Author: Vincent Osuwo

Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has criticized the World Cup’s extension to 48 countries, citing concern that the move will convert it into a “vulgar, ordinary competition.” Queiroz’s comments follow an unparalleled performance by African teams at the competition, with nine of the ten countries, including Ghana, progressing to the next round. The Portuguese coach addressed a news conference following Ghana’s 2-1 loss to Croatia on Saturday, which qualified the Black Stars for the knockout stage as one of the group stage’s eight best third-placed teams. “I do believe that what really has huge value, huge and significant value, is [that…

World record holder Tobi Amusan equaled her season’s best of 12.28s to win the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday. Amusan stormed to victory ahead of American pair Grace Stark, who finished second in 12.38s, and Alaysha Johnson, who placed third in 12.39s. The Nigerian produced a strong finish after reeling in Nadine Visser, who had taken an early lead, before pulling clear of the field to secure a comfortable victory. It was the 28-year-old’s third 12.28s of the season, following performances in the Xiamen Diamond League and Rabat Diamond League in May. Amusan’s victory was…

The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and public communications, Sunday Dare, has denied claims that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi poses a political threat to the Tinubu administration, insisting that the government is focused on delivering its mandate. Dare told Mic On Podcast on Saturday that the administration was not frightened of Obi, claiming that the government’s performance and policy efforts had reinforced its position ahead of the 2027 general elections. “This government is not afraid of Peter Obi. He is not a nightmare to our government. Maybe before, Peter Obi…

The biggest independent media group in Uganda claims it is under “military siege” after the army chief, who is President Yoweri Museveni’s son, ordered the closure of TV stations, newspapers, and radio stations. The Daily Monitor newspaper said that armed soldiers were stationed outside its headquarters in Kampala and that NTV and Spark TV had been taken off the air. The sites are part of the Nation Media Group, which is one of East Africa’s most significant media firms. It is unknown what prompted the raid, but Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said, X: “I DO NOT believe in a free press!”…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works, Power, and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on his birthday, describing him as an outstanding administrator whose contributions to governance and national development have left an indelible mark. Fashola, born on June 28, 1963, turns 63 on Sunday (today). Tinubu praised the former governor’s leadership, professionalism, and commitment to progressive governance in a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The president described the former minister as an accomplished legal practitioner and patriotic Nigerian whose outstanding public service…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing the Edo North Senatorial District, has thrown his weight behind the proposed death penalty for kidnappers and bandits by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. Oshiomhole stated that the step was important to combat rising insecurity, emphasizing that criminals should have no place in Edo State. The former governor spoke to party supporters on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress campaign launch for the Edo North Senatorial District local government elections, which took place at the Public Field in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area. Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo’s communications aide, published a statement on Sunday that…

A US lawmaker, Rep. Nancy Mace, has announced plans to introduce legislation seeking to ban immigration from three African countries, citing their security concerns and instability. The countries labeled “Third World Hellholes” are Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan. Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, revealed the suggestion in a statement released on June 25 and retrieved on Sunday from her official website. According to the representative, the proposed legislation is intended to safeguard American communities from the security dangers associated with the three countries. “Today (June 25), Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced her plans to introduce legislation to ban immigration…

Kahinde Olaosebikan, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged Nigerians to heed the advice of First Lady Olumiremi Tinubu, who urged Nigerians to start akara, kuli-kuli, and corn-roasting businesses. Chronicle NG reports that Mrs. Tinubu urged Nigerians to go into the Akara business, the roasting of corn, and the selling of the local snack kulikuli to curb unemployment. Mrs. Tinubu made the appeal while speaking to the press after an event where she gave business grants to well-meaning Nigerians. The First Lady, who noted that the grant and Akara business idea are in tandem with President Bola…

A civilian plane transporting skydivers crashed near the eastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, killing all 11 on board, according to local officials, in one of France’s deadliest light aircraft accidents. The disaster killed five teachers, five students, and the pilot, according to Yves Seguy, the prefect of the eastern department of Meurthe-et-Moselle. “There were no bystanders among the victims,” he stated during a press conference. The German-registered plane crashed in a grassy area near the runway of the Nancy-Essey airfield, close to a residential area and two roadways, according to an AFP journalist. The cause of the crash…

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through a plot to deregister the African Democratic Congress, warning that such a move could pave the way for a one-party state. In a statement on Saturday by his media office, Atiku described the reported attempt to deregister the opposition party through judicial means as evidence of what he called the administration’s determination to weaken political opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. He believes that any attempt to limit political competition or voters’ choices at the ballot…