Author: Vincent Osuwo

Scientists and climate experts have warned that players and fans could face dangerous heat conditions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging FIFA to strengthen its safety measures before the tournament begins. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, in an open letter signed by medical experts, climate researchers, and sports scientists, the group called on FIFA to adopt stricter heat protection standards proposed by FIFPRO, the global football players’ union. The experts warned that rising temperatures across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the three host nations for the 2026 tournament, could place athletes and spectators at serious risk.…

Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, broke his silence on Wednesday amid widespread speculation that he had defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The speculation arose following the exclusion of his supporters by the APC’s screening committee for House of Assembly candidates. The governor, speaking on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the newly constructed general hospital and the fully remodelled neuropsychiatric hospital in Rumuigbo, Obiakpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, stated that, contrary to erroneous reports in a section of the media in recent days, he remained a member of the ruling…

Governor Umo Eno has been adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State as its sole governorship candidate ahead of the party primaries and the forthcoming general elections. The party also named Nelson Ntia, Senator Ekong Sampson, and Dr. Eunice Thomas as consensus candidates for the state House of Assembly, Senate, and House of Representatives, respectively. According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Ekerete Udoh, the resolutions were made during an extended stakeholders’ and party members’ meeting held on Wednesday at the…

The US announced Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. Under one of President Donald Trump’s many immigration crackdowns, the US has begun requiring visitors from 50 developing nations to pay anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 for a US visa, which is refundable after they return home. The State Department announced that it would waive the bonds for team members appearing in World Cup matches in the United States, as well as spectators from competing countries who already have tickets and have registered for…

PSG secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens. The Georgian scored his 19th goal of the season shortly before the half-hour mark, and substitute Ibrahim Mbaye added a late second to give PSG an unassailable nine-point advantage with one match remaining. Luis Enrique’s side had all but sealed another league victory last weekend, defeating Brest 1-0 to go six points clear of Lens with two games remaining and possessing a significantly superior goal difference. That means that even a Lens victory here…

Gunmen suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists have killed two officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the Gendene community, under the Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The officers were attacked at their checkpoint by the terrorists around 3am on Wednesday. A neighbor, Bello Shata, who spoke with our correspondent about the tragedy, said a three-star officer among the casualties was burned alive when the terrorists set fire to the location where he was resting. Mustapha Mubarak, the Kebbi State Command’s public relations officer, neither confirmed nor denied the occurrence when asked but did say, “We will issue a…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced adjustments to its primary elections timetable ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing requests from aspirants and logistical considerations. According to a notice released by the party on Wednesday, the ADC said the revised schedule affected selected activities in the primary election process, while other previously announced dates remained unchanged. The notice, jointly signed by the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that the adjustments were made “in response to aspirant requests and logistical considerations.” According to the revised timetable, submission of nomination forms, earlier scheduled…

A driver of the Bishop of the End-Reconciliation Ministry in Asaba, Delta State, has been arrested for reportedly killing his employer and fleeing with his Toyota Prado jeep. The driver, whose identity has not been revealed owing to continuing investigations, was apprehended alongside another suspect in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, while attempting to sell the vehicle. During a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Awka on Wednesday, Anambra Police Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu said that the suspect killed the clergyman before escaping to Anambra to sell his vehicle. According to Orutugu, the arrest came after a…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offenses. According to a source within the anti-graft agency who spoke on condition of anonymity, he disclosed on Wednesday that Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja and is currently in the custody of the commission. According to the EFCC source, the alleged fraud involves funds estimated at N500bn. “We have arrested the director-general of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, for money laundering offenses. He was arrested and is currently in our custody. The money is…

Manchester United interim coach Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to minority owner Jim Ratcliffe as the club’s permanent manager following an impressive run as caretaker coach. According to BBC Sport on Wednesday, senior club executives, including chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, are understood to have concluded that Carrick is the preferred candidate to replace Ruben Amorim, who was dismissed in January after a difficult spell in charge. According to reports, United are now preparing to present Carrick as their preferred option to Ratcliffe this week. If approved, formal talks are expected to begin…