Author: David Great

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo has congratulated Lionel Messi on winning the World Cup, saying that Diego Maradona will be having a party in heaven. The former Barcelona star inspired Argentina to a historic World Cup against France on penalties after a pulsating six-goal thriller. Reacting to Argentina’s victory, the Brazilian Ronaldo wrote in Portuguese on his Instagram page. It loosely translates to this. “This guy’s soccer plays to the fullest any rivalry – even the history between Brazil and Argentina. I saw a lot of Brazilians – and people from all over the world -…

Lionel Messi cemented his place in world football by winning the World Cup with Argentina against France in Qatar. Argentina had taken the lead through a spot kick converted by Messi and their lead was doubled by Angel di Maria but France came back to level the game through two goals from Kylian Mbappe sending the game to extra-time. Messi then scored in the second time of the extra to give his country a 3-2 lead but France equalised through Mbappe who grabbed his hat-trick in the final. But Kingsley Coman had his penalty saved by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano MArtinez,…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to identify and arrest politicians who are allegedly buying permanent voter cards (PVCs) from poor Nigerians, and promptly bring them to justice.” SERAP is also urging him to “ensure that the politicians and their sponsors who are suspected to be involved in these grave electoral and human rights crimes are named and shamed, regardless of their political affiliations.” The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently alleged that some…

No Fewer than 300 Nigerians have safely arrived in Amman, the capital of Jordan for the 2022 pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The pilgrimage arrived in Amman in the early hours of Dec. 17 for a 9-day pilgrimage to historical sites of the teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. The pilgrims were sponsored to the Holy Land by the Governor of Enugu, Mr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. At the first day of visit, the pilgrims were conducted round the historic site of the Citadel that is located on a hill in Amman’s downtown area. The Citadel is home to…

After 63 matches, the World Cup in Qatar comes to a close on Sunday when reigning champions France take on Argentina in a showpiece final at Lusail Stadium with both teams looking to add a third star to their crest. Croatia edged Morocco 2-1 in Saturday’s third-place playoff, an entertaining affair that served as a curtain-raiser to the main event where France stand in the way of Lionel Messi and his last chance of glory. In the France dugout, coach Didier Deschamps has already taken his place among the sport’s greats – as a player and a coach – but…

By Bright Okuta The atmosphere was shrouded in a clangour of mourning as the remains of Bamise Ayanwola, the 22-year-old girl who was abducted, raped and murdered after boarding a bus rapid transit in Lagos, were laid to rest yesterday December 16, at the Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos. As her family members screeched in pain, it was difficult to reach an acceptance of the reality that their daughter was gone. But where is the hope for justice? I remember the story of Bamise, and how it ignited flames in Nigeria. There is a common tradition that citizens use social media…

It was a Herculean task convincing 20-year-old Ibrahim Ayanleke Abiodun, a first-year student at the University of Ilorin, that he had won a 3-bedroom apartment in the ongoing Glo Festival of Joy promo. It took several hours before Glo officials could convince him that he had actually won the house. On Friday, December 16, Abiodun was presented with the keys to the apartment at a colorful ceremony in Lagos. By that time, a different Abiodun received the keys from the Executive Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Engineer Abdullahi Olowa, Honourable Noherm Adams, member representing Etiosa Constituency 1 in the…

Croatia showed their class once more by clinching their third top-three finish at the World Cup with a play-off victory over history-makers Morocco. Zlatko Dalic’s side were runners-up to France four years ago and confirmed their status as one of the elite footballing nations with another third-place finish to go alongside that secured in their competition debut in 1998. In a frantic opening, Josko Gvardiol gave Croatia the lead on seven minutes with a superb diving header but Achraf Dari levelled just two minutes later by nodding home from close range. Mislav Orsic curled in a sumptuous second for Croatia…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo have congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 80th birthday today. In a personally signed statement, the Vice President wrote: “Happy 80th Birthday, Mr. President! “Your extraordinary life of unblemished service to the nation in the army, as a Governor, Minister, Military Head of State and as two-term Civilian President demonstrates that it is possible to serve the nation and our people honestly, forthrightly and selflessly. “Dolly and I, and the family wish you many more happy years in peace and good health in Jesus’ name. Amen” Millions of Nigerians…

Manchester United are considering a move for Atletico Madrid’s 31-year-old forward Antoine Griezmann, a World Cup winner with France in 2018 and finalist in 2022. (Mediafoot – in French) Real Madrid have joined the race to sign 23-year-old PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands winger Cody Gakpo, who has been linked with Manchester United and Newcastle. (Mirror) Manchester United want to sign Gakpo, who scored three goals at the 2022 World Cup, in January as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. (Telegraph – subscription required) Wolves are trying to sign five-time Champions League winner Isco from Sevilla. The 30-year-old former Real Madrid midfielder – capped 38 times by Spain – is also wanted by Juventus, Napoli and Aston Villa.…