Emiliano Martinez
28 Oct
Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has once again claimed the prestigious Yashin Trophy at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, solidifying his reputation as the world’s top goalkeeper. This marks Martinez's second consecutive Yashin Trophy win, having first received the award in 2023. The trophy, awarded annually since 2019, recognizes the best goalkeeper based…
28 Sep
Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behavior," the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday. The 32-year-old Aston Villa star was also found guilty of "violating principles of fairplay" in two separate episodes. Martinez was found to have violated FIFA's code of conduct when holding…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made its largest asset recovery since its inception in 2003 after a court ordered the final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 units of duplexes and other apartments belonging to a former government official. The ruling on the estate, located…
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Senator Shehu Sani stated that prison was a better experience for him compared to the military underground cell where he was initially detained in 1995. Sani revealed this when he spoke at the public presentation of Senator Chris Anyanwu’s autobiography, Bold Leap, held at the National Universities Commission (NUC) auditorium in Abuja. The human rights…
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Ahead of the 2027 general election, Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe, on Monday, said Nigeria is ripe to have a female president. Citing an example of the United Kingdom, which has had three female prime ministers, the monarch expressed confidence that a female president would perform well for the country. The traditional ruler made the…
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December is here, and for many Nigerians, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with family, attend events, and soak in the festive cheer. Whether you’re heading to the village for the holidays or visiting loved ones in the city, this period is always bustling with travel plans and excitement. However, it’s also the year's busiest…
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The Presidency has rejected claims that the ongoing Tax Reform Bills, currently before the National Assembly, propose the scrapping of key government agencies such as Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) or that they will impoverish the northern region. The…
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Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have busted a child trafficking syndicate and rescued four children. According to a statement by the command's spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, the operation took place in the Rumukwachi community near Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The rescued children who were lodges in a guest house and about to…
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The Oba of Benin Palace on Monday approved the 2024 programme of activities for the annual Igue festival, otherwise called 'Ugie', during which 'funeral celebrations are not permitted in Benin'. In a statement, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr. Frank Irabor, said Omo N'Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, the Oba…
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Leader of a civil society group, Comrade Olufemi Aduwo, has dismissed claims made by an online publication that Governor Siminalayi Fubara increased Rivers State’s debt from N5 billion to N213 billion within a year. He said records from the Debt Management Office (DMO) indicate that Rivers State’s domestic debt was N389.20 billion as of June…