Author: Vincent Osuwo

Julian Alvarez’s penalty earned Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a tense Champions League semi-final first leg match on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres put the Premier League leaders ahead from the penalty spot just before halftime after being fouled, but Alvarez responded 10 minutes later after Ben White’s handball. Arsenal were angry as a late penalty decision was reversed due to a VAR review after David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze in the area. Atletico had the upper hand for lengthy stretches, but Arsenal’s superb defending put the Spanish capital in a fantastic position to return to the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr. Saidu Mohammed, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. He has also chosen Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the agency’s new CEO, subject to Senate confirmation. The news was made in a State House press release published on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the removal of Mr. Saidu Mohammed as the authority chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in the public interest,” Onanuga said.…

The Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered the firing and criminal prosecution of policemen involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police said the decision came after disciplinary hearings into the April 26, 2026, incident that resulted in the death of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi. According to the Force, all officers involved in the incident were promptly removed from the Delta State Command and sent to Force Headquarters in Abuja, where they faced expedited disciplinary procedures. The Force…

The Federal Government has announced Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s International Workers’ Day. Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating Nigerian workers on the occasion. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on April 29, 2026, the minister applauded workers across the country for their hard work and dedication to national development. He mentioned that the contributions of Nigerian workers remain vital to the nation’s growth and prosperity, urging them to continue to uphold the values of patriotism, productivity, and commitment to…

France legend Thierry Henry has sternly criticized the scoreline of the PSG vs. Bayern Munich Champions League semifinal clash. The clash, which saw the Luis Enrique side narrowly edge Bayern Munich in a 5-4 thriller, attracted applause from football lovers; however, the former Arsenal star described the match as “street football.” Speaking in an interview after the match, Henry noted that the match was devoid of a show of tactics from both sides. “Listen, we need to have a serious conversation about what we are watching,” he said. “For the fans, of course, it’s exciting, nine goals, end-to-end moments everywhere.…

The Nigeria Police Force has suffered severe criticism over the extra judicial killing of an unarmed suspect in Delta State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, sparked outrage after a disturbing video surfaced online on Tuesday showing the moment the restrained suspect was shot. In the video, the victim identified as Mene Ogidi is seen sitting on the ground with his hands tied behind his back before the officer, dressed in plain clothes, opens fire at close range. Police spokesperson in the state, Bright Edafe, confirmed the development, stating that the officer has been transferred to Force Headquarters in Abuja…

Stanley Osifo, a former presidential candidate from Edo State, has paid N100 million for the All Progressives Congress presidential nomination and expression of interest forms to run on the party’s ticket in the 2027 general elections. The news was confirmed in a video uploaded by Imran Muhammad, the media adviser to the All Progressives Congress’ National Chairman, on Tuesday, which showed the payment and acceptance of the N100 million forms. Osifo’s action comes after he announced his intention to run for the APC’s presidential ticket in 2027, setting up a potential challenge to President Bola Tinubu despite growing support for…

US President Donald Trump has offered a personal family anecdote about his Scottish mother’s fondness for the royal family, recalling how she once called a young King Charles III “cute.” Trump made the statements during a speech at the White House attended by King Charles and Queen Camilla on the second day of their trip to the United States. He spoke lovingly of his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who was born on Scotland’s Hebridean island of Lewis before moving to New York in 1930. “I remember her saying very clearly, ‘Charles, look, young Charles, he is so cute,'” Trump said.…

President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that the United States has “no closer friends” than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House for a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran conflict. Trump’s tone in his speech during a pomp-filled welcome that included a 21-gun salute was a far cry from recent broadsides against the British government for failing to join the conflict with Iran. “In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British,” said Trump, referring to the fact that the visit marks the 250th anniversary…

England defender John Stones has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to a decade-long stay with the club. The 31-year-old, whose contract expires this summer, joined City from Everton in 2016 for £47.5 million and went on to play an important role in one of the club’s most successful times. During his career at Etihad Stadium, Stones helped City win six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, two FA Cups, and five League Cups. According to BBC Sport, Stones reflected on his experience and stated that he had accomplished…