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Nigeria: Over 100 prisoners captured after jail break

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– – Over 100 prisoners who escaped from prison have been recaptured. They are part of some 240 prisoners who escaped from prison over the weekend. The prisoners escaped after gunmen attacked a correctional facility in Kogi state. A spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service said in a statement the correctional facility in Kogi’s Kabba district came under fire from… Read More
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The ‘miracle baby’ living without a nose in Ghana

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– – A baby –born without a nose who has lived for a year and eight months has shocked many in Ghana. Ramatu Musa’s condition called Congenital Arhinia is a rare condition and just one of some hundred cases recorded in the world. Doctors at the Mother and Baby Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana where the… Read More
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Cristiano Ronaldo Set To Make Manchester United Debut on Saturday

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– – Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is en route to making his second Manchester United debut on Saturday in their Premier League match against Newcastle. This was confirmed by United’s manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Portuguese star trained with his new teammates for the first time this week as they will be hosting Steve Bruce’s team at the… Read More
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Christian Pulisic set to miss three Chelsea games

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– – It has been confirmed by Thomas Tuchel that American soccer player Christian Pulisic will be missing Chelsea’s next three matches after succumbing to an ankle injury. The American winger succumbed to the injury in United States’ 4-1 victory against Honduras in World Cup qualifying. The 22-year-old winger already missed out on Chelsea’s last two Premier League games after… Read More
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Why Cristiano Ronaldo Chose Manchester United Over City

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– – Juventus director Federico Cherubini took to the media to reveal the reason Cristiano Ronaldo left Italy to join Manchester United instead of their arch-rival City, with United acting like a “club with tradition” during transfer negotiations. As the deadline of the summer transfer window approached, it became evident that the former Real Madrid star wanted to part ways… Read More
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Lionel Messi finds peace of mind with Argentina

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– – Paris Saint-Germain superstar took to the media to admit that lifting the Copa America was the “most difficult” victory in his trophy-stricken career, and the Argentina attacker was able to find his “peace of mind” at the international level. After facing several heartaches at the 2014 World Cup and two Copa tournaments in 2015 and 2016, the Paris… Read More
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Guinea: Former PM warns against sanctioning coup leaders

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– – As leaders of the West African regional bloc Ecowas prepare to decide whether to sanction Guinea over recent military takeover, a former prime minister of the country has said it will be a bad idea. Cellou Dalein Diallo who is also a leading opposition figure is asking ECOWAS not to impose economic sanctions on Guinea’s new military regime.… Read More
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Ghana: Move to stop consumption of cats and dogs sparks outrage

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– – There is a raging controversy over a move to ban the trade in cats and dogs for human consumption. An International Animal Rights Activist, Natasha Choolun, has petitioned the Government of Ghana to ban the trade in cat and dog meat for human consumption. “Dogs and cats are not food, but loyal companion animals that should be treated… Read More
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DR Congo: Meningitis outbreak declared with 129 deaths

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– – The World Health Organization has declared an epidemic of meningitis in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo. So far 129 people have died from the outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. In a statement it said a total of 261 suspected cases have been recorded with a “high case fatality ratio of 50 percent.” “Confirmatory tests… Read More
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ECOWAS suspends Guinea, demands Alpha Conde’s release

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– – Guinea has been suspended by regional bloc ECOWAS for recent coup carried out by soldiers. The West African nation can no longer participate in ECOWAS activities until it returns to constitutional rule. ECOWAS leaders have also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of ousted President Alpha Conde. At the end of their extraordinary summit held by video conference,… Read More
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