Lookman Ademola Lookman secured 14th position in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings at Monday’s glamorous ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, as Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernández claimed the prestigious prize. The Atalanta striker, who was the only African nominee among the 30-man shortlist released by France Football on October 26, earned recognition following his historic hat-trick that secured his club’s first-ever Europa League trophy. “It’s special being on the list and even more special being the only African,” Lookman told BBC Sport Africa. “We have achieved great things this year, with club and country. To be recognised…
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UK policemen The Metropolitan Police Service of the United Kingdom has dismissed a Nigerian-British officer, Shola Balogun of Bromley Police Station, for biting a colleague (name withheld) at a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This was disclosed in a hearing that was held from October 21-23, 2024, and chaired by a high-ranking officer, Christopher McKay, with IPM Amanda Harvey and Assessor-Detective Superintendent, Kirsty Mead as the panel members. The document of the hearing notice sighted by our correspondent revealed that Balogun, a Police Constable, had attended a 40th birthday party of another police officer with about 70 other persons in…
Convict Justice A. T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced a final year student of the University of Port Harcourt, Henry Nathaniel Ekanem to fourteen (14) years imprisonment for internet fraud. He was jailed on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 upon arraignment by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on seven-count charges bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and impersonation. One of the counts reads: “That you, Henry Nathaniel Ekanem on or about 17th September, 2024, at Choba in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, within…
Abuja Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, have arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Kubwa axis of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet-related fraud. Items recovered from them include 13 phones of different brands and one car. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
The new couple Nigerian actress and comedian Wofai Fada has officially married her partner, Taiwo Cole. Wofai announced the news in a post on her Instagram account on Sunday. Sharing photos from their civil ceremony at the Ikoyi Registry, the comedian wrote, “Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favourite. Legally hitched. @taiwo.cole.7 #TWOforever. #MrsCole. #2 of 3, and forever to go.” This legal wedding follows months of public controversy after videos from their traditional wedding in Calabar, Cross River, surfaced in May. Shortly after the traditional ceremony, Taiwo’s family issued a public statement denouncing the union.“This serves…
The main cast Mark your calendars for November 8, 2024, and get ready to experience the laughter, love, and drama of A Romantic Comedy Featuring Lara and Tobi in a cinema near you! Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution Limited is excited to announce the highly anticipated Nollywood romantic comedy A Romantic Comedy Featuring Lara and Tobi, set to hit cinemas across French-speaking West Africa on November 8, 2024. Written and directed by Nigerian actress and filmmaker Segilola Ogidan, A Romantic Comedy Featuring Lara and Tobi promises to bring audiences a delightful blend of humour, love, and second chances. The film follows…
Champions don’t get to be who they are by accident; there is much hard work and dedication involved. It matters not whether it’s a team sport or an Indvidual one, they all have similar pedigrees and common characteristics. Not all who possess the said traits are guaranteed to be champions, but then again, there has never been a champion who didn’t have them either. CONFIDENCE: A true mark of a champion is someone who believes that she always has a chance, regardless of the opponent or situation. She enters a match, game or contest, not hoping she will win, but…
Tinubu The Federal Government on Tuesday donated N500 Million to the Nigerian Legion as President Bola Tinubu commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their unwavering efforts towards combatting the various security challenges bedevilling the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, announced the donation at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund Launch at the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu said that without the armed forces’ efforts to stabilise the country, the administration’s reform policies and economic theories would have little impact. “No matter what economic theory we propagate or postulate,…
Niger map The Niger State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over the takeover of a military training camp in the state. The camp, located at the Nagwamase military cantonment in Kontagora, the headquarters of the Kontagora Local Government area of the state, is reportedly one of the biggest military training camps in the country. In a motion of urgent public importance brought during plenary on Tuesday, the member representing Kontagora 11 State Constituency, Abdullahi Isah, said the military camp, which occupies a large expanse of land extending from Kontagora Local Government to parts of Mariga Local Government was…
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described a recent publication by the Guardian as an unprofessional job that is not grounded in logic and fact. The policy think tank said in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Niyi Akinsiju that the write up titled ‘Calls for military intervention: misery,harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices,’ could best be described as coup-baiting. “We have dissected the Guardian’s ‘big story’ of Friday, October 25 titled “Calls for military intervention: Misery, harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices” written by Eno-Abasi Sunday from an analyst perspective and come to the…