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Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid footballer in the world in 2023, earning more than the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar during the past 12 months, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, who Forbes also ranks as the highest paid athlete of any sport, topped the list with expected total earnings of $260 million. The Portugal forward’s contract with Saudi Arabian …

Olam Group of Singapore on Monday denied reports alleging that its subsidiaries in Nigeria were involved in a multi-billion dollar foreign exchange fraud. The Ola Group did not, however, give details of its alleged insinuation in the scandal and its interactions with the Department of State Services (DSS). “The company categorically denies the allegations in the Articles,” Olam said in …

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, has urged youths and other well-meaning Nigerians to work together to dismantle criminality and corruption that had festered through different levels of government in the country. Obi stated this while giving a highlight of his engagement with some Nigerian youths in Enugu on Friday. Obi, in …

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland scored a brace to help his team seal a 3-0 victory over Burnley in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday night. The Norwegian opened scoring in the fourth minute and doubled the lead before halftime, before Rodri scored City’s third in the second half. It was not a pleasant hoemcoming City’s …

The Ondo State House of Assembly has denied stories that it had suspended the process of impacting Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. While describing the rumours as “some distorted news story”, the Assembly insisted that it will carry through the impeachment to a logical conclusion in order to determine the veracity or otherwise of what it calls the “monumental allegations of …

Oba of Benin remains permanent chair of Edo State Traditional Council of Obas, Chiefs The Edo State Government Executive Council has approved the implementation of a 1979 Law on local council administration, which translates to a new regime where all traditional rulers in the 18 local government areas of the state will receive monthly allowances to administer their domains. In …

The Court of Appeal Court sitting in Lagos State, on Saturday, in an unanimous decision upheld the victory of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti at the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state. According to the court, Otti’s election conformed with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The court also dismissed the appeals brought by the Peoples Democratic Party …

No fewer than seven people were electrocuted in Kabong community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state. Scores also sustained various degrees of injuries and are hospitalised at a health facilities in Jos, an eyewitness has said. An eyewitness Mr. Steven John, told Blueprint correspondent that the incident was a result of electrical High Voltage cable, belonging to the …

Novak Djokovic Picture: USTA Novak Djokovic won his fourth U.S. Open for his 24th Grand Slam singles title, breaking his tie with Serena Williams for the most in tennis’ professional era. Djokovic, 36, swept Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a rematch of the 2021 U.S. Open final won by Medvedev to deny Djokovic’s bid to win all …

The Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander (HoM/FC) of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Major General Benjamin Sawyer, has praised the contingent for its professionalism, unwavering dedication, and exemplary operational conduct in securing the Force Headquarters Camp (FHQ). Sawyer spoke when he embarked on a visit to the Nigerian Contingent (NIGCON 1) Camp on September …