Author: Vincent Osuwo

Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo, who is close to transferring to Manchester City, assisted on two goals and gave away a penalty in a tumultuous 2-2 tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old is in detailed negotiations regarding a £65m transfer to Etihad Stadium but played for the Cherries, assisting two goals with long throw-ins for David Brooks and Justin Kluivert to finish. His initial throw resulted in Brooks netting a goal from a short distance in the sixth minute. Chelsea leveled the score and then took the lead after Semenyo fouled Estevao Willian in the penalty area. Referee Sam…

Arsenal netted four goals in the second half, overpowering Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium to finish the year five points ahead in the Premier League. Centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, starting for the first time since his injury recovery in November, scrambled the ball in from a typical corner in the 48th minute to put Arsenal ahead, and despite the Villa players’ protests for a foul on their goalkeeper Emi Martinez, the goal was upheld. The Gunners then increased their advantage when captain Martin Odegaard regained possession in midfield and delivered a superb pass to Martin Zubimendi, who slotted it past Martinez.…

Nigeria upheld their flawless record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win against Uganda in their last Group C game at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu netted the first goal in the 28th minute, finishing from short distance after connecting with a low cross from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to provide the Super Eagles with a well-deserved lead at halftime. Nigeria controlled much of the initial phase, generating numerous opportunities, while Uganda found it difficult to handle the three-time champion’s speed and agility. The Super Eagles increased their intensity following the break and doubled…

President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that the new tax laws, including those adopted on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts set to go into effect on January 1, 2026, will be implemented as planned. Tinubu said in a written statement that the reforms are “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation” for the country. The President clarified that the new laws are not intended to increase taxes but to support a structural reset, drive harmonization, and protect dignity while strengthening the social contract. He urged all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, which…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and judgment of their bail application. Justice Emeka Nwite, the trial judge, also ordered the remand of his co-defendants, including his son Abubakar Malami and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe. Justice Nwite issued the order following arguments from the defense team led by Joseph Daudu (SAN) and the prosecution lawyer, Ekele Iheneacho (SAN). Malami and his co-defendants are facing a 16-count money laundering indictment filed by…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, arraigned the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. The Malamis were arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering offenses to the tune of N8,713,923,759.49 (eight billion, seven hundred and thirteen million, nine hundred and twenty-three thousand, seven hundred and fifty-nine naira, and forty-nine kobo). According to a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, “The…

Mrs. Regina Akume, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency, has urged her husband, Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to “come back to Christianity,” citing his Christian faith as the foundation of his rise and achievements. Mrs. Akume made the statements at the wedding reception for the SGF’s son, which took place on Sunday in Makurdi, Benue. Idoma Television released a video of her words on Monday, which eventually went viral on social media. Senator Akume, a former governor of Benue State, also celebrated his 72nd birthday last weekend. In…

Olympique Lyonnais have announced the arrival of Brazilian international forward Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa after reaching an agreement with Real Madrid for a paid loan move until the end of the season. In a Tuesday statement titled “Endrick joins OL until the end of the season,” the French club announced, “Olympique Lyonnais is delighted to announce that an agreement has been reached with Real Madrid for the arrival of Brazilian international forward Endrick, on a paid loan worth up to €1 million, until the end of the season.” Lyon described the 19-year-old as a player already shaped by elite competition,…

Atletico Madrid on Monday announced the demise at 91 of club legend Enrique Collar, who captained the team to a league title and three cup successes in the 1960s. “The red and white family loses a symbol who gave everything to take Atletico Madrid to the pinnacle of national and continental football,” the club said in a statement. The left winger scored 105 goals in 470 appearances for Atletico Madrid between 1953 and 1969 and captained the side for 10 years in the 1960s, making him the club’s longest-serving skipper. Collar was on the scoresheet as Atletico defeated rivals Real…

An explosion, on Tuesday, rattled the General Hospital, Bagudo, Kebbi State. Confirming the incident, the state police command, however, said no casualty was recorded. The explosion was alleged to have struck the hospital in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident, which caused panic among residents, was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, who stated that security personnel quickly controlled the area to prevent additional threats. “The Kebbi State Police Command wishes to assure members of the public that we have full control of the security situation following the explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo,” Usman…