Author: Vincent Osuwo

Tottenham fans groups are increasingly opposing the appointment of Roberto de Zerbi as manager due to his contentious backing of Mason Greenwood. The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust convened an urgent board meeting on Monday evening and has since reached out to the club to express its inability to back the appointment. The organization informed BBC Sport that it had received “numerous emails from fans” filing complaints. Ali Speechly, co-founder of Women of the Lane, stated that her group also objects to the appointment, and she will cease attending matches because of this matter. De Zerbi remarked that Greenwood “paid heavily”…

Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager on a long-term contract, subject to work permit approval. De Zerbi joins Tottenham as the club’s latest high-profile manager, bringing a reputation for attractive, possession-based play. Speaking after his appointment, the 46-year-old stated his enthusiasm for joining one of England’s most ambitious clubs. “I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world,” Roberto De Zerbi said. “In all my discussions with the club’s leadership, their ambition for the future has been clear—to build…

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for new external loans totaling $6 billion to bridge fiscal deficits and fund vital infrastructure projects. Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC, Sokoto North), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, presented and considered a report before it was approved. The decision came just hours after the president formally wrote to the Senate requesting legislative support for the facilities, highlighting the executive’s efforts to win funds for priority industries. Tinubu requested clearance from the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to borrow $5 billion from Abu Dhabi Bank to boost budget deficit finance…

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totaling $6 billion to support government financing needs. The request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the first letter, the president sought approval to obtain a $5 billion loan from Abu Dhabi Bank to help cover the country’s budget deficit and support debt financing obligations. In a separate request, Tinubu asked the Senate to approve a $1 billion loan facility from London-based Citibank to fund the rehabilitation of key port infrastructure projects, including the Lagos Port…

The Senate has asked the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to conduct a thorough inquiry into the recent killings in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, that claimed the lives of at least 28 persons. While lawmakers called for the culprits to be captured and prosecuted, the upper chamber decided to send a high-powered delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to the affected towns to sympathize with the victims and the people of Plateau. Senators Diket Plang (Plateau Central) and Dachung Mwadkon (Plateau North) introduced the resolutions on Tuesday, expressing grave worry about the deteriorating security…

President Bola Tinubu has condemned recent gun attacks in Plateau State and Kaduna State, branding them as cruel and unacceptable. The incidents took place in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos and Kahir village in the Kagarko Local Government Area, where several people were reportedly slain and others abducted, including wedding guests. In a statement made on Tuesday by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president reassured Nigerians that those responsible will face justice. He said, “Anyone who will sneak under the cover of the night and kill defenseless citizens as done in Jos and Kahir…

Ghana on Tuesday announced the dismissal of coach Otto Addo, hours after a friendly defeat to Germany and just over 70 days until the World Cup. The Black Stars were beaten 2-1 in Stuttgart on Monday, the hosts needing a last-gasp Deniz Undav goal to give them the victory. It was Addo’s fourth consecutive loss, following a 5-1 defeat to Austria last week. “The association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavors,” the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said. It will “communicate the new technical…

Troops from Operation Hadin Kai on Monday, repelled a Boko Haram onslaught while escorting travelers along the Buratai-Kamuya axis in Borno State, rescuing 150 civilians in the process. Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for the Northeast Joint Taskforce’s Operation Hadin Kai, said this in a statement on Monday evening. According to him, the terrorists attempted to abduct a significant number of citizens, including men, women, and children, in approximately 17 vehicles into the jungle. The statement read, “Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated impressive operational dominance and…

Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship for Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country. The new fees will take effect on April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website. IRCC stated that the hike was aimed at maintaining timely and reliable services and keeping pace with inflation. “Starting April 30, 2026, fees for permanent resident applications will increase as part of a routine update. Applications received on or after April 30 will be subject to the new fees,” it said. The…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Monday officially recognized a faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The development was confirmed when INEC updated the PDP’s leadership structure on its official website, which included members of the party’s national executive. INEC has accepted Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, among other significant officials. Mohammed and Anyanwu emerged from the PDP National Convention, which took place on Sunday night at the velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja. Members…