Author: Vincent Osuwo

Ghanaian media mogul Kwadwo Sheldon has stated that the Super Eagles of Nigeria should not be allowed to win the 2023 African Cup of Nations. In a now viral video posted on X on Saturday, while congratulating the Super Eagles for their triumph over Angola, Sheldon noted that the whole of Ghana would be dead if Nigeria won the coveted trophy. He noted that he’ll quit social media for the rest of the year if the Jose Peseiro side goes all the way to the final to cart home the prestigious prize. Speaking partly in English and Pidgin, Sheldon said,…

An improvised explosive device produced an explosion that destroyed a high-tension electric transmission pole in the Unguwan Kanawa region near Bauchi’s Federal Polytechnic. The incident was allegedly triggered by unidentified individuals who used explosives to vandalise government property. Although there were no human casualties, a high-tension pole from the electrical transmission line was destroyed. Ahmed Wakil, the Police Public Relations Officer for Bauchi State Command, confirmed this in a statement made accessible to journalists in the state on Saturday. Wakil, in a statement headed ‘Destruction of public property by suspected vandals,’ stated that the event occurred Thursday night. He said…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed a preliminary objection challenging the Inspector General of Police’s authority to prosecute Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s loyalists for terrorism-related offences. The accused, who are Fubara allies, are on trial for terrorism-related crimes and suspected murder. The IGP filed the petitions against them in October 2023, following their alleged involvement in the bombing of the Rivers State House of Assembly. After the charges were read to the defendants, they all pleaded not guilty. In a preliminary objection filed through their counsel, Fubara’s allies sought the court to stop the trial of the terrorism-related…

Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo has stated that Super Eagles players have yet to be paid their bonuses for the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, despite Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s well-publicised acceptance of their competition funding. The Kasimpasa defender also denied rumours that certain senior players of the Super Eagles are upset with team captain Ahmed Musa, accusing him of failing to represent their interests and threatening to take their case directly to higher authorities. “The report is a joke,” Omeruo told ESPN. Musa showed us at lunch, and we laughed about it. “We are focused on our game, believing…

55 wedding guests who were allegedly escorting a bride home along Damari town in Katsina State’s Sabuwa Local Government Area were kidnapped by suspected bandits. On Friday, a resident confirmed to newsmen that the incident occurred at 9 p.m. on Thursday. The source also stated that three local security volunteers died in the hastily orchestrated rescue operation. “Most of those the hoodlums attacked and abducted were those who were already crowded and riding in an open van called a canter vehicle. “The victims were initially over 70, mostly friends to the bride, and several others escaped after jumping off the…

Afrobeats will be recognised in its own category at Sunday’s prestigious Grammy Awards since it has become “part of pop music,” according to the awards’ creator. Harvey Mason Jr. said he is “excited” that the Best African Music Performance category has been included. The nominated musicians are Tyla, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido. While their work is lauded, some critics believe an award for African music should have been included years ago. Ian Brennan, a Grammy-winning record producer who has worked with a number of African singers, told the BBC that while this was “progress,” it was “long overdue.”…

Nigerian winger Moses Simon has won the Man of the Match award in the Super Eagles clash against Angola. The FC Nantes winger embarked on an incredible run before assisting Ademola Lookman to score the game-winning goal against Angola in the first half of the quarter-finals on Saturday. The winger has already provided two assists in the competition. He concluded a fantastic performance by giving his everything in both attack and defence as the Super Eagles defeated Angola’s Palancas Negras to advance to the AFCON semi-finals. The 29-year-old played the entire game. This is his second CAF Man of the…

Francis Ngannou’s MMA instructor, Eric Nicksick, has stated that the Cameroonian may have more knockout opportunities in his next boxing battle against Anthony Joshua on March 8 than he did against Tyson Fury. The former UFC heavyweight champion stunned the combat sports world when he knocked down Fury in their crossover bout on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite losing the bout by split decision, Ngannou gained the support of many spectators because, as a boxing debutant, he faced Fury on the floor. Ngannou’s shock factor will be reduced going into a bout with Joshua, but his trainer feels…

Emmanuel TV, the main channel maintained by Prophet TB Joshua, the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has been removed from YouTube due to claims against the late speaker. Emmanuel TV broadcasts the church’s religious activities. This follows the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) sensational documentary broadcasts about TB Joshua’s alleged torture and rape. OpenDemocracy found and reported over 50 offensive films on the video platform that amplify harassment against Joshua’s accusers. YouTube said, “The flagged channel was terminated for violating our hate speech policies.” YouTube has anti-cyberbullying and harassment standards in place, which specifically prohibit harassment of…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles dedicated their 1-0 victory over Angola’s Palancas Negras in the ongoing African Cup of Nations quarterfinals to the memory of the late Samuel Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a Nigerian international, collapsed and died while playing in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos. In celebration of their victory over Angola at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, the team wrote on its X account that the victory was in commemoration of the late great. “Today’s victory over Angola is a poignant reminder of the adamant spirit of Nigerian football. “As we celebrate this triumph, we also…