Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nigerian attacker Victor Osimhen is due to arrive at his Serie A side Napoli on Wednesday (today), having completed his international duty at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The 25-year-old and the Super Eagles battled their way to the AFCON final, where they were defeated 2-1 by the host at Abidjan’s Alassane Outtara Stadium on Sunday. Osimhen was one of the squad’s finest performers, scoring once, assisting once, and winning two penalties, giving him a hand in four of Nigeria’s eight goals during the event. Following their second-place finish, the Super Eagles returned to Nigeria…

A gas tanker caught fire, causing an explosion around 10:04 p.m. at Agbado Road, Toyin Bus Stop, Iju Ishaga, Lagos State, on Tuesday. The fire, which affected a few nearby properties, was contained by emergency personnel. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed its presence at the fire scene in a statement on X, signed by Margaret Adeseye, Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The post on X reads, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending a fire explosion at Agbado Road, Toyin B/S, Iju Ishaga. “The fire, which was reported at 22:04 hrs Tuesday…

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola was pleased with his team’s performance as they defeated FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League encounter on Tuesday, with Kevin De Bruyne once again outstanding for the English club. De Bruyne scored the first and contributed to the two subsequent goals as City survived a difficult away leg at a stadium where rivals Manchester United lost 4-3 in the group stage. “The biggest players appear on the biggest stages; it’s the hour of truth in the last 16 of the Champions League,” Guardiola said of the Belgian’s efforts on…

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, demanding the screening and confirmation of five individuals selected to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s board of directors. The president’s request was outlined in a letter delivered by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the session on Tuesday. The CBN’s designated board directors include Robert Agbide, Ado Wanga, Murtala Sagaley, Urom Eke, and Olayinka Aliyu. Tinubu stated in the letter that his proposal complied with the provisions of Section 6(1a) of Section 10(1)(2) of the CBN Act, 2007. “In compliance with the provision of Section 6(1a) of Section 10(1)(2) of the Central Bank…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disowned Daniel Bwala, who worked as a spokesperson for his presidential campaign in last year’s election. In a statement posted on Tuesday by his media office, Atiku stated that Bwala is not and has never been his aide, except for his activities as a spokesperson for his presidential campaign from 2022 to early 2023. According to the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bwala’s duties in the presidential campaign ended when the election was held last year. “It is important that the media and the general public take corrective note of…

Cynthia Aigbondon, a middle-aged woman, was arrested by officials from the Lagos State Police Command for reportedly stabbing her neighbour, Bakarat, to death. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police public relations officer, revealed this to the press on Tuesday during an interview. According to Hundeyin, the deceased’s husband, Adio, reported the incident to the Ajegunle Police Division about 9.48 p.m. on Sunday. He explained that Bakarat had a little disagreement with the suspect while obtaining water from a public tap near their home. He went on to say that after the argument, the suspect stabbed Bakarat in the left side…

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, presented the Super Eagles of Nigeria with national awards (Member of the Order of the Niger, MON), flats in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and plots of land. Tinubu made the announcement while receiving players and officials from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, led the Super Eagles delegation. The Super Eagles were beaten by host nation Ivory Coast in the final of the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). All of the Super Eagles team…

The Federal Government has hosted the 25-man Super Eagles squad as they arrived in the Federal Capital Territory following their second-place finish in the recently concluded African Cup of Nations final. Nigeria lost 2-1 to host team Cote d’Ivoire in the AFCON final on Sunday at Abidjan’s Alassane Ouattara Stadium. Key players, including Alex Iwobi, Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen, Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Kenneth Omeruo, Joe Aribo, and Williams Trost Ekong, were all at a welcome breakfast held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Members of the coaching crew led by Super Eagles coach Jose Pesiero…

Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala has berated Tunde Ednut over the role he allegedly played in the cyberbullying of Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi. In a series of posts on her verified Instagram handle, Oshoala blamed Tunde Ednut for setting up Iwobi for drags over the result of the African Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast. Tunde Ednut, in a series of post-match questions on his Instagram page, asked his followers for their thoughts on the performance of the Fulham star. This, according to netizens, gave way for the cyberbullying of Iwobi, who was forced to delete all…

Russia has placed Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on a wanted list, according to an official register published Tuesday, as tensions between Russia and the West rise over Ukraine. Kallas’ name emerged on the Interior Ministry’s wanted list for criminal offences. It did not indicate the charges Kallas was facing. This is the first time the ministry has placed a foreign leader on a wanted list. Kallas has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine, supporting attempts to enhance military assistance to the country and impose sanctions on Russia. She has also enraged Moscow by advocating for the demolition of memorials…