Modric wins FIFA men's footballer of the year player, with Marta, Salah and Deschamps winning other awards

Luka Modric has won FIFA's men's footballer of the year award after helping Real Madrid to win the Champions League and Croatia to reach the World Cup final.

The Croatian has ended the duoploy of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who have shared the top player award over the past decade.

He is the first player other than Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi to win the Fifa award since Kaká in 2007.

“It’s a great honour and a beautiful feeling to stand here with this amazing trophy,” Modric said.

Linda Ikeji gives birth

Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji has, today Monday 17th September, 2018, put to bed, a baby boy.. 

She shared this via her official Instagram handle.

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~ Sowizi

Rivers State Attorney General, buried

It was gloomy today in the city of Port Harcourt, as former attorney general of Rivers State, Emmanuel Chinwenwo Aguma SAN KSC, was laid to rest.

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, being accompanied by his Sokoto, Akwa Ibom, Anambra and Gombe counterparts, described Emmanuel Aguma as a reliable, brilliant and dedicated ally. Governor Wike stated that all protects pertaining to the judiciary, including the  already commisioned National industrial court, NBA house and the Judges quarters to be commissioned in December, were all birthed through the vision of the late Attorney general.

Oshiomhole has a psychological problem: Goodluck Jonathan reacts to vote-buying allegation

A former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, reacted to claims by the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole that he started vote-buying in Nigeria. 

Speaking on Channels Television programme, Roadmap, Oshiomhole had alleged that the former President introduced electoral malpractice in Nigeria.

EPL: Tottenham goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris banned for 20 months

Tottenham goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris has been banned from driving for 20 months.

He was also fined after pleading guilty to a charge of drink-driving, British media reported on Wednesday.

Super eagles may believe on 'juju' or God too much: Lybia national team coach

Coach of the Libyan national team, Adel Amrouche, is confident his team will be well prepared to face the Super Eagles, when both sides clash in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier next month in Nigeria.

Abuja Earth Tremors: Is Nigeria about to experience an earthquake?

“My house in Abuja shook even more violently at 6:12 am this morning. This time, it was accompanied by a loud bang. Windows rattled and the dogs barked immediately. Again, a bit like a bomb,” said Joe Abah, the former chairman of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms.

Port Harcourt to the world gets another ambassador: Check out

The Port Harcourt to the World campaign has signed another high profile Ambassador: Brian Hydra Dennis.

This was announced in a post on the official website of Port Harcourt to the World.

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Adriano reveals depression and alcoholism ruined his career

Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano has opened up about his struggles with alcoholism and depression during his time in Italy. 

Notorious One-hand Armed Robber Caught In Anambra State

A notorious armed robber with one hand and his accomplice have been apprehended by residents of Obeledu village in Anaocha local government Area of Anambra State. The suspects accused of terrorizing the community for a while now, were apprehended while attempting to steal a motorcycle from one man at gunpoint. They were both given the beating of their lives before they were handed over to Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS.

~Nigerian monitor