Yamal, who also thanked Barcelona and Spain’s national team for their support, reiterated his belief that Cubarsí should have received the recognition.

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player in 25 years to claim football’s most prestigious individual award. The Bayern Munich striker received the trophy from Brazilian legend Ronaldo at the ceremony in London, where an enthusiastic crowd erupted into chants of his name following the announcement. Kane’s triumph ends […]

INDIGENES of Aramoko-Ekiti in Ekiti State have appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to intervene in the suspension of the selection process for a new Alara, urging Governor Biodun Oyebanji to allow the kingmakers to conclude the exercise. The post Aramoko indigenes, kingmakers seek Ooni’s intervention over Alara stool appeared first on Tribune Online.

England captain Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, beating fellow contenders Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé to claim football’s most prestigious individual honour. The Bayern Munich striker was announced as the winner at the awards ceremony held at the London Palladium Theatre in London on Monday, October 26. The award marks a major […] The post BREAKING: Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been crowned the winner of the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, claiming football’s most prestigious individual honour at a ceremony held at the London Palladium in England on Monday. Kane’s triumph marks a major milestone in his career and makes him the first Englishman to win the […]

Speaking after receiving the award at Monday’s ceremony in London, Kane struggled to contain his emotions, describing the occasion as particularly special because it took place in his home city.

The Edo State Government has commenced the rehabilitation of the centuries-old Benin Moat, identifying seven locations for restoration as part of efforts to preserve the historic monument and develop its tourism potential. The Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tourism, Dr Munirat Antoinette Lecky, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP while outlining […]

Alexia Putellas has won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for a third time, becoming the first player to claim the prestigious individual award on three occasions. The Spanish midfielder, who previously won the award in 2021 and 2022, was crowned at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, adding another major honour to her collection. Putellas, who now plays […]

Kane is the first English footballer to win the coveted trophy in 25 years. The post [BREAKING] 2026 Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane Wins 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called for the investigation and prosecution of a young man seen in a viral video allegedly threatening Christians in Enugu State, while insisting that his views do not represent Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS). Sani said the individual should be investigated and brought to book over […]

Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas has won the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or, taking the prestigious award for the third time in her career. The Spain international was named the world’s best women’s footballer at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, adding to the titles she won in 2021 and 2022. Putellas made history with her first two […]

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, says the All Progressives Congress in Kano North is targeting at least one million votes for President Bola Tinubu and the party in the 2027 general elections. Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, stated this on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting of […]

The Barcelona captain also congratulated the other nominees and winners, acknowledging the quality of the players competing for the award.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has pledged sustained support for healthcare institutions and improved access to quality medical services as the West African College of Physicians (WACP) marks its 50th anniversary. The Minister of State for the FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, gave the assurance at the College’s golden jubilee celebration and Annual General and […]

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, by suspected armed gunmen in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, in front of the Islamic scholar’s residence in Dutsin-Ma, […]

The Bauchi State Government has renovated 250 schools across the state and spent more than ₦800 million to pay examination fees for 24,917 students, the state Ministry of Education has said. The Commissioner for Education, Abdulkadir Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, highlighting the administration’s interventions to improve access to quality education through […]

Her latest triumph further cements her status among the leading figures in women’s football, having previously won the Women’s Ballon d’Or in 2021 and 2022.  The post Alexia Putellas Wins 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or appeared first on Channels Television.

  Lead Director of the Centre for Social Justice, Eze Onyekpere, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to deliver meaningful economic growth, saying his administration is merely “occupying space” while misleading Nigerians about the state of the economy. Onyekpere argued that the economic growth figures being reported by the government and international financial institutions […]

An operative of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Robert Olorode, has been beheaded by kidnappers while attempting to deliver a ₦500,000 ransom for the release of his abducted younger brother in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State. Community sources said the incident followed the abduction of Elijah Okeleye, a resident of Afija’s […]

Kane won the award after a prolific year. The post 2026 Ballon d’Or: Kane Wins Men’s Striker Of The Year Award appeared first on Channels Television.

The award adds to Kane’s growing collection of individual honours. He won the European Golden Shoe for the second time after finishing as the leading scorer in Europe’s domestic leagues, having previously claimed the distinction in 2023–24. His 36 Bundesliga goals also helped Bayern secure another league title.