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Novak Djokovic said “human error” was behind a mistake made on his Australian entry documents that breached the country’s strict laws on reporting recent travel, as the government weighed whether to deport the player. Djokovic was held in immigration detention in Melbourne for several days after his visa was cancelled by border force officials, who questioned his medical exemption for a requirement to be vaccinated for COVID-19. He was released on Monday when a judge quashed that decision, saying the cancellation of the visa was “unreasonable” because the player was not been given time to consult with lawyers and tennis…

Borussia Dortmund are set to meet Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland’s representatives next week as they try to find out what the 21-year-old’s plans are regarding his future. (Marca) Sevilla have cooled their interest in France striker Anthony Martial as they cannot afford to meet Manchester United’s demands to sign the 26-year-old on loan. (Marca) Paris St-Germain midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has been linked with Newcastle United but the 31-year-old Dutch international is not interested in a return to his former club. (Football Insider) Former Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has contacted Spurs midfielder Tanguy Ndombele in an effort to convince the…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday congratulated United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, on her re-appointment for a second term. He assured her of the prayers and support of Nigerians, especially the Federal Executive Council, where she served for some years. In a statement by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, “The President sends deepest appreciation to the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, for the confidence reposed on the former Minister of the Environment, giving her another opportunity to serve the global body and humanity, which further enhances the voice and presence of Nigeria. UN appoints Amina Mohammed as Deputy Secretary General “President…

Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Nigeria comfortably beat seven-time champions Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener. The Leicester City striker opened the scoring in the 30th minute, burying a stunning half-volley on the turn. Nigeria dominated throughout, with Egypt keeper Mohamed El Shenawy tipping a Taiwo Awoniyi header on to the bar and twice denying Chidera Ejuke. The Pharaohs offered little in response after falling behind in Garoua. Iheanacho soars for Super Eagles Iheanacho’s performance up front will be a welcome relief to Super Eagles supporters, with fellow Nigeria strikers Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Dennis and…

Says Diaspora remittances enhancing development index of Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja endorsed the establishment of the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund (NDITF), a private sector investment window with Nigerians in the Diaspora to support direct investments in the country. Speaking at the presentation of a compendium entitled +600 Diaspora Icons @ 60, published by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), the President said Nigeria is open to welcoming the Diaspora Direct Investment by compatriots abroad. The President, who also pledged support for the establishment of the Diaspora Intervention Fund to support the Commission to fulfil its…

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state has declared his intentions to run for the 2023 presidency on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Umahi declared his intentions after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. His declarations comes one day after the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu declared his 2023 ambitions. Umahi defected to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party in November 2020. Ebonyi APC says it is optimistic that Umahi will emerge the party’s candidate for the 2023 presidency. My people have no…

Chief Ernest Shonekan, a Nigerian lawyer and statesman who served as the interim Head of State of Nigeria from 26 August 1993 to 17 November 1993 has died. Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85. Prior to his political career, Shonekan was the chairman and chief executive of the United African Company of Nigeria (successor of The Niger Company), a vast Nigerian conglomerate, which at the time was the largest African-controlled company in sub-Saharan Africa. Born 9 May 1936 in Lagos, he was the son of an Abeokuta-born civil servant and one of six children born into the…

An English teacher with the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission, Oluyemisi Adedokun-Oladejo, has emerged the first Nigerian and African to win the TOEFL English Practitioner’s prize. In a post on her LinkedIn page, Adedokun-Oladejo explained that she competed with thousands of English teachers across the world and emerged first. “I am thrilled to announce that I competed against thousands of English teachers across the globe and won the the 2022 TOEFL English Practitioner’s Prize; it’s the first time an African would win said prize. “The low income community secondary school where I teach, a co-beneficiary, also gets resources for Computer…

The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says that it has arrested 90 persons at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, stated this in a statement in Lagos on Monday. Yakubu said that the arrest was part of the agency’s efforts to rid the nation’s airports of touting, extortion, and other nefarious activities. She said that the touts were arrested for various acts of illegality including providing fake COVID-19 test results to intending passengers, touting, unauthorized entry, trespassing, illegal facilitation, and…

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says becoming president of Nigeria is his lifelong ambition. He disclosed this on Monday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Speaking to the State House correspondents after the meeting, he said that he informed the President of his ambition and that the President did not ask him to halt his political ambition. Asked how President Buhari reacted to his ambition, the former Lagos state governor said, “He (President Buhari) is a democrat. He didn’t ask me to stop, he…