Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has revealed that he likes to watch Chelsea midfielder, Mason Mount play. claiming he knew all about the England international’s talents before he even made the first-team breakthrough at Stamford Bridge. Felix, who has been tipped to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo as the king of Portuguese football, is no doubt, well-quipped to follow in his mentor’s footsteps owing to his blistering form in the colours of Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese sensation signed a seven-year contract with Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a transfer fee of £113 million -the fourth highest sum ever paid in football and Benfica’s biggest transfer also Atlético’s most expensive signing ever. However, the 21-year-old, who has notched up nine goals in 27 games in all competition this season, declared his admiration for Mount ahead of the Roji Blancos Champions League clash with Chelsea on Tuesday. He said: “I like the way he [Mount] plays, the way he likes to drag the ball, the
The Lagos State Government has announced the death of the
first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande at the age
of 91.
This disclosure was made by the Lagos State Governor,
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through a series of tweet posts on his official Twitter
handle on Thursday, February 11, 2021.
Sanwo-Olu, in his statement, pointed out that Jakande’s
record of service as a journalist of repute and a leader of remarkable
achievements as governor of Lagos State will remain indelible for generations
to come.
The Governor in his statement said, ‘’With gratitude to God
for a worthy life well spent in the service of Lagos State, Nigeria and
humanity, I announce the death of a venerable statesman, outstanding
politician, public administrator and the first Civilian Governor of Lagos
State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
‘’Baba Jakande’s record of service as a journalist or repute
and a leader of remarkable achievements as governor of Lagos State will remain
indelible for generations to come. His death is a colossal loss and he will be
missed.’’
Sanwo-Olu, on behalf of the government and people of Lagos
State, expressed his sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends
and comrades of Baba Jakande.
With gratitude to God for a worthy life well spent in the
service of Lagos State, Nigeria and humanity, I announce the death of a
venerable statesman, outstanding politician, public administrator and the first
Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) February 11, 2021
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