Croatia defender Josip Stanišić has picked Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane as the player who should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. According to Stanišić, Kane works for his team defensively, adding that the England captain is not only about goals and assists. “I would definitely vote for Harry Kane to win the Ballon d’Or,” Stanišić said, as captured by @iMiaSanMia. “Harry is not only about goals and assists; I see how much he works defensively for the team. He is very important for the team in that regard. I would vote for him without hesitation.” Recommended Kane has been impressive…
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Paul Ibe, the media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has hit back at former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, over his criticism of the former Vice President for referring to President Bola Tinubu as “Bola”, insisting that the President is an elected public servant and not an emperor. Fani-Kayode had criticised Atiku over his October 1 Independence Day address, accusing him of disrespecting Tinubu by repeatedly referring to the President as “Bola” instead of “President Tinubu”. Reacting in a statement, Ibe described Fani-Kayode’s criticism as misplaced, arguing that the President’s name is Bola and that referring to him…
Alhaji Kabir Bature, the chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrim Welfare Board, has resigned from his position. Bature was appointed Chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrim Welfare Board by Governor Dikko Umar Radda in 2023. In a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government, he announced his resignation but did not disclose any reason for the decision. Bature expressed his appreciation to Governor Radda for giving him the opportunity to serve the state, explaining that his time at the board allowed him to dedicate himself to serving the people. Recommended He also thanked the state government and…
Operatives of Abraka Division along side members of Civilian Anti-Cult Operatives in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested two suspects over an alleged kidnap plot. The suspects, Endurance Akpade, aged 37 years, and Edwin Friday Morgan, aged 43 years, were arrested on 1st October 2026. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement in Warri. The Police Spokesman said, “On 1st October 2026, at about 1730hrs, Abraka Division received a report concerning an alleged conspiracy to kidnap a woman in Abraka. Recommended “Following credible intelligence, Endurance Akpade ‘m’, aged 37…
The former Zonal Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bauchi South, Mrs Jamima J. Dutse, has been killed by unknown assailants at her residence in Bauchi State. Dutse was reportedly attacked at her home before the assailants fled the area. Reacting to the incident, the Take-It-Back, TIB, Movement, Bauchi State chapter, condemned the killing, describing it as a “senseless” act of violence and an attack on the peace and security of the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the movement’s Bauchi State Coordinator, Nazif Bashi, TIB expressed condolences to Dutse’s family, friends and…
Bendel Insurance players have been urged to go all out for victory in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday seven clash against Barau FC. The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Desmond Enabulele, gave the charge in a meeting with the players. Enabulele encouraged the players to put the 3-0 defeat to Abia Warriors behind them and use Sunday’s fixture against Barau FC as an opportunity to return to winning ways. Bendel Insurance will take on Barau FC at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Sunday(today). Recommended “There should be no excuse on Sunday,” Enabulele was quoted…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 38-year-old businessman, Philip Tunde, with 4.80kg of cocaine concealed in the soles of shoes and railings of travelling bags at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The suspect was arrested on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the joint screening point of Terminal 2 while preparing to board a Royal Air Maroc flight to Milan, Italy. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, the operatives recovered 16 parcels of white powder concealed in the soles of eight pairs…
Sporting Lagos head coach, Jeffrey Buter has been summoned by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, for his comment after his side’s matchday six encounter against Barau FC. The modest side held Barau FC to a 1-1 draw in the encounter played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Buter launched a scathing attack on the the standard of refereeing in the NPFL after the keenly contested encounter. The young tactician questioned centre referee, Abubakar Abdullahi’s handling of the game. Recommended The NPFL frowned at his comments, and has now invited him to Abuja for questioning. Buter is expected to…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has called for the immediate and safe rescue of about 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted while travelling to their orientation camp. Obi described the abduction as another disturbing indication of the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, saying young Nigerians preparing to serve their country should not be forced to travel in fear. The former Anambra State governor made the call in a post on his official X handle on Sunday. He said the incident was a distressing reminder that insecurity was becoming increasingly prevalent in the…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on political actors to place Nigeria above their personal interest. CAN made the call when its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh addressed the press as part of the activities to mark its 50th anniversary. “We expect political campaigns to be issue-based and focused on competing ideas about how to improve the lives of Nigerians. Political parties and candidates must resist the temptation to weaponize religion, ethnicity and regional sentiments,” Archbishop Okoh said. Recommended The apex Christian body noted that Nigerians have witnessed enough bloodshed and division during…