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The Nigerian U23 have beaten Ghana 2.0 at the All african games going on. Goals from junior ajayi and kingsley sokari sealed the win for Samson siasia's boys popularly called the dream VI.

Wayne rooney has broken a 45 year old record set by England legend Sir Bobby Charlton by becoming England's record goal scorer. He broke the goal scoring record by converting a penalty against Switzerland on the 84th after harry kane had already given England the lead on the 67th munite to take his tally for country to 50, one more Charlton's total. Rooney was congratulated by his team mates on achieving this feat and he was even given a shirt with 50 on it.

First bank of Nigeria has appointed it's first female chairman Ibukun awosika. Her appointment came when the former chairman, prince ajibola afonja retired. She is also the chairman of the bnard of trustees of women in management and bussiness (WIMBIZ) as well as for many others.

NIgerian super eagles battle for a point with the Tanzanians after playing out a goaless draw. It would have not been the case if not for the heroics of the Super eagles keeper IKeme who brilliantly stopped most of the Tanzanians shot to keep te scores level. Super eagles coach Sunday oliseh will be hoping for convincing display next time.

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Emir of KanoMuhammadu Sanusi II, Aliko Dangote led a Blackstone group which included it's President Stephen Schwartzman visited the Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Senate house of Assembly today August 28th. They disscused ways in which the 8th senate and bussinesses can partner to strengthen the Nigerian economy and creat jobs in Nigeria.

Manchester united beat Club brugge 4:0 to securea place in the Champions league group stage for the first time since the David Moyes' reign. A Wayne Rooney hatrick and a goal from Ander Herrera sealed the win for them and gave them a 7:1 aggregate win haven won the first leg 3:1. This will be of great financial boost to them haven missed out on Champions league football last season.

Chelsea were held to a 2:2 draw by swansea city while Manchester United got a 1:0 victory over Tottenham curtesy of a Kyle walker own goal. Norwich lost to crystal palace 3:1, Watford settled for a 2:2 draw while Aston villa and Leicester city both won by 1:0 and 4:2 respectively.

Three students have been arrested and charged with murder following a fire that killed three students in the domitory of stephjoy secondary school. The initial death toll rose from two to three when Zachary Njoyoje, a student who was severely injured died while recieving treatmant at the Kenyatta Nation National hospital in Kenya.

This hippopotamus was caught by some farmers in Dadinkowa dam Gombe State today August 6th. According to Naziru Muktar who shared the photos online, the hippopotamus had been terrorizing some farmers in the community and they decided to hunt it down. Source  Linda ikeji's blog

Arsenal have beaten Chelsea 1:0 to lift the Community shield for the second year in a row. A first half goal from Chamberlain secured the win for the gunners and handed Arsene wenger his first win over his bitter rival Jose Mourinho.

Arsenal will face Chelsea later today in the community shield match. The match is expected to be the talk of the town with Peter Cech expected to start against his former club after more than a decade of playing for them. Alexis Sanchez and David Ospina are expected not to feature given their extended brwaks after the Copa America. The bitter rivalry between Mourinho and Arsene Wenger is the factor that will make the match intruiging.