Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has voiced concern about some debtors of failed banks refusing to repay outstanding loans, accusing them of deliberately frustrating recovery efforts through asset concealment, legal delays, and intimidation. The corporation cautioned that such practices weaken efforts to recover funds belonging to depositors and hold up the payment of outstanding claims to customers of liquidated financial institutions. The Director of the Asset Management Department of the NDIC, Ogungbemi Theophilus, raised these concerns on Monday at the Stakeholders’ Seminar and Public Relations Workshop held at Exclusive Serene Hotels and Suites, Wuye, Abuja. Addressing the challenges the…

Diego Simeone’s confidence in Ademola Lookman seems to be fading, as the Atlético Madrid coach who had publicly backed the Nigerian to regain his best form kept him on the bench for the entire defeat to Barcelona, even though he still had a substitution available. Simeone had earlier encouraged the forward not to grow frustrated by his drop in form, stressing that hard work and self-belief would help him regain his confidence. “I don’t want him to get frustrated because he’s not going through his best moment. This is work, this is believing in what you do,” the Argentine said.…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged to stop Peter Obi from repeating his 2023 presidential election win in the state, stating that the party has learned from the defeat and is mobilizing to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The state APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, said the result of the last presidential election had been a wake-up call for the ruling party, which is stepping up its mobilization across states and local government areas ahead of the January 16, 2027, poll. Ojelabi also expressed support for the rainbow coalition being promoted by the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it has deleted a total of 1,609,553 entries from the preliminary voters’ register. This came after a nationwide clean-up that uncovered over 1.6 million invalid registrations and 873 confirmed deceased voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission also revealed that 54 individuals across 10 states had been found complicit in the registration irregularities, warning that those involved would face disciplinary action, including possible prosecution. INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan (SAN), made this known on Monday at a press conference in Abuja on the display and publication of the preliminary voters’…

The Great Life Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has urged students to hold off on paying the N15,000 e-portal access fee until the charge is further clarified. The union issued the advisory on Monday in a statement signed by its president, Olalekan Kujembola; secretary-general, Abdul Roheem Arogundade; and public relations officer, Isaac Oluwagbami, amid concerns surrounding the charge. This came after the university’s Division of Student Affairs clarified the matter, explaining that the portal access charge is an existing part of the sundry charges students have paid over the years. The union said it acknowledged…

Lionel Messi has been included in the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11, further extending his record as the most-selected player in the award’s history, whereas Cristiano Ronaldo did not make the final team. Messi is back in the prestigious lineup for the first time since 2023, bringing his record total of selections to 18. The Argentine was first chosen in 2007 and has kept earning recognition from fellow professional footballers across successive generations. Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal also made history by becoming the first player to receive two FIFPRO World 11 selections before turning 20. The Spain international was…

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is at serious risk of losing his job just five months into his tenure, as the club heads into the international break sitting bottom of the Premier League. Palace’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool on Sunday marked their fourth straight league defeat, and Sage’s team has won only two of its 10 league games this season. The club has held internal discussions to determine Sage’s future and who might replace him. Thomas Frank, the former Tottenham and Brentford manager, is seen as a strong candidate, and ex-Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche also has some backing within…

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has been named La Liga Manager of the Month for October. The Portuguese manager earned the award after Madrid put together a perfect month with a 100 per cent win record, including their 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona in El Clásico. La Liga made the announcement on its X account on Monday. “Real Madrid’s coach is the Coach of the Month for October in #LALIGAEASPORTS,” the post read. The Portuguese received the recognition after leading Madrid through a flawless month in the Spanish top flight, winning all three of their league fixtures. Madrid beat Villarreal…

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants to stay at the club beyond the end of this season, when his current contract expires. The 34-year-old joined from Roma for £66.8m in 2018 and has made 347 appearances for the Reds since then. “Yes [I want to stay], in my mind. I’m focused on playing every game, but in my mind I’m happy to stay,” said Alisson. “That depends on a lot of aspects and different situations. But my will is to stay I’m happy here, and my family is happy here. “I’m still hungry for titles and for delivering good performances. I…

Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala may never “regain the performance level he once had,” according to honorary president Uli Hoeness. During pre-season, the 23-year-old Germany international collapsed twice within four days, and it was later revealed that he had a treatable “neurological dysfunction.” This season, Musiala has scored two goals in four games for Bayern across all competitions. Hoeness told Bavarian network BR24: “We are facing a dilemma in this case, as he is suffering from an illness that cannot simply be cured, but it can be controlled to a certain extent with the use of medication.” Hoeness said Bayern…