Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NCAA petitions AGF, IG, demands K1 De Ultimate’s arrest Wasiu Ayinde Marshall aka K1 De Ultimate The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has formally petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police, demanding investigation and prosecution of veteran Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over an incident that happened while boarding ValueJet flight. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, reportedly disrupted standard operational procedures and has raised serious concerns about passenger behaviour and compliance with aviation safety protocols. According to preliminary reports, K1 De Ultimate was allegedly involved in conduct during…

Gbenga Daniel Demands Urgent Engineering Reforms, Says Tanker Explosions Result From Safety Oversight Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, a senator representing Ogun East and former Ogun State governor, has called for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s engineering sector, warning that the spate of preventable disasters, ranging from building collapses to tanker explosions, reflects a troubling failure of regulatory oversight. Speaking at the 2025 Engineering Week organised by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Trans Amadi Branch, Senator Daniel lamented the growing toll of engineering-related accidents, which he said continue to claim innocent lives and erode public trust. “We…

Ballon d’Or shortlists 2025 men’s nominees The Ballon d’Or award The Ballon d’Or, on Thursday, officially revealed the 30-player shortlist for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, spotlighting the world’s finest footballers who have delivered exceptional performances over the past year. Of the top contenders are Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Jr., and Harry Kane, all of whom had standout seasons for club and country. The list also contains experienced names such as Mohamed Salah, Robert Lewandowski, and Virgil van Dijk, alongside emerging stars like Lamine Yamal, Joao Neves, and Cole Palmer. Other notable nominees include Alexis Mac Allister,…

Ballon d’Or presents 2025 women nominees The prestigious Ballon d’Or award The Ballon d’Or has unveiled the full list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or, displaying 30 outstanding female footballers from across the globe. Topping the list are established stars such as Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, Pernille Harder, and Lucy Bronze, alongside rising talents including Melchie Dumornay, Temwa Chawinga, and Frida Leonardsen-Maanum. Other names in the prestigious list are Barbra Banda, Claudia Pina, Sandy Baltimore, Marta, Chloe Kelly, Leah Williamson, and Esther Gonzalez, among others. The Ballon d’Or recognition celebrates the best women’s footballers for their…

Coach of the year:  Ballon d’Or unveils 2025 men’s club nominees The Ballon d’Or, on Thursday, unveiled its list of nominees for the 2025 Men’s Club of the Year and Men’s Team Coach of the Year awards. Competing for the Men’s Club of the Year honour are football giants FC Barcelona, Botafogo, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain. These clubs have been recognised for their outstanding performance and influence in global football over the past season. Meanwhile, the five contenders for the Men’s Team Coach of the Year Trophy are Antonio Conte, Luis Enrique, Hansi Flick, Enzo Maresca, and Arne…

FRSC holds powers on number plate enforcement – Court The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed. Photo: FRSC The Federal Road Safety Corps has commended a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Lagos, which confirmed its authority to enforce regulations relating to vehicle number plates. The corps described the decision as a landmark judgment that reinforces its statutory mandate and brings clarity to its enforcement powers. According to a statement signed by the corps spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Thursday, the ruling was delivered on June 23, 2025, by Justice Musa Kakaki, who dismissed a…

2025 Ballon d’Or award: Nigeria’s Super Falcons coach Madugu nominated Justine Madugu  Super Falcons’ coach, Justine Madugu, has been named for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year Trophy. The nomination which was made public on Thursday positioned Madugu among the global elite of women’s football coaching, following his remarkable leadership with the Nigerian women’s national team. The accolade celebrates coaches who have demonstrated outstanding strategy, motivation, and performance in guiding their teams on the global stage. The recognition comes as Nigerian football continues to gain momentum on the international stage, with Super Falcons players…

NIMC protects NIN modification portal, sets strict browser rules The National Identity Management Commission has introduced new restrictions on access to its self-service modification portal, limiting user access to the specific browser and device originally used during account registration. This was contained in a press statement issued on Thursday by the Head of the Commission’s Corporate Communications Unit, Dr Kayode Adegoke. According to the statement, the measure is aimed at protecting the integrity of the National Identification Number system and ensuring secure access to the portal. The commission stated, “Your self-service account is uniquely tied to the browser and device…

2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy nominees; Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie makes list Chiamaka Nnadozie in the list Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has been counted among the top female goalkeepers in the world as a nominee for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy. The Falcons star, on Thursday, was named alongside Cata Coll (Barcelona), Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany), Hannah Hampton (England), and Daphne van Domselaar (Netherlands). Nnadozie’s commanding presence in goal during the Women’s African Cup of Nations and the league earned her global respect. Her nomination marks another major milestone for Nigerian women’s football on the world stage.

Kopa Trophy: Ballon d’Or unveils 2025 nominees Kopa Trophy. Photo: GiveMeSport The organisers of the Ballon d’Or have officially revealed the nominees for the 2025 Kopa Trophy, a yearly award recognising the best-performing player in the world under the age of 21. In a statement released on Thursday via X, the ten rising stars nominated for the prestigious accolade include Ayyoub Bouaddi, Pau Cubarsi, Désiré Doué, Estevão, Dean Huijsen, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Rodrigo Mora, Joao Neves, Lamine Yamal, and Kenan Yildiz. “These are our 2025 Kopa Trophy nominees!” the Ballon d’Or team announced, celebrating the emerging talents shaping the future of…