Author: Vincent Osuwo

Arsenal defeated Sporting 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Lisbon, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Kai Havertz. The second-half substitute tucked the ball past Rui Silva late on, giving the Premier League leaders a slender lead heading into next week’s second game at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal was under pressure entering into this match after losing back-to-back games for the first time this season. And the tension was almost amplified when Sporting left-back Maxi Araujo sent a shot against the Arsenal crossbar early on, following a fantastic through play from Ousmane Diomande. The Gunners had…

Harry Kane scored a fantastic goal in his comeback from injury as Bayern Munich won the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Kane, who was seen by England head coach Thomas Tuchel, returned to action after missing the international friendly against Japan and Bayern’s Bundesliga victory over Freiburg due to a minor injury. The 32-year-old England captain was subdued in the first half, but he was involved in the buildup when former Liverpool forward Luis Diaz gave Bayern a well-deserved lead with a controlled finish four minutes before halftime. Kane then demonstrated his…

Bill Gates will testify before a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell on June 10. The Microsoft co-founder is one of several notable persons included in documents disclosed by the US Justice Department, which expose close ties, illicit money dealings, and private images with Epstein. The source stated that Gates will participate in a “transcribed interview,” implying that his testimony would take place in the same closed-door environment as that of former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state and senator. Gates “welcomes the opportunity to appear…

A new faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged, rejecting the leadership of the Senator David Mark-led coalition and distancing itself from Nafiu Bala’s faction. Obinna spoke on behalf of NEC members in response to INEC’s delisting of the David Mark-led leadership, saying, “Ignorance is not only a disease, but also a crime.” “We have watched with amusement how a few Nigerians with no real understanding of issues concerning our party, the ADC, have jumped in with emotions devoid of reasoning and understanding. “We therefore wish to correct a lot of misinformation out there in the public domain.…

Aisha Yesufu has compared Peter Obi to former South African President Nelson Mandela, claiming that the former Labour Party presidential candidate has the same desire to serve, leave a legacy, and move on. She made the analogy while expressing her intention to oppose Obi for a second term in office. In an interview with Arise TV on Monday, she stated that she had extracted the vow directly from Obi following the 2023 presidential election, pressuring him to reiterate a position he had held since 2022. “If Mr. Peter Obi gets into office and decides to do more than one term,…

Davis Ofor, a veteran Nollywood actor best known for playing Clarus in the 1980s sitcom New Masquerade, has died. Tony Akposheri, a fellow actor, announced his death on Tuesday via Instagram. Akposheri expressed astonishment and sadness over the actor’s death, citing their recent encounters. He said that they had just spent time together during the New Year, reliving memories and talking about future plans. “Today, my heart is heavy. Davis Ofor, fondly known as Clarus from New Masquerade, is gone. “We crossed into the New Year together, laughing, talking, sharing memories, and speaking hopefully about the days ahead,” he wrote.…

A funeral service for victims of the Palm Sunday attack in the Angwan Rukuba community, Jos, Plateau State, was disrupted on Tuesday by a protest led by women demanding the release of some youths arrested by security agents in the aftermath of the attack, which killed at least 28 people. The demonstrators, armed with leaves and chanting songs, blocked the door to the church in the community where the mass burial service was supposed to take place, refusing to let the event begin until their demands were fulfilled. “We will not allow the burial to take place until our sons…

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday announced the suspension of its planned strike after reaching an understanding with the federal government on key demands, including payment of outstanding allowances and improvements in doctors’ welfare. The decision was made following an emergency meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, during which members examined assurances from government representatives and agreed to give dialogue another chance. NARD stated that the suspension was informed by “progress made” in negotiations, specifically agreements to timely payment of salary arrears and hazard allowances and efforts toward settling concerns with the Medical Residency Training Fund.…

Iran on Tuesday reported that 18 people, including two children, were killed in strikes in Alborz province neighboring the capital, citing a provincial official. A deputy governor of Alborz province stated that US-Israeli strikes attacked residential areas and that “the deaths of 18 of our fellow citizens, including two young children, have been confirmed,” according to the judiciary’s Mizan Online website and Fars news agency. The early morning attack wounded 24 individuals, according to the deputy governor. In recent days, Iran’s government has yet to issue an updated overall casualty toll for the battle. Due to reporting constraints, the AFP…

Yusuf (Talban Daura), the only male child of late President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed interest in competing for a House of Representatives seat in the 2027 election. This was said in a letter he personally signed, obtained by Chronicle NG on Tuesday. The letter, dated 3rd April 2026, is titled “Expression of interest to contest for the seat of House of Representatives Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency.” It read, “With all respect, I am extremely delighted to write and inform you of my intention to contest for the seat of the House of Representatives at the above-mentioned constituency (Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua), under the platform…