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Hakim Ziyech scored his first Premier League goal as Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory over winless Burnley at Turf Moor. Making his first league start for the Blues, Ziyech wrong-footed Burnley keeper Nick Pope, expertly dispatching Tammy Abraham’s lay-off in the 26th minute. Defender Kurt Zouma doubled the advantage just after the hour mark, rising highest to head home a Mason Mount corner. And summer arrival Ziyech then turned provider seven minutes later, sliding through Timo Werner who side-footed an effort beyond the onrushing Pope. Chelsea rise to fourth while Burnley remain 18th in the table, with Ashley Barnes…

US and Nigeria forces have rescued an American citizen who had been kidnapped by armed men in an operation on Saturday in northern Nigeria that is believed to have killed several of his captors, US officials said. Forces including Navy SEALs rescued Philip Walton, 27, who had been abducted on Tuesday from his home in neighboring southern Niger, two US officials said on condition of anonymity, adding that no US troops were hurt. A diplomat source in Niger said Walton is now at the US ambassador’s residence in Niamey. Sources said, “The operation involved the govts of the US, Niger…

Eden Hazard scored his first goal for more than a year as Real Madrid moved to the top of La Liga with an emphatic 4-1 win over Huesca. The Belgian opened the scoring with a superb left-foot shot into the left corner from outside the penalty area. France forward Karim Benzema scored twice for the hosts, with Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde getting their other goal. David Ferreiro scored the visitors’ only goal. Real, who had lost their previous two home fixtures, made a slow start and were fortunate not to fall behind against a Huesca side without a league win…

Kyle Walker marked his 100th Premier League appearance for Manchester City with a goal against his former club as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Sheffield United. The right-back, who came through the ranks at the Blades, struck midway through the first half with a superb long-range strike. It was a deserved goal for a Manchester City side who dominated the first half, and they could have added another but for an excellent save by Aaron Ramsdale from Ferran Torres’ header. Ramsdale did well again in the second half when he dived at full stretch to keep out a Riyad Mahrez free-kick.…

Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers. Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep, while in the Bahamas, having been “unwell for some time”, his son said. His acting career spanned decades and won an Oscar in 1988 for his role as an Irish cop in The Untouchables. Sir Sean’s other films included The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the…

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has revealed plans to bring in over 1.2 million new immigrants over the next three years. Marco Mendicino, the Immigration Minister, disclosed this while unveiling what he termed an “ambitious” three-year immigration plan that set targets for bringing skilled workers, family members and refugees into Canada. Mendicino while speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Friday, October 30, 2020, said the Canadian government aims to accept 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, another 411,000 in 2022 and then 421,000 in 2023. According to him, Canada needs more workers “and immigration is the way to get…

British prime minister, Boris Johnson, is considering a month-long lockdown across England in the hope that measures could be eased before Christmas. A new “stay at home” order could be announced on Monday, with schools, colleges and universities exempt. Documents seen by the BBC suggest the UK is on course for a much higher death toll than during the first wave unless further restrictions are introduced. Deaths could reach more than 4,000 a day, one of the models suggests. This figure is based on no policies being brought in to slow the spread of the disease, but most of the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, and the United States Federal Trade Commission, FTC, have signed an upgraded Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, of cooperation in combating cross border fraud. The MoU which was jointly signed on October 27, 2020 by Mohammed Umar Abba, acting Chairman, EFCC; Babatunde Irukera, Executive Vice Chairman, FCCPC, and Joseph Simmons, Chairman FTC provides a framework for continuous partnership in the existing areas of cooperation – exchange of information and assistance in consumer protection investigations. The new MoU, which is an improved version of an earlier one…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he gave former Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil “as many opportunities” as he could before leaving the 32-year-old out of his Premier League and Europa League squads. (Sky Sports) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, whose contract runs out next summer, has downplayed speculation linking him with a return to Barcelona. (Manchester Evening News) However, Barcelona will make a renewed attempt to sign 19-year-old Manchester City defender Eric Garcia in the January transfer window. (ESPN) Manager Carlo Ancelotti insists 20-year-old striker Moise Kean will be back next season to rejoin Everton after his loan with Paris St-Germain finishes. (Liverpool Echo) Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick remains hopeful that Austrian defender David Alaba,…

A former minister’s son is now in police custody following his arrest for an alleged robbery attempt at an Abuja Bureau De Change. The suspect allegedly attacked the BDC last week. He is in detention pending the conclusion of investigation. It was gathered that the suspect’s father is a former Minister from Benue State. A top source, who spoke to The Nation, said: “The former Minister’s son allegedly stormed a Bureau De Change in Abuja last week with a locally made rifle in order to haul some cash. He came to perpetrate the act in one of his father’s cars. “But…