Author: Vincent Osuwo

Betting platforms in the United Kingdom and France have paid out bets on Morocco to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, a day after the Confederation of African Football, CAF, overturned the outcome of the January 18 final and stripped Senegal of the trophy. The betting platforms issued different comments on Wednesday. Sky Bet, a UK bookmaker, declared that it settled wagers in favor of Morocco after the CAF verdict. “The result of the 2025 AFCON final has been officially reversed, with Morocco now being crowned winners of the tournament. We have now paid out on Morocco as…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed concern over Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation in the wake of the recent Global Terrorism Index report, which rates the country as one of the most terrorizeda in the world. Obi, in a message released on his X platform on Thursday, described the findings as a “painful indictment of failed leadership,” noting that Nigeria has experienced one of the largest rises in terrorism-related deaths. He expressed concern that, although many nations are seeing a decrease in terrorism, Nigeria looks to be heading in the opposite direction, blaming the trend on bad governance and structural…

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has indicated Senegal is free to fight the decision stripping it of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, emphasizing that no country will be given preferential treatment. Recall that controversy emerged on Tuesday after CAF changed the result of the AFCON 2025 final, depriving Senegal of the championship and awarding a 3–0 victory to Morocco after upholding an appeal by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. Senegal won the final 1-0 on January 18 thanks to an extra-time goal, but the match was marred by controversy after Senegalese players staged…

President Bola Tinubu met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a high-level bilateral engagement aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and Britain. According to a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the meeting will conclude with the signing of several memoranda of understanding and agreements, including those on trade, investment, defense, and cultural cooperation. According to the statement, the meeting underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, attracting international investment, and modernizing critical infrastructure to support economic growth. It went on to say that one of the visit’s…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has suspended Peter Tongshep, a newly elected chairman of a faction aligned with Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Tongshep, who was chosen last Tuesday along with 38 other executive members, formerly served as the PDP chairman in the Mikang Local Government Area and the party’s Southern Zone Vice Chairman. The election drew important members of Wike’s side, including former Minister of Sports Damishi Sango, Musa I. Azi, and Board of Trustees members Timothy Golu and Johnbul Shekarau, among others. Sango, a founding member of the PDP, had stated…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has offered warm Eid al-Fitr greetings to Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria. In a goodwill message to commemorate the event, the governor prayed that it would bring joy, peace, and harmony to all Nigerians, regardless of creed, tribe, or tongue. Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor’s chief press secretary, released this statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Fubara said, “On behalf of the government and people of Rivers State, I wish all Muslim faithful a joyous Eid al-Fitr. “May this occasion strengthen our bonds of peace, unity, and mutual respect among all faiths.…

La Liga leaders Barcelona will clash with Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League after booting out Newcastle United with a 8-3 aggregate. The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals are set following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Wednesday. The matches feature several blockbuster clashes, including a heavyweight rematch between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Here is the full list of quarter-final fixtures, including dates and venues. UCL Quarter-final First Legs Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Sporting CP vs Arsenal (Venue: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon) Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich (Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid) Wednesday,…

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni expressed condolences on Wednesday to the government and people of Borno State, as well as the families of those killed in the recent serial bomb explosions in Maiduguri, which took over 23 lives. Buni’s deputy, Idi Gubana, represented him on a sympathy visit to the Borno State capital while he is currently attending the lesser Hajj (Umrah) in Mecca. The governor expressed sympathy for those injured in the attacks, stating that innocent persons going about their regular duties had been victims of senseless violence. In a message sent by his deputy, Buni called the…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday as the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across Nigeria. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, issued a press release on Wednesday. The council’s announcement was based on the non-sighting of the Shawwal 1447 AH new moon on Wednesday, Ramadan 29. When the crescent does not appear on the 29th day of Ramadan, the month is finished as 30 days, and Eid al-Fitr is performed the next day. In Islam, the sighting of the crescent moon marks…

Liverpool overcame their Premier League woes to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals by defeating Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield on Wednesday. Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah scored to help Arne Slot’s side overcome a 1-0 first-leg deficit to face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the last eight. Slot wanted a response from the English champions after they were booed off at Anfield on Sunday for the latest in a string of poor performances, a 1-1 draw against struggling Tottenham. Liverpool is currently in fifth place in the Premier League, and the Champions League has the potential…