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Partial solar eclipse today

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On Sunday, the moon's disk will glide across the face of the sun creating a partial solar eclipse just after the sun rises. Representational Image File Photo Sky-watchers will be able to see partial solar eclipse in Antartica and southern Africa today. On Sunday, the moon's disk will glide across the face of the sun creating a partial solar eclipse just after the sun rises.

Chelsea's title defence looks doomed already as Martial hits the target first time

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1Anthony Martial celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game On Friday, Jose Mourinho made the kind of emphatic statement that only managers of a certain stature make. "I don't want to leave the club and the club doesn't want me to leave. I'm not going to walk away. The club is not going to sack me."

Eagles’ boss can’t continue to overlook Man City star – Ndubuoke

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Nigerian teenage interna­tional, Kelechi Iheanacho, yesterday underscored with his performance, why Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh can not continue to ignore him as he (Oliseh) settles down to his new job. Iheanacho who made his EPL debut a fortnight ago in the game against Watford was on fire yester­day as he banged in the only goal that saw City continue it’s 100% start to the season with an away victory over Crystal Palace.

Iheanacho’s early promise excites Pellegrini

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Manuel Pellegrini expects Kelechi Iheanacho to play a significant role in Manchester City’s title challenge after the Nigerian teenager’s first goal for the club secured a dramatic 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace. Iheanacho, who has the appropriate middle name of Promise, burst onto the Premier League stage on Saturday when he scored the 90th minute winner at Selhurst Park moments after appearing as a late substitute in only his second appearance for City.

Photos: Don Jazzy bags C & S award

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The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim church worldwide at the weekend awarded Ace music producer and leader of Supreme Mavin Dynasty, Michael Collins (Don Jazzy) as a worthy son of the church. Don Jazzy at the occasion The recognition given to the Marvin’s boss, took place at the church’s headquarters in Tejuosho, Lagos.

iPad Pro vs iPad Air 2

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APPLE HAS finally revealed the long-rumoured iPad Pro, the Surface Pro clone that the firm hopes will appeal to the enterprise with a 12.9in screen and optional keyboard and stylus add-ons. Apple isn't looking only to businesses, claiming that the iPad Pro's display is perfect for watching films and its upgraded processor perfect for gaming. With that in mind, those in the market for a new Apple tablet are no doubt considering whether the new iPad Pro, or the more manageable iPad Air 2, is the best to suit their needs.

Egypt forms new cabinet after government resigns

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It was not immediately clear why the government resigned(REUTERS) Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, on Saturday asked Oil Minister Sherif Ismail to form a new cabinet within one week after the government submitted its resignation, a statement from the presidency said. It was not immediately clear why the government resigned but officials told Reuters on condition of anonymity Sisi had been unhappy with the performance of several ministries.

Floyd Mayweather: I have nothing more to accomplish in the sport of boxing

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'Money' extends his unbeaten run to joint record 49 fights - and categorically states he is now retired after a comfortable points victory over Andre Berto Floyd Mayweather vowed that his mind was made up and he was quitting boxing after defeating Andre Berto by a landslide decision on the judges' card here at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. A crowd of 13,395 witnessed Mayweather's 49th victory after a glittering 19-year career.

Munich 'at limit of capacity' for refugees as 12,000 arrive in one day

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Officials say they do not know how southern German city can cope with more arrivals, as they consider opening up its Olympic stadium as a shelter Refugees arrive at the railway station in Munich, southern Germany Photo: PHILIPP GUELLAND/AFP/Getty Munich is at the limit of its capacity to welcome refugees arriving en masse in Germany, police warned on Sunday, a day after 12,200 asylum-seekers reached the city.

Jeremy Corbyn victory: Unite behind leader, Tom Watson tells Labour

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Tom Watson: "Zero chance of a coup... Labour Party members will not accept that" Labour MPs must respect the mandate Jeremy Corbyn has been given by members, its new deputy leader Tom Watson has told the BBC's Andrew Marr. Few MPs backed Mr Corbyn in the leadership contest he has just won by a landslide - and high profile figures have refused to serve under him. Mr Watson said he understood it was a huge change for MPs but the new leader wanted to build a broad-based party.

Kenya unveils memorial to those tortured during British rule

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Nairobi: Secretary General of the Mau Mau War Veterans Association Gitu Wa Kahengeri (left) and British High Commissioner to Kenya Christian Turner attend the unveiling of a memorial dedicated to the thousands killed, tortured and jailed in the Mau Mau rebellion against British rule in Kenya during the 1950s.—AFP Thousands of Kenyans attended the inauguration on Saturday of a monument that pays tribute to the victims of torture and ill-treatment during the emergency period of British rule.

Why PSC cannot investigate EFCC boss, Lamorde

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Indications have emerged that the Police Service Commission, PSC, may not act on the report of the probe of Lamorde, which is currently ongoing in the Senate. According to the PSC, it could not probe or sanction Lamorde over allegations of graft because he was not under the commission.

Radio DJ Sues Taylor Swift After Being Fired for Allegedly ‘Grabbing Her Bottom’

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Recording artist Taylor Swift attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images) A former Colorado radio DJ sued Taylor Swift this week, after accusations that he “grabbed her bottom” got him fired from his job, according to a lawsuit filed in District Court.

Man Utd Chased Sergio Ramos Never Wanted Real Madrid Exit Insists President

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Powerful Ecuadorian forward Felipe Caicedo stayed at the club and remains their main goal threat ahead of the weekend, and while Espanyol have signed exciting Madrid youngsters Burgui and Marcos Asensio on loan, neither will eligible to play against their parent club. Just two matches into his Madrid tenure, Benitez can be wrong, but what he cannot afford to be is perceived as weak.

Police Confirm Release of Vanguard Columnist, Kogbara

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The police in Rivers on Saturday confirmed the release of Vanguard Newspaper columnist, Donu Kogbara, abducted from her residence 11 days ago. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Muhammad, said in Port Harcourt that Ms. Kogbara was freed in the early hours of Saturday. He said the state commissioner of police, Musa Kimo, had already visited Ms. Kogbara in her family residence in Port Harcourt.

Buhari Vows to Punish Officers, Soldiers Involved in Human Rights Violations

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President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Kaduna reaffirmed his administration's total commitment to the rule of law and warned that proven acts of human rights violation by the Armed Forces would be punished. Addressing officers, troops and newly commissioned cadets at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), President Buhari reminded them that the rule of law applied to the Armed Forces as much as any other institution in the country.