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Ballon d’Or: Nigerian Goalkeeper Ranked 4th Best in The World

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has been ranked the fourth best goalkeeper in the World.
This is according to the latest Ballon d’Or ranking released on Monday.
The annual Women Yashin Trophy was presented in Paris on Monday with Chelsea’s England international Hannah Hampton claiming the top spot,
Chiamaka, who mans the goal of Brighton & Hove Albion in England finished fourth in the final ranking.
The Yashin Trophy is part of the Ballon d’Or given to the world’s best female goalkeeper.
Ann-Katrin Berger, who plays her football with Gotham FC picked the second spot while Barça goalkeeper Cata Coll is the third best.
Arsenal goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar completed the top five.
Super Falcons star, Nnadozie has been outstanding for both club and country.
She helped her national team claim victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco.
She won the 2024 UNFP Goalkeeper of the Season with French top side, Paris FC. Also won the Coupe de France Féminine.
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BREAKING: Ousmane Dembélé beats Yamal to 2025 Ballon d’Or

Ousmane Dembélé has officially been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, capping off an extraordinary year in which he inspired Paris Saint-Germain to a historic treble.

The Frenchman beat competition from Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal and fellow PSG teammate Vitinha to claim football’s most prestigious individual honour at the glittering ceremony in Paris, France.

PSG’s treble hero rewarded

Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or triumph comes after a season where he played a decisive role in PSG’s Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Champions League victories.

His pace, creativity and consistency finally earned him global recognition, securing his place among the game’s elite.

Lamine Yamal makes history

While Dembélé claimed the main prize, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal cemented his own piece of history by winning the 2025 Kopa Trophy as the best young player in the world.

The Barcelona sensation becomes the first ever player to win the award back-to-back, making him one of football’s brightest talents.

Other Major winners on the night

Portuguese striker Viktor Gyökeres was handed the Gerd Müller Trophy after finishing as Europe’s top scorer, while PSG manager Luis Enrique was named Best Men’s Manager, recognised for masterminding the club’s treble success.

Meanwhile, former PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma picked up the Best Goalkeeper Award. The title follows his incredible performance while with the Ligue 1 side.

PSG was also named best team in Europe in 2025, after their strong showing across all competitions.

A Frenchman on top again

Dembélé becomes the first French player since Karim Benzema in 2022 to lift the Golden Ball, marking a remarkable chapter in his career.

From battling injuries earlier in his journey to conquering the world stage, the 28-year-old has now etched his name into football’s history books.

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How much money does the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner actually earn?

The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is just around the corner, with the football world waiting to see who will be crowned the best of the season.

On the men’s side, frontrunners include PSG star Ousmane Dembélé and Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

 

But while many assume the award carries a huge cash prize, the truth is that the Ballon d’Or itself does not come with direct financial compensation.

 

No cash prize, just the trophy

The winner receives only the Ballon d’Or trophy, organized by France Football and UEFA, which is valued at about $3,500. It is not made of solid gold despite its appearance.

Bonuses and endorsements fill the gap

What the Ballon d’Or lacks in prize money, it makes up for in career impact.

Players who win often trigger lucrative bonuses in their club contracts, while endorsement deals with global brands can run into the tens of millions.

 

The award also boosts a player’s transfer value and global visibility overnight.

 

Beyond men’s football

This year’s gala, as is usually the case, will also celebrate women’s football, with Real Madrid and Colombian star Linda Caicedo among the nominees in the young player category.

Additional honours will go to the best coach and best club of the season, ensuring recognition across the sport.

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BBNaija 10: Sultana Secures Spot In Finale as She Emerges New HOH for Week 9

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Sultana has made it to the grand finale of the show.
This comes after she clinched the coveted Head of House, HOH, title for Week 9, dethroning interim HOH, Faith.
The HOH challenger, part of the special 10/10 edition twist introduced by Big Brother, saw Sultana emerge victorious after competing fiercely against Faith, Kola, Koyin, Dede, and Mide.
As Head of House, Sultana enjoys immunity from nominations, exclusive access to the HOH lounge, and privilege of leading the house dynamics for the week.
For her choice of house guest, she selected Isabella, granting her shared access to the lounge and its privileges.
Following the Head of House challenger game, Mensan was voted ‘Most Influential Player’ for Week 9, a recognition that also comes with immunity from possible eviction and an automatic spot in the finale as the show gradually comes to an end.
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I Am Not a Celebrity, I Am Human – Actress Nkechi Blessing Fires at Troll for Marriage-Shaming Her

Actress Nkechi Blessing has tackled a troll for marriage-shaming her.
She reminded the troll that she’s just another human.
In a video she posted on Instagram, the actress questioned why people think it’s okay to attack her personal life simply because she is in the public eye.
“Is it okay for someone to come at you unprovoked? Marriage shame you. Child shame you. Just like that. Because you are a so-called celebrity. I’ve always said this. I’m not a celebrity, you know. I have got blood running through my veins. I am human just like you,” she said.
She reminded her followers that her 2.6 million followers don’t make her more than human, adding:
 
“The fact that I have 2.6 million followers does not make me a demigod. Mark can decide to take the page at any time. Will my life stop? Mbakwa now.”
Speaking further, Nkechi revealed that trolls often expect her to stay quiet, but she prefers giving them back the same energy.
“My darling, it is aura for aura. The only thing that keeps me sane is when I give you back what you dished to me. And then nobody sees what they say to you. They only see your reaction,” she said.
The actress then shared a message she once received from a troll, who called her a “very useless person… jumping from one man to another… make she go marry… make she go born.”
According to her, she responded directly to the troll in the DM:
“You give me, I give you, then everybody go dey okay. Then you now run kitikiti, katakata, you were crying because of just one line. But you, you write plenty now. Like I said, I’m not a celebrity. You bring rubbish to me, I give you rubbish back.”
 
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Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham Settle Beef After Meeting at Event

A video has surfaced showing the moment Nollywood award winning actresses and filmmakers, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham squashed their beef at an event.
They were seen engrossed in a private chat after meeting at the event, with many speculating it was a moment they used to end their longstanding beef.
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Rumors had long suggested the actresses were at odds, citing competition over dominance in the movie industry as the source of their supposed rivalry.
The meeting took place at the movie premiere of Wunmi Toriola and skit maker Kiekie.
The now viral clip shows Akindele and Toyin Abraham engrossed in a private chat while enjoying the lively atmosphere
In the footage, Akindele is seen dancing before pausing to speak with Abraham.
The moment sparked a playful banter from Kiekie, who teased the duo and joined Akindele on the dance floor.
This friendly public display comes not long after Abraham penned a heartfelt note to Akindele, where she admitted that fan-driven tension once escalated into a heated exchange but clarified that there had never been real animosity between them.
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INEC Has Lost Credibility – Ex-lawmaker Laments

A political activist and civil society leader, Usman Bugaje has slammed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
According to him, the agency has lost credibility in its duties.
Bugaje made this statement on Monday, while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television.
“I think everyone is aware that INEC has lost a lot of credibility and it is very important that the institution gains this credibility, otherwise the stability of the country is going to be threatened.
 
“This is because when you have institutions that are not delivering especially a key institution like INEC and if this failure continues it will erode not only confidence in INEC but confidence in democracy itself and when that happens, you know the consequences.
 
“I think there are amendments that the whole country is waiting for. That amendment I think late former president Muhammadu Buhari refused to assent to, which mandate INEC to use electronic tools and to use technology in delivering results is still pending.
 
“Most importantly, why should the president, or whoever is the president of the country be the one to propose who is the head of INEC?
 
“The late Uwais committee made very good recommendations, which have been blocked by those who are interested in manipulating INEC,” he said.
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Be Humble, God Can Use Anyone – Tiwa Savage Warns Afrobeats Artists

Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage has sent a serious warning to her colleagues.
She warned them to be humble, noting that they are just ambassadors of the movement.
According to her, Afrobeats artists should not let fame and fortune intoxicate them, adding that God can replace them.
She warned that it is more disastrous to fall from grace than being an underground artist.
Speaking in a recent interview with Hot 97 FM New York, Savage said, “We are just ambassadors, we are just like the faces of Afrobeats. And that’s why we can’t let it get into our heads because we are just vessels and there can be somebody else.
 
“God can take it away like that. So, you have to be grounded. You have to be humble. Imagine, coming this far and then falling. That is worse than not ever tasting fame. I would rather have never seen in my life than seen and lose my sight. That is worse to me.
 
“So, for me, it is like, I have tasted this thing now, I have to be humble. Just for God’s sake.”
 
The singer also expressed her admiration for some of her colleagues.
 
“I love Ayra Starr, it’s almost an obsession. I see myself in her, but I see a more confident one; when I was starting out, if I saw an article that my skirt was too short, the next time I might wear trousers. But Ayra would wear a skirt that is even shorter the next time. I love her confidence.
 
“I love the mystery behind Tems. You don’t know too much about her and she doesn’t care. I love Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania. He is so talented and he has put his community on the map.”
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My Fiancee Is Truly a Wife Material – Singer Spyro Hails Lover

Singer Spyro has confessed that his fiancee, Janet is a wife material.
According to him, she has made him a better person.
He added that Janet changed his life by making him make better financial choices since they met.
He wrote:
Everything changed when I met her I remember planning for a car and I wanted a cyber truck so badly and I told her I am going to the car lot for a cyber truck and while I kept talking about where to park the car and the color she said “we do not need a cyber truck ,have you thought of the cost of maintenance ? Why not invest the money in real estate” I smiled and immediately I was reassured that I bagged a real one and I am richer for it
Or is it how she never allow me get her Business class tickets anytime we are flying ,she will say “Give me the money let me put it in my business” 🤣 so on all our flights I have to leave my business class seat to exchange with the person sitting beside her in economy 😁 TRULY A WIFE MATERIAL
 
My sweet J @_callme_njure
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If You Are a Second Wife, You Are Nothing But a W!tch – Actress Rita Edochie

Veteran actress Rita Edochie has lashed out at second wives.
According to the actress, women who choose to be second wives are w!tches.
Edochie stated this on her Instagram page while sharing a clip of a pastor berating women who become second wives. The cleric said;
‘’All the people who have become second wives are all greedy people. Very jealous! W!tchraft is driving them! You are a witch to be marrying somebody’s husband when you know the man is already married! You are a witch.You are a witch!”
 
Agreeing with the position of the cleric, Edochie wrote
 
‘’IF YOU’RE A SECOND WIFE , YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A W!TCH .
 
YOU ARE NOT INNOCENT , YOU ARE NOT SPECIAL , YOU ARE JUST GREEDY.
 
YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO FEED ON ANOTHER WOMAN’S TEARS , TO BUILD YOUR HAPPINESS ON SOMEONE ELSE’S PAIN .
DO NOT CALL IT LOVE , IT IS W!CKEDNESS .
 
DO NOT CALL IT DESTINY , IT IS COVETOUSNESS .
 
YOU STOLE WHAT WAS NOT YOURS , AND YOU EXPECT TO BE CELEBRATED ?
 
NEVER .
A SECOND WIFE IS NOT A QUEEN .
 
SHE IS A USURPER .
 
YOU ARE THE THIEF THAT SLIPPED INTO ANOTHER WOMAN’S HOME PRETENDING TO BE A BRIDE .
 
AND KNOW THIS : THE SAME TEARS YOU CAUSED WILL CRY AGAINST YOU , THE SAME PAIN YOU CAUSED , WILL VISIT YOUR DOORSTEP .
THERE IS NO GLORY IN BEING A SECOND WIFE ONLY SHAME , CURSES , AND THE UNENDING REMINDER THAT YOU , COULD NEVER BE FIRST.
STILL ON STILL HAPPY SUNDAY GREAT LOVERS OF RITA EDOCHIE TODAY’S SERMON WAS ON TAKING WHAT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU” 
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