Author: Vincent Osuwo

E-hailing company Bolt has revealed that Isaac Satlat, the Nigerian student murdered by suspected carjackers in Pretoria, South Africa, was not registered as a driver on its platform and was operating illegally at the time of the incident. On February 11, 2026, Satlat, 22, was reported to have been slain after being strangled by passengers he was picking up. Four suspects have since been detained by South African authorities, and a magistrates’ court has remanded them. Bolt sent their sympathies to the deceased’s family in a message posted on its verified Facebook page on February 17, 2026. Additionally, the business…

Former football players and current stars have voiced their support for Vinicius Jr. following an alleged racist incident during Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Benfica. Claims that Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica used racial taunts against the Brazilian, who scored the game’s lone goal in the first leg, dominated the aftermath. Vinicius took to social media to speak out, writing, “Racists are, above all, cowards. They need to put their shirts in their mouths to show how weak they are. But they have the protection of others who, theoretically, have an obligation to punish them. Nothing that happened today…

The US is planning to withdraw all of its 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, according to US media reports. After the Syrian government expanded its authority and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which were previously crucial in the fight against Islamic State (IS), promised to become part of the state, Washington will withdraw its forces from Syria, according to the Wall Street Journal. The plan was also covered by television network CBS, which quoted anonymous US officials. The decision comes after US forces recently withdrew from some bases in Syria, including Al-Tanf and Al-Shadadi, which were…

Club Brugge netted a thrilling late equalizer while battling back twice against Atletico Madrid, leaving their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie finely balanced. The hosts, who were behind 2-0 at halftime due to a Julian Alvarez penalty and Ademola Lookman’s goal, came back after the break with Raphael Onyedika and Nicolo Tresoldi equalizing. An own goal by Joel Ordonez almost negated their efforts until Christos Tzolis scored an equalizer in the 89th minute to conclude a back-and-forth match. The guests started flawlessly, as Alvarez scored from the penalty after home defender Joaquin Seys mishandled a clearance and was called…

Bodo/Glimt continued their incredible journey as they have now included Inter Milan among their notable victories, bringing them closer to reaching the Champions League round of 16. Bodo remains in their off-season in Norway, but they dominated Inter in the second half after defeating Manchester City and Atletico Madrid last month. Jens Petter Hauge and Kapser Waarts Hogh scored within three minutes of the second half after Francesco Pio Esposito equalized Sondre Fet’s initial goal. Inter might lead Serie A by eight points and reach the Champions League finals twice in the past three seasons, yet they appeared average against…

Arsenal wasted a 2-0 advantage in dramatic style to tie at last-place Wolves and missed the opportunity to extend their lead to seven points atop the Premier League. Gunners defender Riccardo Calafiori deflected Tom Edozie’s shot in the fourth minute of stoppage time to equalize late after goalkeeper David Raya and center-back Gabriel mishandled a high ball into the area. Hugo Bueno initiated Wolves’ comeback with an impressive curling shot after Bukayo Saka netted his first goal in 15 matches, and Piero Hincapie provided Arsenal with what appeared to be a strong advantage. The Gunners dominated at Molineux, with Bukayo…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is currently in its custody in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation. Recalled that the former Kaduna State governor submitted himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, where he has been undergoing questioning till the latest information by ICPC. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Communications, Mr. J. Okor Odey, the anti-graft agency revealed that El-Rufai remains with the commission as of the close of work on…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the timetable for the 2027 general elections. Principal executives of the National Assembly attended the signing, which was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday at approximately 5:00 p.m. The law was approved by the National Assembly on Tuesday. Discussions concerning the electronic transmission of election results are rekindled by the amendment. Real-time transmission of polling station results to INEC’s central server has long been advocated by civil society organizations and certain opposition leaders, who claim…

Anthony Gordon scored four goals as Newcastle United dominated Qarabag and took control of their Champions League play-off match in the round of 16. Newcastle’s dominant team delivered on their goal of “turning these moments into history and moments people talk about for a long time” at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium, as head coach Eddie Howe had previously stated. Although Qarabag had already defeated Benfica, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Copenhagen and drawn 2-2 with Chelsea, the struggling Azerbaijani champions were unable to handle Newcastle’s attack’s speed and intensity in a devastating first leg. On a night when he passed Alan…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved 50 Christians from the state to embark on a holy pilgrimage, ending an 11-year suspension of the program. The Christian Pilgrims Welfare Agency was abolished during the government of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, which caused controversy among some Christian communities and put an end to the Christian pilgrimage program. In a phone interview with newsmen on Wednesday, Rev. Ma’aji Bawa, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria’s Kaduna State chapter, responded to the news by praising the governor for what he called a brave and inclusive choice. “We are grateful to…