The Power of PR: How Yamal Beat Raphinha to Second Place in the Ballon d’Or

Lamine Yamal finished second in the Ballon d'Or ahead of his Barcelona teammate Raphinha. While no one is shocked — after all, many people were gunning for Yamal to win over Ousmane Dembélé — looking at it objectively, it was Barcelona’s PR that not only propelled Yamal to second but also pushed Raphinha down the rankings. After all, Raphinha was once a favorite to win the Ballon d'Or, but “Mr. 9 La Liga goals from La Masia” received the biggest PR push. And doesn’t it make sense for an academy kid to win the Ballon d'Or? I mean, Michael Olise had a great season and was placed at number 30 simply because of a lack of PR. So I maintain that PR is what pushed Yamal to the top.

#OkanBurukIstifa Trends as Galatasaray Fans Demand Coach’s Resignation After Frankfurt Humiliation

Galatasaray fans are trending the hashtag #OkanBurukIstifa, which when translated into Turkish means Okan Buruk resign. The fans of Turkey’s biggest and most successful club, Galatasaray, are now calling for coach Okan Buruk’s resignation after taking a beating from Frankfurt in their UCL opener.

The problem didn’t just start today, with fans who are not satisfied with just winning in the league. Since coach Okan took over, Galatasaray has been the most successful team in the Turkish Super Lig, winning three consecutive titles and even almost going unbeaten in the last one. However, in Europe, it has been a different story.

Fans aren’t satisfied, especially when the management promised a great European campaign with the tag #HedefAvrupa. Galatasaray is the Turkish team that has spent the most on transfer fees, though on fewer players. The truth, in my opinion, is that Galatasaray prioritized quality over quantity. After all, isn’t it Fenerbahce, who replaced their entire starting XI, that almost lost to Alanyaspor? Didn’t Beşiktaş, who bought every player they could, just lose to Göztepe? So what seems to be the problem? After all, last year Galatasaray beat Tottenham, the reigning Europa League champions, but bent over for teams like Malmö and Dynamo Kiev.

A Galatasaray fan said: “I won’t be surprised if we have a higher chance of beating Liverpool than Bodo/Glimt. For years we have bent over for village teams. It is a psychological problem.”

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Another accused the coach of being successful in Turkey only because he is a Turkish coach and understands only the Turkish league. However, others are calling for coach Okan’s resignation, claiming that with this squad they can win the league without any coach. Okan was compared with coach Fatih Terim, the most successful coach in Turkey and Galatasaray’s history, who won the Europa League and Super Cup with Okan Buruk as part of his squad. One fan said: “Fatih Terim was given a budget of £30m, yet he came back without conceding a goal against Barcelona with a squad of lower quality than the present GS squad. Okan Buruk was given £150m, yet he ate five from Frankfurt.”

Another added: “If coach Okan was given Fatih Terim’s squad, he would have sent us into relegation. #OkanBurukIstifa.”

Others have called for the resignation of the management and even the technical staff, noting that the training is not good enough.

“How can Gabriel Sara, who came to us scoring 14 goals and 13 assists in Norwich City, suddenly become trash? Icardi is obese and the technical staff is not doing anything about it. Is there something wrong with our training? How can Lemina, who tore apart the Fenerbahce match by himself when he came, suddenly not run anymore? All of them need to resign,” one angry fan wrote.

However, some are drawing conclusions from the Frankfurt match, noting that they started well but lost along the line due to individual mistakes. Some have criticized the captain at that time, Yunus Akgün, for his selfishness and repeatedly losing the ball.

One wrote: “Yunus Akgün lost the ball and was making gestures to Ilkay instead of passing the ball. This is Galatasaray, this is not your father’s farm, man. You can’t lose the ball and be making gestures to stars like Ilkay. Who the hell are you?”

Another wrote about Yunus: “Yunus, what the hell was that, man? Why can’t you pass the ball? If you keep being selfish with the ball, you will be benched.”

Another questioned the coach’s logic in the second half when subbing in Icardi for Lemina:

“We are losing 3-1. What does coach Okan do? He empties the midfield, bringing in an obese guy (Icardi) and removing Lemina. After Icardi came, we conceded 2 more.”

Another spoke about Galatasaray’s fighting spirit: “When we conceded a goal, I saw the despair on the faces of the players. You concede a goal and you lose the will to fight?”

So, what really led to Galatasaray’s loss?

Was it Osimhen’s absence, the team’s stupidity, or the coach’s technical ability?

A Book Says Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad—But The Truth Is, We All Are”

A Book Says Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad"

I haven’t been to Lagos for two years now. But as the school session drew to a close, I knew I had to do everything possible to come back for the holidays. Even before we finished our exams, I started reminding my dad of the promise he made to me last year—that I would travel back home.

I live in Lagos with my parents, but as an indigene of Enugu, I returned there for university together with my two brothers, where we stay with my grandma. My dad had assured me last year that I would be allowed to come back without any hassles, but I could tell my parents, especially my dad, were worried. I had never traveled alone, and being the only girl, the protective attitude was understandable.

Also, I was (well, still am) very tiny—tiny enough that someone could just slip me inside a “pako” sack and no one would notice.

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Luckily for me—or unluckily, depending on how you see it—my dad was scheduled to attend the burial ceremony of a close friend in Anambra State. He came to Enugu earlier and stayed with us. During his stay, I reminded him repeatedly that I would be traveling back with him. He agreed, so the plan was to go with my dad and his friend to the burial in Anambra before continuing on to Lagos.

But before that, my dad decided that all of us—my brothers and I—should first visit Nenwe in Aninri, which is my village. It was there that I had the most peaceful sleep I’d had in a long time.

On Tuesday, my dad, his friend, and I left around 7 a.m. His friend drove us in a Highlander to Anambra. However, as we searched for the particular town where the burial was being held, we got lost and confused by the many towns with similar names. Eventually, we found our way to Nnobi, where we attended the solemn affair.

What pained me the most about the burial was watching his little children—who could not have been more than ten years old—pour sand on their father’s grave.

After the burial, we spent the night in Anambra and continued the journey the next day.

One interesting thing I noticed about Anambra is that they are suffering. Tell me, why would you see signs reading “Solution is here” or “Soludo is working” every five kilometers? Why would a governor who is truly working need to announce it so loudly?

Anyway, that one has passed. Nothing remarkable happened again on the road—until we got to Lagos.

A book says nearly all the men in Lagos are mad. Well, that’s not true. It’s not just the men—everyone, the men, women, children, and even myself—we are all mad.

In Lagos, I was terrified. Everyone drove like lunatics through the madness of Oshodi traffic. And then there was the stench. Still, despite it all, I am happy to be back home.

Tolu Arokorade Makes PL Debut In Wolves Narrow Loss To Newcastle

Nigerian and former Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has made his Premier League debut against Newcastle. The 24-year-old, who transferred to Wolverhampton from Genk for about £25m just before the international break, started the game after returning from Nigeria, where he was a substitute in both international matches. He played 60 minutes before being subbed off.

Though he neither scored nor assisted, Tolu had an impressive outing for Wolves despite the loss of all three points. According to SofaScore, he completed 5 out of 7 passes, won 4 ground duels out of 10, and won 2 aerial duels. The former Ebony Shoe winner and Belgian Pro League top scorer has arrived as Wolves’ new talisman.

Let’s go, Tolu. Remember—it’s TEA time!

How Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution Began as New PM Was Elected via Discord

The Nepalese Gen Z have elected their new interim Prime Minister via a Discord vote after a protest and revolution against corruption forced the former Prime Minister, along with other government officials and politicians, to flee the country. The Gen Z–elected Prime Minister has since been recognized by the Nepalese Army and officially sworn in.

So, what led to the Nepal revolution? Let’s start from the beginning. Over two decades ago, Nepal overthrew its monarchy to establish a multi-party system. However, things didn’t get better, as corrupt politicians quickly made their way into power. These politicians built mansions and drove luxury cars while ordinary Nepalese citizens grew poorer and poorer.

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By 2010, Nepalese youths were getting more information from the Internet. They saw the lavish lifestyles of politicians and their children. There was a rising tension as more young people became aware of how corrupt leaders were stealing their future.

Fast forward to August 2025, when a trend called “NEPO Babies” began. Youths compared the extravagant lifestyles of politicians’ children with their own struggles, raising awareness about inequality. This exposé gained widespread traction on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Coincidentally, the government imposed a social media ban on September 4th. The problem was that almost all Nepalese families lived outside the main cities, and with social media down, there was no way to communicate with their relatives. The lack of empathy—coupled with the suspicious timing of the ban—sparked calls for peaceful protests.

By September 8th, over 12,000 youths had gathered. However, they were gunned down by police on government orders, leaving 17 dead and hundreds injured. Despite the tragedy, the Nepalese government showed no empathy.

Reddit and Discord soon filled with calls for revenge, and videos teaching protesters how to protect themselves from tear gas circulated widely. By the next protest, even more youths appeared. No one expected what would happen next: by afternoon, one group marched toward the Prime Minister’s residence, while another targeted a politician’s home—burning both. This quickly became a trend, until most of the politicians fled the country.

On September 12th, the youths gathered once again, this time on Discord, to elect their interim Prime Minister—who also became Nepal’s first female Prime Minister.

The most interesting thing about the protest, however, was its decentralization—the youths had no single leader.

Baddy of Lagos Completes First Phase of Surgery in Egypt

Nigerian influencer Baddy of Lagos, David Obadiah, completes the first phase of his leg corrective surgery in Egypt with support from Davido and fans.

What’s trending on X?

Social media influencer David Obadiah, popularly known as Baddy of Lagos, has successfully completed the first phase of his leg corrective surgery in Egypt. The second phase, however, is scheduled to take place in 3–6 months.

So, of course, let’s do a quick throwback to the beginning.

Who is Baddy?

Baddy is a social media influencer who first became known for his bow legs. He often took pictures with his then-girlfriend, known as Jakobs, and posted them on X. This attracted mockery from some people, who bullied him over his bow legs and questioned how a guy like him could date a girl like her. Eventually, the relationship ended, though reports suggest that Jakobs was the one who broke up with him.

However, she refused to move on, often using every opportunity to throw shade at her ex—ironically, while tweeting from the iPhone 11 he had bought her.

As time went on, Baddy revealed that he wanted to pursue a career in modeling, but his bow legs were a major hindrance. He also admitted that he and his mother were afraid of surgeries, as he had undergone a few in his childhood that failed to work.

Eventually, it was agreed that Baddy and his mother would travel to Egypt for the corrective procedure. The N20 million required was spearheaded by Sir Dickson, with Afrobeats star Davido donating N3 million to support the cause.

Let’s all wish Baddy the best of luck as he prepares for the second phase of his surgery.

Social media influencer David Obadiah, popularly known as Baddy of Lagos, has successfully completed the first phase of his leg corrective surgery in Egypt. The second phase, however, is scheduled to take place in 3–6 months.

So, of course, let’s do a quick throwback to the beginning.

Who is Baddy?

Baddy is a social media influencer who first became known for his bow legs. He often took pictures with his then-girlfriend, known as Jakobs, and posted them on X. This attracted mockery from some people, who bullied him over his bow legs and questioned how a guy like him could date a girl like her. Eventually, the relationship ended, though reports suggest that Jakobs was the one who broke up with him.

However, she refused to move on, often using every opportunity to throw shade at her ex—ironically, while tweeting from the iPhone 11 he had bought her.

As time went on, Baddy revealed that he wanted to pursue a career in modeling, but his bow legs were a major hindrance. He also admitted that he and his mother were afraid of surgeries, as he had undergone a few in his childhood that failed to work.

Eventually, it was agreed that Baddy and his mother would travel to Egypt for the corrective procedure. The N20 million required was spearheaded by Sir Dickson, with Afrobeats star Davido donating N3 million to support the cause.

Let’s all wish Baddy the best of luck as he prepares for the second phase of his surgery.

Mikel Obi Says That Everyone In The NFF should resign should super eagles fail to qualify for world cup

Chelsea legend Mikel Obi has revealed that if the Super Eagles, who are in danger of not making the World Cup, eventually fail to qualify, then everyone at the helm of affairs in the Nigerian Football Federation must resign. The former Super Eagles captain made this bold statement on his podcast, calling it a disgrace that the team is on the verge of missing back-to-back World Cups.

Many have supported this notion. After all, the Nigerian league is regarded as one of the worst leagues in the world. In addition, we have had three coaches since last year. José Peseiro first put us in trouble with a string of draws at the beginning of the qualifiers.

I am in support of Mikel Obi — everyone there needs to go, including the Sports Ministry. After all, wasn’t it the same officials who failed to register a bike for the Olympics and even forgot a timer when Chioma Ajunwa broke the record for the fastest time in a 100m race?

Isn’t it also the same NFF that has refused to pay the players their match bonuses? And this is how they keep spoiling our sports sector