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Catch them if you can: Lyon’s dynasty as impressive as any in history of sport

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Some of the club's most crucial players, past and present, tell Goal the incredible story behind their seven Champions League titles in 10 years Lyon ’s incredible journey to becoming one of the greatest sporting teams of all-time started with a gruelling bike ride up the Col de l'Iseran, one of the mountain stages on the world-famous Tour de  France . Ten years ago, before they had collected any of their now seven  Champions League  titles, their players were sent to the French-Italian border for a team bonding activity that meant tackling part of the iconic cycling track. It would be a horrible climb, one of the hardest activities the players would ever do, but every one of them completed it and could celebrate afterwards. Editors' Picks Former Barcelona and Arsenal star Song unveiled by Djiboutian club AS Arta Solar 7 Top Five: Nigerians who can hurt Sierra Leone Caf president Ahmad released from hospital after recovering from Covid-19 Nigeria will give everything agai...

Artist Alpha P finds his feet on 'Wolves and Mustangs' [EP Review]

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Alpha P - Wolves and Mustangs. (UMG) Wolves and Mustangs   is another impressive EP from a young man who deserves his moments in the sun. Alpha P can definitely make bodies of work. When he released his debut EP, 'King of Wolves' in 2019, the conversation around it wasn't around doubts as regards his ability. The conversation was around it was as regards the dastardly branding that landed him in comparison hot water and expectation hell. But you see,  King of Wolves   was a beautiful EP. His ability to articulate relatively compact thoughts and the attractiveness of his 'weird' inclinations meant his delivery had some allure. He comfortably discussed love and he made music. Alongside the branding that drew up unavoidable comparisons to his band mate,  Rema  the marketing for the EP didn't do enough for him. 'King of Wolves'  sailed under the radar and the music never really got the spotlight he deserved. But over the past one year, he has tak...

Here’s what the Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine means for Nigeria

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The world is excited about a new COVID-19 vaccine. Here's why. Pfizer vaccine undergoes clinical trials (Business Insider) The entire world heaved a collective sigh of relief when pharmaceutical company Pfizer, announced on Monday, November 9, 2020 that it is set to roll out its coronavirus vaccine before the end of the year. Since it was detected in China in December 2019, COVID-19 has infected  over 51 million people globally,  killing over 1.2 million. Among those who celebrated Pfizer’s announcement of a COVID-19 vaccine rollout was Nigeria’s  President Muhammadu Buhari  who said:  “I welcome the news that a coronavirus vaccine has recorded 90% effectiveness in clinical trials. This is a major milestone. The world must now make great effort to facilitate equitable access and distribution of these vaccines, to protect people in ALL countries.” President Muhammadu Buhari. [Twitter@BashirAhmaad] How good is this new vaccine? Well, it's pretty good, we hear. It ...

Soldier goes gaga after allegedly taking ‘Colorado’

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A  uniformed military man  alleged to have taken ‘Colorado’ is seen in a dramatic video behaving abnormally while screaming some incomprehensible words. Soldier goes crazy after allegedly taking ‘Colorado’ The video shows the young Nigerian officer sitting on a yellow plastic chair with a plastic water bottle believed to be empty in his hand. He then starts screaming and turning about before falling on the floor and continues to turn around. Some witnesses are seen gathered around the soldier and attempting to save him from the effects of the illicit drug he allegedly took. One of them who made the video could be heard calling for water to save him, saying the soldier was under the influence of ‘Colorado’. www.instagram.com \n"},"platform":{"code":"pulsembed"},"alignment":"center","asyncAdSlot":null}" data-run-module-isrun="1"> According to healthwise.punchng.com, ‘Colorado’ is a street name ...

Two unknown combat aerial vehicles to fight terrorists sent to Nigeria

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Nigeria has joined China and United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the only countries operating the WingLoong II Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). Nigeria receives 2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles to fight terrorists. [Twitter/@NextEditionNews] In addition to the two inducted into the Nigeria Air Force (NAF), six other UCAVs are expected by early 2021. The two WingLoong II can remain airborne for 31 hours in internal security reconnaissance (ISR) mode and 26 hours in offensive role. NAF Spokesperson, Air Commodore  Ibikunle Daramola , said in a statement on Tuesday that the aircraft will add significant value to the nation’s counter-insurgency and anti-banditry operations. Daramola said that in the last five years, 22 new aircraft have been acquired by the Air Force while 19 more are expected before June 2021. According to the NAF Spokesperson,  “close to 200 NAF pilots, engineers and technicians are undergoing training in nine different countries as part of efforts ...

Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu budgets N10 billion for Lagos youths

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Sanwo-Olu intends to cultivate the trust of the youths to get them to embrace participatory governance. Babajide Sanwo-Olu [LASG] Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his government is committed to improving engagement with the young population in the state. During his presentation of the 2021 appropriation bill before the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Sanwo-Olu expressed worry about the rise of substance abuse among youths. RECOMMENDED ARTICLES Local Nigeria receives 2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles to fight terrorists Local NiDCOM working on database for Nigerians wrongfully jailed abroad Local Ex Kaduna Governor Balarabe Musa is dead He noted that youths must be carefully nurtured to access the possibilities for economic and social growth that abound Lagos. "Our developmental vision will be incomplete without a vibrant, capable, and healthy youth population to take the baton of leadership when we leave the scene,"  he said. S...

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