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A US warship has sustained minor damage after a collision with a Japanese tug off central Japan, the US Navy says. The commercial tug lost propulsion and drifted into the guided-missile destroyer, the USS Benfold, during a towing exercise in Sagami Bay. “No-one was injured on either vessel,” the US Navy says, adding that an investigation is under way. This is the latest in a series of incidents involving US warships in recent months. READ: Buhari working tirelessly to make things better – Oyegun In a statement, the US Navy says the warship “sustained minimal damage, including scrapes on its…

Paul Pogba scored on his return from injury as Manchester United came from behind to beat Newcastle United and set a club record of 38 games unbeaten at Old Trafford. Dwight Gayle gave the visitors a surprise lead when a slip by Victor Lindelof let in the striker to score in off the post. Pogba, back after nine weeks out with a hamstring injury, crossed for Anthony Martial to head the equaliser before Chris Smalling met Ashley Young’s centre on the stroke of half-time. Pogba finished off a fine team move before Romelu Lukaku’s first league goal since 30 September…

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, says President Muhammadu Buhari is working hard to make things better, urging all Nigerians to give the needed support. Oyegun spoke in Uyo on Saturday while flagging off the APC local government election campaign in Akwa Ibom, slated for December 2. “Your president is working hard to turn things around for better. APC needs people of vision, people with passion to bring about a new Nigeria,” he said. Oyegun said that the APC was poised to reposition Nigeria on the path of progress by sweeping away corruption and the…

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s ruling ZANU-PF party will meet on Sunday to discuss removing him as president, a government MP and a party official told AFP. “There’s a central committee meeting (on Sunday) to endorse the resolutions reached by the provinces,” said the MP. The parliamentarian, who declined to be named, referred to the decision by eight of the party’s ten regional committees on Friday to call for Mugabe to resign as president and party leader. “Yes we are meeting (Sunday) to endorse the decisions of the nine provinces,” said the party official who confirmed that a further region had…

Thousands of Zimbabweans have taken to the streets of the capital and other cities to demand the resignation of President Robert Mugabe. In a party atmosphere, they tore pictures of Mr Mugabe and at one point marched to his office and residence. The army took over on Wednesday, days after Mr Mugabe sacked his deputy, signalling that he favoured his wife Grace as his successor. Mr Mugabe, 93, has led Zimbabwe since independence from Britain in 1980. The military has kept him confined to his residence and says it is “engaging” with him and will advise the public on the…

Manchester City produced yet another dominant performance in a victory at Leicester that extends their wide advantage at the top of the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side picked up where they left off before the international break as they recorded a 16th consecutive win in all competitions, set on their way by Gabriel Jesus’ tap-in. His opener came from David Silva’s pass, after the Spaniard was sent through by Raheem Sterling’s disguised through ball just before the end of a wasteful first half. After the break, Harry Maguire struck the post for Leicester via Fabian Delph’s deflection but Kevin de…

Mohamed Salah continued his fine form with two goals as Liverpool eased past Southampton to secure three Premier League wins in a row for the first time in 2017. After a competitive start at Anfield, Egypt forward Salah curled high into the net from 18 yards, punishing Dusan Tadic for losing possession near his own area. The strike gave the home side added swagger and a fine Philippe Coutinho threaded pass picked out an expertly-timed run as Salah prodded the second. No Premier League player has more goals in all competitions than Salah’s 14 this season and though he was…

Chelsea cruised to an easy away win over West Brom to increase the pressure on Baggies manager Tony Pulis. Alvaro Morata scored his eighth Premier League goal of the season when he converted a rebound after Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster had parried Eden Hazard’s low shot. Hazard made it 2-0 shortly after when he collected Morata’s flick and took the ball around Foster, before Marcos Alonso volleyed in a third from Cesc Fabregas’ free-kick. In the second half, Hazard scored his second of the game with a curled finish from 18 yards out after another excellent Fabregas pass. The victory…

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Bavarian rivals Augsburg to extend their unbeaten start under Jupp Heynckes. Arturo Vidal fired them into the lead from close range and then set up Lewandowski’s opening goal. The Poland striker got his second – his 13th goal in as many league games this season – from Joshua Kimmich’s cross. Bayern are now six points above second-placed Leipzig, who drew 2-2 at Bayer Leverkusen after leading 2-0. READ: Arsenal Kane Tottenham 2-0 at Emirates Stadium Timo Werner and Emil Forsberg twice gave them the lead from the penalty spot, but Leon Bailey…

A Boston zoo is holding a farewell party for a beloved gorilla that’s heading to another zoo in New Orleans to start his own family. Officials at the Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday will be celebrating Okpara, a 24-year-old male Western lowland gorilla affectionately called “Okie.” He will soon be heading to the Audubon Zoo in Louisiana. The Boston zoo is inviting patrons to sign a farewell card, enjoy free cake and learn about gorilla conservation. READ: Yinka Ayefele to mark 20th year of ghastly car accident Okie’s move is part of the zoo’s participation in the national Gorilla Species…