Author: Vincent Osuwo

England forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat trick to earn a 6-4 victory for the Three Lions to secure the bronze medal at this 2026 FIFA World Cup. The third-place clash saw a thrilling 10 combined goals, the most in a World Cup game since 1982. The Three Lions took the lead less than three minutes in with Declan Rice’s long-range goal, then Ezri Konsa headed home Rice’s corner 15 minutes later to double England’s lead. Saka added two before the halftime whistle as England took a stunning 4-0 lead into the break. However, France wasn’t done. In his last game…

The Anambra State First Lady, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has expressed her joy and excitement over the 10-year-old boy’s full recovery and release from the hospital in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. Remember that the youngster, Chiziterem, has been undergoing care under state protection since a viral video showed horrific injuries and burns allegedly inflicted on him by his guardians, a woman and her husband, in June. The victim’s video showing extensive injuries on his body went viral on social media, causing great outrage and drawing the attention of Soludo, who intervened. The governor’s wife, who later gained custody…

Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress presidential candidate, has promised to rename highways, public institutions, and other national assets after President Bola Tinubu and other prominent personalities if elected in 2027. Sowore made the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday, responding to the federal government’s plan to rename the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu. He wrote, “The naming of highways, national institutions, and public assets after officials of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu regime that impoverished Nigeria and those who enabled its decline will be reversed as a matter of urgency under a #Sowore2027 administration.” His reaction came after…

President Bola Tinubu stated that 50 years after its establishment, the Federal Capital Territory is changing for the better under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike. Tinubu stated this in Abuja on Friday night during a special thanksgiving dinner to commemorate the successful launch of 31 projects across the FCT in 28 days. The president, accompanied by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, praised Wike and his team for their efforts to ensure that the nation’s capital works for all. “Tonight turns out to be the night given to God Almighty. I will thank God for our lives and for the survival…

Afrobeats star Burna Boy has reunited with Colombian music sensation Shakira ahead of their performance at the inaugural FIFA World Cup final halftime show. On Friday, Burna Boy posted a video to his X account of the two exchanging hugs, grins, and laughs during preparations for Sunday’s historic event at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. The Grammy-winning artist captioned the image, “Sunday Prep! @shakira, see you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! Dai dai, ikó, dale, allez, let’s go!” The video, along with several photos, show Burna Boy and Shakira dressed casually as they embrace outside production trailers at the…

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has named global icon Rihanna as his dream international collaborator. Davido made the remark during a live stream interview on Twitch with the host @Theboyfromojo. “Rihanna is my dream collab, but she’s not into music again. She makes billions from her makeup business now,” the singer said. Davido expressed his appreciation for Rihana, stating that a collaboration between them would result in “dope music.” The “I Know Who I Be” singer, however, voiced doubt that the collaboration would take place anytime soon. According to him, Rihanna is more focused on her immensely…

Grammy award winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first African female artist to earn a Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Diamond-certified single in the United States. She achieved the milestone for the song “Wait For U”, her acclaimed collaboration with American rapper Future featuring Canadian rapper Drake, after the song surpassed 10 million certified units in the US. Chart Data said that the song sold over 11 million units in the United States. platform posted: “US Certifications (@RIAA): Future (@1future) Feat. @Drake & @temsbaby, WAIT FOR U 11x Platinum (11,000,000)” . According to…

US President Donald Trump has urged FIFA to bring the men’s World Cup back to the United States, stating that the next edition should not be shared with Canada and Mexico. Trump made the remarks on Friday at a FIFA World Cup luncheon at Trump Tower in New York ahead of Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina, where he addressed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and lauded the event. “You should choose the United States of America again. This time we will leave Canada and Mexico out,” Trump said. The US president also suggested FIFA award the tournament to another host…

President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his condolences on the passing of Dame Ezinne Amaechi, the mother of former Rivers State Governor and Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu characterized the late matriarch, who died at the age of 89, as a woman of deep faith whose life was marked by love, sacrifice, and selfless devotion. The president stated that Dame Amaechi was a devout Catholic, promoted strong family values, and nurtured children who were committed to public service. He observed that her life exemplified…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sent his profound condolences to the former governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, on the loss of his mother, Dame Ezinne Amaechi. Fubara expressed deep sympathy for the former governor in a condolence message issued on behalf of the Rivers State government and people, describing his mother’s death as an irreparable loss not only to the immediate family but also to the Catholic faithful, the entire Ubima community, and Rivers State. Mr. Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor’s chief press secretary, delivered a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday. While acknowledging that losing a mother is…