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The incoming US President, Joe Biden, is set to name a Nigerian-born attorney, Adewale ‘Wally’ Adeyemo, as deputy Treasury secretary, US-based media Politico reported on Sunday. Adeyemo, who is a former senior international economic adviser during the Obama administration, will serve under former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who Biden plans to appoint to lead the US…
The former international, who represented his country at their first ever World Cup in 2002, has passed away following a long illness Former Senegal international Papa Bouba Diop has passed away following a long illness at the age of 42. Diop was part of the Teranga Lions side that stunned reigning world champions France 1-0 in the opening match…
The Ivorian forward was one of the standout performers as the Gunners advanced to the last 32 of the Europa League Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Nicolas Pepe after he scored a goal in their 3-0 win over Molde in a Uefa Europa League game. Four days ago, the 25-year-old who was sent off in…
Unknown gunmen have shot a prominent traditional ruler in Ondo State, Oba Israel Adewusi who was the Olufon of Ifon. Ifon is located in Ose Local Government Area (LGA) of the state in south-west Nigeria. The Oba was said to be returning to his town from Akure, the Ondo State capital where he went for…
Liverpool, Chelsea, Brighton and West Ham will be able to have fans in their stadiums from next month under a new tier system to tackle the wide spread of coronavirus in England. The Premier League clubs are within tier-two areas, meaning clubs can welcome up to 2,000 fans. The Premier League is yet to confirm…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has given a House of Representatives member, Umar Sani Dan Galadima up till December 4 to produce Faisal, the son of former Pension Reform Task Team Abdulrasheed Maina, who is believed to have jumped The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Faisal before the court for money…
US rapper Lil Wayne was charged on Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon over an incident that happened last year — a federal offense that could see him sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. The rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr, was found to…
The Albiceleste, Napoli and Argentinos idol passed away at his home in Tigre after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday morning Diego Maradona has died. No matter how many times you repeat those words, in your head, in writing, or breaking the news verbally, they still ring false. How could Diego, El Pibe de Oro,…
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun gave the assurance during the celebration of this year’s annual Oronna festival with the theme ‘Festival of Grace’ in Ilaro. He assured that his government would be just and fair in the distribution of developmental projects across the State. Abiodun who was represented by his Deputy, Engr. Naimot…
The 21-year-old was impressive against Real Madrid, albeit, the former Los Blancos midfielder wants the youngster to be more clinical in front of goal Samuel Chukwueze may have helped Villarreal hold Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in Saturday’s La Liga encounter but Mutiu Adepoju feels the youngster must improve in front of goal. Without inspirational captain Sergio Ramos and Karim…
