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Ghana Deports 120 Nigerians Arrested in Cybercrime Raid

Ghana has sent home 120 Nigerians who were arrested in a cybercrime crackdown.

Officials say the group was trafficked into Ghana and forced to work in cybercrime setups.

Communications Minister Sam George announced the repatriation in a post online,on Tuesday.

He thanked the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence for helping with the flight.

The operation, called Operation Cyberhunt, was led by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority.

It worked with intelligence and security agencies in Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States.

During the raid, officers seized 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet devices and four vehicles.

One of the cars was reportedly stolen from Canada.

They also found jewellery and 10 Nigerian passports.

Eight other people are being prepared for prosecution.

George said Ghana, under President John Mahama, will not be a safe place for cybercriminals.

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Timini Egbuson Reveals Why He Changed His Mind About Online Movies

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson says he used to look down on movies released online but has changed his mind.

In a social media post, he joked, “Can’t believe I was looking down online movies at some point.

Hunger go don kpai me by now.”

He has since acted in productions released on the platform and now sees it as a way to earn money and reach more viewers.

Many Nollywood actors and filmmakers have been turning to online platforms as cinema releases and big streaming services become harder to rely on.

 

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Davido Faces Backlash as Uncle Joins Tinubu Campaign

Davido’s past promise never to back the APC has come back into the spotlight.

His uncle, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been named coordinator of President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the state.

Some social media users are angry.

They point to the 2026 Osun governorship election, when Adeleke and the APC were rivals.

One user said people died fighting for Adeleke to win against Tinubu’s party, and now he has joined its campaign.

Another tagged Davido and said fans were disappointed in his uncle.

Davido had said before the August 2026 Osun election that he could never support the APC.

After news of the appointment spread, he shared a video of Adeleke dancing and singing online.

He did not comment on the new role.

Adeleke won re-election on the Accord Party ticket and is among the coordinators in Tinubu’s campaign team.

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Lamine Yamal Overtakes Harry Kane in 2026 Ballon dOr Race

Lamine Yamal is now the leading contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, moving ahead of Harry Kane in The Independent’s power rankings.

The ceremony is set for London on October 25.

The Barcelona forward is top after a strong season for club and country.

He reportedly scored 24 goals and made 18 assists last season as Barcelona won LaLiga.

He has also scored eight goals in his first eight games this season.

His goal in Spain’s 3-2 Nations League win over England at Wembley added to his case.

Harry Kane is second.

He scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich last season, helping them win the league and cup double.

He also scored six goals at the World Cup, where England had its best finish since 1966.

Kane says the decision is now out of his hands.

Kylian Mbappe is third.

He was the top scorer at the World Cup with 10 goals.

He also scored 42 goals in 44 games last season and has eight goals in his first eight games this season.

Rodri is fourth.

He was named the best player at the World Cup, but he has played little for Barcelona since returning from injury.

Lionel Messi is fifth.

He scored eight goals at the World Cup as Argentina reached the final, where they lost to Spain.

He has won the award eight times.

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Atiku Promises Nigerians Cheaper Living and Better Security If Elected

Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, says he understands the pain Nigerians are carrying.

In a post on his official account on Wednesday, he said parents are struggling to feed their children and pensioners have to choose between food and medicine.

He also said young workers find that transport, rent and basic needs take all they earn.

He added that many families live in fear of kidnapping and attacks.

He urged registered voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards and keep them safe, calling the card a tool for peaceful change.

He blamed President Tinubu’s government for the high cost of living and promised to make life affordable again and restore security if elected.

 

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Mikel Says Ronaldo Made a Big Mistake by Leaving Portugal Camp

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel says Cristiano Ronaldo has damaged his legacy by walking out of the Portugal camp.

He still believes the forward deserves to be celebrated for what he has given the game.

Ronaldo left the squad during the last international break after a row with new coach Jorge Jesus.

He said the coach had lied to him and shown him no respect after he was dropped for the Nations League game against Norway.

Ronaldo has since apologised, and the Portuguese Football Federation has suspended him.

Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, Mikel said no player should walk out on his country, least of all a captain.

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He said the manager’s job is to win matches and can change plans on playing time.

He also said Ronaldo should be celebrated now that his career is nearing its end.

“Even if you are not a Cristiano Ronaldo fan, you cannot deny what he has done for the game,” Mikel said.

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NYSC Member Dies in Ibadan Truck Crash Days After Starting Service

A serving NYSC member, Oluwatosin Abidakun, was killed in a road crash in Ibadan on Monday.

She had recently started her primary assignment at the Oyo State House of Assembly.

She was riding home on a motorcycle with another corps member when an articulated truck hit them near Agodi Gardens in Ibadan North Local Government Area.

She died on the spot.

The other corps member was hurt and is being treated at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

On Tuesday, Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin said her death is a painful and devastating loss.

He said it is especially sad because she had only just begun her national service.

He sent condolences to her family, friends and colleagues and prayed for the injured corps member to recover quickly.

Eyewitnesses say the truck driver hit several vehicles around Sango before driving on toward Agodi Gardens.

One witness said the driver tried to run away, and angry drivers chased him.

Kehinde Dahunsi, Oyo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, confirmed the crash and the death.

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Woman Faces Court Over Alleged N31m Canada Visa Fraud

The EFCC has arraigned Modupe Oriyomi Ativie over alleged visa fraud.

The charges involve N31.06 million, $3,600 and €1,815.

Ativie appeared before Justice A.T. Muhammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

She faces five counts of visa fraud, advance fee fraud and obtaining money under false pretences.

The charges say she and her company, Eudora and Aegle Management Consulting Limited, collected money from victims by promising Canadian visa sponsored jobs.

One count says they took N8.58 million from Atamuotoru Dikiari Michael in July 2024 through his sister, Rita Chikeru Owhonda.

Another says they took N22.48 million from Augustine Olague between November 21, 2024 and January 23, 2025.

She has pleaded not guilty.

The prosecution asked for a trial date and for her to be held at the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre.

Her lawyer, J. Kehinde, asked for bail so she could prepare for trial.

The judge ordered that she stay in EFCC custody and set October 16, 2026 for a ruling on bail.

The case began with a petition from Michael. He says Owhonda introduced him to the company in June 2024.

He paid $5,800 into the company account and then N8.58 million into another account linked to Ativie.

He says she stopped answering calls after the payments.

The EFCC says it found she received N31.06 million from him, plus $3,600 and €1,815 from other alleged victims.

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Rafael Leão Backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon dOr Glory

Galatasaray winger Rafael Leão has said he hopes Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal wins the Ballon d’Or and major trophies with the Catalan club.

In an online interview on Tuesday, the Portuguese winger called Yamal one of the best players in the world.

He praised Yamal as a player and as a person.

He also said Yamal is a friend and spoke highly of the good players around him at Barcelona.

The comments came after Barcelona’s Champions League game against Galatasaray, where Yamal showed again why he is one of Europe’s most exciting young players.

He is only 19.

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Martinez Fires Back at Man United Bosses After Atletico Defeat

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says the club’s bosses did not do enough to strengthen the squad in the summer.

He spoke after the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

He called the performance really poor.

He said he expects more investment and named director of football Jason Wilcox as the person who should deliver it.

He also said the players must do more, but that a strong squad is needed for nights like this.

Martinez said the club keeps changing managers when results dip and that other areas of the club should be examined too.

He backed Michael Carrick and said the team needs to move on from last season’s success rather than rely on it.

United spent about 150 million pounds on new players this summer, which is less than several of their Premier League rivals.

This was their third loss in five games against Atletico.

Carrick has won only one of his last seven matches.

Carrick said he had not seen the interview and would not comment on it.

He said the players care and are still together, and that they wanted to win badly.