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Harry Kane struck a late penalty to earn Tottenham a point at Carrow Road and deny Norwich a first Premier League victory in seven matches. Mario Vrancic opened the scoring with his first Premier League goal for the Canaries before they were denied a second when Teemu Pukki’s goal was ruled out for a marginal offside by the video assistant referee (VAR). Spurs improved after the interval and Christian Eriksen drew them level with a stunning free-kick but Norwich retook the lead when Serge Aurier put through his own net. The visitors had their chances and Dele Alli’s neat finish…

West Ham have sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini after a 2-1 home defeat by Leicester City – their ninth loss in the past 12 games. The Hammers’ latest defeat on Saturday leaves them 17th, one point above the Premier League relegation zone. Former West Ham boss David Moyes is among the candidates being considered to replace Pellegrini. “It is with great disappointment that we’ve had to make this decision,” said joint-chairman David Sullivan. “It has become clear that a change is required to get the club back on track in line with our ambitions this season. “We felt it was necessary to act…

Philanthropist Aare Adetola Emmanuel King has bagged the prestigious Lagos State Man of the Year award as well as the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Pillar of Sports award for the roles played in development of youths in the country. A statement from the organisers of the award led by the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University Prof. Ignatius Onimawo stated that Emmanuel King was also honoured for his contributions to the development of Nollywood film industry and Real Estate. The award was presented on Friday to Emmanuel King at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island Lagos, by Onimawo in company of…

The land border closure with neighbouring countries has saved the poultry industry in Nigeria about N50 billion since its commencement in October. Prof. Eustace Iyayi, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) made the disclosure in Abuja during a news conference with the theme, “Nigeria border closure: Impact on the livestock sub-sector, food security and employment generation.” According to Iyayi, the multiplier effect of the border closure has also reflected on the upsurge in the operations along the value chain with regards to supply of inputs, storage facilities, transportation/logistics and value addition. He said that…

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has urged traditional rulers in the state to fast and pray for peace in the state ahead of the Edo governorship election in 2020. The Oba gave the charge at the quarterly meeting of Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs in Benin on Saturday. The monarch said the prayers and fasting should go along with offering of sacrifice to Almighty God and their ancestors. Ewuare, who is the chairman of the council, said that the call for prayers became necessary in view of the current political crisis in the state, a situation, which…

The siege at the First Bank in Mpape, Abuja, which started Saturday morning, has ended with a staff of the bank allegedly arrested alongside the robbers. The robbers, who had been trapped in the back, have been arrested by a joint team of the police and military. One of them was eventually killed by the superior firepower of the security agent. Some eyewitness claimed that a staff, was also nabbed. The attackers were said to have alleged that “an insider” was working with them. The police, in an official reaction, said the FCT Command scuttled the attempted robbery at about…

An armed robbery operation ongoing at First Bank in the Mpape area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital has gone wrong after the armed robbers found themselves stuck in the bank. Eyewitness account disclosed that the bank has been surrounded by policemen and soldiers. The robbers who stormed the bank, just before noon, are trapped inside. £161m Euromillions winner Colin Weir dies Four of the robbers reportedly arrested and one killed during an exchange of gunfire with the police. First Bank has since reacted to the attempted robbery. A statement signed by Folake Ani-Mumuney Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications read, “We…

Colin Weir, who won of one of Europe’s biggest lottery jackpots, has died after a short illness aged 71, his lawyers have said. Mr Weir and wife Chris, from Largs in North Ayrshire, Scotland, claimed the £161m Euromillions prize in 2011. Earlier this year the pair confirmed they would divorce after 38 years of marriage. A spokeswoman for Mr Weir’s lawyers asked for “privacy for his family and friends at this distressing time”. They said in a statement: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Colin Weir early today after a short illness. 20 dead in Mogadishu…

At least 20 people are reported to have been killed by a car bomb during morning rush hour in Somalia’s capital. The blast took place at a checkpoint at a busy intersection in Mogadishu. “The blast was devastating, and I could confirm more than 20 civilians killed, there were many more wounded,” police officer Ibrahim Mohamed was quoted by news agency AFP as saying. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the bomb but al-Shabab militants have often carried out attacks there. Sokoto budget over N1bn on electricity, assembly complex renovation Al-Shabab – a group of Islamist militants, allied to…

All is set for the 20th edition of GOtv Boxing Night, which holds today at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The event, which has as its theme: “Boxing Jams Music”, will feature night potential explosive fights, including the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental heavyweight title bout, two West African Boxing Union (WABU)  title defences and live musical performances by Zlatan, Mayorkun, and Oritsefemi, Sule Malaika and TClassic. The WBF bout will see Nigeria’s Onoriode “Godzilla” Ehwarieme face Ariel “Chiquito” Baracamonte of Argentina. In the WABU title bouts, Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu of Nigeria will defend his lightweight crown against Ezekiel…