Author: Vincent Osuwo

The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, arguing that Nigerians cannot live on economic growth statistics while millions still battle soaring living costs. In his own Independence Day address on Thursday, Atiku stated that the Tinubu administration’s first three years had driven Nigerians into what he called the nation’s most severe cost-of-living crisis, leaving families unable to afford food, healthcare, transportation, and other basic needs. Speaking to Nigerians on Thursday to mark the 2026 Independence Anniversary, Tinubu said that after three and a half years in office,…

BBNaija winner Phyna will fight Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia in a celebrity boxing match after knocking out Nkechi Blessing at the Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 1, 2026. Phyna, born Josephina Otabor, defeated actress Nkechi Blessing by knockout in their four-round bout, becoming the first woman to win a celebrity boxing match in Nigeria. After the fight, the former Big Brother Naija champion pointed to Etinosa as her next opponent, claiming she had been harassing her via direct messages. “I came in, and I kept my cool…

BBNaija winner Phyna and skit maker Carter Efe emerged winners in the celebrity boxing bouts at Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 1, 2026, while Ghana’s Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah dethroned Godday “Zodsolo” Appah in the main event. Phyna, born Josephina Otabor, defeated actress Nkechi Blessing by knockout in their four-round bout, becoming the first woman to win a celebrity boxing match in Nigeria. After the fight, the former Big Brother Naija champion pointed to Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia as her next opponent, claiming she had been harassing…

Portugal brushed aside the controversy over Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit and claimed a 4-2 win against Denmark in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. Joao Felix sealed the victory late in the second half, after the hosts had twice come from behind to draw level. With the build-up to the match overshadowed by five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo’s abrupt departure from the team’s training camp on Wednesday, coach Jorge Jesus said before kick-off that he simply wanted his players “to focus on the match.” His team gave no indication of being thrown off by the commotion caused by the 41-year-old’s walk-out,…

Wales battled back from a goal down to halt their winless streak with a 2-1 Nations League victory over 10-man Norway. Bellamy’s side appeared set for a difficult evening when Oscar Bobb prodded Norway in front early on at the Cardiff City Stadium. Yet Wales drew level deservedly just before the interval, Dan James finishing off Sorba Thomas’ cross. Norway center-back Torbjorn Heggem added impetus when he was dismissed for pulling James down on the edge of the box within the first 30 seconds of the second half. Neco Williams made sure Heggem’s foul brought double punishment, outfoxing Orjan Nyland…

US President Donald Trump stated Thursday that Tehran was likely involved in an attack by the pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be “hit very hard” if it was responsible. The co-pilot reportedly assaulted the captain before passengers managed to prevent the plane from crashing. Israel’s Prime Minister said the man had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination.” “I would say the answer, based on what I’m hearing, is yes. We’re working on it right now,” Trump said when asked by reporters at the White House whether Iran was involved in the incident on the flight from…

The death of Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor has thrown the entertainment industry into mourning. His colleague, actress Nkechi Blessing, shared the news of his death on Instagram on Wednesday, posting videos of herself with the late actor. Blessing did not reveal what caused his death, but she stated that she had called off the release of her movie, Egusi Ogbono, as a tribute to him. Cjay appeared in the film. The actress had originally planned to release the movie at 5pm on Wednesday, but she pulled it after a hospital confirmed the actor’s death. Olu Jacobs: Life, times of…

Public sector unions operating under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, have instructed all workers of the federal, state, and local governments, including staff of ministries, departments, and agencies, MDAs, across the country, to commence a three-day warning strike starting from midnight today in response to the government’s failure to address their demands. The council has instructed union officials across the federal, state, and local government services to guarantee full compliance with the industrial action, pointing to what it called the worsening economic and mental hardship faced by workers and other Nigerians. The JNPSNC comprises the Nigerian Civil…

A second Hull City player has been caught up in a car crash on the same road close to the club’s training ground, only weeks after teammate Sorba Thomas was involved in a similar incident. A black Mercedes, which the BBC understands is owned by 24-year-old Hull City midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath, crashed on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham, East Yorkshire. Photos taken at the scene revealed the car resting on its side following the crash, which took place at roughly 08:30 GMT. A local resident informed the BBC that the Mercedes had also hit her car and caused damage to…

Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has pledged to step down from his position if Nigeria does not start seeing meaningful changes within a year of the party taking power in 2027. Amaechi made this statement during an interview on AIT’s Democracy Today on Wednesday, noting that an ADC government would focus on security, education, and the economy. He added that fighting corruption would be essential to solving the nation’s problems, contending that public funds intended for key sectors were being funneled into private pockets. Amaechi also criticized the removal of fuel subsidies by the…