Bruno Ganz, the Swiss actor who gave masterful performances as Adolf Hitler in “Downfall” has died, his agent said. Ganz, 77, who was suffering from cancer, died on Saturday morning at his home in Zurich, the agent added. Considered one of the greatest German-speaking actors in the post-World War II era, Ganz had a distinguished […]
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Belgian Elise Mertens produced a brilliant comeback to defeat Simona Halep 3-6 6-4 6-3 and claim the biggest title of her career at the Qatar Open on Saturday. Former world number one Halep appeared destined to put last-16 exits at the Sydney International and the Australian Open behind her when she went a set and […]
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Nigerian troops have eliminated, in an ambush, three unidentified key commanders of Boko Haram at Warawara general area of Borno, with their enclave also destroyed. According to Col. Sagir Musa, the Acting Director Army Public Relations, two AK 47 Rifles, five AK 47 Magazines, Assorted Charms and one motorcycle were seized from them. The triumph […]
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The English FA Cup is getting more interesting as quarter-finalists begin to emerge. Manchester City powered into the FA Cup quarter-finals as the Premier League leaders survived a battling display from Newport County to beat the fourth-tier minnows 4-1 on Saturday. Nigeria international, Leon Balogun, was absent as his team Brighton Hove Albion on Saturday […]
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The army has confirmed the killing of 66 people in the attack on Kajuru Local Government Area Of Kaduna State. The General Officer Commanding One Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Faruk Yahaya, said that 37 out of the 66 people killed were buried in a shallow grave near a river bank in Kajuru. […]
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A new study has found that artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) could lead to vascular diseases, local media reported on Saturday. According to the study published on Thursday in the journal, Stroke, drinking over two ASBs a day could increase the risk of all types of stroke. The result was based on an analysis of over […]
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Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect struck inside a mosque in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on Saturday, killing 11 persons. Damian Chukwu, commissioner of police in the state, confirmed the incident, saying it happened around 5:40am. He said two suicide bombers, accompanied by a gunman, infiltrated the mosque located in Kushari village behind […]
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Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat at BATE Borisov on a night forward Alexandre Lacazette will want to forget after being sent off late in the first leg of the Europa League last 32 on Thursday. There was no such problem for heavyweights Inter Milan, Sevilla and Benfica as they all won away. Arsenal had scored […]
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Jane Eleodi, a clinical dietician, says pregnant women who regularly eat date fruits will have reduced need for induced labour. Eleodi, who is a nutritionist with JSPRINGS Nutrition and Dietary Health, Nature Support Ltd Lagos, said dates have been studied for their potentials to ease late-term labour in pregnant women. “Eating these fruits throughout the last […]
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The Edo State Government has declared Friday as half work day to enable workers participate in the February 16 presidential election. This was contained in a statement issued by Secretary to State Government, Osarodion Ogie, and made available to journalists in Benin on Thursday. Mr Ogie directed all offices to close at 12 noon so […]
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