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Palhinha cherishing ‘second chance’ with Bayern move

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Portugese midfielder Joao Palhinha said his move to Bayern Munich was “a dream come true”.. Photo: Michaela STACHE / AFPSource: AFP Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha on Tuesday thanked Bayern Munich for giving him a “second chance” to join the German giants, a year after a previous transfer attempt failed. Bayern had been poised to sign … Read more

EFCC Records ‘Largest Ever’ Single Asset Recovery As Court Orders Forfeiture Of Abuja Estate [Photos]

EFCC Recovers Over ₦200 Billion, Secures 3,000 Convictions In One Year — Spokesperson

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully obtained the final forfeiture of a property situated in the federal capital territory (FCT) following a ruling on Monday by Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court. In a statement made available to newsmen, the spokesperson for the anti-corruption agency, Dele Oyewale, noted that the … Read more

Flick opens his Barcelona tenure with win over Man City

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, right, was facing off against former Barca player and manager Pep Guardiola. Photo: CHANDAN KHANNA / AFPSource: AFP New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick made a triumphant start to his tenure on Tuesday after the Spanish giants beat Manchester City 3-2 after penalties in a pre-season friendly at Orlando. Toni Fernandez, who … Read more

GMD/CEO Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr) Adaora Umeoji

GMD/CEO Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr) Adaora Umeoji

Umeoji’s ascent to the leadership of Zenith Bank Plc marks a significant shift within Nigeria’s banking sector, one that underscores both her visionary leadership and the bank’s commitment to progress and innovation. Appointed in June 2024 as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Umeoji has already begun to make an impactful difference, harnessing … Read more

Griezmann is France’s number one Olympic supporter

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AFP July 31, 2024 at 11:34 AM France midfielder Antoine Griezmann. Photo: FRANCK FIFE / AFPSource: AFP The host nation are having a good Paris Olympics so far — and no-one is cheering them on more enthusiastically and more publicly than France and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann, who has an eye-catching 41.1 million … Read more

New Minimum Wage: 4 States Where Strike May Begin Today

New Minimum Wage: 4 States Where Strike May Begin Today

The Nigeria Labour Congress directed all workers in states where implementation of the new national minimum wage has not kicked off to begin an indefinite strike from Sunday, December 1Labour leaders in at least four states explained that this was in adherence to a communique by the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on … Read more

Brentford’s Thiago out of action until end of year after surgery

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Injured: Brentford’s Brazilian forward Igor Thiago (R) faces a lengthy lay-off. Photo: BRUNO FAHY / BELGA/AFPSource: AFP Brentford’s new club-record signing Igor Thiago is expected to be sidelined until late 2024 following surgery on a knee injury, the Premier League club announced Wednesday. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward suffered a meniscus problem after scoring twice during … Read more