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Mikel Obi Insists Lionel Messi Deserves FIFA Best Award Ahead Of Haaland

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has insisted that Lionel Messi deserved to win the 2023 FIFA Best Player of the Year award contrary to the opinion of most critics.

Naija News has reported that Lionel Messi was crowned the winner of the 2023 FIFA Best Player of the Year award ahead of Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland who was expected to win it.

Messi was able to take the trophy after assisting PSG to win Ligue 1 title and Inter Miami to win the Leagues Cup, within the assessment period, December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023.

During the same period, Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland helped Manchester City to win the treble – Champions League, FA Cup, and the Premier League in his debut season at the club.

Hence, Messi’s triumph came as a surprise, especially because of his incredible season in which he won the FA Cup, the Premier League, the Champions League, and the European Golden Boot with a record-breaking 36 league goals.

Messi has now joined Luka Modric, Robert Lewandowski, and Cristiano Ronaldo as the fourth footballer to win the award three times.

In his assessment of Lionel Messi’s win over Haaland, Mikel Obi told Sky Sports that the 36-year-old Argentine forward deserves it.

The former Chelsea midfielder said, “I think he did. We’ve complained that he hasn’t won the World Cup with Argentina. That was the only question. He hadn’t won it for Argentina. Then, he won the Copa America. The same year, he won the Copa America and the World Cup. Come on.”

Obi added: “I understand that Haaland is a great player. He plays for Manchester City, a team that creates chances and wins games. They’ve lost only one in nine or 10 games. They create chances, score goals, and know how to win games without Haaland.”

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Police Arrest Officer Caught Extorting Varsity Student In Ogun

Police Arrest Officer Caught Extorting Varsity Student In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has reported the arrest of its officer, who was captured on video engaging in extortion from motorists at checkpoints.

As stated by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, the implicated officer was recorded on camera extorting a student from Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, a district within the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area.

In a statement on Tuesday, Odutola revealed that the command responded to the complaint filed by Soyemi Funmilola on January 13, 2024. Subsequently, a comprehensive investigation conducted by the State Criminal Investigation Department found the officer culpable of misconduct.

The police spokesperson mentioned that the extorted money had been retrieved and appropriately labelled as exhibits.

Odutola said: “The inspector, rank and file, have been detained for an orderly room trial, and the officer involved has been issued an official query, as directed by Commissioner of Police Alamutu Abiodun, with the provost department overseeing the disciplinary proceedings.“

Additionally, she mentioned that the complainant’s family has been in contact with and is engaging with the Commissioner of Police (CP).

The CP has assured that the implicated officers will be held accountable for their failure to adhere to the established rules and regulations of the force.

She indicated that the results of the orderly trial proceedings will be disclosed to the public once the investigation concludes.

Additionally, it was stated that the Ogun Police Command remains steadfast in upholding the rule of law and is dedicated to maintaining a transparent and respectful relationship, as outlined in the Police rules and regulations.

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