At the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, Paul Pogba claimed the Comeback Award for his return to Ligue 1 with AS Monaco following an 18-month doping ban reduced from four years. The 32-year-old World Cup winner debuted against Rennes last month after 811 days sidelined by a positive DHEA test during his Juventus days. He shared an emotional shout out to Cristiano Ronaldo in the audience, crediting him for inspiring the next generation: “Cristiano, you are here, you have inspired all of us as a football player. You did this for the next generation. Big thank you, Cristiano.”
Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Best Middle East Player Award At Globe Soccer 2025, Vows To Reach 1,000 Career Goals
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo accepted the honor for his dominance and declared, ‘It’s hard, but still… I want more trophies, and I will reach that number.’ Ronaldo who is in his third year in Saudi after the award posted on his page appreciating his fans, expressing happiness that the year ended with an award. “A special moment to end the year on. I carry on with the same passion, commitment and hunger as always to reach my goals. “Thank you to everyone who has supported me this year!” The night featured PSG’s sweep with Ousmane Dembélé as Best Men’s...
GNI House Fire: Death toll rises to three
The death toll from the fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House in the Marina area of Lagos Island has risen to three, following the recovery of another body on Saturday. Two bodies were earlier recovered on Friday, while the third was retrieved from the rubble on Saturday. Confirming the development, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, said rescue teams were still combing the debris for possible additional victims. Recall that the fire started on the fourth floor of the 25-storey building on Thursday and spread to the sixth floor...
DO YOU KNOW THAT! – A 10 second kiss transfers 80 million bacteria, reshaping the oral microbiomes of partners almost instantly.
A 10 second kiss transfers 80 million bacteria, reshaping the oral microbiomes of partners almost instantly. While a kiss is often seen as a romantic gesture, it is also a massive biological exchange. Research published in the journal Microbiome indicates that a brief, ten-second intimate kiss can transfer as many as 80 million bacteria between partners. The human mouth is a bustling ecosystem home to more than 700 different bacterial species, and these interactions serve as a primary vehicle for moving microorganisms from one host to another. This exchange does more than just move germs; it actually synchronizes the oral...
PRESS RELEASE – FG GRADUATES OVER 7,000 FOREST GUARDS, SET FOR IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT
FG GRADUATES OVER 7,000 FOREST GUARDS, SET FOR IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has announced the graduation of over 7,000 newly recruited Forest Guards drawn from seven frontline states, following the successful completion of an intensive three-month training programme under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative launched by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in May 2025. The initiative represents a coordinated Federal–State security intervention aimed at reclaiming Nigeria’s forests from criminal exploitation. The graduation ceremonies were held on 27 December 2025 across Borno, Sokoto, Yobe, Adamawa, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi States....
Manchester City Beats Nottingham Forest In A 2-1 Match
Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring early in the second half with Cherki’s assist, but Omari Hutchinson volleyed Forest level soon after. Cherki then delivered the decisive blow from Josko Gvardiol’s pass, his seventh assist and more in a standout season. Pep Guardiola’s unchanged side grinded out the result amid controversy over Ruben Dias avoiding a second yellow, leapfrogging City provisionally ahead of Arsenal. Rodri’s bench return after months out added to the champions’ momentum.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Commissions 32 Feet Tall Eyo Monument At John Randle Centre For Yoruba Culture And History In Onikan.
Governor Sanwo-Olu: “Today, I commissioned the Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan. “At 32 feet tall, it is the tallest Eyo statue ever created. More than a work of art, it captures the spirit of our heritage and gives visitors a place to learn about Lagos and connect with our story. “This project was curated by Dotun Popoola, and I am grateful for the care, depth, and creativity he brought to it. The monument is a strong example of what Nigerian talent can achieve when given the space to tell our stories....
President Zelenskky Announces Ongoing Russia Attack In Ukraine, Targeting “Energy Facilities And Civilian Infrastructure During Christmas Festive Season”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “Another Russian attack is still ongoing: since last night, there have been almost 500 drones – a large number of “shaheds” – as well as 40 missiles, including Kinzhals. The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. “Regrettably, there have been hits, and ordinary residential buildings have been damaged. Rescuers are searching for a person trapped under the rubble of one of them. In some districts of the capital and the region, electricity and heating are currently unavailable. “Firefighting efforts are underway. Repair crews have already begun work at some energy facilities; at others,...