Real Madrid legend, Roberto Carlos has expressed confidence that his countryman Vinicius Junior will win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. According to Carlos, Vinicius is super calm and close to being the best footballer in the world. The former Brazilian left-back said this following Real Madrid’s recent LaLiga 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid. “Vini is super calm. He knows he is very close to being the best in the world,” Carlos said (via Madrid Universal). “He played some great games last season and this year, we are trying to make him more relaxed with the crowds and the Ballon d’Or is…
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Young men and women under the aegis of Adamawa Concerned Youths flooded the streets of Yola Tuesday proclaiming that Nigerians have much to celebrate 64 years after independence. The youths seized the initiative of the independence celebration from the state government which cancelled its plans abruptly. The government had been preparing for the event and had contracted cultural troupes to entertain and mobilized schools to take part in a match at Mahmud Ribadu Square, Yola. As DAILY POST gathered, however, after Governor Ahmadu Fintiri held a security meeting with service heads late on Monday, the eve of the Independence Day…
The nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance has faced a setback in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. This is due to the actions of security agencies, accompanied by individuals appearing to be political thugs, who chased the protesters away. DAILY POST reports that the security agencies and the alleged political thugs first stormed the Pleasure Park, the original starting point of the protest, to disperse the protesters. The security forces, along with the thugs wielding canes, later moved to Rumuokwuta, where they apprehended some of the protest organizers. They then proceeded to Waterlines and the Federal Secretariat on…
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has urged Nigerians to support, cooperate and pray for the leadership of the country to succeed. The Governor made the call today in a statement issued by his Director-General Press and Media, Mamman Mohammed in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. Buni noted that the decay suffered by the country for a long period called for sacrifice, perseverance and commitment for Nigeria to regain its glory. “The challenges of insecurity, the economy, climatic and environmental factors require strategic and meticulous intervention”, he said. Governor Buni charged traditional, religious, and opinion leaders to preach peace,…
Former senator, Shehu Sani has explained why other non-African British colonies have excelled and why Nigeria remains where it is today. Sani made the revelation in a post via his official X handle on Tuesday on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independent anniversary. The ex-lawmaker likened the colonization of Nigeria by the British to what happened in other countries across the globe. He explained that while non-African British colonies had learned to make use of their diversity and build their countries for the future despite all their challenges of nationhood, Nigeria was busy blaming Lord Lugards for joining her together.…
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed he is worth over €100 million. Osimhen, speaking with TuttoSport, insisted he is one of the best footballers in the world currently. The 25-year-old was key to Napoli’s Scudetto triumph two seasons ago, scoring 26 goals in Serie A. It saw Osimhen also become the first African player to become the Capocannoniere. However, last season, it was clear that Osimhen was going to part ways with Napoli. He was linked to PSG, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Al Ahli, but the deal failed to materialize. Eventually, he signed for Turkish giants Galatasaray on a season-long…
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has travelled with the rest of the squad for their Champions League clash at Lille. Mbappe has recovered from a hamstring problem and is fit enough for the game. The 25-year-old had limped off during Madrid’s 3-2 win over Alaves on September 24 and was expected to miss around three weeks. He was unavailable for last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid, but is now ready to play again. AS reports that Mbappe has “good feelings” about his condition, although a final decision on his return has not yet been made. Madrid’s squad does not…
As Nigeria celebrates 64 years of nationhood, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the last Saturday’s governorship poll in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo has urged the judiciary to remain impartial and punish those responsible for irregularities in the election. Ighodalo made the call in his Independence Day message to the people of the state. The statement was issued by the Team Asue Media Organisation (TAMO) and signed by Erhabor Emokpae in Benin City on Tuesday The PDP governorship candidate also urged Nigerians to remain undaunted despite the numerous challenges facing the country since the attainment of independence from Great…
A bus carrying dozens of primary school children has crashed and caught fire just outside Bangkok, leaving over 20 feared dead. The bus was returning from a school trip in the northern province of Uthai Thani when the tragic accident occurred. Out of the 41 passengers, 16 children and three teachers managed to escape the burning bus. However, 22 children and three teachers are still missing, according to Thailand’s Transport Minister, Suriya Juangroongruangkit. Rescue efforts have been hampered due to the intense heat from the fire, and investigators have not yet been able to fully examine the charred vehicle. Eyewitness…
The Premier League’s confirmed line-up of officials for this weekend’s games, reveals that Michael Oliver will not be refereeing any fixture. Oliver, instead, will be performing VAR duties. He was in charge of Monday night’s game between Bournemouth and Southampton, which ended in a 3-1 win for the Cherries. This weekend, however, he will be the VAR for Brentford’s clash with Wolves. Less than a fortnight ago, Oliver found himself in charge of a heated encounter between Manchester City and Arsenal which ended 2-2. He sent off Leandro Trossard with his second yellow coming after he delayed the restart –…