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Six Months into Dating, Waju Proposed to Bukunmi in Morocco! #TheLoveTaleofKW
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Six Months into Dating, Waju Proposed to Bukunmi in Morocco! #TheLoveTaleofKW

Some love stories just need that one friend — the one who connects the dots, gives love a little nudge, and helps turn a simple possibility into something real and beautiful. Bukunmi and Waju’s beautiful love story took flight when their mutual friend from university, Dotun, decided to play cupid. Though their earlier conversations had faded away, fate had other plans. They reconnected on Instagram, and Waju decided to take the casual birthday and Christmas wishes to the next level. He did his little background check, and once he got her WhatsApp number, their chats began. What started as friendly conversations soon blossomed into something truly magical. Six months into their relationship, Waju planned a surprise proposal in Morocco with Dotun’s help, and Bukunmi said yes! Now this sweet duo are saying forever, and their pre-wedding photos are nothing short of chic and elegant. No doubt scrolling through each frame is guaranteed to warm your heart and leave you smiling. 😍 Enjoy their pre-wedding photos and love story below: By the bride, Bukunmi: Waju and I have known each other since university. He was my friend’s roommate. While we were not close back then, our romantic connection only blossomed years later. On August 13, 2023, Olanrewaju reached out to reconnect via Instagram. Though our initial chat was brief, it rekindled our connection. In December, he wished me a happy birthday, and again on Christmas Day. Unbeknownst to me, he had reached out to my friend, Dotun, to learn more about my relationship status. Dotun shared my past experiences and passed along my WhatsApp number—this marked the true beginning of our journey together. Despite my initial scepticism and the healing I needed from past heartbreaks, Olanrewaju approached our relationship with clarity, determination, and sincerity. He expressed exactly what he wanted and stayed true to his word throughout. Six months into our relationship, on July 19, 2024, while on vacation in Morocco, he proposed. The proposal was a complete surprise, meticulously planned with Dotun and his wife. Witnessing that moment, it was clear how deeply rooted our love is—patient, intentional, and unwavering. Olanrewaju exemplifies Christ’s love, and our story is a true testament to purposeful love. And now we are on a ride to forever. Bride: @_kunmio Groom: @isawumi Makeup @makeup_by_precious Planner: @eventsbypg Photography: @georgefaleye For more weddings, love stories, pre-weddings, and wedding planning tips & inspo, visit www.bellanaijaweddings.com

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Meet Alfie Boe's 2 teenage children he shares with ex-wife Sarah
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Meet Alfie Boe's 2 teenage children he shares with ex-wife Sarah

Whether he's serenading Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu on Love Island or belting out the famous score of Les Misérables as Jean Valjean, Alfie Boe's distinctive voice has solidified him as a household name across the decades and the continents. Despite his famous voice, the 52-year-old star has largely kept his home life out of the limelight, especially when it comes to his two children, Grace, 17, and Alfred, 13. The Tony winner shares his daughter and son with his ex-wife Sarah, whom he was married to for 16 years, filing for divorce in 2020. Who was Alfie Boe married to? Alfie and his former wife, Sarah, first met while rehearsing for the Broadway musical La Bohème in San Francisco. The tenor was discovered by Baz Luhrmann, who cast him in the show that would ultimately earn him a Tony Award. The couple tied the knot in 2004 and were married for 16 years before Alfie announced their separation in 2020. He said at the time that their split was "amicable" and told The Daily Mail: "After speculation about my marriage to Sarah ending, I can confirm that we have separated. I have nothing but love and respect for Sarah, who's been an incredible partner and an amazing mother to our two beautiful children and everything is very amicable." Who are Alfie Boe's children? During the course of their relationship, Alfie and Sarah welcomed two children, a daughter, Grace, and a son, Alfred. As a family, the Boes lived in a number of different locations, including America and England, due to the nature of Alfie's flourishing career. Following the divorce, the children moved back to the United States to live in Sarah's hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah. Speaking about their international life and their prior relocations, Alfie previously told The Telegraph: "We're moving back to the UK this year and my children – Grace, nine, and Alfred, six – are excited. Grace wants a pony, but I'm hoping she settles for a rabbit or a hamster. The move will make touring a lot more convenient because it won't be so far to travel." Who is Alfie Boe dating now? Alfie seemingly hard launched his new girlfriend on his Instagram account as he posted an update from a "date night" at the Savoy hotel in London. Tagging a woman named Elizabeth Worth, he shared the cosy selfie with a caption that read: "Date night at the Savoy with @elizabethwortho. Pre haircut before heading out to Shanghai. Miss you x" adding a love heart emoji. The singer was first spotted out and about with Elizabeth earlier this summer, in June, as the pair were photographed walking around Marylebone and having lunch together. According to the Daily Mail, Elizabeth is 29 and works as a business development manager at a used car auction house. Alfie was previously linked to Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham two years ago when it was claimed the pair were having a secret romance. Neither party commented on the reports at the time.

Lucy Norris
Our drunken idea became a £3,000,000 business — then she learnt the devastating truth
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Our drunken idea became a £3,000,000 business — then she learnt the devastating truth

Grieving while running a business is the hardest thing Caroline has done (Picture: Caroline Gowing) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. While on maternity leave and spending time with her child at a local swimming pool, Caroline Gowing, 52, from Cheshire, met a woman that would change her life. Vicky Matthews was there swimming with her child on maternity leave, too. They were both in their 30s, became very close friends, realised they had plenty in common, revelled in both being ‘organisers’ in their social circles, and eventually lamented at how their skills weren’t being utilised as best as they could in the workplace – being a working mother is no easy feat when flexibility feels like a dirty word. And so, they began talking about a business idea together. On a drunken New Year’s Eve, the pair started plotting possible ideas. Fresh into 2009 – with Caroline newly out of a six month contract, and Vicky on the verge of taking voluntary redundancy – they went away and started researching for what would go on to be an award winning virtual assistant company, Pink Spaghetti. Vicky and Caroline together (Picture: Caroline Gowing) ‘We had the same vision,’ Caroline tells Metro.co.uk. Once decided, they both put in £2,000 each – yes, as little as that – and used it for their website set up and logo costs. They didn’t take any loans or grants, and started the business working out of a play barn answering emails on their personal phones. Today, the business is worth £3million and has 50 franchises across the UK. ‘We wanted to be there to bring up our children, but we’re also really capable people who wanted a career and starting a business gave us that opportunity,’ Caroline says. As their business started to grow, they decided to see a business coach and realised their working styles were completely different – and they hadn’t spotted that before. Vicky loved the networking, marketing and people side of the business, and Caroline was much more comfortable with a spreadsheet in a dark room. The coach called her a ‘mushroom’. This then informed how they went about work – previously, they both would do a bit of everything, but after this call they divided duties up. When they started playing to these strengths, the business took off. Staff at Pink Spaghetti (Picture: Caroline Gowing) Playing to personal skills and getting complimentary people together is how Caroline likes all of her franchises to work. Alongside the extreme effort that went into growing the business, she also says it was partly down to ‘luck’. But things changed. In 2023, Vicky tragically died from a brain tumour. The lead up to her death was sudden – she and Caroline were on holiday together, and seemingly out of nowhere, Vicky was struggling to speak. After going to A&E, thinking she might be having a stroke, she was given the devastating news that she had brain cancer. Less than two years later she had passed away. ‘It has been the biggest challenge of my life,’ Caroline says. Not only was there the personal grief and loss to process, Caroline now had to be the face of the company and take on the work Vicky had previously excelled at. A self-professed photo-hater, Caroline recognised she needed to embrace change in order for the business to continue. ‘The face of the brand was Vicky. To come out of that in grief has been hard. But, I have developed as a person, I look at things differently, I answer things differently,’ she says. Personal and professional had been very much blended. ‘We walked a lot to talk about business. I’d talk to her about my husband, my family, and what’s going on. Everything was turned upside down.’ Caroline says she wouldn’t have ever started her business if she’d gone into it alone. Three months after Vicky’s death, she even contemplated giving it up. But legacy, responsibility and finances kept her going – to Vicky, staff, and herself. ‘I can’t afford to give up work. And I love doing this, so if I give it up, what do I do?’, Caroline remembers thinking. Caroline has grown and challenged herself (Picture: Caroline Gowing) ‘I’m a business owner through and through nowadays, so the thought of going and working for someone else… I don’t know if I could do that.’ She also believes it’s never wise to make a big decision while in a state of grief. ‘Our business model is all about playing to people’s strengths. We work with a lot of small businesses, and for people to outsource the tasks they don’t like doing or have time for. This helps them grow a business. ‘By doing that within our own business it’s helped us grow ours, and we always said we would never start on our own so that’s why the franchise model works really well for us as no one has to do it on their own.’ Caroline is passionate about her staff being supported and working with what they’re good at, just as she and Vicky had done. She’s relieved she continued their hard work – and that today the business keeps on growing.

Tanyel Mustafa
Man City vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup today and confirmed team news
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Man City vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup today and confirmed team news

Isak has missed Liverpool’s last four games (Picture: Getty) Manchester City host Liverpool in a heavyweight Premier League showdown at the Etihad this afternoon. Arne Slot will remain without Alisson Becker in goal today but the Brazil international is expected to be available again for the visit of Nottingham Forest after the international break on 22 November. Jeremie Frimpong is also sidelined with a hamstring injury that could keep him out until December. Alexander Isak has missed Liverpool’s last four matches with a groin problem, last featuring almost three weeks ago. Liverpool have been understandably cautious with their record signing who will return to train with the squad on Friday. Pep Guardiola meanwhile is not expecting any of his injured players to return in time this weekend, meaning Rodri is a major doubt. The Spain international came off the bench late on against Bournemouth last weekend but was not included in the squad on Wednesday as City ran out easy winners against Borussia Dortmund. Isak has been dealing with a groin problem (Picture: Getty) Rayan Cherki, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva were rested midweek, suggesting they could be named in the starting XI this weekend. Mateo Kovacic also remains sidelined. With Arsenal already setting the pace, City and Liverpool are fighting to keep up with the Gunners after early wobbles. Guardiola’s side have lost three of their 10 matches so far this term but a dominant win over high-flying Bournemouth last time out coupled with Erling Haaland’s magnificent form appears to have them on track. Liverpool ended a run of four straight defeats in the Premier League at home to Aston Villa last weekend with victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League midweek steadying the ship. Man City XI to face Liverpool – Metro prediction Cherki will be desperate to get the chance to leave his mark in a true heavyweight Premier League contest and will hope to get the nod after his bright showings since returning from injury. Liverpool XI to face Man City – Metro prediction With Isak only just returning to training, Slot may not risk playing the Sweden international with Hugo Ekitike ready and available to lead the line. There is also another big decision to make over Florian Wirtz but with Dominik Szoboszlai now so integral to the manager’s plans, the German could be benched for yet another high profile league game. Man City vs Liverpool TV channel and kick-off time Man City vs Liverpool takes place on Sunday 9 November with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm. You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers. You can also follow all the action with Metro’s LIVE blog.

Tony Mogan
Dear Abby: I can’t get over my abusive boyfriend
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Dear Abby: I can’t get over my abusive boyfriend

DEAR ABBY: I just left a verbally and physically abusive relationship. I suffer from mental illness, and “Scott” made it worse. We lived together for almost four years. I could beat myself up over deciding to live with him. He’s an alcoholic, narcissistic, bipolar, sociopathic liar who swears he’s a man of God. Scott kicked me out countless times during the time we lived together, knowing I had nowhere to go. Five months ago was the last time. I still love him and care for him, but I learned last month that he met someone at AA and took her in. She had been living with him until yesterday. We were still “together” until two weeks ago but without any romantic encounters. I am torn to pieces over this man. It has taken me over and who I was as a person. Scott has a history of abuse. He has a criminal record for killing an animal when he was staying with someone. I didn’t stay clear of him because I was sucked in by his charm. I am now living with a friend and seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist who are doing NOTHING for me! Scott and I were engaged. We were going to get married pending his being sober for a year, which never happened. I don’t know what to do. Please help. — BROKEN WING IN MINNESOTA DEAR BROKEN WING: As I read your letter, I hear the strains of Cole Porter’s “So in Love.” PLEASE look up the lyrics because they describe you accurately. What you need to do is continue talking with your therapist and getting meds from your psychiatrist until they help you undo your fixation on someone who, if your description of him is accurate, is a sociopath and incapable of loving anyone. Until you can do that, your story will not have a happy ending. DEAR ABBY: I am a 66-year-old woman, married with two daughters. I am also 5-foot-2 and weigh 108 pounds. This is not something new. But whenever there is a gathering with my in-laws, at least one of them says I need to put meat on my bones — in those exact words. I think it’s rude and offensive. I am certainly not telling any of them to take meat off their bones. I cannot help my size, metabolism or genetics, and I am tired of the comments. These people have known me for 39 years. I have always been this size. I don’t know what to say to them. I no longer care anymore about being kind. — SLIGHT IN OHIO DEAR SLIGHT: If you really don’t care about offending the offenders, take off your kid gloves. Tell your in-laws you have tolerated their comments for too long and to quit doing it because you don’t like it. If, heaven forbid, they say you are “too sensitive,” ask them how they would like being told they are too heavy and that their perfume smells like garbage. (I’m sure you can think of something once you stop laughing.) Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at http://www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Dear Abby
BBC Breakfast hosts pay moving tribute to Strictly Come Dancing legend
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BBC Breakfast hosts pay moving tribute to Strictly Come Dancing legend

BBC Breakfast hosts Roger Johnson and Emma Vardy honoured late Top Gear presenter and Strictly Come Dancing participant Quentin Willson this morning (Sunday, 9 November). Willson, who co-presented the BBC motoring show from 1991 to 2001 before personalities like Jeremy Clarkson and James May joined, passed away on Saturday aged 68. His relatives announced his passing in a statement, following his fight against lung cancer. They hailed him as a "national treasure" and "true consumer champion", stating: "Quentin brought the joy of motoring, from combustion to electric, into our living rooms." The statement went on: "The void he has left can never be filled. His knowledge was not just learned but lived; a library of experience now beyond our reach," reports the Express . Beyond his role as Top Gear's second-hand car specialist, campaigner and electric vehicle champion, Willson competed on Strictly in 2004. He made history on the show with his Cha Cha Cha with partner Hazel Newberry becoming the lowest score given by judges on the show, at just eight points. He later said he was "very proud" of it, admitting he is bad at dancing and adding: "I 'm very proud to have the lowest recorded score on Strictly Come Dancing . Builders ran up to me to shake my hand because I failed so badly. I tried, but I was the dancing equivalent of a JCB." During BBC Breakfast today, the presenters paid tribute to Willson, as Roger began: "Jeremy Clarkson and James May have lead tributes to the former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson, who has died from lung cancer at the age of 68. His family said that he brought the joy of motoring into people's living rooms." Graham Satchell then reported: "Quentin Willson's presenting style on Top Gear was unforgettable. Direct, forthright, with a wry sense of humour. "After Top Gear, Willson began campaigning to reduce the amount of tax that motorists paid on fuel, and then to try and make electric cars more affordable. "He holds the ignominious record of having the lowest ever score on Strictly, 8 out of 40, his performance described as a Robin Reliant trying to make love to a Ferrari. "Willson loved it, it was important, he said, for people in the public eye to make fun of themselves. "The car was his first and last love, he named his daughters Mercedes and Mini." Satchell added: "Tonight Quentin Willson's family said the void he left can never be filled. His knowledge was not just learned but lived, a library of experience, now beyond our reach." This comes after tributes from James May and Jeremy Clarkson, who said: " I'm far away so I've only just heard that Quentin Willson has died. We had some laughs over the years. Properly funny man." May added on X: "Quentin Wilson gave me proper advice and encouragement during my earliest attempts at TV, back in the late 90s. I've never forgotten it. Great bloke." BBC Breakfast airs from 6am on BBC One and iPlayer.

Meghna Amin
Kim Kardashian reveals outcome of California Bar Exam
Politics

Kim Kardashian reveals outcome of California Bar Exam

Kim Kardashian has failed the California Bar Exam on her first attempt, but expressed her determination to continue studying and pass. The reality star is pursuing an unconventional legal education through an apprenticeship programme in California, rather than attending traditional law school. Kardashian said her primary interest lies in criminal justice and reform work, ruling out a career as a divorce lawyer. Her legal aspirations are influenced by her family legacy, as her late father, Robert Kardashian, was a prominent attorney. She has previously engaged in criminal justice advocacy, notably lobbying President Donald Trump for clemency for Alice Marie Johnson.

Kevin E G Perry
Giants vs. Bears: Preview, prediction, what to watch for in Week 10
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Giants vs. Bears: Preview, prediction, what to watch for in Week 10

An inside look at Sunday’s Giants-Bears NFL Week 10 matchup in Chicago: Marquee matchup Bears DE Montez Sweat vs. Giants RT Jermaine Eluemunor Sweat spent the first four-plus years with the Commanders, going against the Giants twice a season. He is not a prolific pass rusher (51 sacks in 100 games), but he does lead the Bears this season with four sacks, including a strip-sack of Spencer Rattler. Eluemunor missed last week’s game with a sore pectoral muscle, was limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable. He has allowed two sacks in 333 pass block snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. If he cannot go, rookie Marcus Mbow gets another start. Go play outside: They aren’t stupid out there. Teams realize there is no reason to pound away inside against the Giants when they can find greater success running it to the perimeters. “Teams are starting to run toss, toss slash, toss crack, all those perimeter runs in the ‘C’ gap to the alley,” linebacker Bobby Okereke told The Post. “It’s a great challenge in understanding how your defensive scheme can neutralize it and attack it.” So far, not so good. The Giants are 31st in the league in run defense, allowing 150 yards per game. The Bears are second in the NFL in rushing at 144.4 yards per game. D’Andre Swift (groin) is listed as questionable, but Kyle Monangai ran for 176 yards last week. “I think it’s just collectively raising our individual standards,” Okereke said. “The standard shouldn’t be just to strike a guy and fit where you’re supposed to be. The standard should be, strike a guy, get off of him and make a play.” Fast start: In Jaxson Dart’s seven starts, four times he directed the Giants down the field for a touchdown on the first offensive series. Whatever offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is scripting for the opening series, it is working. “They’ve been doing a great job early in the game, executing, playing with great tempo and great urgency, communication,” Kafka said. “So, we’ve just got to continue to do that throughout the game, throughout the drives.” Ball security: No team in the league is better at taking away the ball than the Bears. They have an NFL-high 13 interceptions. Safety Kevin Byard and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds have four apiece. Byard is dealing with back and ankle issues but is not listed on the injury report. The Bears also have six fumble recoveries for an NFL-high 19 takeaways. “We’re definitely going to have to do our due diligence in making sure that we take care of the ball,” Dart said. The Giants are in the middle of the pack with nine giveaways (six interceptions, three fumbles) on offense this season. Bear down: The Giants were in the quarterback market in the 2024 draft but knew they could not trade up into the No. 1 spot to get Caleb Williams, who went to the Bears with the first pick. Two quarterbacks who went after Williams — Jayden Daniels at No. 2 and Drake Maye at No. 3 — have been more consistent than Williams, who has shown flashes of brilliance but not enough just yet. He has 12 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season and faces the Giants for the first time. “I’d say he’s got very good arm talent,” Giants coach Brian Daboll said. “He can put the ball in tight windows and make some, I’d say, unbelievable ‘wow’ throws.” Paul’s pick Can the Giants win this game? Sure. Will they? Past and recent history with this team says no. This will be a winterish-mix situation, but rookie Jaxson Dart is from Utah and has played in the elements before. The Bears want to run the ball, and the Giants almost always cannot do anything to stop the run. That sounds like a bad football mix. Bears 24, Giants 16

Paul Schwartz
#AnambraDecides2025: INEC releases final governorship election results
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#AnambraDecides2025: INEC releases final governorship election results

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the final results of the Anambra State governorship election held across the 21 local government areas of the state on Saturday. According to the official declaration, a total of 2,788,864 voters were registered, while 598,229 were accredited to vote. Out of the total votes cast, 584,054 were declared valid and 11,244 were rejected, bringing the total votes cast to 595,298. The breakdown of votes by political parties is as follows: A – 224; AA – 1,145; AAC – 292; ADC – 8,208; APC – 99,445; APGA – 422,664; APM – 892; APP – 73; BP – 126; LP – 10,576; NNPP – 525; NRM – 36; PDP – 1,401; SDP – 241; YPP – 37,753; ZLP – 453. INEC confirmed that polling took place in all 21 local government areas, with most polling stations opening around 8:30 a.m. and closing by 2:30 p.m. Tribune Online’s check at the time of this report revealed that 99.58 percent of the results, representing 5,696 out of 5,720 polling units across the state, had been uploaded on INEC’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV). A total of sixteen candidates contested for the governorship seat under different political parties. Tribune Online reports that INEC had stated that 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters in Anambra, representing 98.8 percent, collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the governorship election in the state today. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, described the turnout for PVC collection as “a significant achievement” for any election in Nigeria. ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Adam Mosadioluwa
When celebrities turned out in style for Toke’s daughter’s lavish christening
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When celebrities turned out in style for Toke’s daughter’s lavish christening

The city of Lagos basked in elegance and emotion last weekend as celebrated media personality, Toke Makinwa, dedicated her daughter, Yaya, in a two-part ceremony that seamlessly blended spirituality and glamour. The day began with a service at The Logic Church, Lekki, and ended in a lavish reception at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, where Nigeria’s entertainment royalty gathered to celebrate mother and child. The morning sun filtered softly through the glass windows of The Logic Church as family, friends, and well-wishers filled the auditorium. The air was rich with the sound of worship and gratitude, as Toke walked in gracefully, dressed in an all-white ensemble that reflected what she was quick to describe as “purity and triumph.” Her smile carried the glow of new motherhood, her eyes filled with the kind of peace that comes only from answered prayers. Inside the church, the atmosphere was serene yet vibrant. The resident pastor led prayers of thanksgiving, committing baby Yaya into God’s hands. When it was time to speak, Toke’s voice carried a mix of strength and tenderness. She thanked friends, family, and her faith community for their support, describing Yaya’s birth as a divine gift that has reshaped her understanding of life and love. Her words drew tears and applause in equal measure, reminding everyone that behind her glitz and fame is a woman of deep gratitude and faith. The dedication ceremony blended grace with glamour. Guests came dressed in elegant whites and pastels, complementing the serene tone of the service. Cameras clicked softly as Toke posed with Yaya, whose tiny white gown shimmered beneath the soft church lights. The mother-daughter duo created a picture of grace that would soon become the talk of social media throughout the weekend. But the celebrations were far from over. As the sun began its descent, the joyful procession moved from Lekki to the Landmark Event Centre on Victoria Island, where the second half of the day unfolded, a lavish reception that could easily rival a royal soirée. Mother and child drove into the venue in a black Rolls Royce as the venue was transformed into a sea of white and gold, with chandeliers cascading from the ceiling and crystal lights illuminating every corner. The name “Yaya” was boldly emblazoned on the podium stage, surrounded by soft floral arrangements and elegant lighting. Guests were ushered in through a red carpet that glowed with sophistication, each step leading into an ambience that whispered class and joy. The mood was festive, the laughter was infectious, and the night promised to be unforgettable. Adding rhythm to the evening, the renowned Aristoband took the stage, filling the hall with smooth, soulful renditions that had guests swaying to the beat. From soft ballads to lively highlife tunes, their performance created the perfect soundtrack for a night celebrating love, life, and new beginnings. The guest list was as glittering as the décor. Tiwa Savage arrived in understated glamour, exchanging warm hugs with Toke. Funke Akindele’s laughter rang through the hall as she chatted with Ruth Kadiri, Toyin Abraham, and Eniola Badmus. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, ever the gentleman, mingled effortlessly among industry colleagues, while Mercy Eke added her signature sparkle to the night. Together, they turned the celebration into one of the most talked-about gatherings of the year. As the evening unfolded, more familiar faces poured in. Influencers, comedians, and filmmakers joined the revelry, capturing moments that would later flood Instagram timelines. It was not merely a celebrity event, it was a communal celebration of joy, faith, and the triumph of love. Friends close to Toke described the atmosphere as intimate despite the grandeur. “She’s glowing, truly glowing,” one guest said. “You can tell this baby has brought her a new kind of peace.” Indeed, there was something deeply personal about the entire affair, a sense that beneath the glamour lay a story of gratitude, faith, and quiet redemption. Every detail bore the Makinwa signature, sophisticated, intentional, and full of heart. The décor combined modern luxury with emotional warmth: soft drapes, gold accents, and gentle lighting that created a dreamlike aura. The tables gleamed with floral centrepieces, while the stage adorned with Yaya’s name in cursive white lights served as a proud symbol of the day’s significance. By nightfall, the celebration had evolved into a radiant mix of laughter, music, and fellowship. Guests danced, toasted, and celebrated Toke’s new journey with heartfelt joy. The Aristoband kept spirits high, while the crowd swayed and sang along to familiar tunes. Every smile seemed to carry a shared blessing, a wish for Yaya’s bright and beautiful future. For Makinwa, the day was more than just a christening; it was a declaration of grace. The ceremony reflected the woman she has become, resilient, refined, and thankful. In her eyes, one could see the story of a journey marked by perseverance, faith, and the eventual reward of unconditional love.

Segun Adebayo
Growing up inside CRIN, Ibadan, we wanted to become agric scientists ― Ojo
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Growing up inside CRIN, Ibadan, we wanted to become agric scientists ― Ojo

Akintayo Ojo is the founder of Resource Management Company; chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) United Kingdom District Society, and chairman of ICAN Diasporan Districts. He shares his life experiences in this interview with SEGUN KASALI. Could you please tell us more about the name ‘Ojo’? I would say Ojo is a common name in Yorubaland. But my Ojo comes from Ile Oluji in Ondo State. I think we are in the South Senatorial District. My father, Chief Dr. Akinwale Ojo, of blessed memory, was a scientist. He worked at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN). Upon retiring, he went back to Ondo State and worked in the Ondo State Investment Holding Company as the Executive Secretary of the Cocoa Association. So, when you are talking about cocoa in Nigeria, my dad was a household name. When he was alive, he was a household name in Nigeria and across the globe. What was life like growing up from that kind of family? I grew up when Nigeria was beautiful. After my dad completed his PhD at the University of Reading, we had to live at CRIN in Ibadan. Living in that place was like living in the UK, London to be precise. That was how the environment was. So, we grew up in a very beautiful environment. We all wanted to be scientists, to study agriculture, because it was rewarding. I mean, they worked hard. And I would say the salary then was good because of the value of the naira. I had an idea of what research officers were earning at that time. How much was it then? I think it would be about N13,000 per annum. Professors earned N15,000. So, that was fantastic money. You could buy a car from that. Because of the environment we grew up in, when you walk into the offices, the laboratories and everything, you just wanted to be a scientist. I think I tried JAMB twice, but I couldn’t really make science. So, from there I went to Economics. What were those pranks you played as a young lad? Oh, wow. Number one, my mom was somebody that loved books. She wanted you to study. She was a teacher. And I remember there was this book that had the lower standard, middle standard, and upper standard. So, when you were in Primary Three, lower standard; Primary Four, middle standard; Primary Five, upper standard. Then you would get to Primary Six. She would give me a series of work apart from the schoolwork I was supposed to do. The minute she left home, I would leave the whole thing and go to the field to play with my friends. By the time my mom would be back and say, “Have you finished your work?” I would tell her, “I’m stuck.” She would then ask me, “Why are you stuck?” I would tell her I didn’t understand. So, by the time she would go through the whole thing, she would discover that I just left the work, and that it wasn’t that I didn’t know it but that I just left it. At Primary Three, I was already on the upper standard. So, one thing is, I think because of the way she took it, I was bright, but I hated studying. When I eventually got to secondary school, at some point, I would leave home and go to school, but I wouldn’t stay in class. When they were constructing the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, I was in Prospect High School at that time. My friends and I would go and rent a bicycle and would ride it, and the construction workers would be waving their red flags. You would see those big, heavy-duty graders, and you were almost running into their side. So, my dad had to remove me from that school, thinking probably the school was not serious, but it was actually me that wasn’t really serious. That was why they took me out of the school. So, who was the disciplinarian between them? I would say my mum. My mum was the disciplinarian because she was at home most of the time. Because of the nature of my dad’s work, he was always travelling across the country. That’s how I got into the boarding house. And what was life like in the boarding house? The boarding house was regimented. It was like you were in a military zone. There was a time to wake up, a time to take a shower, a time to go jogging, go for breakfast, go to class, come back and go to prayer. Then you had the seniors. You wouldn’t want to be where they were. So, you were always out of the boarding house. You just had to be in class to study. I would say it was tough. You had some tough seniors that you felt were bad. You can imagine where a senior would give you their uniform to wash, and you had to wash and dry that uniform within one hour. So, you had to put the uniform inside a dry towel, squeeze it to take out the water, and then start ironing. And you must do that between maybe 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., when you are to be at the assembly. So, you wash the uniform, dry it, and hang it for the senior to wear. You could miss your breakfast in the process of doing that. Were any of your things ever stolen while in school? Well, I wouldn’t call it “stolen” because they would always find a way of resurfacing at the end of the term. So, your bucket could disappear and reappear either at the end of the term or session. Apart from the white uniform, we had the house wears we used in the boarding house. They could disappear. At the end of the term, somebody would have worn it, but you’d find it again. So, those were the things that we experienced when we were in the boarding house. How brilliant were you then? I would say I was brilliant, but I didn’t really apply such brilliance for maximum output. And what does that mean? I mean when you have the capacity, but you’re operating below such capacity. I would pass my exams in a class of maybe 45; I would be like 11th position, but I was never first, never second. Not that I didn’t have the capacity, but I spent less time studying. I loved being free. When I was younger, I had been kept at home, studying all the time, with no free time to play and that was it. So, when I got into the boarding house, I just felt I was free. What was your career ambition like then? Like I said, my ambition was to be a scientist just like my dad, working in research institutes, and that’s what I wanted. In Form 5, I did Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Economics, everything. I was pressing on. I wanted to become an agriculturist and from there become a scientist, working in any of the research institutes in Nigeria, because the research institutes were places you would want to be, because of what you were seeing and the way they worked and travelled. So, one really wanted to be there. That was my career ambition at that time. Why didn’t you eventually study science? When I sat for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam, I discovered I was not really strong in Mathematics. So, I took out Economics and substituted it with another subject and eventually passed JAMB. The University of Ife said because I did not do Mathematics, they wouldn’t take me. So, I eventually settled for Ondo State University since they would take my subjects. The thing was that I didn’t finish with Economics. As I said, these things are not hard if one could just stay in class and pay attention. So, after the first year, I just thought that if I continued that way, I would not graduate. So, I decided to change to Philosophy. When I changed to Philosophy, I discovered that there was Logic. But at that point, I was stuck; there was nowhere to go again. It was either I drop out or face it. So, I said to myself that I needed to face this thing, and I discovered that I passed the Logic I considered difficult. That was how I settled for Philosophy, Ethics, and others. Was it at the university you met your wife? I would say that our union was ordained by God. My dad and her father studied at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. So, they were like brothers. Funnily, they both returned to Cocoa Research together. I have a picture of my mom holding her when she was born in the hospital. We grew up together. I was a bit older. We had no relationship; we were just like brother and sister. We left CRIN in 1985 and went back to Ondo State. My mom passed on in 1995. By that time, I had gone back to Ibadan. One way or the other, I found myself in Accounting. I think I was coming from one of my accounting classes. I was in one of the Ibadan public transports and, lo and behold, this lady came and sat beside me. I was like, “How are you? What are you doing here?” She also replied, “What are you doing here too?” Interestingly, we were heading in the same direction. I alighted first, paid her fare, and we had some discussions before leaving. And from there, one day, she paid me a visit, and I was also at their place.

Segun Kasali
'My pride at dad's service in British Indian Army'
Technology

'My pride at dad's service in British Indian Army'

It was while working in the mills, that a friend who had a connection to the Royal British Legion (RBL), asked about his medals. Ghulam had "no idea" he should have received them. When they did the research, they found she should have received a Burma star, but he never got it. With the help of the RBL, and 50 years after his service ended, Ghulam received four medals - the Burma Star, the 1939-1945 Star, the Defence Medal, and the War Medal 1939–1945 - at a ceremony at Nelson Town Hall. He was also given the freedom of Nelson. When Mashuq received his OBE in 2010 - for services to young people and to community relations in Burnley and Pendle - from the then-Prince Charles, he took his dad to Buckingham Palace. "Prince Charles asked me who I was with," Mashuq said. "And I said, I'm here with my dad. And he said, is that the gentleman with the Burma Star? "It was brilliant, he'd clocked the medal."

Emma Stanley
With AI adoption, funding, govt can create employment, boost foreign income, local economy ― Bamigboye
Technology

With AI adoption, funding, govt can create employment, boost foreign income, local economy ― Bamigboye

In this interview with SEGUN KASALI, the Chief Executive of Readie, David Bamigboye, speaks about Artificial Intelligence and its readiness, impacts, expectations and youth accessibility. What should people expect from Readie? With my co-founder, Taiwo Shada, our vision is to make Readie a global company because what we’ve built applies to every country in the world. The platform is designed to help people become AI-ready. Not just to use AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini, but to understand, adapt, and apply them effectively in their careers. We developed a unique assessment model that measures your level of AI readiness using specific pillars and metrics. It evaluates how well you understand, use and ethically apply AI. The problem today isn’t awareness but it is adoption because everyone has heard of AI. People are still cautious. To me, AI is like electricity. When it first appeared, it changed everything. The question isn’t whether the world is ready for it, but whether the world can catch up to it. And AI isn’t the only transformative technology. Quantum computing, for example, will change the world again. That’s why our mission is to make AI adoption mainstream, especially across Africa, so that individuals and organisations can thrive in this new era. Imagine having an AI platform on your phone that helps you perform your job faster and smarter. People already use AI to write, create and produce, but ethical use and data transparency remain crucial. At Readie, we begin by assessing your AI readiness. Then, based on your results, we provide personalised growth recommendations on courses to take, skills to develop and experiences to gain. The platform adapts to your profession, country and industry. For instance, a journalist in Nigeria will receive different insights than the journalist in the UK. Beyond that, Readie also helps with job applications as it improves your CV, matches you intelligently to roles and helps you see how well you fit. Ultimately, Readie doesn’t just teach AI, it helps you become employable, adaptable, and future-proof. Do you agree that AI will take people’s jobs, as many people believe? That’s a common fear, but it’s often misunderstood. I spoke with a legal expert recently about AI’s impact on the law profession. Administrative tasks like paralegal work will certainly be automated, but representing clients in court cannot be replaced by AI. Research suggests that 85 per cent of jobs will be impacted by AI, but not eliminated. The key word is impact. It’s similar to the shift from manual farming to mechanised agriculture. Technology didn’t remove farmers; it made them more efficient. Yes, clerical and administrative jobs will change. But those who upskill and embrace AI will find new opportunities. The goal is to adapt, not resist. What are you working to improve in Readie? Our main goal is to help individuals, organisations, and governments become AI-ready. So far, we’ve focused on individuals by assessing and training them. The next step is to extend this to businesses and governments. Over the next two years, we plan to release tools that will help entire institutions assess and improve their AI readiness. For now, our priority is getting more young people, especially university students, onto the platform. If we prepare them now, we’re building the workforce of the future. Why focus so strongly on young people? Because they are the future workforce. Africa has the largest youth population in the world. If we equip them with AI skills, Africa can become the global workforce of the AI era. AI is here to stay, and the countries that mainstream it will lead tomorrow’s world. Look at Google, for instance, they recently released Gemini to students in Nigeria for free. That’s a strategic move to capture the young market. Governments can do the same. By giving students access to AI training, they’ll not only reduce unemployment but also position their citizens for global remote work. Imagine a company in California hiring AI engineers from Nigeria because they’re skilled and ready. That creates foreign income, new opportunities and boosts the local economy. What would you say directly to governments? Invest in AI readiness. Set aside funding, probably a million dollars, to train and upskill young people so they’re at par with their peers globally. Governments can also create national digital work hubs that are similar to Upwork or Fiverr, where trained youths can register as AI-skilled professionals. These platforms can then be marketed globally. India did this successfully years ago with tech outsourcing. I remember when I worked in banking; we hired Indian IT professionals, many of whom were fresh graduates, because their government had invested in building that talent pipeline. Nigeria and other African nations can do the same. Our young people are among the smartest in the world; they just need opportunities. With one year of structured AI training, covering general, technical, and specialised skills, they could compete globally and earn foreign income. That also means governments can generate tax revenue from a thriving digital workforce rather than relying on diaspora taxation. At Readie, we’re ready to help design and implement these programmes from training and assessment to building the platforms that connect local talent to global demand. But transformation starts with understanding. Before you can change anything, be it individuals, businesses or governments, you must first identify the gap. That’s what Readie does best.

Segun Kasali
If football didn’t work, I’d be a businessman — Okocha
Sports

If football didn’t work, I’d be a businessman — Okocha

His name defined creativity on the football pitch and brought joy to African football. A true legend, whose artistry with the ball inspired a generation and made the world fall in love with Nigerian football. From the streets of Enugu to dazzling crowd on the world stage, Austin JJ Okocha remains the gold standard of skill, discipline and pure showmanship. In this interview anchored by Femi Soneye and Joycelyn Ella Keche Adah, on The Exchange Podcast, and monitored by the Sunday Tribune, Okocha reveals that beyond the dribbles, cheers and a robust football career is a fecund mind and outstanding man behind the magic. Everyone knows you as one of the most skillful footballers that Africa, and probably the world, has produced and you’ve gone on to be very successful. If football had not worked out for you, what do you think you’ll be doing? Well, I think… I’m not sure, but I should be in the business world I think. Doing business…? Yeah, probably because the environment where I grew up. So, you would have been doing marketing and all those importing and exporting? Yes, whatever to make money. You know, as long as it is legit. Everyone knows you for your dazzling footwork. We know you’re good at that, but what is the one thing you are actually bad at, not on the football pitch now, just generally? Hmm … I’m very bad at remembering people. I don’t know if it’s because I meet a lot of people. So, if I’ve not been with you for a while, I struggle to remember because I meet a lot of people every day. So, sometimes, it’s difficult to remember people that you met only once, especially when you’ve not had any conversation or whatever with them. So, yeah, I’m very bad at that. You make football look like art, especially with your step-overs and take-ons. Some people, your opponents, sometimes even fall to the ground and all those things. The question is, at what point in your career did you realise that you can actually entertain people while playing football? Well, it is not until later that I realised that I was entertaining people. You know, I saw it as my identity, because I believe that we all need an identity, especially when I travelled abroad. I realised that I was different and I had to bring something new to the table. I had to add value to what they’ve got already. You know European football is all about discipline, tactics, but if you are gifted naturally and you bring that on board, you will be accepted, especially when you are doing it for the team. So, I realised that I could do a bit more than my friends do on the pitch. When we were playing on the street, we were just trying all sorts because we were free and I realised that it doesn’t take time for me to create or develop new skills. So, I was trying all sorts [of styles]. When I moved to Europe, I realised that [and said to myself] listen these people, they’ve never played on the street. They’ve all only played organised football. So, if you can bring that your natural ability, they will see you in a different way, yeah. But you have to find a balance. You have to know where and how to do it, because you have to learn. This is because, sometimes, when you love what you are doing so much, you get carried away. Yes, that’s the issue because I do get carried away. You know I’m not perfect; so I do get carried away sometimes. But has there been a time where you actually dribbled a particular player and then feel pity for the guy? No… no… I never felt pity for anybody because I was selling my own market and doing my own job. You spoke about moving to Europe when you were pretty young. What did you find difficult to adjust to moving at that young age? The weather first and then the language. The weather was too cold. My first winter was like hell, because I never knew Europe can be that cold. Nobody prepared me for it. You’ve played in some amazing and beautiful cities across the globe: in France, Turkey, England and Germany. Which of these countries shaped you the most, both as a player and a person? It is Germany, because that was my first stop. I went there when I was 17. I turned 18 there. So I always say that I went to Germany as a boy and left as a man, because the discipline and professionalism that they taught me in Germany, I didn’t see either anywhere else. And that was what helped me during my career. Tell me three cities and clubs that you wish you had played for? You want to get me in trouble. I mean it’s a wish. I missed only one, I would say. I would have loved to play for Barcelona. At Paris Saint Germain, I achieved; Eintracht Frankfurt, I achieved you know. But Barcelona, I missed that. During your professional career, which was the toughest team you’ve ever come across or played against? Well, I mean, every game is different and in football, you have good days and bad days. But there are teams that, on paper, they motivate you [with their style of play] and then there are teams that you know they play ugly. So, those [the teams that play ugly] are the games that you’re not looking forward to playing. And I can say that then, in the Premier League, a team like Stoke City play ugly. So, it’s always difficult to play against a team like that or Blackburn, for example, because it was a derby match. So it used to be tough. Many Nigerians believe that Nigerian football has declined in recent years. From your perspective, what do you think is the problem with Nigerian football? Where did we get it wrong? Well, I think it is lack of a consistency. In my opinion, I think Nigerian football started declining after the 2002 African Nations Cup. African Nations Cup 2002? What happened? The team was disbanded and then some of us were called back. In my opinion, I know some people might not be happy with me, but the squad that we went to the World Cup with in 2002 was maybe the weakest that I played in. You mean the Korea/Japan 2002 FIFA World Cup? Yeah. In the previous World Cup, we made it out of our group; maybe even we topped the group. But we didn’t even come out of our group in that 2002 FIFA World Cup. So that transition did not really happen like it was supposed to. Before then, we had players that had played in the national team for years and then retired and then others took over from them. But that transition didn’t happen. They disbanded the team and then almost 70 per cent of the team members left. So, I think from that time, that consistency has been lacking, but don’t get me wrong, we’ve had great players over the years. We have had players that have won tournaments also for Nigeria. We just don’t win games with conviction anymore. So, we made our home our fortress, but now it’s like we are weak at home again. So, in my opinion, we have lost that fear factor. Before, other nations used to be scared to play Nigeria. But now, teams are looking forward to playing Nigeria. So, looking at the Super Eagles now, what do you think we need to get right, to get us back to that level of invincibility? It is just as I said. We need to put a proper structure in place and let that structure work. You know we always believe in quick fix. In football, there is no quick fix. You work as a team; that’s why it is a team’s game. And you need time to build a team. You know Nigeria can never lack talent because of our population. Yes, we will always produce good football players. We have a fantastic squad now, but why are we not consistent enough? Why are we not winning back to back games? I don’t think it’s just the players; it might be other things off the pitch, because you also have to prepare off the pitch before you get on the pitch. Talking about other issues beyond the pitch, there have been conversations linking your name to the NFF. Are we going to see JJ Okocha vying for the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation? Maybe because there is nobody else left. I’m enjoying my private life; I’m enjoying my freedom. I am a junkie when it comes to football. I am a big fan. Forget about me playing for Nigeria. I am one of Nigeria’s biggest fans. That was part of the reasons why I moved back home, to show that I’m from a good place too. Forget about the image that they portray out there. Sometimes, I mean, if you get to the level that we have to come out and say that enough is enough, we’ve seen enough, why not? You never know what would happen. Yes, I am a football person. My focus will be us getting results. You know football is a result business and people forget that if the team is not winning, if the team is not doing well, then you’re not doing well. Do you think the Super Eagles will still qualify for the World Cup? I’m the worst person to ask this question because I can never say anything against the national team. And once there is a glimpse of hope, of course, I believe that [we can still qualify] and that’s the beauty of football. You know, sometimes, you have to do it the hard way. Sometimes, it might work, other times, it might not. But once there is hope, I still trust this team. I still believe that it’s possible. We put ourselves in this situation and we are the only ones that will bring ourselves out of it. They [the players] know. The thing is that the players are the ones that feel it the most. It’s their job and they don’t have any other job at the moment. So, they will all love to play in the World Cup and they know how disappointing our people will be if they don’t make it. So I think, I believe even from their last outing, you can see the desire to get it right, the desire to correct their mistakes. So they’ve given us hope. So, if you look at football generally today, the money, the fame and everything. Do you still think players still play for passion? Of course. I mean if you don’t love what you’re doing to survive or for a living, you shouldn’t be doing it. Even though it is pure and serious business now and players are under a lot of pressure to produce… I believe they still love the game because it is the game that that made them. It is the game that even brought up this conversation and all that. So, I have no doubt that they love it. You know it is a game. Sometimes you win; sometimes you lose. But our problem in this Nigeria is that we are all coaches and our expectations are beyond the coaches from home. So, it is not easy. We can’t get used to losing a match. No. And I understand that, because it is one of the things that unify us. Football is one of the things that bring us together. So you admitted that your time as the chairman of the Delta State Football Association, in your words, was a woeful failure and then you stepped away. You said again that the structure will not allow people like you us to succeed. What were the biggest structural challenges you had in that role that prompted you to use such words? It is because I had a boss, if I may put it that way, because, whether you like it or not, government is always your landlord. So, I had somebody that was not willing to work with me and I was a bit uncomfortable. He didn’t understand that I was just there to help develop the game in Delta. I was using my money to run the FA. I did it for two years. I ran the FA with my money for two years; so there was no funding and I didn’t have the structure or whatever to attract investors or the corporate world. So, I said, I’m not that kind of person that would just stay in a place that I’m not comfortable with just to be a chairman or president if I’m not adding value. So I decided to leave it for them. You have inspired a whole lot of generations and it is mind-blowing. But who inspired you the most while growing up? Well, I will say, my senior brother. Even though as a kid it was all about Pele, Pele, Pele, but I grew up from a footballing family. Even our most senior brother, he is the main Jay Jay, yeah. So, I got my inspiration from my brothers. Many say your talent was ahead of your time. Do you feel you got the recognition you truly deserved both in Nigeria and globally? Recognition wise? Yes. I mean people still recognise me. People still thank God that during our time we managed to get some clips. So people still go back and watch my clips. But I can say that I didn’t get the reward that I think I deserved. Reward, in what terms? In terms of [the fact that] I didn’t win CAF African Footballer of the year, but I won the BBC African Player of the Year back-to-back. But CAF never gave [me award] and I think I might be the only person that has not won both awards at the same time, because you can’t be good enough for one and not be good enough for the other. You once captained the Super Eagles. What was the hardest decision you ever had to make both on and off pitch while you were playing for the Super Eagles? That’s a tough question. Not really. Maybe there was a match that you were playing and there was road block everywhere and you were thinking what about what to do… I think it was us not qualifying for 2006 World Cup and I felt like we threw it away. The reason for that is because the decision that was made off the pitch cost us the ticket. What decision was that? The match was played in Cannes and we had never played in Cannes before. All of us were foreign-based players; the heat, the weather was harsh and we were all like foreigners. Looking back, is there one match, one goal or one moment that truly defines your career for you? Of course, it is the goal I scored there in Germany for Eintracht Frankfurt in 1993. The one against Oliver Kahn? Yes. That was the goal that made me popular in Europe. If your story were to be put in a movie, what will the title be and who will you suggest to play you? Who will I suggest to play me in the movie? International and local artistes… I like Denzel Washington. As for title, I would say “Unknown Genius”. But you’re a known genius, a known legend, what advice would you give the current NFF to help in improving the Nigerian football from what it is today? Is there anything you want to tell them? What I can advise is that they need to get former players involved. They need to work with players, because some of us still have effects on the current players. I think there is always a role for everyone to play, yes. The reason I’m saying this is because I was with the team during the last Nation’s Cup and I could see respect in the players’ faces when I was talking to them. You know, respect for somebody that has been there, done it and is talking to them; somebody that is making sense and who knows what they are going through and can connect with them. And that started after we drew our first game and we were meant to play the host team and we won that game! After that, they were like “oh, can you come again?” You know, if you’ve never been there, if you’ve never done it before, if you’ve never been in the dressing room, that connection can never be there, because you cannot really understand how they feel and maybe what to tell them at the right moment or whatever, because you are not talking to them as a fan, not talking to them as a president or whatever, you are talking to them as a teammate, a colleague, as somebody that has been there, done it and somebody that they respect. On a final note, what is one victory in a football match that till today lingers and brings back memories? That is very easy. It is the semi-final, 1996 Olympics against Brazil. That was a very iconic moment, iconic match.

Tribune Online
Police rescue three women in suspected human trafficking ring
World

Police rescue three women in suspected human trafficking ring

Police have rescued three young women suspected to be victims of human trafficking. The women, who are from Botswana, were rescued from the OR Tambo International Airport on Friday. They are aged between 20 and 23. Police say a trafficking syndicate falsely promised the women job opportunities in Sierra Leone. Spokesperson Amanda van Wyk, says, “The victims were en route from Botswana to Sierra Leone via South Africa and Nairobi when they were intercepted and rescued by members of INTERPOL NCB Pretoria and the Germiston Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit after landing at OR Tambo International Airport. A preliminary report suggests the Botswana High Commission in Pretoria had alerted INTERPOL to assist in tracing the missing victims.” Human trafficking, awareness and combating it

Phumzile Mlangeni
Families seek answers as Khampepe Commission is set to begin
Politics

Families seek answers as Khampepe Commission is set to begin

The Foundation for Human Rights says 25 families are seeking answers to critical questions as the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry gets set to start its work in Johannesburg on Monday. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission in May this year. Its task is to investigate the alleged political suppression of investigations and prosecutions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s cases. The foundation’s executive director Zaid Kimmie says they are glad that after a long the delay, the commission will finally start its work. “They are hoping for some answers (as to) why the NPA and the SAPS did not fulfill their constitutional obligations to investigate and prosecute the crimes that were put before them. After the TRC ended, there were a number of cases that were handed to the NPA. The TRC then indicated that prosecution should take place, but in fact nothing happened.” [LISTEN] Khampepe Commission set to begin public hearings. 🔗 https://t.co/cJgIFUaI5H#TheWeekendView #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/ua9D9wLpEv — SABC News Radio (@SABCNews_Radio) November 9, 2025

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