Long-distance runner who won the 10,000 meter and 5,000 meter races at the 2012 London Olympic Games representing the UK.
Before Fame He had a passion for soccer as a child, but was encouraged to pursue track and field because of his speed and endurance.
Trivia He was named European Athlete of the Year in 2011 and 2012, and became the cross-country champion of Italy in 2006.
Family Life He has a twin brother named Hassan; they were separated when they were eight years old. Read More...
Temi Popoola has been announced as the new Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer-designate of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). Naija News understands that Popoola will take over from the current GMD, Oscar Onyema, who is due for retirement next year.
The fresh changes in the group were confirmed in a statement signed and issued on Friday by the Group Company Secretary, Obehi Ikhaghe.
The NGX also confirmed the appointment of the Executive Director, of Capital Market of the exchange, Jude Chiemeka, to the position of Acting CEO of Nigerian Exchange Limited. Read More...
The National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are expected to meet on Thursday to decide the fate of the party’s national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. The board members will decide if Ayu should remain in office or step down following the emergence of the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar who is also from the north.
Ayu had reportedly vowed to step down from office if the presidential candidate of the party emerge from the North. Read More...
