Day: September 5, 2024

‘First In Football History,’ Ronaldo Scores 900th Goal

Ganiyu Amodu

. Can this latest feat end the greatest of all time (goat) debate between fans of Cristiano and Lionel Messi?   Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player in history to score 900 goals in official matches, reaching his latest milestone in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from 6 yards off a cross from Nuno Mendes to put Portugal 2-0 up in the 34th minute. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 58 goals ahead of his…

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Prof Rotimi Williams Olatunji Elected As ACSPN National President

Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘First Professor of Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD) in Lagos state varsity’s history,’ What to know about new national leader of Nigeria Communication Scholars and Professionals’ Association and his emergence at 11th Annual Conference   The Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria [ACSPN) has elected Professor Rotimi Williams Olatunji of the Faculty of Media and Communication Studies, Lagos State University (LASU), as its National President. Platforms Africa reports that Olatunji, the first Professor of Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD) in LASU history, emerged as the president at…

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I Shot My Friend For Sleeping With My Girlfriend – Suspect confesses

Abibat Babalola

Ondo State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a 38-year-old hunter, Joseph Ajegba, for killing his friend. The suspect said he shot his bosom friend, when he caught him having sex with his girlfriend in the house he rented for her in lkun- Akoko, in Akoko South West council area of Ondo State. Joseph was paraded alongside other suspected criminals, at the state police headquarters, Akure, the state capital. According to him, he had dropped bush meat for his girlfriend earlier in the day and went out in the…

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‘At 23, He Has ‘Killed’ Three,’ Police Speak On Suspected Killer Of FUNAAB Student

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Army has nabbed one Adeleye Ayomide, 23, the suspected killer of Idowu Christiana, the abducted 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Ogun State. Also, the Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, confirmed that the Army handed over Ayomide. The deceased was kidnapped by suspected abductors along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road in Lagos State on Monday, August 19, 2024. The suspect, a 200-Level Philosophy student of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun State, has also allegedly killed two girls before Christiana. Police spokesperson in Lagos,…

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Tinubu Hails ‘Flourishing’ Africa-China Partnership

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian leader was speaking during the opening ceremony of the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation taking place in Beijing, China. Tinubu said despite global challenges, the partnership has remained firm. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining the momentum in order to deepen the partnership for the mutual benefit of both regions. A landmark of our relationship came in the year 2000 with the establishment of the FOCAC. This platform has been pivotal in strengthening our economic ties and reaffirming our commitment to mutual progress,” Tinubu…

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Lagos Extends Work-From-Home Policy By Three Months

Abibat Babalola

Lagos State Government has extended the work-from-home policy for civil servants due to the rising cost of living. In a statement on Wednesday, Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, said the government has extended the “flexible work initiative” for another three months to assuage the effects of the removal of petrol subsidy. “Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has magnanimously approved the extension of the flexible work-from-home initiative for an additional three (3) months with effect from September 4th to 3rd of December 2024,” the statement reads. READ ALSO: Gunmen kidnap PDP…

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Gunmen kidnap PDP Chieftain, Akika, In Oyo

Abibat Babalola

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Chief Benedict Akika, has been kidnapped. Akika was kidnapped by suspected gunmen at his Olorunda residence in Lagelu local government area on Wednesday night. It was learnt that the gunmen who were armed with guns stormed his residence and threatened to shoot any of the occupants that might put up resistance. A family source who preferred anonymity told our correspondent that the victim was relaxing with his family when the gunmen struck. According to the source, “There was a…

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Nigerian Star Lookman Nominated For 2024 Ballon d’Or + FULL LIST

ADEOLA YUSUF

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. In the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-old Atalanta of Italy player was shortlisted alongside 29 players for the coveted award. He is the only African player in the list. Eight-time winner and current holder Lionel Messi is not listed for this years’s award as well as five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Lookman was in scintillating form as Atalanta won its first-ever European trophy last season, with the Nigerian scoring…

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