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Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Al-Nassr, has called on the club to acquire his former teammate Casemiro from Manchester United. Ronaldo and Casemiro previously played together at both Real Madrid and Manchester United. As for Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr, it is currently unclear as he has not yet agreed to a new contract with the Saudi Pro League team. His existing deal, valued at £177 million per year, is set to expire this summer, potentially allowing him to leave as a free agent. Although Al-Nassr is willing to retain Ronaldo, reports suggest that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner desires significant team improvements to compete with rivals Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal for the league title. Additionally, Ronaldo specifically wants Casemiro to be signed. Casemiro made a £70 million move to Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2022, but the club is now looking to reduce his £350,000-a-week salary to generate more funds for new signings under manager Ruben Amorim. It remains uncertain whether the 32-year-old Brazilian will make the switch to Al-Nassr.

In its bid to rid the community of crime and criminality, the Aladja Crack Team, comprising Exco, Vigilantes, Hunters, CJTF, and Quarter Youth Excos, in the early hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025, arrested a 23-year-old suspected motorcycle thief, Joshua Akpotu, for allegedly stealing a Qlink motorcycle belonging to one Efe Mukoro.

The suspect, who is from Ovwian Community, was caught this morning.

Men of the security outfit stationed to guard the streets of Aladja flagged him down with the bike and he fled. They gave him a hot chase and apprehended him.

At the time of this report, the Aladja security men are taking the suspect to his hideout where he said one of his criminal accomplices sleeps.

He had also confessed that he and his accomplices go to places within and outside Aladja to steal.

The Aladja security has promptly taken the suspect to the Police station where they intend to hand him over, The-News Parrot Online Newspaper/TV can report.

The renewed efforts of the security outfit are paying off.

Recently, the security outfit in Aladja Community apprehended four notorious armed robbers and handed them over to the Police, Ovwian/Aladja Division.

It would be recalled that two out of the four suspects escaped from the Police cell.

In its bid to rid the community of crime and criminality, the Aladja Crack Team, comprising Exco, Vigilantes, Hunters, CJTF, and Quarter Youth Excos, in the early hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025, arrested a 23-year-old suspected motorcycle thief, Joshua Akpotu, for allegedly stealing a Qlink motorcycle belonging to one Efe Mukoro.

The suspect, who is from Ovwian Community, was caught this morning.

Men of the security outfit stationed to guard the streets of Aladja flagged him down with the bike and he fled. They gave him a hot chase and apprehended him.

At the time of this report, the Aladja security men are taking the suspect to his hideout where he said one of his criminal accomplices sleeps.

He had also confessed that he and his accomplices go to places within and outside Aladja to steal.

The Aladja security has promptly taken the suspect to the Police station where they intend to hand him over, The-News Parrot Online Newspaper/TV can report.

The renewed efforts of the security outfit are paying off.

Recently, the security outfit in Aladja Community apprehended four notorious armed robbers and handed them over to the Police, Ovwian/Aladja Division.

It would be recalled that two out of the four suspects escaped from the Police cell.

At least six individuals died in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, and several others were injured, officials reported on Thursday. The tragedy took place on Wednesday when a large crowd assembled to obtain entrance tokens to the temple, which is one of the most sacred locations in Hinduism. Prem Kumar Jain, a spokesperson for the ruling Telugu Desam Party in the state, expressed sorrow over the event, stating, “The tragic incident has resulted in the deaths of six devotees.” “I ask God to grant peace to the souls who have passed away,” he said to reporters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the victims’ families, saying, “I am thinking of those who have lost loved ones,” according to a statement from his office on the social media platform X. Fatal incidents at religious events are a common problem in India, frequently attributed to inadequate crowd control and safety measures. In July 2024, 121 individuals lost their lives during a comparable Hindu festival in Uttar Pradesh. In 2016, a prohibited fireworks show at a temple in Kerala resulted in an explosion that killed 112 people. The stampede occurred just days before the Kumbh Mela, a six-week Hindu festival of prayer and holy bathing, expected to be the largest religious congregation ever. Organizers anticipate that as many as 400 million pilgrims will participate in the event.

At least six individuals died in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, and several others were injured, officials reported on Thursday. The disaster happened on Wednesday as a large crowd assembled to obtain entrance tokens for the temple, which is one of the most respected sites in Hinduism. Prem Kumar Jain, spokesperson for the ruling Telugu Desam Party in the state, shared his sorrow regarding the event, stating, “The tragic incident has taken the lives of six devotees.” “I ask God to grant peace to the souls who have passed away,” he expressed to journalists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences to the victims’ families, saying, “My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones,” according to a statement from his office on the social media platform X. Fatal incidents at religious events are a frequent problem in India, usually due to inadequate crowd control and safety measures. In July 2024, a similar Hindu festival in Uttar Pradesh resulted in the deaths of 121 people. In 2016, an illegal fireworks show at a temple in Kerala resulted in an explosion that took 112 lives. The stampede occurred just days before the commencement of the Kumbh Mela, a six-week Hindu festival of prayer and holy bathing, expected to be the largest religious gathering ever. Organizers anticipate that as many as 400 million pilgrims will participate in the event.

Singer Seun Kuti has separated himself from the ongoing conflict between his fellow artists Burna Boy and Speed Darlington. It is important to note that Speed Darlington was detained for implying that Burna Boy had an inappropriate relationship with under-fire American music executive Diddy in an attempt to secure a Grammy. During a recent Instagram live session, Kuti responded to some fans’ comments, stating that he does not wish to be part of the situation, emphasizing that receiving diamond jewelry from Burna Boy does not mean he serves as his advisor. He added that Diddy, whom Speed Darlington accused Burna Boy of having inappropriate dealings with, is the same person who helped Speed Darlington gain fame. “Don’t drag me into the dispute between Burna Boy and Speed Darlington; just because I received a diamond from him doesn’t mean I’m his close advisor.” Diddy played a significant role in making Speed Darlington famous by reposting “Bangdadang,” which helped boost the song’s popularity. “I’ve created many songs, but Diddy hasn’t shared any of them, while he did repost Speed Darlington’s song,” he stated.

Singer Seun Kuti has clarified that he wants no part in the ongoing feud between his fellow artists Burna Boy and Speed Darlington. It’s worth noting that Speed Darlington was arrested for claiming Burna Boy had an inappropriate relationship with controversial American music executive Diddy to secure a Grammy. During a recent Instagram live session, Kuti addressed comments from fans, stating he didn’t want to be involved in the situation. He emphasized that receiving diamond jewelry from Burna Boy does not make him an advisor to him. Additionally, he pointed out that Diddy, whom Speed Darlington accused Burna Boy of being involved with, is the one who helped make the accuser famous. “Please don’t drag me into the dispute between Burna Boy and Speed Darlington; just because I received a diamond from him doesn’t imply I’m his close advisor.” Diddy was the one who helped make Speed Darlington famous by reposting “Bangdadang,” which boosted the song’s popularity. “I’ve created many songs, but Diddy hasn’t shared any of them, while he did repost Speed Darlington’s song,” he stated.

The Ekiti State Police Command has charged Ogunrinde Temitope, 38, at the Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly stealing two phones. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, informed the court that the defendant committed the offense on January 6 at approximately 3:00 a.m. In the Ado community area of the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District, an individual stole an iPhone 7 worth N200,000, which belonged to Oso Samuel. Inspector Oriyomi also noted that this occurred on the same date and at around 4:00 a.m. stole an iPhone 12 Pro worth N480,000.00, which belongs to Bakare Simbiat. The prosecutor pointed out that the crime falls under Section 302 of the Ekiti State Law of Nigeria 2021. The defendant’s lawyer, Barrister O. G. Abiola, requested the court to grant his client bail, asserting that he would not flee. Chief Magistrate Mr. Abayomi Adeosun approved bail set at N100,000 with one surety for the same amount and postponed the hearing to February 6.

The Ekiti State Police Command has brought 38-year-old Ogunrinde Temitope before the Chief Magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly stealing two phones. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, informed the court that the defendant committed the theft on January 6 at approximately 3:00 a.m. In the Ado community area of the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District, someone stole an iPhone 7 worth N200,000.00, which belonged to Oso Samuel. Inspector Oriyomi mentioned that this occurred at around 4:00 a.m. on the same date and location. stole an iPhone 12 Pro worth N480,000.00, which belongs to Bakare Simbiat. The prosecutor highlighted that the crime falls under Section 302 of the Ekiti State Law of Nigeria 2021. The defendant’s lawyer, Barrister O. G. Abiola, requested the court to grant his client bail, assuring that he would not flee. Chief Magistrate Mr. Abayomi Adeosun granted bail at N100,000 with one surety of the same amount and scheduled the case for hearing on February 6.

Former Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, has expressed his joy at securing a new managerial position. He was officially named the new manager of Premier League team West Ham United on Thursday, taking over from Julen Lopetegui, who was recently dismissed. The 49-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the Hammers. Potter will lead his new team for the first time when they face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday evening. “I am delighted to be here,” Potter stated on the club’s website. “It was important for me to wait for a job that felt right, and that I was a good match for the club I am joining. I feel that way about West Ham United.” Potter has previously managed Premier League teams such as Chelsea and Brighton. West Ham is currently in 14th place on the Premier League table, having accumulated 23 points from 20 matches.