Author: Vincent Osuwo

A part of a private rice mill in the Birnin Kebbi metropolis collapsed, killing one employee and trapping five others under the facility’s metal wreckage. After receiving the information, the Kebbi State Deputy Governor visited the scene and ordered immediate rescue attempts, which are still underway, to free the five trapped people. The Kebbi State Government has sent its heartfelt condolences to the management and employees of NIA-AGRI following the partial collapse of a piece of its rice mill in the state capital. Deputy Governor Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, who led a high-level team on an on-the-spot assessment visit to…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, has officially joined the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi announced his defection from the Labour Party in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31. The former governor of Anambra stated that his defection ahead of the 2027 election is aimed at transforming and rescuing Nigeria. “We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” he declared. “We will resist rigging of the election by every lawful means in 2027,” he added. Obi also asked opposition leaders to work together…

The Adamawa State Government has cancelled the “Cross Over Night” festivities set on December 31 at the Unity Flyover in Jimeta, Yola, the state capital. Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, announced the announcement in a statement released to the media on Wednesday. Wonosikou indicated that the crossover event was cancelled for citizens’ safety and security, and that additional details would be provided as needed. “The Adamawa State Government has cancelled all activities planned for the Cross Over Night on Dec. 31, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026, at the Unity Fly-Over in Jimeta, Yola. “The safety and…

Guinea’s junta chief, Mamady Doumbouya, who had promised not to run for office after seizing power four years ago, has been elected president after securing a sweeping majority of the vote. Doumbouya, 41, contended with eight opponents for the presidency, yet the primary opposition figures were prohibited from participating and had called for a boycott of the election conducted over the weekend. In standing, the general broke his original promise not to seek office and to return the mineral-rich yet impoverished West African nation to civilian governance by the end of 2024. He obtained 86.72 percent of the initial round…

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly stated they have returned the N100,000 Christmas bonus offered to them by the state’s governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara. The Assembly, which described the N100,000 cash present as unsolicited and unapproved, said the governor had continued to spend Rivers’ money without regard for the law. However, state lawmakers rejected the money in a statement signed on Tuesday night by Hon. Enemi Alabo George, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions, and Complaints. George said, “Today, the 30th day of December 2025, honorable members of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly received…

Terrorists attacked two Catholic priests at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Unity Estate, in the Mararaba area of Nasarawa State. The attack took place in the early morning when the terrorists broke into the parish house around 2:30 a.m. and attacked the priests, while the parish priest was said to have escaped unharmed. The individuals were recognized as Rev. Fr. Comas Baye, the resident priest and a member of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI), along with Rev. Fr. Chris Pever, a guest priest and ex-assistant priest of the parish. It seems that you haven’t provided the text you want…

Liverpool’s set-piece coach, Aaron Briggs, has departed the club due to ongoing troubles in dead-ball situations this season. The decision comes after Arne Slot’s side conceded their 12th goal from a set piece this season in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Wolves. After the win over Wolves, captain Virgil van Dijk stated that the club must improve from set pieces. He said, “The fact is we’ve conceded too many set-piece goals, and we don’t score enough. “It’s something we have to improve. I would say at least 75% of the time, or even more, it’s not even about the first contact.…

A transformed DR Congo secured a win against the already-eliminated Botswana in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but had to accept second position in Group D. The Leopards had already secured a place in the knockout stage before the match in Rabat and started the last round of games trailing the leading Senegal on goal difference. Nathanael Mukau connected with Gael Kakuta’s clever backheel to score just after the 30-minute mark, and 10 minutes later, a penalty by ex-Chelsea player Kakuta increased the lead to 2-0 for the Central Africans. The penalty was given after Meschack Elia’s cross…

Tanzania came from behind to equalize with Tunisia in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a result that ensured both teams advanced to the knockout stage. The Carthage Eagles, champions in 2004, required a point to clinch second place behind Nigeria, while the East Africans progressed as the final of the four best third-placed teams, surpassing Angola on goal difference. Ismael Gharbi had previously struck the left post and nearly caught Taifa Stars keeper Hussein Masalanga off his line from 45 yards before smoothly putting Tunisia in front from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute.…

Senegal topped Group D on goal difference after the 10-man Teranga Lions faced a nerve-wracking finish to their victory against Benin in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tangier. The 2021 champions were ahead 1-0, and as DR Congo defeated Botswana 3-0, the group’s top position seemed set to be resolved by a drawing of lots. However, in the 62nd minute, Habib Diallo scored his team’s second goal from a Sadio Mane assist, guaranteeing they took the lead by a goal. Senegal players and supporters anxiously wished for DR Congo to remain scoreless until Cherif Ndiaye successfully converted…