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Manchester City will face Liverpool in an all-Premier League Champions League quarter-final. Runaway leaders City suffered their only defeat in the league this season at Liverpool on 14 January, while Pep Guardiola’s side beat the Reds 5-0 at Etihad Stadium last September. The first leg will take place at Anfield on 3-4 April, with the return the following week on 10-11 April. Holders Real Madrid will face Italian champions Juventus. READ: We would certainly want to avoid Atletico Madrid – Wenger La Liga leaders Barcelona, who are looking to win the Champions League for the first time since 2015, face…

An air hostess is understood to be seriously injured after falling from an Emirates aircraft’s emergency exit in Uganda. The woman was rushed to hospital from Entebbe International Airport, near the capital Kampala, after falling from the doorway on Wednesday. The Boeing 777 had landed shortly before, and was preparing to welcome passengers on board before departing for Dubai. The circumstances surrounding the fall are being investigated, with conflicting reports emerging about the incident. However, the Dubai-based airline has confirmed the fall, telling the Khaleej Times. READ: Nigeria Police foil Boko Haram plan to bomb Maiduguri “We can confirm that…

The Police in Borno on Thursday said they have uncovered plans by Boko Haram insurgents to carry out bomb attacks in Maiduguri metropolis. The command advised residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious persons or objects to security agencies. Mr Ahmed Bello, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration, said that the insurgents’ plan to attack soft targets and crowded areas. Bello said that the insurgents’ planned to coordinate Improvised Explosive Device, IEDs, borne vehicles to hit their targets. “The Borno State Police Command in collaboration with Operation Lafiya Dole’s high command wish to draw the attention…

At least four people have been killed and 10 others hurt after a footbridge collapsed near Florida International University in Miami, officials say. Rescuers are spending the night searching for victims trapped beneath the buckled structure. The 862-tonne, 174ft (53m) bridge fell over an eight-lane motorway on Thursday afternoon, crushing at least eight vehicles, police said. The bridge was erected on Saturday in just six hours. It was built using a method called “accelerated bridge construction” to avoid traffic disruption. A major section of the bridge was assembled on the side of the road and then raised into place. READ:…

The wife of Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, has filed for divorce, US media report. They say Vanessa Trump is seeking an uncontested divorce in a New York court. The couple, both 40, have been married since 2005. They have five children. “After 12 years of marriage, we have decided to go our separate ways,” the couple were quoted as saying by news site Page Six. “We ask for your privacy during this time.” READ: Oil Spill: Amnesty International accuse Shell, Eni of serious negligence The couple provided no further details. An uncontested divorce…

Amnesty International on Friday accused international oil majors Shell and Eni of negligence when addressing spills in Nigeria. Describing their actions as “serious negligence”, Amnesty said the companies were “taking weeks to respond to reports of spills and publishing misleading information about the cause and severity of spills, which may result in communities not receiving compensation”. A Shell spokesman said Amnesty’s allegations “are false, without merit and fail to recognise the complex environment in which the company operates”. Eni declined immediate comment. Shell and Eni have for decades been two of the most active oil majors operating in the Niger…

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said he would prefer to avoid a Europa League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid after beating AC Milan in the last 16. England striker Danny Welbeck scored twice – either side of a long-range strike from Granit Xhaka – as the Gunners won the second leg 3-1. Hakan Calhanoglu had opened the scoring for Milan, but the Italian side fell to a 5-1 aggregate defeat. “We would certainly want to avoid Atletico Madrid,” said Wenger. The draw for the quarter-finals – which features teams from eight countries – will take place on Friday at 12:00 GMT. This…

Besiktas have been charged by UEFA after a cat wandered on to the pitch during the Champions League last-16 defeat by Bayern Munich. English referee Michael Oliver stopped play in the second half at Vodafone Park until the cat left the pitch. The exact charge is “insufficient organisation”, while the Turkish club has also been charged with “throwing objects and blocked stairways”. READ: Welbeck scores twice as Arsenal complete ‘Italian Job’ against AC Milan The case will be heard by UEFA’s disciplinary body on 31 May. Bayern won 3-1 on the night and 8-1 on aggregate to progress to the…

One of Nigeria’s most reliable financial institutions, Keystone Bank Limited has launched ‘KeyServ’ (An Agency Banking Proposition) to serve customers outside its conventional brick and mortar mode of banking. The initiative in partnership with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) and i-OneC (A FinTech Firm) is in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Financial System Strategy (FSS2020) goals to increase financial inclusion uptake in Nigeria. According to the Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Keystone Bank Limited Mr. Obeahon Ohiwerei, “Enabling financial inclusion is our core area of focus and we have partnered with other industry players to…

Danny Welbeck scored twice on the day he was recalled to the England squad as Arsenal beat AC Milan to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Leading 2-0 from the first leg in the San Siro, the Gunners fell behind on the night when Hakan Calhanoglu produced a wonderful finish from 30 yards after being allowed to run unchallenged. Arsenal quickly levelled, though, from a controversially awarded penalty – Welbeck going down under minimal contact from Ricardo Rodriguez before scoring from the spot. GOAL ! Great long range goal from Granit Xhaka. Arsenal lead 2-1 pic.twitter.com/Xa9LWG0YHm — ArsenalUpdates (@ArsenalEdits___)…