Author: Vincent Osuwo

US President Donald Trump stated Friday that he was considering a potential deal with Iran, but Tehran reiterated there was still “no final agreement” to stop the Middle East war. A report from Iran’s Fars news agency also refuted numerous important aspects of Trump’s portrayal of the deal, quoting informed sources as labeling his remarks a “mixture of truth and lies.” US sources told AFP that the deal was just waiting for Trump’s approval after weeks of stalled discussions to end a conflict that has enveloped the Middle East and shook the global economy. Trump held a two-hour discussion in…

President Donald Trump will only strike a peace deal with Iran if Tehran meets all of his conditions, a White House official told AFP after the US president met with aides to discuss a potential agreement. “The Situation Room meeting has concluded and lasted approximately two hours. President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines,” the White House official said on condition of anonymity. “Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.” Trump had earlier stated that he had ordered US negotiators “not to rush into a deal” with Iran, amid growing…

US President Donald Trump’s doctor declared he was in “excellent health” but encouraged him to lose weight, according to a memo released on Friday following a regular medical exam. “President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function. “Preventative counseling was provided, including guidance on diet, a recommendation to take a low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss,” said Trump’s doctor, US Navy Captain Sean Barbabella. The three-page report summarizes Trump’s physical examination and diagnostic testing at Walter Reed Medical Hospital near Washington on Tuesday. Barbabella stated that Trump was “fully fit…

Atletico Madrid aimed a mocking dig at La Liga rivals Barcelona over their “smear campaign” in pursuit of Julian Alvarez. In a series of messages that became increasingly heated amid the transfer battle, Atletico accused Barcelona of using political favors to register players. Chronicle NG reports that Barcelona have opened talks to sign the Argentina forward, with an agreement in place for the 26-year-old. However, Atletico are likely to turn down the 90m euros (£77.9m). Barcelona are expected to offer—and so the Madrid club’s barrage of social media posts on Friday evening proved. Firstly, they laid out their proposal for…

Barcelona completed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday in a deal worth over 80 million euros ($93 million). Gordon will sign for “the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031,” Barcelona announced in a terse statement. The 25-year-old left winger scored 17 goals for Newcastle this season, including 10 in the Champions League, and was the club’s leading scorer. Gordon, a member of England’s World Cup squad, strengthens Barcelona’s assault, which will lose Polish veteran striker Robert Lewandowski at the end of his contract and probably Marcus Rashford following his loan term from Manchester United. La…

Nurenorue Surpruchi, a 19-year-old blogger, was arraigned on Friday over cyberstalking and defamation of Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa. Surpruchi was brought before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on four counts of conspiracy, cyberstalking, bullying, and defamation. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. According to the prosecution, on April 5, 2026, the defendant and those who remain at large allegedly conspired to transmit false and damaging information about Elumelu using a computer system and network. When the case came up for arraignment, prosecution counsel A.G. Obi of the Directorate of Legal Services, Force Criminal Investigation Department,…

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu that his time is up, declaring that “the era of political complacency, propaganda, and governance by deception is drawing to a close” and that Nigerians are preparing to reclaim their country through the power of the ballot. “The era of excuses is ending. The era of accountability is approaching. The era of propaganda is fading. And with the support of Nigerians, a new chapter of competence, prosperity, security, and genuine hope shall begin. “Let no one be deceived. The era of complacency is over. The…

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Akinteye Babatunde, on Friday announced the mobilization of all structures of the association for a solidarity rally in Oyo State over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. In an invitation issued on Friday to NANS structures nationwide, Akinteye described the victims’ continued captivity as heartbreaking and unacceptable, emphasizing that students across the country could no longer remain silent while innocent students and teachers remained in the hands of kidnappers. According to the letter, the solidarity movement seeks prompt action from security agencies…

Defense Minister Christopher Musa gave the Tinubu administration a security performance rating ranging from 65 to 70%. He claimed that terrorism has been reduced to isolated kidnapping cases, despite the fact that a wave of school abductions across multiple states continued to pose a significant problem to the nation. Musa spoke during an interview on ARISE News on Friday to commemorate the three-year anniversary of his administration. “I’ll give us 65 to 70,” he said when asked to rate the government’s performance, adding that no nation was entirely free from crime. “Yes. 65 to 70%. No nation is totally free…

Barcelona has submitted an official €100 million offer to Atlético Madrid for World Cup winner forward Julián Álvarez. Barcelona’s first formal attempt for the Argentine forward is expected to be a simple cash offer with no add-ons or players involved, according to reports. According to Fabrizio Romano on Friday, Atlético Madrid has reacted negatively to the offer in the past 24 hours, with the club dissatisfied with both the timing and form of the offer. Despite this, the matter remains open because no agreement has been reached between the two teams. The post read, “Barcelona sent the first official proposal…