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Real Madrid and Portugal super star Cristiano Ronaldo had been crowned the world's best player for 2016 after he defeated rival Lionel Messi to clinch the Ballon D'or award for the fourth time in his very illustrious career. The award crowns such a hardworking year for the Madeira native who helped Real Madrid win the UEFA champions league title and also helped his country, Portugal, to win a historic EURO 2016 cup, despite the huge odds against them. The striker topped the poll of 173 journalists worldwide to take home France Football magazine's coveted award  on Monday  night held in Paris, France. The player was not present in Paris to collect the award due to the Club World Cup which Reeal Madrid is currently participating in, in Japan. Messi came second in the award while Antonie Griezmann of France/Atletico Madrid came third.

His speech; Dear Compatriots, Again the calendar of life has brought us into another period of celebration, and deep reflection. Celebration, because we are marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), and deep reflection, because it is another opportunity of pausing, taking a deep breath and reflecting on the current realities before us. First of all, I wish all Muslims a happy and memorable celebration of the birth of the great Prophet, through whose teachings, particularly on peaceful living, tolerance, sobriety, generosity, sacrifice and honesty, and wisdom, the nation has gained immensely in building a harmonious and prosperous society. The universal truths of the Prophet’s values remain unchanged. Against all odds, we have used these pillars of strength in securing a just and fair society, and our efforts are beginning to yield dividends in curbing terrorism, militancy, corruption and other crimes that devalue our humanity. As we use the memorable occasion of ...

NANA HALIMA EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE (NAHEIN) A non governmental organisation is embarking on a National awareness campaign on drug abuse with the focus on Northern Nigeria. The NGO is schedule with the responsibility of creating awareness on the effect of drug abuse as well as empowering the northern Nigerian Youth: the 2016 awareness walk tagged “DRUG FREE NORTHERN NIGERIA” and slated for Saturday, 17th December. Time: 8am-11am Take-off point: JABI Lake to Wuse Market. Awareness speech and campaign materials will be shared. Media coverage by: NTA Int’l, AIT, ITV, Leadership Newspaper, National Mirror, Daily Trust, Today’s People Magazine, Lindaikeji, Alexreports, Brickswrites,Abujamediacircle, BarcityBlog, Abuja press, eventnownow, GafiliGadoki Tv and many. Proudly supported by: Nigerian-Canadian College, Nigerian Goodwill Ambassadors, MYTH Models, Africa Modular Refineries, Inside Abuja Media. For information Call: 08065845820, 08033468079

On the invitation of the Algerian government, Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN,  would be visiting the North Afican country on a 2-day official visit from tomorrow Tuesday December 13. During the visit, Prof. Osinbajo who would be received by the Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal, will hold talks with the Algerian President Abdellaziz Bouteflika and also interact with members of the Upper and lower chambers of the Algerian legislature. The visit would explore the deepening of diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and Algeria while also reviewing specific areas of security cooperration. Equally both countries would also use the opportunity to harmonize their positions on multilateral issues of common interest, and sharing ideas on how to address a number of international challenges especially those confronting Africa. It would be recalled that earlier in the year in August, the Algerian President sent a Special Envoy to Nigeria, in person of the co...