Author: kayode amuda
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in the state.
They were arrested on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in a sting operation at in Olusi Street, HopeVille Estate, Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos State.
Their arrest followed credible intelligence about their alleged involvement in internet fraud.
Upon their arrest, five vehicles, mobile devices and laptop computers were recovered from them.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has revealed that if he couldn’t win the Ballon d’Or himself, he would love to give it to Lionel Messi or Neymar.
The 18-year-old also labelled Messi as the greatest footballer of all-time.
The Spain star added that Neymar deserves to win at least one Ballon d’Or.
“Neymar and Messi. I would give one [Ballon d’Or] to ‘Ney’, I think he deserves it,” Yamal told RTVE (via Barca Universal).
“The ‘Ney’ who was playing for Barca or Paris at the time would definitely win it [Ballon d’Or] now.
“I would’ve liked him [Neymar ] to have won one. And obviously, Messi because he is the best ever.”
Yamal is one of the top candidates that could win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
He will challenge the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, Kylain Mbappe and Mohamed Salah for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has stirred debate in the industry by challenging the long-held “Big 3” narrative that spotlights only Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
According to Savage’s recent interview, she said it’s unfair to omit Tems from such discussions, given her impressive achievements, including a Grammy Award and a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Tems has collaborated with major international artists and has been a driving force in Afrobeats’ global popularity
“I also feel like it’s unfair to have that conversation about the Big 3 and not mention someone like Tems,” Tiwa said, calmly making her point while seated in a black leather jacket during the chat.

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