By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines after chatting with his lookalike fan.

The all-time leading goal-scorer in football told the fan on Friday at the Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that he was “very ugly”.

Ronaldo was alongside his teammates, near the touchline, doing the pre-match warm-up, as Al Nassr was set to take on Al Shabab in their Matchday 24 of the Saudi Pro League 2024/25 season.

“Bro you don’t look like me (x2), you’re very ugly,” said Ronaldo.

“You are the best bro, wallahi,” said the lookalike fan

Although Ronaldo scored his team’s second goal, it was a frustrating game for Al Nassr as they were held 2-2.

President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a medical doctor, politician, communicator and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape.

A prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, Prince Okupe served as President Goodluck Jonathan’s senior Special Assistant on public affairs and President Olusegun Obasanjo’s special assistant on media.

During his political career of over three decades, Okupe served as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC). He was prominent in the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Accord Party, of which he was the national leader.

He was most recently the Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign for the 2023 election.

Prince Okupe made notable contributions to the medical field as the co-founder of the Royal Cross Medical Centre, Lagos, and the publisher of Life Mirror, a health-focused newspaper.

President Tinubu recalls Dr Okupe as a bold and articulate advocate for national development, expressing deep sorrow over his passing at a time when his wealth of experience and insight were still invaluable to the nation.

The President also commiserates with the government and people of Ogun State, particularly the Iperu-Remo community, who have lost an esteemed son and leader.

He recognises Prince Okupe’s enduring impact on his home state and the deep void his passing leaves in the hearts of those who came in direct contact with him.

President Tinubu prays that God will grant repose to the departed patriot’s soul and comfort all.

President Bola Tinubu condoles with the family of Ms Mabel Segun on the passing of the celebrated writer.

The President also commiserates with literary community members, friends, and fans of the renowned writer.

Ms Segun passed away on Thursday, about a month after her 95th birthday.

She was a poet, playwright, and writer of short stories and children’s books. She pioneered children’s literature through the Children’s Literature Association of Nigeria, which she founded in 1978, and the Children’s Documentation and Research Centre, which she established in 1990 in Ibadan.

President Tinubu mourns the illustrious writer and describes her extraordinary and enduring impact on Nigeria’s literary landscape over decades.

The President notes that Ms Segun’s first book, My Father’s Daughter, was published in 1965. It received global acclaim and remains a guidebook for aspiring writers, literary enthusiasts, and students.

President Tinubu prays for the repose of the literary icon’s soul and divine comfort for her family.