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President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria on Friday after travelling to Britain this week to see his doctor, his spokesman said. The 75-year-old went to London after his doctor requested to see him. Buhari who was expected back in Nigeria returned a day early and his expected to embark on an official visit to Jigawa state on Monday. “President Buhari just returned, a clear 24 hours” his spokesman, Garba Shehu said in a tweet. President Buhari just returned, a clear 24 hours— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) May 11, 2018 Shehu said earlier in the week it would be a “routine…

A Japanese MP has been accused of sexism after he said young Japanese women should have more children or face being a burden on the state. Speaking at the ruling party’s – LDP meeting, Kanji Kato said young women should have at least three children. He has since retracted his remark, local media reported. Last year the percentage of children in Japan fell to its lowest level since records began more than 100 years ago. Financial and other incentives to encourage bigger families have had little impact. Mr Kato said that when he gives wedding speeches he tells the bride…

Former Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has agreed a new one-year deal at German champions Bayern Munich. The 34-year-old, who arrived from Real Madrid in 2009, has helped Bayern to seven Bundesliga titles and a Champions League triumph in 2013. Brazilian defender Rafinha, 32, has also agreed a one-year extension. “We are delighted that we will be extending these deserving players by another year,” Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic said. READ: GOtv MAX Cup: Pinnick lauds MultiChoice on Atletico Madrid’s planned visit to Nigeria “Both Arjen Robben and Rafinha will play an important role in our plans for the upcoming season.”…

President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has commended video entertainment company, MultiChoice, for its plan to bring LaLiga giants, Atletico Madrid to play in Nigeria. Pinnick gave the commendation in Lagos on Thursday at a press conference announcing the visit of the team and its participation in the maiden GOtv MAX Cup, saying the invitation of the LaLiga club is further proof of MultiChoice’s contribution to Nigerian football and sports in general. While in Nigeria, Atletico Madrid will play the Super Eagles on 22 May at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The NFF President described MultiChoice as…

This legal relationship forged by the letters of our constitution has been a rocky romance from its coming together again in 1999. Break-ups, cheating, distrust, late nights, bribery, and even padding have been the phrases that we have oft heard of the affair. But this is not uncommon, or unexpected. Different political leanings, different personal backgrounds, strong ego, unclear relationship terms, with seeming overlapping responsibilities, interests, and many more, are the obvious reasons. Yet, irrespective of these, the two arms must never forget that their mandate is to serve the Nigerian people. Differences must be set aside, and ego-driven argy-bargies…

The Sandanmu Local Education Authority in Katsina state says the Federal Government School Feeding Programme has raised pupils’ enrolment in the area by 40 per cent. Malam Ya’u Karkarku, the Education Secretary of the area told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sandamu on Friday that total pupils enrolment previously was between 60 per cent and 65 per cent, but had jumped to about 92 per cent. “The feeding programme has positively changed the attitudes of some parents and guardians towards the education of their children as shown by the dramatic increase in enrolment figures. “Eighty-two food vendors have…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are considering cancelling their friendly against DR Congo due to fears of contracting the Ebola virus. Nigeria national team are due to host DR Congo in a friendly on May 28 in Port Harcourt, in the south of Nigeria, ahead of next month’s World Cup. An outbreak of the Ebola disease has been confirmed in DR Congo, the ninth time the disease has been recorded in the country since the 1970s, and has killed 17 people. On Wednesday, Nigeria’s health ministry ordered measures to be implemented for screening visitors from neighbouring countries. One official at…

All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant Opeyemi Bamidele have stepped down for former Ekiti state governor Segun Oni ahead of the APC governorship primary in Ado Ekiti today. Bamidele is not the only aspirant who has withdrawn from the election and thrown his weight behind Oni. Other aspirants are Bimbo Daramola, Senator Ayo Arise, Senator Gbenga Aluko, Kola Alabi, Muyiwa Olumilua, Dr Mojisola Yaya-Kolade, Debo Ranti Ajayi and Dr Bayo Orire. On Thursday, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, an adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on political matters, said he was quitting the Ekiti state governorship race. Ojudu was one of the 33 aspirants…

Manchester United “don’t celebrate second position”, says manager Jose Mourinho after his side sealed the Premier League runners-up spot with a 0-0 draw at West Ham. A largely forgettable game sparked to life with a late altercation between Hammers captain Mark Noble and United’s Paul Pogba. United, denied victory by the inspired form of West Ham goalkeeper Adrian, moved four points clear of third-placed Tottenham with one game left. It means Mourinho’s side will finish four positions better off than last year, which was the Portuguese’s first season at the club. And although Mourinho said he felt “OK” about finishing…

France has condemned as “unacceptable” US move to re-impose sanctions on companies like Total, Airbus and Peugeot trading with Iran. The action from Washington followed President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of a landmark deal that sought to curb Iran’s nuclear programme. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said European companies should not have to pay for the US decision. The US says firms have six months to halt business and cannot enter into new contracts or they will face sanctions. What has Mr Le Drian said? In an interview with Le Parisien, the foreign minister said: “We feel…