monday announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a 10-year career with his country. "It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life," France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X. The Atletico Madrid forward made his…
15 May 2024
Antoine Griezmann secured Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0 triumph at Getafe on Wednesday in La Liga. Diego Simeone's side ensured they would finish in the top four and therefore reach Europe's top competition for the 12th consecutive season. Inspired by France international Griezmann, the Rojiblancos romped to victory…
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The Jigawa State Government on Tuesday said it had concluded plans to establish an agency for teachers’ training and education managers development. Prof Isa Yusuf, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Science and Technology, said this while speaking at a one-day cluster training for English Language, Mathematics and Science teachers in Dutse. The News Agency of…
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The Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA) has called on the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, to reconsider the appointment of Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the Accountant General of the Federation. The group stressed the need for the HoS to preserve institutional reforms by ensuring that appointments to critical…
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The Commissioner of Police, Abia Command, Danladi Isa, has disbanded the command’s Anti-Cultism Unit for unprofessional conduct and incivility towards members of the public. A statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, on Tuesday, said that the action aligned with the vision of the Inspector General of Police. Chinaka quoted Isa as saying the…
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President Bola Tinubu has called on critics of Africa to stop questioning Africa’s capacity for democracy and development. Tinuu said it was high time for critics to recognise the strides made by nations like Ghana and Nigeria, without constantly asking African countries to "prove themselves." He added that African countries have nothing to prove to…
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An Ojo Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, granted N500,000 bail to a Sales Rep. Sunday Babatunde, standing trial for alleged N5.3 million theft. Babatunde, 34, was arraigned before Magistrate, L.K.J Layeni, on a one-count charge of breach of trust. Babatunde, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The magistrate granted the defendant bail in the sum…
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President Bola Tinubu has told Ghanaians that their newly inaugurated leader, John Dramani Mahama, is a man of “patriotic vision and substance.” Tinubu made this statement during Mahama’s swearing-in ceremony in Accra on Tuesday. He also lauded Mahama for his dedication to his country and its people. "Your new president is a man of patriotic…
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This is year is all about intentionality. As a lady, you can start this year with all the shine and glamour and thrive at your field. The world is evolving, and the modern woman must stay steps ahead. Therefore, positioning yourself well will earn you growth and success in the year. So, how do you…
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced an extension to the registration period for the 2025 WASSCE for Private Candidates, First Series. The initial registration deadline, set for Monday, January 6, 2025, has now been extended to Monday, January 20, 2025. In a statement shared via its official X account, WAEC informed intending candidates…
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The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, has lampooned a group, known as Kaduna Elders Forum (KEF) over threats to recall him from the National Assembly for alleged non-performance. He told the elders that he was not disturbed by their demand, just as he explained, "I am only interested in pursuing…
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The Borno Executive Council has approved the renaming of Borno State University (BOSU) to Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, in honour of Sir Kashim Ibrahim, the first Governor of Northern Nigeria. The decision was taken during the first council meeting of 2025, chaired by Gov. Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri. Speaking to newsmen on the development, the…