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Fans urge Bruno Fernandes to show more respect and service to Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of World Cup
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Portuguese fans have flooded Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes's Instagram post with thousands of comments, demanding he pass the ball more often to Cristiano Ronaldo and show the veteran striker greater respect as Portugal prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A report by #FootballTweet on Friday via X indicated that Fernandes's post attracted over 20,000 comments, with many supporters expressing frustration over what they perceive as insufficient service to Ronaldo in recent matches. One viral comment highlighted Ronaldo's past contributions to Portuguese football, his emotional displays, and his two-decade commitment to the national team, suggesting this could be his "last dance" on football's biggest stage. The backlash is linked to fans' belief that Fernandes and other teammates have not adequately supported the 41-year-old Ronaldo. Reactions on X have been mixed, with some users echoing the fans' sentiments, while others, like #AbdullahiLawerl, criticized the fan pressure on Fernandes. The online pressure underscores the deep emotional investment fans have in ensuring Ronaldo receives a fitting send-off on the international stage, especially as he seeks a maiden World Cup title in what could be his final appearance.
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Alhaji Azeez Oladeji, known as Love Azeez, a veteran Fuji musician and pioneer of the genre, has been buried in Lagos following his death. The Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria FUMAN announced his passing, describing him as a revered icon whose contributions to Fuji music spanned decades. His burial took place on Thursday in Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State, according to Islamic rites after Zuhr prayers, with family, friends, colleagues, and members of the Fuji music community in attendance. Dignitaries included former Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, Tony Okoroji, and FUMAN Vice President, Alhaji Musibau Alani. Love Azeez previously served as President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria in 1989 and later chaired the Copyright Society of Nigeria. FUMAN President, Alhaji Sikiru Agboola Ayinde, expressed that his death is an irreparable loss to the Fuji music industry, and his legacy will remain etched in history.
The Federal Government is enhancing revenue collection and reducing leakages by engaging the banking sector on the Revenue Optimisation Assurance Platform RevOp. This digital system aims to improve transparency and accountability in public finance management. Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, represented by Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Mohammed Danjuma, stated at a workshop in Abuja that RevOp modernizes revenue collection across government agencies by providing a centralized digital platform for generating, collecting, monitoring, and reporting revenues in real time. This initiative replaces fragmented manual processes that have hindered efficient revenue administration. Despite progress, operational challenges persist, particularly among banks and frontline personnel who process payments, as some banking officers do not fully understand the platform. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, represented by her Chief of Staff, Felix Ogundairo, noted that RevOp provides greater visibility into government revenues, improves compliance, eliminates leakages, and supports data-driven decision-making. Adebayo Adewale, Director of Revenue and Investment at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, disclosed that over 70 percent of federal government-owned entities are already integrated into the platform. Idris Dosunmu, Product Manager of RevOp, explained that the platform integrates billing, pa
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