Morning recap: Kane wins Ballon d’Or, EFCC arrests 15, other top stories

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in Ogun State, recovering lithium rocks, mobile devices, laptops, and a trailer truck. Meanwhile, the Federal Government and organised labour have resumed talks regarding wages and petrol prices, with the threat of industrial action looming.

Harry Kane has made history by winning the 2026 men's Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award since 2001. Additionally, a prosecution witness accused social media influencer Blessing CEO of falsely claiming ownership of a property in a N69.15m transaction.

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