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Former Barcelona midfielder and current sporting director Deco believes youngster Lamine Yamal can become “a reference player” for the club. The 17-year-old is an undisputed prodigy, winning the Euro 2024 honour with Spain and emerging as the competition’s Best Young Player. He has equally been pivotal for Hansi Flick’s side this season, having scored five goals and assisted five more in 11 appearances.Deco likened Yamal to Messi, Cruyff and Ronaldinho during an interview with RAC 1 radio. The former midfielder said, “Lamine is writing his history at Barca like Lionel Messi, like Johan [Cruyff], [Andres] Iniesta or Ronaldinho did in…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for government employees across the state. This announcement was made during a press briefing on October 18, marking a pivotal step in improving the living standards of public workers. Governor Fubara emphasized that the new wage structure reflects the state government’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of its workforce. He stated, “This decision underscores our dedication to ensuring that civil servants in Rivers State are adequately compensated for their hard work and service to the state.” The implementation of the N85,000 minimum wage is expected to provide…

Nigerian fast-rising singer Ayra Starr will perform a special YouTube Live concert from Nairobi, Kenya, on October 20. The event, staged in collaboration with Raha Fest, will commemorate the release of her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, and will be available to fans globally via her official YouTube page. Ayra Starr, noted for her particular blend of African music influences, R&B, and soulful melodies, has gained international acclaim with singles such as ‘Bloody Samaritan’ and ‘Rush’. Her success in the music industry has been fuelled not just by her evident ability, but also by platforms such as YouTube,…

There has been a fire incident at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works, Mabushi, Abuja. The incident, which occurred soon after workers resumed work on Friday, was attributed to a spark from a faulty circuit breaker on the ground floor. It was however quickly contained before much damage was done. Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Mohammed A. Ahmed, while confirming the incident, said, “A minor fire incident occurred at 11:30 am at Block A of the Ministry. “The incident was as a result of a spark from a faulty circuit breaker in the electrical…

Earlier on Friday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola held his pre-match press conference ahead of his team’s fixture with Wolves this weekend. The Spaniard had a dramatic reaction after he was questioned multiple times on links with the England manager role and whether he had been offered the job by the FA. Guardiola was one of the names being floated as a potential replacement for Gareth Southgate who quit the job as England coach after the Euro 2024 campaign that saw the Three Lions lose to Spain in the final.The former Barcelona manager’s deal with City runs out at the…

Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has revealed the reasons behind Don Jazzy’s generous donation of ₦100 million to his newly established Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). In an Instagram post on October 16, 2024, VDM expressed gratitude for the contribution, explaining that Don Jazzy, the founder of Mavin Records, was moved to support his initiative because it focuses on enhancing education for public school children. “Let it be known that this man named Michael Collins Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, donated 100 million to give public school kids advanced education with the aim to provide them a strong…

The Libyan Football Federation is panicking after being asked by CAF to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the AFCON qualifying Group D match against Nigeria after the latter refused to play the match after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport and held hostage for 18 hours without food and water. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the Secretary-General and person in charge of running the body, Nasser Al-Suwaie, confirmed in a special statement to Libya Al-Ahrar that CAF has given the Libyan and Nigerian associations until the 20th of this month to submit the documents related to this…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that two towers along its 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna transmission lines 1 and 2 have been vandalised, resulting in damage to parts of both transmission lines. As a result, some areas of Kano and Kaduna states are experiencing blackouts. The company received a report of the damage from its Shiroro Regional Office on Friday. A statement signed by the company’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, indicated that arrangements are underway to deploy the newly acquired “emergency restoration system” to the site, pending the reconstruction of the damaged towers. Although the company did not…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has proposed a 25% tax on individuals earning 1.5 million Naira and above annually. This initiative aims to bolster federal revenue and address the nation’s economic challenges. During a recent press briefing, Wike highlighted the importance of equitable taxation, arguing that wealthier citizens should contribute their fair share to support national development. “In a country where the rich continue to thrive, it is only just that they bear a larger burden of taxation to support the less fortunate and fund essential services,” he stated. The former RIvers governor’s proposal reflects a growing sentiment among some policymakers…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to the former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as he celebrates his 90th birthday. In a statement made available to newsmen on Friday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the former President commended Gowon’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Buhari highlighted Gowon’s far-sighted approach to governance, stating, “We honor his invaluable contributions to our nation’s continued existence as one, and the progress that has come with that. “Today we pay a humble tribute to a distinguished statesman and a soldier, who had all the qualities of a…