Barack Obama picks Nigerian artist, Kehinde Wiley to paint his official presidential portrait

 

   Former US president Barack Obama has selected New-York based artist, Kehinde Wiley, to paint his official portrait.

Monkey pox patient commits suicide

 

   A victim of monkey pox receiving treatment at the Niger Delta University Hospital (UNDTH), Okolobiri, Bayelsa State, has committed suicide. It was gathered that the victim, whose name was not disclosed, hung himself early yesterday.

Kanu Nwankwo launches N1b lotto

    Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo has launched the N1 billion Jackpot Lotto to Support Kanu Heart Foundation which was inaugurated in 2000. The foundation has helped not just people in Nigeria, but also paid for 538 children to be treated at facilities throughout the world.

Fire guts Kachikwu’s house

    The Asokoro residence of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, had a minor fire incidence on Monday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Kane Can Be Tottenham’s Totti – Pochettino

 

   Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino hopes the emotional images of Francisco Totti’s farewell after a 24-year career at Roma could inspire the on-fire Harry Kane to remain a one-club man.