October 28, 2024
BREAKING: Rodri becomes first EPL player to win the Ballon d’Or in 16 years
Rodri Hernandez, the Manchester City midfielder, has been named the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or winner. The Spanish deep-lying playmaker beat Real Madrid’s trio of Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal to claim his first-ever Ballon d’Or at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris, France, on Monday. Rodri was a vital cog in Manchester City’s […]
Aitana Bonmati Wins Second Successive Women’s Ballon d’Or
Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati on Monday won her second successive women’s Ballon d’Or, after leading her club to an historic continental quadruple of titles and claiming the Nations League with her country. The 26-year-old playmaker joins team-mate Alexia Putellas as the only women to win the Ballon d’Or twice, since the award’s inauguration […]
Ballon d’Or: Ancelotti Wins Coach Of The Year Award
An absent Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti clinched the Coach of the Year award at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony held in Paris on Monday. Ancelotti alongside seven players from the Real Madrid contingent who were shortlisted for the individual award, including Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Fede Valverde and the retired Toni Kroos, did not […]
Ballon d’Or: Barcelona women, Real Madrid men clinch 2024 club awards
Spanish football celebrates a double at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday as Barcelona and Real Madrid were crowned Clubs of the Year in their respective categories. Barcelona’s women’s team captured the Women’s Club of the Year award. Meanwhile, Real Madrid secured the Men’s Club of the Year honour. The dual recognition highlights Spain’s […]
Ballon d’Or: Highest-ranked Nigerian players in history as Lookman finishes 14th
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman finished 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings on Monday night. This means he is the third-highest-ranked Nigerian player in the history of the awards. Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, remains the highest-ranked. Osimhen finished 8th last year after he helped the Serie A club win […]
Ballon d’Or: Barcelona’s Yamal Wins 2024 Kopa Trophy
Barcelona’s 17-year-old forward Lamine Yamal has won the prestigious 2024 Kopa Trophy. Yamal announced himself as one of the world’s top talents during the Euro 2024 tournament which he helped Spain to win. “LAMINE YAMAL IS THE 2024 KOPA TROPHY! The 17-year-old Spanish wonder boy can’t be stopped!” Ballon d’Or organisers announced via X, celebrating […]
Police officer regains freedom after 11 years in detention
After more than a decade of incarceration, Sergeant Emmanuel Uyanweke, a police officer attached to the Ojo Police Division, Lagos State, has been discharged by Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), who struck out his manslaughter case for lack of diligent prosecution. Hon. Justice Harrison gave the ruling […]
President Tinubu approves N10 billion for FCT youth empowerment
President Bola Tinubu has approved N10 billion Youth Development Fund aimed at empowering youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was disclosed by the Minister of the FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, on Monday while inaugurating the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja. The minister […]
Abia lawmaker in police custody for assaulting Bolt driver
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command confirmed the arrest of an Abia State lawmaker, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, for allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver. The police statement, issued by spokesperson Josephine Adeh, reveals that Ikwechegh is currently under interrogation at Maitama Police Station. The altercation reportedly began when Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya, was delivering a […]
Just In: Segilola to pay taxes as Osun Government get company shares
Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended progress so far recorded in the state’s dispute with Thor’s Explorations Limited, affirming that mediation so far have confirmed the reality of most demands by the state government. Responding after receiving preliminary report from the state team led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Mining and Mineral Matters, […]