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Osinbajo will speak on climate change at a university in the US.

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 On Saturday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will fly out of Abuja for Philadelphia, where he will give a Special Lecture at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). According to a statement from Osinbajo's spokesman, Laolu Akande, the vice president would also take part in an interactive session with academics and students organized by Wale Adebanwi, professor of Africana studies at UPenn. The University's Center for Africana Studies is presenting the vice president's speech on April 24 with a focus on Climate Change and a Just Transition. Osinbajo is now leading initiatives to establish the African Carbon Market as one of the pathways of a just and sustainable transition. He is a leading voice and ardent supporter of a Just Energy Transition for Africa and the developing world. One of the eight American private institutions known as the Ivy League, UPenn was first founded as a charitable institution in 1740. Benjamin Franklin, a future founding father of the United States an...
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Drake wins a $1.7 million wager on Jon Jones to win the UFC.

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  Following a $500,000 wager on Jon Jones to defeat Ciryl Gane in the UFC heavyweight championship, American musician Drake has earned $1.7 million. The rapper bet a total of $500,000 on Jones, including $500,000 on both a knockout and a submission victory. While Jones’ submission win brought $1.7m, Drake could have also scooped $1.3m if Jones had won the belt by knockout. Drake is known for placing high-stakes wagers in the world of sports, and despite suffering some devastating defeats, the musician has never shied away from taking risks.
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Arsenal Speak out with Orlando City of striker facundo torres

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Arsenal Speak out with Orlando City   striker Facundo Torres Arsenal have held talks with Orlando City over the possible transfer of Facundo Torres in the current winter transfer window. The Gunners have long been admirers of the Uruguayan star and are ready to land the 22-year-old after losing out to Chelsea on the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk.  It was reported that Arsenal's coaching staff sees Torres as a potential replacement for Bukayo Saka and sees many advantages in playing him. "Orlando City confirmed to me that there had been contacts with Arsenal, but then I left for the World Cup and didn't want to hear about a potential transfer at the time," Torres said in the 90th minute. "So the conversation just stayed there, but now that I'm back with the team, we'll see where the conversation goes."   He continued: "I would like to play in Europe. It's a dream I've had since I was a child. For now, my focus is on Orlando City. La Lig...
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