Author: Vincent Osuwo

No fewer than four people have reportedly lost their lives while properties worth millions of naira were destroyed when Oyofo and Awha communities clashed over a land dispute at Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State on Friday. One tricycle and five motorcycles were among the items destroyed. Confirming the tragedy, Enugu State Police Command spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe stated on Saturday that twelve individuals were arrested in connection with the murder of the four fatalities during the altercation. Taraba communal clash kills 50, gov imposes curfew “The Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the deployment of Police officers…

In a bid to make politics clean and free from corruption, former President Olusegun Obasanjo urged Christians on Saturday to “rise up” and participate fully in politics. Obasanjo made the remark at the 57th annual convention and 67th anniversary of The Gospel Faith Mission International held at the Gospel City, Ogunmakin, on the Lagos/Ibadan motorway in Ogun State. Speaking on the theme, ‘The Roles of the Church in Nation Building at a Time Like This’, Obasanjo stated that when there is insecurity, hopelessness, poverty, and depression, a time that is not conducive to living, the church must rise to the…

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua will face off with Deontay Wilder in 2024, whether he wins or loses the bout against Robert Helenius this weekend. Wilder’s trainer, Malik Scott, disclosed this, saying the encounter is slated for January. According to Scott, the fight with Joshua is “locked in” for January. He also stated that it should happen regardless of whether the former heavyweight champion wins or loses to Helenius. Anthony Joshua set to fight Robert Helenius in heavyweight bout “I think they both should be in the ring with each other regardless,” Scott told Sky Sports News. “Performance wise, win…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s crucial brace was all Al Nassr needed to beat Al Hilal in the Arab Club Champions Cup final on Saturday. Ronaldo’s side beat Al Hilal 2-1 in the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup at the King Fahd Stadium. Al Nassr were a goal down when Brazil midfielder Michael opened the scoring six minutes after the break. He hit the ‘SIU’ celebration against Ronaldo in a ruthless moment. Players should not be condemned for joining Saudi league – Rio Ferdinand Despite playing with nine men after Abdulelah Al-Amri and Nawaf Boushal were sent off, the five-time Ballon…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has replied that critics who link him to using demonic powers to pray to God will take his life within the next 24 hours if their allegations are true. Speaking at the ongoing 71st annual convention of the church, Adeboye urged the congregation to pray that if his critics are wrong in their claim that he uses demonic powers, God will increase His power in his life sevenfold. Stating that he never wanted to reply to his critics, Adeboye said, “I normally don’t pay attention to…

Former Manchester United player turned pundit Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he is “angry” at some fans who condemn Cristiano Ronaldo for joining the Saudi League while they do not extend such ‘negativity” to Lionel Messi for joining the MLS league. Ferdinand, who appeared as a pundit alongside Joe Cole in TNT Sports debut Premier League broadcast, stated that Players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Jordan Henderson should not be condemned for joining the Saudi Pro League. Ferdinand admitted he is ‘angry’ that players are being berated for joining Saudi Arabian league teams on lucrative deals when superstars such as Lionel Messi…

In pursuance of its aggressive clearance operation against criminal elements in the country, troops of Division 1 of the Nigerian Army have neutralized three bandits and rescued ten kidnapped victims in the Kabode village of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to a press release signed by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army, on Saturday, August 12, 2023, the operation carried out by the men of the armed force who were “acting on credible intelligence, on August 11, 2023”, “exploited Kabode general area of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna…

Harry Kane has finalized his move to Bayern Munich and might make his Bundesliga debut in today’s German Super Cup final. After the drama that unfolded on Friday that saw the England captain wait in a car for the green light to make the trip to Munich, Kane finally signed the paperwork on a £120 million deal at 2 a.m. German time on Saturday morning. After Tottenham and chairman Daniel Levy agreed to a total price of £120 million with add-ons, with £105 million guaranteed and £86 million up front, Kane will wear the number nine shirt for Bayern and…

No fewer than eight worshippers were reportedly killed and 25 others injured when a section of the 150-year-old Zaria Central Mosque collapsed during a prayer session on Friday. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 4 p.m. while the worshippers were praying. Mallam Shehu Nagari, one of the survivors, said the incident happened when they were in the second Sujud of Asr prayer. Bus crashes into shops, kills mother, daughter in Lagos According to him, the afflicted worshippers were buried beneath the rubble because the portion was built with mud more than 150 years ago. Confirming the incident,…

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued a former Provost and his son from kidnappers during an operation carried out by men of the Nigerian Armed Forces in Zamfara State. According to a statement published on the verified Twitter handle of the Nigerian Army on Friday, August 11, 2023, the operatives who were on patrol engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to flee in disarray into the forest, leaving behind their captives. According to the statement, “during an interview with the rescued persons, they were identified as Dr. Hassan Abubakar Augie, a former Provost of the…