Author: Vincent Osuwo

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…

Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each scored twice as a rampaging Barcelona eliminated Newcastle United from the Champions League. In the second leg of this last-16 encounter at the Nou Camp, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe believed his team would grow rather than shrink. The visitors demonstrated incredible energy by tying twice in a competitive first half through the quick Anthony Elanga, canceling out goals from Raphinha and Marc Bernal. Even after Lamine Yamal’s penalty put Barcelona ahead 3-2 in first-half stoppage time, Howe’s side remained in the game at halftime. However, the visitors crumbled after the restart, with Fermin Lopez,…

President Bola Tinubu was welcomed ceremonially by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Wednesday in the first state visit by the leader of Africa’s most populous nation in nearly four decades. Tinubu has made several less formal visits to Britain during his tenure, and the two countries continue to be key economic, aid, and defense allies. London is also home to a large Nigerian diaspora. King Charles and Queen Camilla greeted the president and his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, in Windsor, west of London, on a sunny afternoon as artillery fired salutes. The Nigerian president and his wife…

Senegalese talisman Sadio Mane has rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to declare Morocco as the winner of the 2025 African Cup of Nations. Chronicle NG reports that Morocco has been declared the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the outcome of their final loss to Senegal. A statement from CAF stated that Senegal are “declared to have forfeited the final match” with the “result of the match being recorded as 3-0 in favour” of Morocco. Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty…

Saudi Arabia has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the day for the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr after confirming that the crescent moon was not sighted. This announcement was made known on the HaraminInfo handles across all social media platforms on Wednesday. “The crescent moon has NOT been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on Friday, 20th March 2026. “May Allāh allow us to utilize the remaining moments of this blessed month to engage in that which pleases Him. May He accept our siyām, qiyām & a’māl, and may He allow us to witness many more Ramadāns in…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled out the charges made against former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by the former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. As reported by Tribune, Sowore had filed an application through his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, demanding that the case be dismissed for lack of diligent prosecution. The court agreed, observing that the police had failed to actively investigate the case. During the proceedings on Tuesday, the prosecution requested a brief recess to allow the lead counsel to directly handle the case. The defense rejected the request, urging that the charges…

The National Executive Council of the Labour Party has fixed May 23 for its presidential primary in preparation for the 2027 general election. Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Asogwa stated that this was part of the approved timetable for the party’s primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. He noted that the timetable was fixed at a statutory NEC meeting observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Asogwa stated that the party, in accordance with the Electoral Act and INEC rules, accepted the submission…

The Chief Executive Officer of Wale Adenuga Productions, Wale Adenuga, has responded to claims by actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, that he is broke. Ayoyinka drew outrage online after claiming financial struggle despite his long-running role in the famous TV series Papa Ajasco and Company. In a statement made on Wednesday, Adenuga denied allegations of mistreatment and called the narrative “false and misleading,” while also detailing his connection with the actor and the structure of their professional partnership. “My first impression when I watched the Papa Ajasco video now trending on the internet and local TV channels…

President Bola Tinubu has urged all political officials in his administration who want to run for electoral office in the 2027 general election to resign on or before March 31, 2026. Ministers, ministers of state, special advisers to the president, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, directors-general, and chief executive officers of federal government parastatals, agencies, commissions, and government-owned businesses, as well as other presidential appointees, are among those affected. The directive, stated in a circular sent by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is consistent with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act of…

Morocco has acknowledged the Confederation of African Football’s Appeal Board ruling following the disputed African Cup of Nations 2025 final. In a statement on its official website, the Fédération Royale Marocaine said its appeal was aimed at ensuring proper application of competition rules, not disputing the sporting merit of any team. “The Federation reiterates that its approach has always been grounded in respect for the rules and stability of African competitions,” it stated. The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football also applauded all participating nations, describing the tournament as significant for African football development. It stated that a detailed position would…