Vinicius Jr., on Friday, 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 … Read more
On Thursday , Chelsea is reportedly not planning another move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the upcoming January transfer window, despite previous interest in the Nigerian international. The 25-year-old, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been in sensational form, scoring 12 goals in 15 appearances across all competitions, including two in last month’s … Read more
Four drug kingpins involved in the historic seizure of 2,139.55 kilograms at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022 have been sentenced by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The convicts —Soji Jubril Oke, 71; Wasiu Akinade, 55; Emmanuel Arinze Chukwu, 67; and Kelvin Christopher Smith, 44, a Jamaican— were arrested by the Nigeria Drug … Read more
The family of a seven-year-old girl, Mercy Akande, has raised the alarm over her disappearance in the Sango Ota area of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Thursday that the incident happened on Monday close to where the girl’s mother operated a Point of Sale terminal in the community. It was gathered that a … Read more
An airstrike in two Sokoto communities, Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa, has left 10 civilians dead, sparking conflicting accounts between local authorities and the military. The incident, which occurred at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, saw bombs dropped by military jets reportedly pursuing bandits in Silame Local Government Area. The council chairman, Hon. Abubakar Gitta Rana, … Read more
Mrs. Funmilayo Ogunseyi, the mother of Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, has called on President Bola Tinubu and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene in her daughter’s legal troubles. Silekunola is among three individuals taken before the Iyaganku Magistrate Court in Ibadan in connection with a tragic funfair stampede that resulted … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Purified Entertainment Company Limited, Mr Agboola Babawale Segun Popularly known as “Handy” has congratulated Christian faithful across the world on the occasion of Christmas and New Year celebrations. Agboola Babawale Segun an Ibadan-born showbiz entrepreneur who also doubles as the Director General of the Purified Entertainment Record Label … Read more
A Germany-based chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Chairman/CEO of YSEG Hotels and Suites Ibadan, Hon Olayinka Oladimeji Segelu, has applauded the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for his unalloyed commitment and dedication towards the growth and development of the Pace Setter State. Hon Olayinka, an ICT consultant, philanthropist and politician … Read more
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the committee on the management/disbursement of Bodija Explosion Relief Fund. The governor charged the members of the committee to ensure transparency in carrying out their responsibilities to those that were affected by the incident. Governor Makinde, who inaugurated the 10-man committee on Tuesday, said its job is … Read more
American Airlines resumed flights Tuesday after a technical issue forced the world’s largest carrier to ground all its US flights for an hour during the busy year-end travel period, officials said. “American Airlines reported a technical issue this morning and requested a nationwide ground stop. The ground stop has now been lifted,” Bridgett Frey, … Read more