Year: 2025

  Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday, the third consecutive year she has taken the prize. Bonmati edged out Mariona Caldentey, her teammate in the Spain side beaten on penalties by England in the Women’s Euro 2025 final in July. The 27-year-old … Continue reading “Spain’s Aitana Bonmati Wins Women’s Ballon d’Or”

  The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday assured Nigerians of the speedy passage of the constitutional amendment bill. He gave the assurance in Abuja at the National Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution. READ ALSO: Shettima Attends UNGA, Delivers Tinubu’s Message At UN 80th Anniversary Abbas stated that … Continue reading “Reps Assure Nigerians On Passage Of Constitutional Amendment Bill”

  Edo State Governor, Monday Okpbholo, has appointed Eunice Omonzejie as the new Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. This was announced in a statement on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilo. READ ALSO: Okpebholo Approves Payment Of Entitlements To 714 Disengaged Edo Workers He said the appointment takes effect … Continue reading “Okpebholo Appoints Omonzejie As AAU Vice Chancellor”

  The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony lit up Paris at the Thétre du Chtelet, where football’s finest gathered for a glamorous evening. Several stars took home top honours, with some surprises adding excitement to the night. The ceremony highlighted the best between men’s and women’s football, celebrating rising talent, veteran achievements, and remarkable club excellence … Continue reading “Dembele, Yamal, Donnarumma: Biggest Winners At 2025 Ballon d’Or”

  France and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembélé, has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, sealing his place among the pantheon of football’s greats. The announcement at the Thétre du Chtelet in Paris was met with a mixture of celebration and awe.   Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Ousmane Dembele reacts after receiving the Ballon … Continue reading “BREAKING: Dembélé Edges Yamal To Clinch 2025 Ballon d’Or”

  Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie placed fourth, while England’s Hannah Hampton claimed the Women’s Yashin Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards. Hampton, 24, played a decisive role in England’s Euro 2025 triumph, saving two penalties against Spain in the final. She also helped Chelsea secure an unbeaten treble, cementing her place as the … Continue reading “Ballon d’Or: Super Falcons Nnadozie Ranks 4th As Hampton Wins Yachine Trophy”

  Tech giant Oracle is set to provide security for a US version of TikTok’s algorithm, the White House said Monday, under a deal for the sale of the Chinese-owned app’s American operations. The proposal moves TikTok’s US operations into a new joint venture based in the United States, a senior White House official told … Continue reading “TikTok US To Hold Copy Of Algorithm Secured By Oracle — White House”

  Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show, which was abruptly pulled from the air last week after the US government threatened broadcasters, will be back on Tuesday, Disney announced Monday. The sudden suspension by ABC, which is owned by Disney, came after conservative complaints about comments Kimmel had made in the wake of the shooting … Continue reading “Jimmy Kimmel Show To Return Tuesday”

  French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday recognized a Palestinian state, leading a UN summit that already spurred other Western governments to take the landmark step that has infuriated Israel. “The time for peace has come, as we are just moments away from no longer being able to seize it,” Macron told the summit. “The time … Continue reading “Macron Recognizes Palestinian State At Landmark UN Summit”