Joachim Löw’s side looked less ruthless than against Iceland but still got the job done against their supposed toughest group opponents. In Bucharest, Germany’s players also continued their support for human rights. Another Germany qualifier, another show of support for…
US, European partners pledge to ‘revive’ alliance, work together on Iran
The US, France, Germany, and the UK pledged to mend their alliance and work together to tackle Iran’s nuclear programme. This marks a major shift from the Trump administration’s “America First” approach. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, along with…
Joachim Low’s future under threat as Spain smash Germany 6-0
Joachim Low’s future as Germany boss is under threat ahead of the European Championships after Spain inflicted the biggest competitive defeat in the country’s history with a 6-0 drubbing on Tuesday night. Germany were hoping to book their place in…
*Lagos state polytechnic student goes missing after exams (Punch)*#EndSars protesters shut down Jakande estate (Vanguard)
Lagos state polytechnic student goes missing after exams (Punch) A Lagos State polytechnic student, Shalewa Adebowale, has gone missing while on her way home from her cousin’s house in the Igando area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt that the…
Kai Havertz and Timo Werner speak out after starring in Germany draw against Switzerland
Chelsea summer signings Kai Havertz and Timo Werner both scored and made assists in Germany’s thrilling draw with Switzerland in the Nations League. Switzerland took a 2-0 lead over Joachim Low’s side in Cologne on Tuesday night but goals from…
FIFA delays Akpoguma Super Eagles switch
World soccer governing body FIFA is now being awaited to give the final approval for former Germany youth international Kevin Akpoguma to be eligible to play for Nigeria. Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr disclosed that he would have loved to…
Mainz stars on Bundesliga comeback: ‘This is what we do’
Ten weeks after its last official game, the Bundesliga is back. With Germany feeling confident enough in its coronavirus measures to allow football to happen again, it follows South Korea in restarting its league – albeit behind closed doors –…
Coronavirus: Germany tightens curbs and bans meetings of more than two
Germany has expanded curbs on social interactions to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak, banning public gatherings of more than two people. In a televised address, Chancellor Angela Merkel said “our own behaviour” was the “most effective way” of slowing…
Nigeria/Russia Relations: The missing link – Hussaini Monguno
On November 15, 1884, 14 mainly European countries gathered in Berlin for a meeting which lasted to February 26, 1885. The aim of that conference was to split the continent of Africa and share it to the Europeans who were…
*Salesgirl docked for stealing N154,000, granted N100,000 bail (Vanguard)*#SexForGrades: Dr Boniface Igbeneghu alleges BBC set him up (Guardian)
Salesgirl docked for stealing N154,000, granted N100,000 bail (Vanguard) A salesgirl, Anuoluwapo Bakare, who allegedly stole her employer’s N154,000 was on Thursday arraigned at the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Bakare, who resides in the Dopemu Agege area of Lagos,…