Brazil football star, Vinicius Jr., on Friday, 27 December, 2027 responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s endorsement of him as the rightful Ballon d’Or winner, expressing gratitude for the praise. “Cristiano Ronaldo’s words about the Ballon d’Or? If Cristiano said I’m the best, then I am,” the Real Madrid forward said during an interview while receiving his award at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards. Ronaldo had previously criticised the decision to award the Ballon d’Or to Manchester City midfielder Rodri, stating, “Vinicius Jr should have won the Ballon d’Or, in my opinion it was clear. It was unfair.” Ronaldo’s remarks came at…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has immortalised his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu as he announced that the new High Court complex to be constructed in the state would be named after the departed ex-governor. Aiyedatiwa became the Ondo governor after Akeredolu’s death on December 27, 2023. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the new high court complex also called the Judiciary Village in Akure, the state capital, on Friday, 27 December, 2024, Aiyedatiwa described the project as a historic milestone for the state. He added that the project was conceived under the leadership and vision of the late…
Portugal football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, has criticised Vinícius Jr.’s omission from the Ballon d’Or win, describing it as “unfair” and praising the integrity of the Globe Soccer Awards. Speaking at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards, where Vinícius won the Best Men’s Player accolade, Ronaldo remarked, “Vinícius Jr. should have won the Ballon d’Or. In my opinion, it was clear. It was unfair. This is why I love the Globe Soccer Awards; they are honest.” The ceremony celebrated football’s finest, with Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. also claiming the Best Forward award after an extraordinary season. Jude Bellingham, another Real Madrid star,…
The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards celebrated football’s finest talents on a grand stage, with Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. winning the prestigious Best Men’s Player award. The Brazilian forward also claimed the Best Forward accolade, marking the culmination of an impressive year. Jude Bellingham, another standout performer, secured dual honours by winning both the Best Midfielder award and the Maradona Award, further establishing himself among football’s elite. The event also recognised Neymar Jr. with the Player Career Award, celebrating his remarkable contributions to the sport. Meanwhile, young sensation Lamine Yamal was named Best Emerging Talent, signalling a bright future for…
The total foreign exchange market turnover increased to $14.39 billion (N23.95 trillion) at the end of November 2024. This is contained in the FMDQ Markets Monthly Report According to the report, total FX turnover for the spot and derivatives markets stood at N58.22 trillion and N0.81 trillion, respectively. This means that the Spot FX Market turnover increased by 42.69 percent, which is $4.30 billion from $10.08 billion recorded in October 2024. “Total turnover for the Spot and Derivatives Market was N58.22tn and N0.81tn, respectively, in November 2024. Spot FX Market Turnover was $14.39bn (N23.95tn) in November 2024, representing a MoM…
Air Peace has denied rumours making the rounds of a purported plane crash involving one of its aircraft in the Western Sahara region, just as it described the report as false, malicious and misleading. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, who stated this in a statement issued on Friday, 27 December, 2024 in Lagos, said the allegation that the crash resulted in fatalities including the death of a prominent individual is false. “We categorically state that this information is false and malicious. “This is a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation and tarnish the impeccable safety record of Air…
Gunmen on 25 December, 2024 invaded some communities in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State killing at least 11 people. It was gathered that the incident happened on December 25 when the people were celebrating Christmas with their families. A resident in the community confirmed the attack to newsmen on Thursday, 26 December, 2024. The resident, who preferred to be anonymous, said they received a distress message that Nyiev-ya was under attack.
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has cried out over the high rate of flight delays and cancellations in recent times. Acting Director-General of NCAA, Chris Najomo revealed that out of 5,291 flights operated in September 2024, 2,434 were delayed while 79 were cancelled. He further stated that out of 5,513 flights operated in October 2024, 2791 were delayed while 111 flights were cancelled. Najomo disclosed these on Friday, 27 December, 2024 during a stakeholders’ meeting with the theme, ‘Finding lasting solutions to flight disruptions’. recall that Najomo on Friday, 27 December, 2024 convened a meeting…
A survivor of the airstrike in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State has recounted the harrowing experience of watching her family perish in the tragic incident. In an interview with BBC Hausa, the emotional woman, who requested anonymity, described how her father, mother, and four younger siblings were burnt to death during the airstrike. “I saw them burning – my mother, my father, and my three younger brothers,” she said in tears. Recall that the airstrike which hit Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area on Wednesday, 25 December, 2024 claimed the lives of 10 civilians, …
Troops of 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have eliminated several terrorists, including a notorious kingpin known as Alhaji Ma’oli. The operation took place in Mai Sheka village, near Kunchin Kalgo town, which is one of the local communities that had suffered under Ma’oli’s reign of terror. Ma’oli is renowned for always imposing illegal levies on residents of Unguwan Rogo, Mai Sheka, Magazawa, and other surrounding areas of Bilbis in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State. The neutralisation of Ma’oli has brought relief and excitement to locals in Bilbis general area. In a statement…