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Chelsea agree deal to appoint Pochettino as next manager
Chelsea have agreed a deal to appoint former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as their next head coach. The 51-year-old Argentine, who is set to return to the Premier League after being sacked by Chelsea’s London rivals Spurs in November 2019, will take over from caretaker manager Frank Lampard at the end of this season. Pochettino will permanently succeed Graham Potter,…
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New Hampshire governor ‘embarrassed’ by crowd’s behavior at Trump town hall
The governor of New Hampshire, Chris Sununu, said it was “embarrassing” that Republican voters from his state laughed and applauded when Donald Trump mocked E Jean Carroll during a CNN town hall this week. Sununu may yet have to court such voters in a presidential run of his own. Nonetheless, the governor said the town hall audience’s behavior “doesn’t shine…
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BREAKING: Actor, Saint Obi dies after protracted illness
Veteran Actor Obinna Nwafor popularly known as Saint Obi has been been reported dead after a protracted illness. Although his family are yet to confirm the news, various sources confirmed that he died last Sunday at the home of one of his siblings. It is said that disagreement among his siblings affected the news being made public officially. Details later…
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Southampton relegated from Premier League after Fulham loss
Southampton’s 11-year stay in the Premier League ended in tame fashion as their relegation was confirmed with defeat at home by Fulham. Aleksandar Mitrovic, making his return from an eight-game ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh, sealed Saints’ fate with a stooping header after Carlos Vinicius’ opener. The hosts could have few complaints about the outcome after producing a muted performance despite…
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Chief Fasoranti: An outstanding patriot, By Bisi Akande
I thank the organizers of this event for asking me to be the chairman at this occasion in honour of our celebrity, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, a great Nigerian and an outstanding patriot. As we all know, Chief Fasoranti has led a life of service. His contributions to the growth and progress of Nigeria are many and far-reaching and future…
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Sudan crisis: Jeddah agreement branded ‘meaningless’ as fighting resumes
On Thursday night, a “declaration of commitment” was signed in Jeddah by Sudan’s warring factions, following nearly a week of talks mediated by hosts Saudi Arabia and the United States. This declaration was not a ceasefire. As if to underline that fact, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary returned to their war on Friday, with air…
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Shettima urges lawmakers-elect to abide by APC’s zoning arrangement for NASS leadership
Kashim Shettima, the vice-president-elect, has called on lawmakers-elect to abide by the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s zoning arrangement for the leadership positions of the 10th National Assembly. Shettima made the appeal during a meeting with some members-elect of the House of Representatives on Friday. The APC has been embroiled in controversy since it nominated Godswill Akpabio, a former Minister of…
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby fined £510 for speeding conviction
The Archbishop of Canterbury was convicted of speeding and ordered to pay £510 in fines and legal costs just days after the coronation of King Charles. Justin Welby was caught exceeding the 20mph speed limit on a road in Lambeth, central London on 2 October last year. The archbishop picked up three points on his licence after being caught by…
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NYSC@50: An enduring legacy of Yakubu Gowon, By Chris Adetayo
Many don’t rate Yakubu Gowon as Head of State. He gets short shrift from a section of the country for his role before and during the Civil War. Others loathe him for frittering away the financial windfall that landed on the country’s laps from the huge jump in crude prices in the early 1970s. While I have a nuanced view…
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Akpabio must be stopped, By Yemi Adebowale
It was so depressing watching the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka on Monday announcing the decision of its National Working Committee on the zoning of the four principal offices in the Senate and the House of Representatives. Aside three other comical endorsements, the APC shamelessly proclaimed its support for the uncommon cunning Senator Godswill…
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