Author: Akintayo Adams

Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his support for Ruben Amorim, affirming that the “storm will finish” at Manchester United under the guidance of his fellow Portuguese manager. Amorim has faced a challenging start at United, losing five of his first ten games since taking over from Erik ten Hag last month. The 39-year-old suggested that his job could be in jeopardy if the team does not improve soon, particularly after a third consecutive defeat, a 2-0 loss to Wolves on Boxing Day. “He (Amorim) did a fantastic job in Portugal with my (club) Sporting,” Ronaldo said at the Globe Soccer Awards…

Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his disappointment over Vinícius Jr.’s omission from winning the Ballon d’Or, calling the decision “unfair” and praising the integrity of the Globe Soccer Awards. Speaking at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards, where Vinícius was named Best Men’s Player, Ronaldo stated, “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 event celebrated football’s finest, with Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. also receiving the Best Forward award after an outstanding season. Jude Bellingham, another Real Madrid star, won…

Commercial Court 10 of Barcelona has rejected Barcelona’s attempt to re-register Dani Olmo for the second half of the season, casting doubt on the Spanish playmaker’s future at the club. The decision, announced on Friday, leaves the Catalan giants scrambling to resolve financial constraints imposed by La Liga, which have prevented them from making the £50 million summer signing from RB Leipzig a permanent part of their squad. Barcelona had initially registered Olmo on a temporary basis until the end of 2024, pending compliance with La Liga’s financial fair play guidelines. However, with the league pushing for further cost-cutting measures…

A man was flogged inside a mosque in Malaysia on Friday after being convicted of an Islamic offence for spending time alone with a woman who was neither his wife nor relative. The 42-year-old construction worker received six lashes in Terengganu, Malaysia’s conservative state, after being convicted by a Sharia court, according to the official Bernama news agency. This was the first instance of a Sharia court-ordered whipping taking place outside of a court setting in Malaysia, the agency added. An AFP journalist saw the man being brought to the mosque in a prison van after Friday prayers, wearing an…

Africans in 2024 made remarkable strides on the global stage, spearheading innovation, development, and progress across diverse sectors. On Friday, New African magazine unveiled its list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. This list highlights individuals who have made notable contributions across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society. Among the prominent figures on the 2024 list are Wale Tinubu, nephew of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu; Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote; and Nigerian football star Ademola Lookman. These influential personalities, along with others, have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields. Anver Versi, the editor…

An announcement made on Friday by the Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House of Ilesa confirmed Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun. The spokesperson for the Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House, Isaac Haastrup, confirmed the development. Prince Adesuyi Haastrup, who was formerly Looja of the Ruling House, was elected as the Owa Obokun Ajimoko III and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland. He defeated nine other candidates in a free and fair selection process held at the Ilesa West Local Government Secretariat along the Ilesa-Oshogbo motorway. The kingmakers included six Iwora mefa, namely Obaala, High Chief Ibitoye, Ogboni Ipole, Oba Omokehinde Oyeleye,…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a recruitment drive for 2024/2025, inviting qualified candidates to apply for various vacant positions. This initiative follows the Federal Government’s approval to recruit 3,927 new customs officers to boost operational efficiency and address staffing gaps. The recruitment process, which commenced on December 27, 2024, is open to candidates for positions in the Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant Cadres. The application window will remain open until January 2, 2025. Available Job Positions: Qualifications: General Conditions: How to Apply Interested applicants are expected to visit visit the recruitment portal at https://recruitment.customs.gov.ng The NCS emphasized that applicants…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has voiced serious concerns over the increasing number of flight delays and cancellations in the country, with 190 domestic flights cancelled within the last two months. Acting Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, revealed these statistics during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. In September 2024, out of 5,291 domestic flights operated, 2,434 were delayed and 79 were cancelled. Similarly, in October 2024, 2,791 flights out of 5,513 were delayed, with 111 flights cancelled. Najomo emphasized that delays and cancellations disrupt plans, cause financial losses, and undermine confidence in the industry. Najomo reminded airlines…

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved parliament and confirmed the expected February 23 date for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s government last month. Internal fights brought down Scholz’s coalition over how to revive Europe’s largest economy, but a deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market last week has renewed the country’s heated debates over security and immigration. While confirming the February 23 date for the election, Steinmeier stressed the need for political stability and appealed for the campaign to be conducted with respect and decency. A 50-year-old Saudi doctor, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, was arrested at…

Israeli air strikes struck Sanaa’s international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday, killing six people. The World Health Organization (WHO) chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who was at the airport during the strike, reported that one of their plane’s crew members was injured. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether they were aware of his presence at the time. The strikes targeted the airport, military facilities, and power stations in rebel areas, following rising hostilities between Israel and the Huthis, part of Iran’s axis of resistance alliance against Israel. Israeli Prime Minister…