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The US papers reported, “More than a year and a half after expressing his desire to be paid in Bitcoin, Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Russell Okung is getting his wish.” Okung posted the news Monday on Twitter, while quote-tweeting his prior tweet from May 14, 2019. However, an NFL spokesperson is reported as saying that Read More…
Chelsea, overhauled by coach Frank Lampard after a weekend loss to Arsenal, drew 1-1 at home to Aston Villa on Monday. This was after Oliver Giroud’s first-half header was cancelled out shortly after the break by Anwar El Ghazi. Lampard made six changes to the team that began Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to their London neighbours Read More…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says losses of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Lagos is about N2.7 billion, due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. LCCI’s Director-General, Dr Muda Yusuf, made this known on Sunday through the LCCI’s Economic and Business Review for 2020 and Outlook for 2021. Yusuf further attributed Read More…
Olivia Newton-John delivered an inspiring message to fans as she continues her brave battle with stage-four breast cancer. The Grease actress, 72, said she wanted to speak out to offer some hope after what has been a difficult year for many people. In the video posted to Instagram Olivia said: “I just want to wish Read More…
A Musician, Anthony Manuwa, popularly known as Sean Tero, has given a facelift to MKO Abiola Mini Stadium, Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa Isolo in Lagos State, to encourage more sporting activities. Speaking at the inauguration of the rehabilitated stadium on Saturday, Manuwa said that the choice of the project was part of his Corporate Social Responsibility Read More…
THE pandemic will wipe an eye-watering $6.7 trillion – or £5 trillion – from the global economy in 2020, new analysis suggests. The forecast fall in global GDP – down 5.2% from $89.94 trillion to $83.19 trillion – is equivalent to the annual economic output of Germany and France combined. It would represent the deepest Read More…
It has been bought by billionaire businessman Ron Burkle, who is a controlling shareholder of Soho House. Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch has sold for $22m (£16.2m) more than 10 years after his death. Billionaire businessman and family friend of the Jacksons, Ron Burkle, bought the 2,700-acre estate after spotting it from the air while viewing Read More…
The professional wrestling world went into mourning on Saturday with the passing away of Brodie Lee (Luke Harper in WWE). AEW issued the following statement on Saturday night, announcing that Brodie Lee has passed away at the age of 41. Lee hadn’t appeared on AEW Dynamite since his loss to Cody Rhodes back in October. Read More…
The Lagos State Health Service Commission (LSHSC) on Wednesday lauded the EKO Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) for donating two ultra-modern ventilators to two of the state owned health facilities. Dr Benjamin Eniayewun, the Permanent Secretary of the Commission who received the ventilators described the gesture as an answer to a pressing prayer.’ “This gesture, is Read More…
Trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) sustained positive mood on Wednesday for the eighth successive session, with the market capitalisation crossing the N20 trillion mark. The sustained rally was as a result of buying interests in some highly capitalised equities such as Airtel Africa, UBA Cement and Nigerian Breweries. Specifically, the market capitalisation Read More…