Author: Vincent Osuwo

Argentina talisman Lionel Messi will have a stand named after him at his current club Inter Miami’s new stadium. The 38-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, signed with the MLS team in 2023 following a trophy-laden career in Europe with Barcelona and Paris St. Germain. He went on to become the Florida club’s record goal scorer with 82 and assist provider with 53, and they have taken the uncommon step of honoring an active player in this manner at their 26,700-seat Nu Stadium. Inter Miami said, “Traditionally, tributes look to the past. They are…

Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy before Saturday’s friendly against Peru at the Stade de France after being stripped of the title earlier this month. Morocco was crowned the victor of the 2025 Afcon tournament after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of the January final. Senegal’s players walked off the field in protest after Morocco was granted a stoppage-time penalty with the score 0-0. When they returned after a 17-minute delay, Morocco missed the penalty kick, and Senegal won in extra time. Following an appeal by the Moroccan FA (FRMF), CAF later declared…

Former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Saturday received a stream of political leaders, associates, and well-wishers at his Abuja residence following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who died on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, after a period of illness. The condolence visits came as public attention focused on El-Rufai’s temporary release from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, where he had been detained since February 18 on financial wrongdoing charges. He was granted compassionate parole to attend his mother’s burial. Rotimi Amaechi, a former Governor of Rivers State, was among those who paid…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as fake a report circulating in the media on the purported prices of expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections. The graphic, which made the rounds on Friday, claimed that aspirants for the presidency would pay N200m for nomination forms, while those seeking state assembly seats would pay N20m. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said in a statement on Saturday that the report did not emanate from the party. “The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a false and misleading report…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi has expressed condolences to former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. In a statement issued Friday night, Obi stated, “I have just received the tragic news that my brother Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, has died in Cairo, Egypt, where she was undergoing treatment. “This is indeed a somber moment for the El-Rufai family, as Mama’s passing marks the close of a significant chapter in their matriarchal lineage. “The loss of a mother is a profound turning point in anyone’s…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on his successful screening and return as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, together with other members of the National Working Committee. Mutfwang, in a congratulatory message signed by the governor’s director of press and public affairs, Gyang Bere, on Saturday, described Prof. Goshwe’s emergence through a consensus arrangement as a thoughtful demonstration of the APC’s commitment to inclusive, people-oriented leadership under President Bola Tinubu, particularly as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. The governor praised the maturity and foresight of party officials and stakeholders for…

Operatives of Amotekun, the Ondo State Security Network Agency, have rescued three nurses abducted by gunmen at a primary health center in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The Corps Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, confirmed the development while speaking at the headquarters of the command, saying the health workers were rescued at about 4:30 a.m. on Saturday. In the same vein, Adeleye also confirmed the rescue of a 45-year-old man and his 15-year-old son who were abducted in the Pelebe community along Oda Road, Akure. He said, “The man and his son were kidnapped between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. yesterday…

Armed terrorists reportedly invaded a primary health center in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Saturday morning, abducting six health personnel on duty. However, specifics of the incident were vague at the time of filing this article, but it was learned that the terrorists struck at the government-owned institution around 2 a.m. and abducted the victims. According to one of the patients at the center, the attackers arrived by bus, forced their way into the institution, and abducted the victims, including some interns. The bandits were allegedly said to have loaded all of the victims onto the bus before…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday addressed opposition parties, accusing them of deliberately misrepresenting the Electoral Act for political advantage, even as he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to democratic principles and credible elections. Tinubu, who spoke at the 4th Elective National Convention of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja, said persistent attacks on the Electoral Act 2026 by opposition groups were misleading and harmful to the country’s democratic development. “While we welcome criticism, the constant attacks by opposition groups on the Electoral Act 2026 are a disservice to the Nigerian people,” he said before party delegates at the Eagle Square. Positioning…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday elected a new set of national officers during its National Convention held at Eagle Square in Abuja, with Professor Nentawe Yilwatda returned as the National Chairman of the APC. Surajudeen Basiru emerged as the national secretary at the party’s 4th Elective National Convention held on Friday night at Eagle Square, Abuja. Their emergence was announced by the Convention Election Committee as part of several party officials elected through a consensus arrangement. Below is the list of the newly elected executives: National Chairman: Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Deputy National Chairman (North): Ali Bukar Dalori Deputy…