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A Spanish court sitting at Mallorca has sentenced a Mallorca fan to a 12 months suspended prison term. The sentence is for hurling racist insults against Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Villareal’s Samuel Chukwueze (now at Milan). The lawsuit, jointly filed by La Liga, Real Madrid and Villarreal against the fan, sought action against him for racially insulting Vinicius in a league encounter in Son Moix on February 5, 2023 and another instance involving Chukwueze two weeks later.In addition to the suspended 12 months sentence, the fan was handed a three-year ban from football stadiums within Spain. Real Madrid put…

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of action for three weeks with a thigh injury, according to sources within the club. Consequently, the French superstar will not be available for Madrid’s upcoming derby against Atletico on Sunday.Mbappe had to come off in the 80th minute of Madrid’s tense 3-2 victory over Deportivo Alaves. The striker had complained of discomfort in his left thigh during the second half of the game in which he scored to put the Los Blancos two-nil up.Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti dismissed the injury as a “knock” in his post-game interview, adding that Mbappe…

Nigerian rapper Falz, the son of renowned lawyer Femi Falana, has been linked to the scandal surrounding crossdresser Bobrisky after allegedly assisting him in dropping money laundering charges filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a viral recording uploaded by social media activist Verydarkman on September 24, 2024, Bobrisky claimed that some unnamed EFCC personnel took ₦15 million from him to drop money laundering accusations. He admitted to paying the EFCC ₦15 million to settle his money laundering case and claimed he was confined to a private flat rather than prison for abusing the currency. Bobrisky also…

Nigerian rapper and singer Falz has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to social media activist Verydarkman for saying that he helped Bobrisky drop money laundering charges. The ultimatum is in reaction to a viral tape posted by Verydarkman on September 24, 2024. Bobrisky claimed that some unknown EFCC personnel accepted ₦15 million from him to drop money laundering allegations against him. The article accused Falana of attempting to obtain a presidential pardon for Bobrisky in exchange for N10,000,000. According to the written petition, the defamatory claims were made on September 25, 2024, in a video post on Verydarkman’s Instagram page, which…

Barcelona have agreed to a deal with Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny as their new goalkeeper. The emergency deal was necessitated by the Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury which may have likely ended the German’s season. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news of the deal earlier today, confirming an end to Barca’s search for a suitable temporary replacement for ter Stegen. Szczesny was Juventus goalkeeper until recently when he announced his retirement. However, Szczesny agreed to come out of his retirement to cover Barca’s deficit in the goalkeeping department. While he has not completed his medical, he is expected to sign…

In a recent Leadership Podcast interview, Ali Baba revealed that he and his wife, Mary, had intended to have one more son, motivated by Mary’s yearning for another child after their children left to study overseas. The couple explored adoption but ultimately decided to undergo in vitro Fertilization (IVF) to fertilize two eggs. However, fate had other intentions, and one egg split into two, resulting in triplets. Ali Baba recounted Mary’s convincing argument that affected his decision. He said: “Madam had always wanted to have a son. She had two daughters and we talked about it. “So, I told her…

Updates coming from Manchester City indicate that Spanish midfielder Rodri sustained a ligament injury during Sunday’s rivalry game against Arsenal. According to a report, it is not yet clear how serious the injury is and the midfielder may have the option to avoid surgery. It was earlier reported that the ACL tear suffered by the 28-year-old may rule him out for the rest of the season.However, his recovery window may be between five to eight months depending on what his doctors decide. The club seems to be receiving varying medical opinions at the moment, as pointed out by the manager…

The Edo State Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo, has reassured the citizens of his commitment to delivering the future he promised during his campaign. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Mr. Okpebholo the winner of Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Wednesday, the governor-elect expressed his gratitude for the people’s trust and support, vowing not to take it for granted. “Edo State, we will not let you down”, he affirmed. The statement read: “Victory is Ours! Over the weekend, we made history together. I am profoundly grateful to everyone who believed in our…

The Nigerian Senate has officially commenced the screening process for Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, nominated to serve as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. This moment in Nigeria’s judicial landscape follows her recent nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking her as a key figure in the country’s legal system. Senators gathered today to evaluate Kekere-Ekun’s qualifications, experience, and vision for the judiciary. As the second woman nominated for this position, her appointment is being closely watched by legal experts, political analysts, and advocates for gender equality in Nigeria. Kekere-Ekun, who has held various judicial roles, including that of a Justice at the…

The TikTok account of African Stream, a media organization associated with journalist David Hundeyin, has reportedly been suspended. This development follows allegations made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who claimed that African Stream is promoting a Russian agenda in Africa. The organization has strongly denied these accusations, which surfaced in a viral video last week. In response to the suspension, Hundeyin took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to suggest that American investors with interests in TikTok acquisitions may have influenced the decision. He implied that external pressures could be affecting the platform’s management decisions regarding content creators.…