France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or award, have released a statement denying that any player or club knows this year’s winner. This follows heavy speculation on social media that Rodri (Manchester City) will win it ahead of Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid). Vinicius was widely expected to take it home ahead of Rodri. It is now believed no Real Madrid representatives will be at Monday’s night event because of this turn of events. However, in a statement, the organizers insisted: “No player and no club knows the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or yet.” The ceremony to crown this…
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Religious leaders from various faiths have united in support of transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy as a strategy to address global warming. The leaders voiced their commitment to this energy transition on Monday during a conference held at the Barcelona Hotels in Abuja. The conference, titled “Multi-faith National Dialogue on Medium and Long-term Climate Goals,” was organized by GreenFaith Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Faud Adeyemi, the Chief Imam of the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, emphasized the need for collaboration among faith leaders to combat the impacts of climate change. Mr Adeyemi, represented by Ibrahim Idris, a director at…
Some Manchester United players have reacted to the club’s decision to sack manager Erik ten Hag. Recall that the Red Devils decided to sack Ten Hag on Monday. The Premier League club took the decision following their 2-1 defeat to West Ham United over the weekend. Reacting, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo wrote on Instagram: “Thank you for your trust and belief in me, and for giving me the opportunity to play with my boyhood club. I wish you all the best for the future.” On his part, Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho said: “Thanks for everything, boss. I will…
Ademola Lookman reckoned making the 2024 Ballon d’or nomination list is something special. Lookman followed in the footsteps of Victor Osimhen, who was nominated for the prestigious award last year. The Atalanta star is the only African player, who made the shortlist this year. The winger was recognised for his exemplary display for Nigeria and Atalanta. Lookman shone for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring three goals in seven appearances. The 27-year-old also scored a historic hat-trick in the final of the UEFA Europa League, with Atalanta claiming a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. “It’s obviously special…
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned member of the House of Representatives, Hon Remi Oseni, to refrain from a campaign of calumny against the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, over alleged sorry conditions of the nation’s federal roads. Ohanaeze expressed dismay over the recent unfounded allegations against the Works Minister by the House of Representatives. Remi, representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State, had during the House committee hearing on Thursday claimed that Umahi has failed to effectively address the widespread issue of deteriorating roads throughout the nation. Reacting to the allegations, Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-General, Okechukwu…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes have eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists at two key locations in Bula Marwa, Borno State. Air Commodore Olusola F. Akinboyewa, Director of Public Relations and Information Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, in a statement said the operation, which took place on 25 October 2024, had already identified Bula Marwa as a high-level meeting site for Boko Haram’s notorious figures. “Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions further confirmed heightened terrorist activity, revealing an influx of motorcycles and gatherings of combatants across the site,” it said. Following this, the NAF fighter jets were dispatched to the…
Persons With Disability, PWDs, in Osun State have expressed frustration over alleged neglect of their members by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. This is as they insisted that planning for PWDs without involving them may not bring expected results as the needs of each of the groups are not the same. They bared their minds through a statement jointly signed by Tubosun Olabomi, Team Lead, One House Development Initiative, Stephen Oluwafemi, Osun State Chairman, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Smith Aghanti Secretary, JONAPWD Osun and Elizabeth Ishola Women Coordinator, Osun JONAPWDS l, on Monday in Osogbo.…
Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced 34 internet fraudsters to various jail terms The convicts are: Kelly Maduabuchi Muonagu, Nwokwu Chibuike Valerian, Chinonso Stanley Boniface, Nnamani Makuo Paschal, Ifeanyi Aju Kingsley, Kalu Odeghe Olu, Ikenna Onyebor Maxwell, Fimber Chinedu Ifewuka, Ekeh Callistus Uche, David Chibuike, Chidera Emmanuel Eze, Eberechukwu John Amuka, Okafor Nelson Chinedu, Opara Ifeanyi Nathaniel, Joel Chukwuemeka Amechi, Nnazoba Daniel Ekene, Ikechukwu Prince Gerald, Shedrack Chibueze Ngene and Darlington Odom Oruta. Others include: Ifeanyi Celestine Akunwafor, Chinagorom Ifeanyi Destiny, Nwaugo Ifesinachi Paul, Somtochukwu Peter Ogbuefi, Emesurum Chinedu…
A female student who lost the taste bud of her tongue to a fellow student at Federal Government College Umuahia, Abia State, has been discharged from the hospital and can now talk. This is even as the perpetrator is to face disciplinary actions according to the school’s code of conduct. The development was made known by Jenny Anusiem, the President of the Federal Government Girls College Umuahia Alumnae Association, in a press release. According to the press release, the perpetrator is in police custody, even as the incident happened on 23rd October 2024 when an altercation occurred at the school,…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has met with his former boss, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. Atiku met with Obasanjo during the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation in Abuja. WOTCLEF was founded by his wife, Mrs Titi Abubakar. Disclosing this on Monday, the former vice president expressed excitement about reuniting and walking alongside Obasanjo. He described the meeting with Obasanjo as a profound privilege. He also commended Obasanjo for his commitment and support for the foundation, which addresses human trafficking and child labour in the country. Posting on X, Atiku…