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,…
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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…
The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has described as baseless the fresh allegations raised by the Nigerien military leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani. Tchiani had during an interview with Radio-Télévision du Niger, the country’s state media, on Wednesday, accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of conniving with France to destabilise Niger Republic. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa service, Ribadu said the fresh allegations raised by Tchiani against Nigeria were both frightening as they were false and baseless. According to him, just because Nigerien military forces are fighting France doesn’t mean that Nigeria must also be dragged into the fight,…
Famous Canadian rapper, Drake, has reacted to the controversial claim that rap music is “dead.” The ‘Rich Baby Daddy’ exponent said contrary to the innuendoes, rap music will never die. Drake made this disclosure during a recent chat with popular American streamer, Adin Ross. “Rap is dead,” Ross declared. “It’ll never die. It was a weird NBA season. New season starts in 5 days,” Drake rebuffed. Thegazellenews.com recall that months ago, famous Nigerian afrobeats singer, Wizkid, sparked controversy after claiming during an interview on an international platform that “rap us dead.” His claim earned backlash, with rappers such as Terry…