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Brentford have signed Denmark and former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen on a six-month deal. Eriksen has not played since suffering a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s match against Finland at Euro 2020 last June. He was subsequently fitted with an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) – a type of pacemaker. “We have taken an unbelievable opportunity to bring a world-class player to Brentford,” head coach Thomas Frank said. Things you absolutely love to see ❤#BrentfordFC #EriksenJoins pic.twitter.com/FhvDlMLAxL — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 31, 2022 The 29-year-old won the league title with Inter Milan last season, but the Italians and Eriksen agreed to cancel…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday detained the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, following allegation of conspiracy, abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of N1.3billion. The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain arrived at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja at about 1.30pm to honour an invitation but was detained and interrogated. “Osita Okechukwu, an All Progressives Congress chieftain, was consequently detained and interrogated about his alleged involvement in the fraud. He is still in custody as we speak,” a source stated. The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that over N3bn of public funds are missing from the Federal Ministry of Finance, and to ensure the prosecution of those suspected to be responsible, and the recovery of any missing public funds.” The suit followed the grim allegations by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation in the 2018 and 2019 annual audited reports that N3.1bn of public funds are missing, misappropriated or unaccounted for. In the suit number FHC/L/CS/148/22 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court…

To prosecute both the rider and the passengers set to arrest uniform personnel commuting passengers with Okada Operation Kogberegbe will be more intense starting from Monday this week The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Agency also known as TASKFORCE has reacted to public outcry on okada riders aggressiveness in Lagos and is set for total clamp down on all recalcitrant okada operators on Lagos Highways, to free the state from their menace and unruly attitudes threatening the security architecture of the State as encapsulated in the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The offences of Okada riders also…

Adds that it’s the responsibility of the Bar to uphold prestige of the judiciary VP attends Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria Annual Dinner Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says as custodians of justice and fairness in society, the role of the Nigerian Bar goes beyond the development of an effective and efficient justice sector, it must also be at the forefront of championing reforms and deepening discourse that will continually uphold its excellence and prestige, and the rule of law. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Saturday evening at the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) annual dinner and scholarship…

Spotify says that it is working to add advisory warnings to any podcast on its platform that discusses Covid-19. CEO Daniel Ek said that the new warning will redirect users to a data hub of coronavirus facts. The move follows criticism of its work with Joe Rogan, a US podcast host who has interviewed vaccine-sceptics. The platform also published existing rules which bar the streaming giant’s contributors from sharing false information that could cause harm. In a statement posted to Spotify’s website, Mr Ek wrote that it has “become clear to me that we have an obligation to do more…

AC Milan could make a late move for Tottenham and England midfielder Dele Alli, 25, on a loan deal. (Gazzetta dello Sport) Manchester United and England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 24, is set to sign for Newcastle on loan on deadline day. (Talksport) West Ham have bid £18m for Marseille and Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car, 25. (Goal) Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele, 24, is likely to leave the Spanish club and, despite agreeing terms with Paris St-Germain, Manchester United have entered the race to sign the France forward by entering a €20m (£16.6m) bid. (Pedro Almeida) Arsenal and Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 32, has…

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault following allegations on social media. Greater Manchester Police said it was made aware of “social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence”. It added “we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault”. He remains in custody for questioning and inquiries are ongoing. Manchester United earlier said the player would not return to training or matches until further notice. Mason Greenwood shines as Man Utd beat Wolves The club said they…

Rafael Nadal won a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title in the most stunning fashion, fighting back from two sets down to beat Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final. Backed by a loud Melbourne crowd, sixth seed Nadal rallied to win 2-6 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena. US Open champion Medvedev was going for his second successive major title. Medvedev, 25, was in command before Nadal showed all of his renowned grit and fight to earn an extraordinary win. The 35-year-old Spaniard has been at the centre of some of the sport’s most…

The Ogun State Police Command have arrested four teenagers for killing a girl in Abeokuta, the state capital for money ritual. The suspects, Wariz Oladehinde (17), Abdul Gafar Lukman (19) and Mustakeem Balogun (20), were arrested on Saturday morning by detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer for Adatan, Abiodun Salau, following a tip-off from the head of the community’s security guards, Segun Adewusi. The fourth suspect, Soliu Manekodunmi (18), who escaped from the scene when his three accomplices were arrested, was later tracked to his hideout and apprehended. It was learnt that the suspects were sighted burning something suspected…