Profession: Swimmer
Biography: Aaron Peirsol is an American swimmer known for his backstroke. As a three-time Olympian, Peirsol captured seven Olympic medals which included five golds and two silvers. He notably set world records in the 200-meter backstroke and accrued thirty-six medals in major international competitions before retiring from the sport in 2011.
Peirsol was born in Newport Beach, California, to parents Scott and Wella Peirsol. Alongside his younger sister Hayley, who also took to swimming, Peirsol developed his aquatic skills early. Read More...
The Akwa Ibom chapter of the All Progressives Congress has appointed the former Governor of the state and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, as the leader of the party in the state. Akpabio was appointed as the leader of the party because he is holding the highest-ranking position in the state at the federal level.
The stakeholders who condemned the division within the party due to the actions of some leaders announced the decision after a meeting in Uyo. Read More...